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State visit to Turkey: Steinmeier or the kebab of offense: The German President brought kebabs from Berlin to the reception in Türkiye. The gesture was ...
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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
Aide to far-right German EU lawmaker suspected of spying for China: An aide to a far-right German member of the European Parliament has been arrested on ...
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Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
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AfD course on Russia and China: Alternative for autocrats?: The right-wing party likes to present itself as the only political force that represents the true ...
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Espionage for China: Employees of AfD man Maximilian Krah arrested: An employee of AfD MP Maximilian Krah is said to have spied for Beijing ...
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It is ‘not appropriate’ for election candidates to present radio shows - media regulator
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The Greens cultivate German self-hatred - also in cultural policy: The Minister of State's anti-Semitism scandals are no coincidence, but part of the attack on ...
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Unfortunately, the German “economic turnaround” has to be canceled: the FDP has no chance
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'Seagull Boy', nine, wins European screeching competition: Cooper started doing seagull impressions after being nipped by one of the birds.
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“German children convert to Islam”: Does Islam belong to Germany? Or does Germany already belong to Islam? - The World Week
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Eurojackpot cracked: 120 million euros go to NRW and Slovenia: One lottery player or a betting pool from North Rhine-Westphalia and Slovenia each won the Euroj . ...
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Machete-wielding man at German university shot, killed by police: A 31-year-old man who allegedly entered a library at the University of Mannheim in south-west ...
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German climate activists sentenced for spraying paint on Brandenburg Gate: A German court on Tuesday handed down suspended eight-month prison sentences to three ...
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
Gelsenkirchen bans e-scooters - and most Germans are for it: Gelsenkirchen bans the e-scooter - and the majority of Germans are for it. According to a recent ...
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Cum-ex public prosecutor throws out: An indictment for the German state: A passionately committed prosecutor resigns and forgoes her civil service status and ...
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Fiber optic main distribution: German fiber optics shrinks the points of presence - Golem.de
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Survey: German youth increasingly dissatisfied, would vote far-right: German teenagers and young adults are increasingly dissatisfied and likely to vote for the ...
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Digital compulsory for Bahncard, bank accounts, etc.: If you don't have a cell phone, you'll soon have to stay outside
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Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia: The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia ...
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The Constitutional Court could overturn the governing parties' electoral reform: In order to reduce the size of parliament, there should be an electoral law with ...
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How Germany is failing at language courses for refugees: Many refugees fail the language course. That's not her fault. Before the language course even starts ...
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Europe's hope for cheap electric cars: BEIJING. Large Chinese freighters have been heading for Europe for months. They charged electric cars ...
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German Beer Day: Seven Reasons Why It Must Become a World Heritage Site: April 23rd is German Beer Day. The Bavarian purity law was passed in 1516 ...
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Tesla targeting about 400 voluntary job cuts in Germany: Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin, or about 3% of the plant's ...
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Roland Berger boss on Germany in crisis: "If it feels like every second escalator in a country is broken, then that says something"
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Quick Glance: Germany's Economy in Crisis: Warning of Wealth Loss
- Germany's economy stagnates with bleak forecasts and a warning of dramatic wealth loss due to too many status quo defenders.
- Federal government presents concerning figures in spring projection, while Roland Berger CEO calls for a new spirit for the German economy.
- Status quo defenders and lack of innovation competition hinder economic growth, while societal structure and political measures endanger prosperity.
- Necessity for the Ampel coalition to address key areas like innovation and skilled labor migration to prevent wealth loss through deindustrialization.
Böhmermann is allowed to say “culling Nazis”: “Don’t always bring out the Nazi club, but maybe just club a few Nazis,” the German satirist said in February ...
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Are young fathers the better fathers?: German men are becoming fathers later and later, a study has shown.
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Large criminal families: “Their hatred is directed against everything and everyone who follows a different faith”
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Paid articlePaid Cum-Ex procedure: The latest developments: According to estimates, cum-ex stock transactions have cost the tax authorities in Germany at least ten billion euros ...
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Three Germans arrested for possible spying for China: After three arrests in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia on Monday, it becomes clear that Germany is not ...
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Run over by garbage truck: German student dead: A German student was run over by a garbage truck in Naples. She died from her injuries.
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Winter in April: Again snowfall, frost and low temperatures: The wintry weather will continue in parts of Germany on Tuesday: The German Weather Service (DWD) ...
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With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report: Mask requirements, vaccinations, curfews: Hardly a day goes by during the corona pandemic without ...
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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
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Do foreigners in Germany owe tax on money that is inherited from overseas?: If you received an inheritance worth at least €20,000 in 2023, there's a good ...
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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to ...
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
Braunau in Austria: Four Germans reported after visiting Hitler's birthplace: Because a woman had herself photographed with her arm outstretched in front of ...
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How can over-60s get German citizenship under the new dual nationality law?: Germany is overhauling its citizenship laws, with specific carve-outs for older ...
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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest Dublin seat in EU elections: It is not yet clear whether Boylan will continue his radio presenting duties now that he has ...
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Police arrest German nationals performing nazi salute at Hitler's home : The display of Nazi symbols is considered prohibited by law in Germany and Austria ...
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The world thinker Immanuel Kant from Königsberg: The philosopher Immanuel Kant summed up the German Enlightenment with the slogan: “Have the courage to use your ...
