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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Threatens Agricultural Exports

Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting the culling of over 220 animals to contain the virus's spread; while not affecting humans, the outbreak threatens agricultural exports, especially dairy products, leading to concerns about economic impacts and causing ev...

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AfD Conference Unveils Radical Plans, Raising Concerns in Germany

At a recent conference, Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party announced plans to close borders, continue Russian gas purchases, and effectively leave the European Union, alongside other radical policy proposals, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about the party's growing infl...

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Causes Import Bans, Economic Hardship for Farmers

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a water buffalo herd near Berlin, Germany's first in 35 years, has prompted import bans from several countries, causing economic hardship for German livestock farmers already facing falling prices and increased costs.

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Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe

A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.

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Bavarian Doctors to Strike, Disrupting Non-Emergency Hospital Care

Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian public hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency services due to ongoing wage negotiations with the Marburger Bund union, impacting non-urgent patient care.

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Cold Case Murder Trial: Father and Son Accused in 26-Year-Old Killing

A German court is trying a father and son for the 1996 or 1997 murder of a man who owed the father money; the weapon is missing, and key witnesses are dead.

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German-Iranian Activist Released Amidst Iran-West Tensions

Iranian-German rights activist Nahid Taghavi was released from prison in Iran on Monday, following her 2020 arrest and 10-year sentence on charges of "disrupting national security". Her release comes amid diplomatic talks between Iran and European powers, and recent events involving other Western na...

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AfD's Wind Turbine Threat: Implications for Germany's Energy Transition

AfD's Alice Weidel initially threatened to dismantle wind turbines if elected, later clarifying it would only apply to those in Hesse's Reinhardswald. This highlights wind energy as a key target for the far-right due to its association with ecological modernity, while ignoring potential energy short...

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Hamburg's Debt Reaches 2009 Low After €647.5 Million Repayment

Hamburg's debt fell to its lowest point since 2009, reaching €22 billion by December 31st, 2024, after a €647.5 million repayment, following a record €2.5 billion reduction in 2023. This is largely due to stable tax revenues and a long-term spending plan.

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts Closures of Berlin Children's Farms

Due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd near Berlin, several children's farms and animal shelters in eastern Berlin districts have closed temporarily; transport of susceptible animals is banned citywide; precautionary measures are implemented elsewhere.

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AfD's 'Deportation Ticket' Flyers Spark Outrage in Karlsruhe

Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, the AfD party in Karlsruhe distributed approximately 30,000 flyers designed as 'deportation tickets' targeting 'illegal immigrants', sparking outrage and a planned legal complaint from the Left party for alleged incitement and threat.

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Bavarian Doctors Strike Planned

Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian municipal hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency care due to a pay and shift-work dispute; the strike, supported by over 90% of union members, is expected to significantly affect non-urgent patient care.

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