Tag #Germany

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German Nursing Home Employees Charged with Attempted Murder

Four employees of two German nursing homes are charged with attempted murder for allegedly administering or knowing about the administration of opiates to three residents without medical reason; all three residents died, though a causal link wasn't definitively established.

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Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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Bavaria Rejects Closure of Bamberg Refugee Center Amidst Cost Dispute

Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann insists on keeping Bamberg's refugee reception center open past its 2025 closing date, rejecting the city's alternative plans due to high costs and feasibility concerns, leading to an escalating dispute with Bamberg's mayor who alleges a breach of contract...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Thuringia's New Coalition to Revise 2025 Budget, Addressing 165 Million Euro Shortfall

Thuringia's new government coalition plans to significantly revise the 2025 budget, aiming to address a 165 million Euro shortfall and additional 273 million Euro request from local governments, all while investing in the state's future.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
sueddeutsche.de
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Bavaria Rejects Closure of Bamberg Refugee Center

Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann rejects Bamberg's plan to close its Ankerzentrum for refugees by the end of 2025, citing the unfeasibility and high cost of alternatives, despite a 2015 agreement; Bamberg's mayor accuses the state of breaking its promise.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
faz.net
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German Man Kills Self After New Year's Eve Digger Rampage

A 38-year-old man in Grünsfeld, Germany, used a digger to damage property and injure police officers on New Year's Eve before being fatally shot; he had self-reported to police days earlier for drug and property offenses, suggesting a planned suicide.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Outrage in Germany

Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD in Germany, published in Die Welt, caused outrage due to concerns about foreign interference in German politics and the normalization of far-right narratives in German media, highlighting the upcoming German federal elections.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Birkenstock Seeks Copyright Protection for Iconic Sandals

Birkenstock is suing competitors in Germany's Federal Court of Justice for copyright infringement, claiming its iconic sandals are "works of applied art," a designation that would grant them perpetual protection.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
sueddeutsche.de
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Thuringia's New Government to Revise 2025 Budget Amidst Growing Deficit Concerns

Thuringia's new CDU/BSW coalition government will revise the 2025 budget draft, aiming to consolidate state finances and avoid depleting reserves, while facing pressure from local governments requesting an additional €273 million and a projected €1 billion deficit for 2026.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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Germany: Double Homicide at Machinery Company, Motive Unknown

A 52-year-old man with a legal firearms license shot and killed two brothers and critically injured a coworker at a machinery company in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany on Tuesday; the motive remains unknown.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sueddeutsche.de
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Record Lottery Spending in Baden-Württemberg Reaches \1.14 Billion

Baden-Württemberg residents spent a record \1.14 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a 4% increase driven by the Eurojackpot's rising popularity and online sales growth; the state received over \437 million in revenue.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
sueddeutsche.de
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Munich: Refugee Journalist, Recycling Crisis, and Environmental Concerns

A Somali refugee journalist joins the SZ, Munich faces challenges with reusable packaging and Altglas recycling, and declining bird populations raise environmental concerns, while a tight election race awaits in the west of Munich.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Musk's X Platform Used to Promote German Far-Right Party

Elon Musk's use of X to promote Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of national elections has sparked outrage among several European leaders, raising concerns about foreign influence and platform neutrality, while his business dealings in Italy highlight a growing trend of powerful tech figures infl...

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