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Railway Operations Halted as German Machinists Initiate Strike

Jan 10, 2024

The German Machinists' Union (GDL) commenced a three-day strike after unsuccessful collective bargaining talks with German Railways (DB). The strike, impacting freight and passenger services, caused significant…

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Farmer Protesters Flock to Economy Minister’s Ferry

Jan 5, 2024

More than 100 German farmers, who are against the coalition government's plan to reduce agricultural subsidies, gathered last night at the pier in Schluettsiel, where the ferry with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Robert…

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Dresden’s Elbe River Rises Overflows

Dec 30, 2023

Following the recent rainfalls, the surface of the Elbe River in Germany's Dresden city rose about six meters above its normal level, leaving some roads and structures next to it. Locals were warned against the water level, as it is…

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Southern Germany Battling With Heavy Snowfall

Dec 2, 2023

Heavy snowfall brought life to a halt in southern Germany. Due to the dense snow covering the roads, powerful winds, and low visibility, some railway lines were shut down and some flights were suspended in Munich. The German Meteorological…

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Bundestag Deliberates New Citizenship Law Amidst Protests

Dec 1, 2023

The discussion at the Bundestag yesterday revolved around a new citizenship law aimed at streamlining the path to German citizenship for foreign residents. However, the law faced opposition, prompting additional conditions and limitations…

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German President Steinmeier Visits Israel

Nov 28, 2023

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse embarked on a significant visit to Israel, meeting with President Herzog to extend solidarity and support. The visit included a poignant stop at Kibbutz Be'eri, profoundly…

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Anti-War Rally Held in Germany

Nov 26, 2023

As the 2nd anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war approaches, an anti-war rally was held in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the capital of Germany, under the leadership of Sahra Wagenknecht, a former deputy of 'The Left' party in…

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31st Anniversary Commemoration Honors Victims of Mölln Atrocity

Nov 24, 2023

The haunting memory of the "Mölln atrocity" continues to endure, marking a somber chapter in Germany's history, even 31 years after the tragic event. The lives lost—Bahide Arslan (51), Ayşe Yılmaz (14), and Yeliz Arslan (10)—remain…

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Berlin Tightens Security for Turkish President Erdoğan’s Official Visit

Nov 17, 2023

President Erdoğan's official visit to Berlin, Germany prompted heightened security measures across the city. During the visit, he is scheduled for meetings with German President Steinmeier and Chancellor Scholz, followed by a joint press…

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German Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Attakcer: 2 Injured

Nov 15, 2023

In Gummersbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, police responding to a supermarket robbery were attacked by a knife-wielding suspect, injuring an officer. The police fired at the assailant, a 30-year-old, who sustained serious…

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