Tag #Germany

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Thunberg's Mannheim Event Sparks Antisemitism Accusations

A planned appearance by climate activist Greta Thunberg at a pro-Palestinian event in Mannheim on October 27th at 6 PM has prompted criticism from the state CDU, who accuse Thunberg of antisemitism and claim her presence could incite violence, referencing a similar incident in Dortmund where a pro-P...

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Russian Ship Fires Warning Shots at German Helicopter in Baltic Sea

A Russian ship fired warning shots at a German Bundeswehr helicopter conducting surveillance in the Baltic Sea, prompting Germany to increase patrols of critical infrastructure in response to a rise in hybrid attacks attributed to Russia and its allies.

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German Man Sentenced for Sending 40+ Threatening Letters with Extremist Content

A 51-year-old man from Hagen, Germany, was given a two-year suspended sentence for sending over 40 threatening letters with right-wing extremist and Islamophobic content to institutions across Germany between 2016 and 2023 to frame an Osnabrück family he held responsible for a past online business f...

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Walter Lübcke Prize Awarded to Journalist Natalie Amiri and Other Democracy Advocates

The Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize was awarded to journalist Natalie Amiri, the Darmstadt History Workshop, and the "Open to Diversity" initiative in Northern Hesse, recognizing their contributions to democracy and social cohesion in memory of Kassel government president Walter Lübcke, who was murder...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Baywa AG Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5 Billion Debt

Baywa AG, facing a €5 billion debt and €640 million loss in 2023, announced a restructuring plan involving 40% job cuts at its Munich headquarters and the sale of international assets to secure €1 billion in funding and return to profitability by 2027.

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sueddeutsche.de
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German Tax Clarification on Online Income

German tax authorities are clarifying online income tax regulations, stating that occasional online sales are generally not taxable, but regular sales may trigger tax obligations exceeding €1,000 annual profit from private sales or €410 from other sources.

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Baywa AG Announces Major Restructuring Amidst €6 Billion Debt and Bafin Investigation

Baywa AG, facing nearly €6 billion in debt and a record loss of €640 million in 2024, is restructuring with 40% administrative job cuts, 26 branch closures, asset sales, and a planned capital increase; the Bafin is investigating potential accounting irregularities.

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Czech-German Wage Gap Exacerbates Regional Inequality in Cheb

In Cheb, Czechia, near the German border, average wages are less than half of those in Germany, leading to many residents working across the border and highlighting a deep regional economic divide and skepticism towards government promises of wage equalization.

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zeit.de
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Declining Trust in Politics in Lower Saxony

A recent study reveals declining trust in Lower Saxony's political system due to public dissatisfaction over migration, the climate crisis, and rising energy prices; trust in politicians dropped from 60% in 2021 to 12% in 2023.

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German Court Forces Bank to Accept Far-Right Magazine as Client

A German court ordered a bank to open an account for the far-right magazine Compact after others refused, ruling that denying service based on the magazine's views is unlawful; this decision is final.

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Three Projects Win €250,000 Northern German Science Award

The €250,000 Northern German Science Award 2024 was given to three interdisciplinary research projects: FORMAT (AI in education), T-NORTH (biomedical therapies), and Reproductive Justice, chosen from 15 applications and highlighting cross-border collaboration.

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sueddeutsche.de
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€12.2 Million Renovation Planned for Munich's Feldherrnhalle

Munich's Feldherrnhalle will undergo a €12.2 million renovation starting in 2025, addressing structural and aesthetic deterioration, delayed by the pandemic and unforeseen costs, to preserve this significant historical landmark.

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