In its annual report, Human Rights Watch warned that civil rights are under threat globally since the reelection of US President Trump. It c...Read More
'Global human rights system is in peril,' says HRW
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February 03, 2026
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Five German, Russian and Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Lübeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies. Via Deutsch...Read More
Germany arrests 5 over violation of Russia sanctions
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February 02, 2026
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Germany is spending more on weapons and military equipment than ever before. For the first time, this also includes combat drones. Via Deuts...Read More
Germany's Bundeswehr goes on military spending spree
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January 31, 2026
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From Japan to China and the US to Scandinavia, heating with air conditioning has long been standard practice. But now warming homes with AC ...Read More
Heating with air conditioning saves on cost and cuts CO2
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January 29, 2026
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A proposal from the economic wing of Germany’s CDU to place tighter restrictions on part-time contracts has come under hefty criticism. Chan...Read More
Germany's fight over "lifestyle" part-time work
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January 28, 2026
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Germany is facing a massive shortage of skilled workers, from nurses to IT specialists. The country needs hundreds of thousands of professio...Read More
How Germany's skilled worker gap exposes migration hurdles
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January 28, 2026
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At the first DFL meeting of 2026, German FA boss Bernd Neuendorf spoke for the first time about a World Cup boycott. Via Deutsche Welle: DW....Read More
German FA boss says World Cup boycott would be 'misguided'
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January 27, 2026
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A new study has said the German shadow economy has grown to its highest level in over decade. Meanwhile, Germany has welcomed a new trade ag...Read More
Germany news: Shadow economy grows to over $500B
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January 27, 2026
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The 100-year-old vividly recalls the hunger, death camps and cruelty of the guards. Thus, he tirelessly works to ensure that the Holocaust i...Read More
Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub: "We were dehumanized"
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January 26, 2026
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European leaders are gathering in Hamburg to discuss energy and security cooperation. The summit comes on the heels of a fraught week that s...Read More
Germany news: Hamburg hosting North Sea energy summit
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January 26, 2026
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A correspondent for German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) was arrested on January 23. It comes after a report published on DW...Read More
DW correspondent arrested in Niger
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January 24, 2026
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Berlin promises to take down bad cyber actors and a new report prompts questions of whether police should carry Tasers to keep them from hav...Read More
Germany news: Berlin vows aggressive cybersecurity stance
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January 24, 2026
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Three people have died as treacherous black ice made caused multiple crashes on highways in western Germany. Meanwhile, a police dog is bein...Read More
Germany news: Icy weather claims three lives on roads
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January 23, 2026
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German judges have nixed an appeal by a Ukrainian national suspected of helping blow up an underwater gas pipeline to be freed from prosecut...Read More
Germany: Nord Stream suspect cannot claim immunity
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January 23, 2026
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Germany has joined a group of five nations to explore the deportations to third-country migrant hubs. Meanwhile, firefighters tackled a blaz...Read More
Germany news: Berlin mulls sending migrants to third nations
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January 22, 2026
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The government is reportedly walking back promises to fund major projects for national train operator Deutsche Bahn. DB is beset by chronic ...Read More
Germany’s rail service dealt major blow by government
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January 21, 2026
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While a considerable majority of Germans drink alcohol, the proportion is on the wane with many citing health worries. Meanwhile, a debate a...Read More
Germany news: More and more people turning away from alcohol
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January 21, 2026
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German cities saw large pro-Kurdish demonstrations on Tuesday as government troops in Syria clash with Kurdish forces. Via Deutsche Welle: D...Read More
Germany sees thousands join pro-Kurdish protests
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January 20, 2026
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The sun has ejected the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years. The phenomenon caused auroras to light up the skies in some parts of...Read More
Northern lights dazzle US, Europe amid intense solar storm
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January 19, 2026
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EU leaders will meet in the coming days after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight countries in a dispute over Greenland. Plus...Read More
Greenland row: EU to hold emergency summit on Trump tariffs
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January 18, 2026
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President Ahmad al-Sharaa has postponed his visit to Berlin, for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, due to the political situation in his...Read More
Germany news: Syrian president puts planned visit on hold
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January 18, 2026
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The right-wing extremist party Alternative for Germany (AfD) profits significantly from public funding. Is democracy in Germany funding its ...Read More
Germany's AfD receives millions in public funding
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January 17, 2026
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European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU was weighing a joint response to a 10% tariff plan announced by President Donald Trump ...Read More
Greenland row: EU weighing response to Trump tariff plan
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January 17, 2026
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Organizers of the Munich Security Conference have reversed a decision to invite Iranian leadership figures after deadly crackdowns. Official...Read More
Munich Security Conference withdraws Iran's invitations
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January 16, 2026
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The trial of a man accused of a car attack on a trade union rally that killed a woman and her child last year in Munich opened earlier today...Read More
Germany news: Trial opens in Munich over deadly car attack
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January 16, 2026
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The NBA is pressing ahead with plans to launch a basketball league in Europe, with a slated launch date of 2027. Via Deutsche Welle: DW.com ...Read More
NBA Europe to 'respect' European basketball tradition
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January 15, 2026
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Germany is cutting its development aid budget. But since development policy is also part of national security, alongside diplomacy and defen...Read More
Germany: The harsh reality of cutting development aid
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January 15, 2026
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