Tag #Germany

taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

German Housing Crisis: 5.4 Million More at Risk of Poverty

A German report, "Wohnen macht arm," reveals that including housing costs in poverty calculations increases the number of at-risk individuals by 5.4 million, disproportionately affecting young adults, retirees, and single parents.

Progress

60% Bias Score

No Poverty
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Germany's World Cup Qualification Path Hinges on Italy Match

Germany's World Cup qualifying group depends on their Nations League match against Italy: a win puts them against Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg; a loss pairs them with Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova. Even with group stage losses, Germany will play in the playoffs due to their Nati...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
faz.net
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

German Court Tries ATM Bombers on Attempted Murder Charges

Six men stand trial in Frankfurt, Germany, accused of seven ATM bombings across three states, causing over €2.5 million in damages and stealing €870,000; the unprecedented attempted murder charge highlights the life-threatening risk to bystanders.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Mosel River Lock Closure: Emergency Procedures Planned After Cargo Ship Collision

A cargo ship collision severely damaged the Müden lock on the Mosel River, halting navigation since Sunday and stranding around 70 vessels. Emergency lock procedures are planned for Monday, but a new gate won't be installed until March 2025, highlighting the river's economic importance and the need ...

Progress

32% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Berlin Study: Discrimination Increases Homelessness Risk for Queer Individuals

A Berlin study reveals a strong correlation between discrimination and homelessness among queer individuals, highlighting insufficient support services and the need for queer-sensitive aid, increased housing, and staff training.

Progress

24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands

A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for killing and burning his wife in June 2022; her body was found in Germany months later, leading to his arrest in October 2022.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Bayern's Population Growth Driven by Immigration in 2023

Bayern's population grew by 71,200 in 2023, primarily due to a net immigration of almost 100,000 despite a natural population decrease of 30,000, prompting Interior Minister Herrmann to emphasize the importance of qualified immigration for economic growth and social stability.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Security Guard Sentenced for Rape of Munich University Student

A Munich court sentenced Hassan R., a former security guard, to three years and ten months for raping a 23-year-old student at the university on January 25-26, rejecting his claims of prior friendship and finding the victim's testimony credible.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Thuringian Intelligence Chief Faces Investigative Committee Amidst Bias Allegations

Amidst several media reports, the president of Thuringia's domestic intelligence agency, Stephan Kramer, faces an investigative committee initiated by the AfD due to allegations of bias against them during the classification of the Thuringian AfD as "securely right-wing extremist" in 2021, involving...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

High German Electricity Prices Have Minimal Impact on Consumers

High hourly electricity prices in Germany on Thursday, peaking at 936 euros per megawatt-hour due to low wind and high demand, have minimal impact on most consumers due to long-term supply contracts; however, flexible tariffs and industrial consumers are more exposed, leading to investigations of ma...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Berlin Cancels 29 Euro Public Transport Ticket to Cut Costs

Berlin ended its 29 Euro public transport ticket for new customers on December 10th, 2024, to save 300 million Euros in its 2025 budget; existing users will be automatically switched to the 58 Euro Germany ticket, with the city covering the difference until their contract expires.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
faz.net
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Shooting in Neu-Isenburg: Suspect Apprehended, Severely Injured

A 61-year-old man shot from his car in Neu-Isenburg's Gravenbruch district early this morning; the intended target was unharmed. Police apprehended the suspect later, severely injured in his Heusenstamm apartment, with a firearm present; they suspect self-inflicted injuries. The investigation is ong...

Progress

12% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions