Category: Germany
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Germany Approves Draft Bill for Voluntary Military Service Amid Defense Revamp
Local sources from Germany: WirtschaftsWoche, Bundesministerium der Verteidigung. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant move aimed at bolstering its military forces, the German cabinet has given the green light to a draft bill designed to encourage voluntary military service, with indications that this could lead to a return to conscription…
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Historical Rivalry and Modern Controversy: From Germany’s Bratwurst to Dubai’s Chocolate Delicacy
Local sources from Germany: STERN.de, Business Insider Deutschland. UK coverage: BBC. An enthralling narrative is unfolding as historians delve into the culinary origins of Germany’s beloved Bratwurst, with a new discovery challenging existing records and reigniting regional rivalries. Meanwhile, a contemporary dispute over the production and marketing rights of the…
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International Police Efforts Intensify in Unsolved Cases
Local sources from Germany: HNA, Neue Presse Coburg. UK coverage: Daily Express. In recent developments across Europe, law enforcement agencies have ramped up their efforts in the pursuit of justice in several high-profile cases, highlighting the challenges and complexities of international criminal investigations. Among these, the Madeleine McCann disappearance continues…
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Fatal Police Shooting in Munich After Knife Attack at Theresienwiese
Local sources from Germany: Spiegel, Tagesspiegel. UK coverage: The Sun. In a tragic incident that unfolded on June 7, 2025, at Theresienwiese, Munich – a locale internationally recognized for its annual Oktoberfest celebrations – a 30-year-old woman, reportedly of Bulgarian descent, was fatally shot by police following her knife attack…
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Severe Turbulence Forces Ryanair Flight to Emergency Land in Germany, Injuring Nine
Local sources from Germany: STERN.de, SWR. UK coverage: ITVX. In a harrowing incident caught amidst the ferocity of nature, a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan was compelled to make an emergency landing at Memmingen Airport in Germany, following severe turbulence that left nine passengers, including a toddler, injured. The…
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Germany’s Bold Move: Major Tax Cuts Planned to Revitalize the Economy
Local sources from Germany: Merkur, STERN.de. UK coverage: Financial Times. In a significant shift in fiscal policy, the German government, led by Friedrich Merz, has announced ambitious plans to implement major tax cuts, aiming to breathe new life into the country’s economy. Set to commence in 2025, these tax reductions…
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Tragic Fire at Hamburg Hospital Leads to Deaths, Injuries, and Arson Investigation
Local sources from Germany: NDR, Berliner Morgenpost. UK coverage: Metro.co.uk. A devastating fire swept through the Marienkrankenhaus hospital in Hamburg, Germany, resulting in the deaths of three patients and injuring over 50 individuals, sparking widespread concern and a major emergency response. The blaze, which erupted in the hospital’s geriatric ward…
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Europe Gripped by Severe Drought: Climate Change Intensifies Conditions
Local sources from Germany: Deutschlandfunk, Scinexx. UK coverage: Sky News. Europe is facing an unprecedented drought, with more than 40% of the continent experiencing severe dry conditions, impacting Spain, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Albania, Poland, and Ukraine, as reported by the EU’s European Drought Observatory. The situation is aggravated by March’s…
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Peruvian Farmer’s Climate Lawsuit Against German Power Giant RWE Dismissed
Local sources from Germany: T-Online, Euronews.com. UK coverage: Financial Times. In a landmark case that garnered international attention, a Peruvian farmer’s legal battle against the German energy conglomerate RWE came to a conclusion as the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany, dismissed the civil lawsuit. The suit sought to hold…
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Bravery Amidst Chaos: Syrian Refugee Hailed as Hero in Hamburg Knife Attack
Local sources from Germany: STERN.de, ZDF. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a commendable act of bravery, Muhammad Al Muhammad, a 19-year-old Syrian refugee, is being celebrated for his courageous intervention during a harrowing knife attack at Hamburg’s main railway station, where a total of 18 individuals sustained injuries. The assailant,…
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Germany’s Spy Agency Classifies Far-Right AfD Party as Extremist
Local sources from Germany: Berliner Morgenpost, MDR. UK coverage: DW. Germany’s spy agency, BfV, has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist entity. The agency cited the party’s “xenophobic, anti-minority, Islamophobic” rhetoric as the main reason for the designation. This classification gives authorities greater powers to…
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Police Officer Dies After Knife Attack at Anti-Islam Rally in Mannheim
Local sources from Germany: zeit.de, FAZ – Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. UK coverage: FRANCE 24 English. A police officer in Germany has tragically lost his life after being stabbed multiple times during an attack at an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim. The attack took place on Friday, resulting in the officer undergoing…
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Knife Attack at Anti-Islam Rally in Mannheim Leaves Six Injured
Local sources from Germany: STERN.de, Neue Zürcher Zeitung – NZZ. UK coverage: The Guardian. A knife attack at an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim, Germany, has left six people injured. The attacker, a 25-year-old man from Herat, Afghanistan, who resides in South Hesse, targeted participants of the rally organized by the…
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French President Macron Strengthens Franco-German Ties During State Visit to Germany
Local sources from Germany: tagesschau.de, ZDFheute. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. French President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a three-day state visit to Germany, the first by a French president in 24 years. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the two countries and highlight the importance of defending democracy…
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Trinity College Dublin Agrees to Divest from Israeli Companies Following Student Protest
Local sources from Germany: WELT, zdf.de. UK coverage: The Guardian. Trinity College Dublin has reached an agreement with student protesters to divest from Israeli companies with activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The five-day protest led to the closure of the campus, resulting in an estimated loss of €350,000 in…
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Snow Causes Chaos in Southern Germany, Disrupting Flights and Train Services
Local sources from Germany: zdf.de, kicker. UK coverage: The Guardian. Heavy snowfall in southern Germany has caused chaos, with Munich airport suspending flights until 6am on Sunday and over 760 flights affected. Train traffic has also been disrupted, with the main Munich station unable to be served. A football match…
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Hostage Situation Ends at Hamburg Airport after 18 Hours
Local sources from Germany: NDR.de, WELT. UK coverage: ITV News. A hostage situation at Hamburg Airport has come to an end after more than 18 hours, resulting in the safe release of a four-year-old girl. The armed man, who had driven onto the airport apron with his daughter, was arrested…
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