Germany: No asylum for Russian draft dodgers?
German authorities say that men coming to Germany from Russia to avoid being enlisted in the army are not at risk of persecution if they return to Rus...
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Why Immanuel Kant's philosophy is still relevant amid today's wars
Anyone who relies on the voice of reason cannot ignore Immanuel Kant. April 22 marks the 300th anniversary of the German philosopher's birth. What doe...
read moreA German opera gala to help 'Rebuild Ukraine'
Opera stars, politicians and public figures are attending a gala to raise funds for Ukrainian children living with trauma....
read moreJulian Nagelsmann to stay on as Germany coach
Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract with the German national football team ahead of Euro 2024. Nagelsmann had been heavily linked with a retur...
read moreGermany increasingly unlikely to grant Russian draft dodgers asylum
German authorities say that men coming to Germany from Russia to avoid being enlisted in the army are not at risk of persecution if they return. Those...
read moreRussia declares German foundation 'undesirable'
Moscow has blacklisted the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, a free-market think-tank as "undesirable," essentially banning it. The organization said it w...
read moreGermany's Jewish and Muslim communities search for solidarity
Six months of Israeli retaliation in Gaza for the October 7 Hamas terror attacks have put Jewish-Muslim relations in particular peril. Germany's hyper...
read moreEspionage in Germany: The most spectacular spy cases
As a supporter of Ukraine, Germany has been targeted by foreign intelligence services, but not just since the Ukraine war began. Here's a reminder of ...
read moreChampions League: Bundesliga trumps Premier League
It is only the second time since 2013 that two German sides are in the men's Champion League final four without any English team present. History bode...
read more250 years of Caspar David Friedrich on show in Berlin
Following a very public success in Hamburg, another blockbuster exhibition of works by Caspar David Friedrich is now opening in Berlin. We explain wha...
read moreGerman prosecutors drop probe over 2021 deadly flooding
An investigation into possible negligent homicide by the head of a district hit by deadly 2021 floods has been dropped. Altogether 135 people were kil...
read moreGerman police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia
German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are accused of acting as agents for sabotage purpo...
read moreVisiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?
Whether you're into high culture, beer festivals or football — Germany makes for a fabulous holiday destination. But who needs a visa to visit?...
read moreGermany's Habeck visits Ukraine on surprise trip
The German vice chancellor's arrival in Kyiv comes as Ukraine struggles to defend itself against constant Russian aerial attacks. Habeck is expected t...
read moreUkraine's Romani people face discrimination in Germany
Fleeing from war, the experience of Romani people in Germany differs to that of other Ukrainians. They often encounter racism instead of help....
read moreBundesliga: TV rights auction suspended after DAZN complaint
The German Football League (DFL) has suspended its bidding process for the sale of the Bundesliga's domestic broadcast rights following a complaint fr...
read moreGerman intel officer denies spying for Russia
The former intelligence agent claimed prosecutors had it backward — he was not spying for Moscow but recruiting a Russian source to help Berlin. Car...
read moreGermany: Far-right leader on trial for using Nazi slogan
Björn Höcke, a leading member of the far-right Alternative für Germany party (AfD) is to stand trial charged for using a banned Nazi slogan. The ra...
read moreUkrainian Romani people are facing discrimination in Germany
Fleeing from war, Romani people in Germany often encounter racism instead of help. The Reporting and Information Center on Antiziganism (MIA) is now c...
read moreMichael Walzer: What Is a Just War?
Is Israel waging a just war? Yes, says moral theorist Michael Walzer. But he is critical of the manner it is being waged: strategically, politically a...
read moreGerman minister kidnap plot: Sixth suspect charged
German prosecutors have said they have charged a 61-year-old man over a far-right plot to kidnap the health minister. The plotters from the group "Uni...
read moreGermany busts people-smuggling ring for Chinese nationals
German police have arrested 10 people in an operation to combat people smuggling across eight states. The suspects are believed to have illegally proc...
read moreGet drunk, not high at Oktoberfest, Bavaria says
Authorities in Germany's Bavaria say they want to restrict the use of cannabis at festivals and beer gardens. Germany legalized recreational marijuana...
read moreGermany: Third man joins climate hunger strike in Berlin
Three men are now camped outside the office of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to demand more "honesty on the climate catastrophe." The government has d...
read moreMiddle East updates: IDF strike kills Hezbollah commander
An attack by the Israeli military killed a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, the IDF confirmed. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister will travel to Isr...
read moreIMF cuts growth outlook for Germany
The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth outlook for the eurozone's biggest economy by 0.3 percentage points. The German economy is pred...
read moreGerman housing crisis: Finding a home 'like winning the lottery!'
Housing is the social issue of the 21st century, German politicians and experts say time and again. And yet there's no improvement in sight, especiall...
read moreChina's Xi and Germany's Scholz warn against trade barriers
The German chancellor has met Chinese President Xi Jinping as a three-day visit to Berlin's biggest trading partner draws to a close. Both leaders und...
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