Germany’s GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2024, according to a revised government forecast on Wednesday, meaning Europe’s biggest economy is on course for recession. The adjusted figures presented by Economy Minister Robert Habeck were down from previous estimates of 0.3% growth. The revised forecast does not come as a…
Police intervened at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Berlin’s central Alexanderplatz due to anti-Israel chants and actions, resulting in 10 temporary arrests on Friday evening, according to police reports. One incident involved a man tearing paper Israeli flags during a “Vigil for Gaza” rally. At another gathering titled “Stop the War,” which saw a peak attendance of…
The western German city of Frankfurt has banned a pro-Palestine demonstration registered for the anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas, it said on Thursday. “One year ago on this day, the biggest mass murder of Jews since the Shoah took place. Registering this rally on 7th October, of…
On the 21st September, in Berlin, a 10-year-old pro-Palestine demonstrator was pursued and arrested by German police, as captured in a widely shared video. Germany’s legal guarantees of free speech and assembly notwithstanding, the nation’s stance in favour of Israel seems to supersede any demonstrations or assemblies in favour of Palestine. Numerous protesters in favour…
An increasing number of people are suffering from symptoms of Long Covid even after the end of the coronavirus pandemic, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Tuesday. Lauterbach warned that people are still falling ill with the disease – even as public attention on Covid-19 fades into the background. He made his remarks during…
Germany has agreed to open the doors to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers in a controlled and targeted labour migration deal. Recently, President Ruto made a commitment to address the employment concerns of Kenya’s young people, who had been protesting against economic challenges. He assured them that his administration would create opportunities for international…
One week after far-right protests were held at a Pride event in the eastern German town of Bautzen, neo-Nazis have gathered for Pride in Leipzig, the biggest city in the same state of Saxony. Pride celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and wider queer (LGBT+) community. Several violations of the criminal code and the assembly…
German populist politician Sahra Wagenknecht is campaigning for the country to resume importing Russian oil for the PCK refinery in the eastern German city of Schwedt. Wagenknecht, who launched the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) earlier this year, said her policy would push for the change in policy if they do well in upcoming elections on…
A 39-year-old doctor has been detained in Berlin on suspicion of four counts of manslaughter, police said on Wednesday. The man, who works for a nursing service, is alleged to have killed four female patients in their homes in June, according to the Berlin police and public prosecutor’s office. Police said the doctor, a specialist…
The German Foreign Office has condemned statements by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which he deplored aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and described starvation as morally justified. “These are completely unacceptable and outrageous statements by the Israeli Finance Minister. We reject them in the strongest possible terms,” said a spokesman for the…
