Tag #Germany

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German Municipality Faces €15,900 Repayment for Bridge Renovation Error

Due to an alleged administrative error—architects' failure to visit the site—the Samtgemeinde Elbtalaue municipality must repay €15,900 (5% of €318,000) from the €6.7 million state-funded Dömitz railway bridge renovation; they are appealing.

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Dutch Bobsledder Djolo Misses World Cup Final

Dutch bobsledder Loren Djolo finished 23rd in her World Cup debut in Winterberg, Germany, failing to qualify for the final due to steering errors despite a strong start aided by her athletics background; her next competition is January 25th in Sankt Moritz.

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Russia's New Year's Attacks on Ukraine and the German Elections

Russia's New Year's Day attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killed two people, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the critical upcoming German elections which will determine the level of future support for Ukraine.

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German Parties' 2024 Election Donations Reveal Funding Disparities

Ahead of Germany's 2024 federal election, the CDU received €5.37 million in large donations, dwarfing the SPD's €550,001. The FDP received €2.77 million, while Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW received the largest single donation (€4.09 million) but experienced a decline after the November 2023 coalition col...

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Poland's EU Presidency: A Focus on Security Amidst Internal Challenges

Poland's EU presidency, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, prioritizes bolstering European security against Russia, strengthening borders, and fortifying the EU economy, contrasting sharply with Hungary's previous pro-Putin approach and facing internal challenges from upcoming elections.

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German Airport Delays Due to Nationwide Police IT Outage

A nationwide IT outage impacting the German Federal Police's information systems caused significant delays at major airports, primarily affecting non-Schengen travel due to manual passport checks and backlogs from 2 PM to early evening on an unspecified date.

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Influencer Arrested for Launching Firework Rocket into Building

An Arab influencer was arrested at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) after launching a firework rocket into a residential building, causing property damage and resulting in charges of attempted aggravated arson, attempted aggravated assault, and property damage; he claimed he did not intend to hurt a...

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Dutch Bobsledder Djolo's World Cup Debut: Strong Start, Steering Challenges

Dutch bobsledder Loren Djolo finished 23rd in her World Cup debut in Winterberg, Germany, failing to reach the finals due to steering errors; her next competition is January 25th in Sankt Moritz.

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Magdeburg Attack: Systemic Failures in Threat Assessment Revealed

On December 24th, 2024, Taleb A., a Saudi Arabian doctor with a history of legal issues, including threats and seven prior investigations, drove his car through a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring almost 300; police had previously warned him on October 4th, 2024, but failed to in...

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Merkel Selfie: A Symbol of the 2015 Refugee Crisis and its Aftermath

In September 2015, Syrian refugee Anas Modamani took a selfie with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, an image that went viral, symbolizing Germany's refugee policy and later becoming a target of far-right disinformation campaigns; Modamani, now a successful video producer, plans to return to Syria in...

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Musk Insults Scholz, Supports AfD, Sparks German Outrage

Elon Musk's insulting comments about German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his support for the AfD, a party with pro-Russia stances, caused outrage in Germany; Scholz responded calmly, emphasizing Musk's past opposition to government policies and highlighting the AfD's prior campaign against Tesla's Ger...

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Japanese Beetle Threatens German Agriculture

The Japanese beetle, arriving in Germany likely via freight transport from Italy, threatens vineyards, orchards, and public green spaces, with significant damage expected in 2-3 years after the first larvae are found, despite ongoing eradication efforts.

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