Berlin, Germany – German intelligence agencies are to continue investigating the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) until after February’s elections, security sources told dpa on Wednesday, as a regional court dealt the party a further blow. The party – which is currently second in national polls – has been classified by security services as a…
Berlin, Germany – Berlin should introduce separate underground train carriages for female passengers to ensure a sense of safety at all times, Antje Kapek, a lawmaker for the Green Party in the city-state, told the Bild newspaper. “There is a really great idea that I have taken from Tokyo, where special compartments for women have…
Baku, Azerbaijan – A coalition of leaders from industrialized nations and climate-vulnerable countries called for more ambitious climate funding on Wednesday at the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP29, in Baku. “Trillions of dollars are required. We must urgently increase the amount of financing for climate action,” said a statement signed by leaders who are…
Berlin, Germany – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday defended his decision to fire finance minister Christian Lindner last week, prompting the collapse of his three-party coalition and early elections. “The decision was correct and unavoidable,” said Scholz as he gave a government statement in parliament. Scholz dismissed Lindner on November 6 following months of…
Berlin, Germany – Berlin is aiming to join Munich and Frankfurt as a host city for future NFL games, with city officials preparing to formalize a bid in hopes of bringing American football to Germany’s capital. A spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Berlin Senate is set to discuss a proposal on Tuesday from Senator for…
Berlin, Germany — German companies operating in the United States are showing caution when it comes to new investments amid uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US presidential election, according to a survey by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) published today. The DIHK survey indicates that businesses are adopting a wait-and-see approach, hoping for…
Beirut, Lebanon – German Development Minister Svenja Schulze made a brief but impactful visit to Lebanon on Monday, aiming to extend support to the millions of refugees and displaced persons affected by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon, already grappling with longstanding crises, has seen further strain as violence escalates across the border,…
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen missed several big chances to score and ended up held to a goalless draw at home by last season’s runners-up VfB Stuttgart on Friday. Leverkusen should have broken the deadlock in the first half, after hitting the woodwork and putting goalkeeper Alexander Nübel under pressure a number of times. When they…
Berlin, Germany – A new law, known as the Self-Determination Act, came into effect on Friday in Germany, marking a significant shift in how individuals can change their gender and first name on official documents. The law, championed by Germany’s centre-left coalition, simplifies the process, allowing individuals to declare their gender and preferred name at…
Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp has reacted to criticism and defended his decision to take the job as head of global soccer at energy drink giants Red Bull. “It was always clear – to me it was clear – that I wouldn’t be doing nothing. And then the Red Bull story came…