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Germans arrested: These are the three suspected China spies: They were active in the air and space industry. But behind the scenes they apparently worked with ...
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Kebap expert on the preferences of Turks and Almans: “Anything can go into the kebab”
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Industry sounds the alarm: “Germany is expected to fall further behind in 2024”: German industry is using the start of the Hannover Messe as an opportunity to ...
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Restaurants charge a no-show fee if guests don't show up: More and more guests reserve seats in the restaurant, but then don't go. This annoys restaurateurs ...
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Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating electoral law reform: The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the latest electoral law reform for two days ...
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Auto show in Beijing: What awaits German manufacturers in China: Have VW and Co. been able to catch up with their backlog of electric cars or has everything ...
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Paid articlePaid 27-year-old dies in clinic: German student run over by garbage truck in Naples: A German student is traveling through Naples at night on a rented bicycle ...
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Is things really that bad for German industry?: German industry is warning of a further decline in production this year. But the engine of the German economy may ...
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German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia's suspected financing of far right
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Across Germany: More and more “advertisers” are reporting illegal parking: Is the “advertising master” setting a precedent? Tens of thousands of private ...
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New database: There have been 50 cases of right-wing extremist terror in Germany since 2011
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How the Germans find the AfD, the Greens and gender: A new study shows how urban and rural dwellers think. As clear as some differences are ...
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Paid articlePaid Minority in the spotlight after suspected espionage: the story of the Russian-Germans
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4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside dictator's birthplace in Austria
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Alantra Cuts Germany Staff in Half Amid Investment Banking Slump: Alantra Partners SA has cut staff numbers by about half at its German unit as the Spanish firm ...
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German weather service warns of snow, frost and slippery conditions: The German Weather Service expects frost with temperatures down to -4 degrees outside ...
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Germany arrests three suspected of spying for China: Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of spying for the Chinese secret service ...
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Nuremberg Airport is the most popular airport in Germany - ranked 8th in Europe: In a new ranking, Nuremberg Airport takes first place among the most popular ...
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Traveling by train - seven examples of getting your vacation on track: Flying on vacation is often the quicker and cheaper option. Nevertheless ...
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The, the, that, with or without? Nutella turns 60: What Nutella bread is to Germans is Nutella pizza to Italians and Nutella crepe to French people ...
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Great Britain: Two Britons charged with spying for China: Three Germans were just arrested for spying for China, and now two Brits are being charged with the ...
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Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China: They are alleged to have been involved in transferring research on advanced machine parts for ship ...
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Irish protesters told they are not allowed to speak Irish by German police at pro-Palestine protest camp near
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Decline in production, stagnating exports: BDI sees “worrying downward trend”: German industry is pessimistic about the coming months. The leading association ...
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Three Germans arrested for spying for China: A few days after the arrest of two suspected Russian saboteurs, the Federal Prosecutor's Office this morning again ...
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Steinmeier in Turkey: Does the president know that Germany never wanted to recruit guest workers?
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Stadtsteinacherin is the best German young champion: Carina Schüßler rushes from one professional success to the next: The Stadtsteinacher has won a championship ...
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Germany arrests 3 suspected of spying for China: “At the time of their arrest, the defendants were in further negotiations on research projects that could be ...
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Castrations will soon be mandatory?: This is how quickly two cats can become 12,000
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Much loved and controversial - The German Shepherd Dog: As TV commissioner “Rex” he ensured high ratings, and not only as a service dog, he loyally supports ...
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Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
Suspicion of Russian financing: AfD politician Bystron is said to have complained about the denomination of the banknotes
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Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
Björn Höcke doesn't even want to know "Mein Kampf": Trial in Halle: Björn Höcke is on trial in Halle because of the phrase “Everything for Germany” ...
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Quick Glance: Höcke: Innocent of Using Banned SA Slogan
- AfD politician Björn Höcke asserts his innocence in court regarding the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke explains that he referred to the AfD Sachsen-Anhalt election program and was unaware of the SA slogan.
- He defends his choice of words with a free interpretation and emphasizes his lack of knowledge about the SA slogan.
- The court hints that Höcke might receive a fine without losing his eligibility, based on the current proceedings.
UNRWA: Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis wants to cut funds: The decision could fundamentally change Swiss Middle East policy - at least temporarily.
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Quick Glance: UNRWA: Federal Council Cassis Proposes Cutting Funds
- The SP unsuccessfully demands that Switzerland releases aid funds for UNRWA.
- Federal Council Cassis intends to allocate funds for the Middle East, excluding UNRWA.
- Cassis labels UNRWA as a factor in the Middle East conflict due to the ongoing refugee status issue.
- Switzerland abstains from voting on Palestine's full membership in the UN Security Council.
TikTok responds to EU ultimatum over new rewards-for-views scheme: A European Commission spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a reply from TikTok ...
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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councilor about Europe and Switzerland
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Quick Glance: Joseph Deiss: Wanderings in Switzerland and European Politics
- Joseph Deiss shares insights from exploring Switzerland in his new book.
- He emphasizes the practicality and diversity of the Swiss population and the country's efficiency.
- Deiss discusses Switzerland's relationship with the EU, critiques current policies, and advocates for accession.
- He reflects on his time in the Federal Council, the challenges faced, and Switzerland's political landscape.
Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland: Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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