Berlin, Germany – A portion of Syrians who fled to Germany may have to return to their homeland under certain conditions, according to German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser. “As our law stipulates, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) will review and revoke protection grants if people no longer need this protection in Germany…
Berlin, Germany – A German member of parliament from the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), Helge Lindh, has received a threatening letter from the far right. “We will get you, you can count on that. You are not safe anywhere,” stated the letter, which Lindh posted on X on Friday afternoon. The letter accused Lindh of…
By Christopher Kissmann, dpa Magdeburg, Germany – The suspect in the deadly car-ramming incident at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg had appeared in seven investigative proceedings in the two years prior to the attack, dpa has learned from security sources.According to the information, he was the complainant in five cases and…
By Stefan Heinemeyer and Leonard Fischer, dpa Berlin, Germany – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expressed concern over US tech billionnaire Elon Musk’s support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country’s February elections.Scholz, a Social Democrat (SPD), told Stern magazine in a story published on Saturday,…
Germany has unveiled a new online visa application portal this January, simplifying the entry process for international visitors from countries without visa waiver agreements. Previously, visa applicants faced challenges, including filling out extensive paperwork and travelling long distances to German embassies or consulates. The online portal aims to address these issues by offering a more…
Berlin, Germany – Germany’s Katharina Schmid, a multiple world champion and World Cup winner, has revealed she may retire from ski jumping after the current season to focus on starting a family. The 28-year-old athlete, who got married last year, said, “It is clear for me that I want to plan a family when I…
Nuremberg, Germany – In an unconventional bid to address chronic lateness, the Dürer High School in Nuremberg, Germany, has introduced a €5 fine for students who repeatedly arrive late without valid excuses. The initiative, led by Headmaster Reiner Geissdörfer, aims to curb unexcused tardiness, which he describes as a growing concern among students. The policy,…
Berlin, Germany – Five people were killed in accidents, many others were severely injured and hundreds were arrested throughout Germany as the nation celebrated the turn of the year. The celebrations were described as largely peaceful, though severe damage was also caused by fireworks containing spherical shells. In North Rhine-Westphalia, a 24-year-old died when a…
Berlin, Germany – Bundesliga club Union Berlin have parted ways with coach Bo Svensson and his assistants after six months in the wake of poor results. Union said on Friday that they want a new coach on board when training for the second part of the season resumes next week. Their next match is on…
Frankfurt, Germany – The former president of Germany’s Bundesbank, Helmut Schlesinger, has died at the age of 100, the central bank in Frankfurt said on Friday. The native Bavarian passed on Monday, the institution said, honouring Schlesinger’s commitment to a stable Deutschmark in the post-war years and the international recognition this earned him. Helmut Schlesinger’s…
