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Laura Fleischmann

Germany

Berlin station tops German railway crime list as violence surges

Violent crime at German railway stations showed a marked increase in 2024, with Berlin's central station recording the highest number of incidents. Federal Police and Deutsche Bahn are intensifying security measures to combat the issue.

Germany

With US nuclear weapons, how effective is Europe's nuclear deterrence?

Germany stores around 20 US nuclear weapons at an air base in Rhineland-Palatinate, part of Washington's security guarantee to Europe that faces growing uncertainty under US President Donald Trump.

Germany

Germany receives new Poseidon aircraft to hunt down Putin's submarines

Germany's first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrived in Berlin, welcomed by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The aircraft will enhance maritime surveillance and combat capabilities.

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Lawmakers accuse AfD of spying on German army on behalf of Russia

German MPs claim the far-right AfD acts as a "sleeper cell loyal to Russia," following numerous parliamentary enquiries into military and critical infrastructure.

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US Army removes food bank guidance for soldiers after Euronews report

The US Army removed guidance directing soldiers to food banks during the government shutdown after Euronews reported it. Soldiers await mid-November pay.

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US Army advises food bank to soldiers in Germany amid pay uncertainty

US soldiers in Germany may not receive November pay amid the prolonged US government shutdown. Emergency funds covered October salaries, but future payments are uncertain.

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Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to public order

The Interior Ministry said Muslim Interaktiv represented a threat to the country's constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities.

Culture news

Putin awards Order of Friendship award to German pianist Justus Frantz

Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany's classical music world over his close relationship with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Now he's set disapproving tongues wagging again within the industry by accepting Moscow's Order of Friendship award.

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This is how dependent Germany is on Chinese medicines

Germany sold more than 15 million tonnes of pharmaceutical products to China in 2024, while China sold more than 33 million tonnes to Germany.

Culture news

Anne Frank play sparks horror by depicting diarist as pansexual Latina

The musical "Slam Frank" has sparked controversy in Germany by depicting the young Jewish diarist Anne Frank as a pansexual hip-hop musician. Despite fierce criticism, the play's run has been extended with tickets selling out fast.

Health news

Men need to exercise more than women for equal heart health benefits

Just a few hours of exercise per week can protect the heart, with men needing more activity than women, a study found.

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Merz rejects calls to drop 'firewall' and work with Germany's AfD

The far-right AfD party finished second in Germany's snap national election in February and polls since then have shown its support base continues to grow.

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