The number of politically motivated crimes reported in Germany rose by 7% last year, the country’s top security official said Tuesday. Overall, Germany registered 58,961 politically motivated crimes last year, most of which were for offenses such as damage to property, insults
Heavy rains in southwestern Germany have flooded roads and basements, forced train routes to close temporarily and left some residents trapped in their homes. In Zollernalbkreis county in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, hundreds of firefighters were on duty late Sunday after thunderstorms
On this day in history, May 8, 1945, President Harry Truman announced to the American people that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered in World War II — and that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe.” The day has been known
German authorities have arrested a Syrian man on suspicion of planning to carry out an explosives attack motivated by Islamic extremism, officials said Tuesday. Federal police said officers arrested the 28-year-old man early Tuesday in the northern city of Hamburg based on
A Chinese government diplomat expressed hope that Germany will support its takeover of Taiwan. Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, made the comments in a statement shared by the Chinese foreign ministry on Saturday, stating that he “hopes and believes” the European country
Germany has begun dismantling its nuclear energy infrastructure, claiming the country will aim for a 100% renewable energy systems. The European financial power is shutting down its final three reactors — Emsland, Neckarwestheim II, and Isar II. “Nuclear power supplied electricity for
Germany has approved Poland’s request to export five old MiG-29 fighter jets to bolster Ukraine’s air power against the Russian invasion, the German defense ministry said on Thursday. Poland’s defense ministry did not immediately comment. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the
Germany’s government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country’s rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing marijuana sales for recreational purposes to members of nonprofit “cannabis clubs.” In a second step, German officials also envision setting
Germany on Tuesday ordered Chad’s ambassador to leave the country, responding to the central African nation’s expulsion last week of the German ambassador. Chad’s government on Friday gave German Ambassador Gordon Kricke 48 hours to leave, citing his “discourteous attitude” and accusing
Hello! magazine reported that Bentley transported the car to Germany themselves at their own expense. The King and Queen Consort travelled to Berlin by plane, flying on the RAF Voyager with two German fighter jets escorting Their Majesties’ plane as it arrived,