Germany
Deadly attack in Germany: A number of people have been killed and injured
According to local media, a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen claimed the lives of many people. According to Bild, a guy randomly stabbed passersby during a fair in the city centre on Friday evening. Several more were also hurt. The perpetrator is thought to have fled the area, and police have initiated a manhunt. Police helicopters were observed hovering over the city.
As Middle East simmers, European leaders urge moderation
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have urged Iran and its allies to desist from planned strikes on Israel in response to the recent assassinations of prominent Hamas and Hezbollah members. On Monday, the leaders of the three European governments released a joint statement urging "de-escalation and regional stability" in the Middle East, as well as an immediate ceasefire. The death of two Iran-aligned leaders last month heightened global concern that the battle in Gaza will expand into an all-out regional warfare.
Germany calls Russian cyberattack ‘intolerable’, warns of consequences
Germany has issued a warning that "state-sponsored" Russian hackers were responsible for an "intolerable" intrusion against Social Democratic Party (SPD) members, threatening repercussions. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced on Friday that a federal German investigation into the perpetrators of the 2023 cyberattack against the SPD, a major coalition partner, had reached its conclusion.
Germany preps to legalize home cannabis cultivation, societal inclusion
Currently categorised as a narcotic in Germany, this classification is set to change in April. Security is rigorous in a large grey facility located just outside Dresden's East German capital. The brilliant white corridors are enclosed by the same imposing metal door that once fortified Germany's gold reserves.
Germany validates Salameh probe
Prosecutors in Germany have issued an arrest warrant for the former head of the central bank of Lebanon and verified they are conducting an investigation into allegations of money laundering and other illicit activities. The investigation includes Riad Salameh, the former governor of Lebanon's central bank from 1993 to 2023, his brother Raja, and additional suspects, the Munich public prosecutor's office confirmed on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
Germany legalises personal cannabis usage
Adults will be permitted to purchase a maximum of 25 grammes of the substance per day and to cultivate up to three plants each. However, critics argue that these measures may encourage more young people to use it. Contradictorily, the German parliament has authorised the recreational use of cannabis. On Friday, the measure was approved by the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament.
Germany captures Hamas anti-Jewish plotters
Germany captures Hamas anti-Jewish plotters
Belgium and Germany seek to ban the iPhone 12 for radiation reasons.
Two days after France banned sales of the iPhone 12 due to radiation concerns, regulators in Germany and Belgium will ...
Germany assumes command over three Rosneft petroleum processing plants.
Germany has assumed transitory command over Russian-possessed petroleum processing plants as the Ukraine war hits its energy industry. The three ...
Israel and Germany reject the Palestinian leader’s assertion of fifty Holocausts.
The Palestinian president has accused Israel of perpetrating “50 Holocausts” against his people, sparking outrage among Israeli and German authorities. ...
Germany advances toward gas rationing.
Due to a reduction in Russian gas exports, Germany has moved closer to instituting gas rationing. The country has activated ...