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De la cazarmă la cada de baie: rața de cauciuc cu pușcă de asalt, noul bestseller al armatei germane

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Solar power output in Germany in 2026 has already surpassed last year's total. Meanwhile, experts say the country is headed for a budget crisis. DW has more.

For Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sunday's NFL game in Munich will mark the ultimate convergence of his dual heritage. Here are stories that shed more light.

His life is a reflection of contemporary German history, which Biermann has addressed via his songs and sharp wit. Turning 90, he’s as feisty as ever.

Netherlands' 7-0 annihilation of Greece means the Germans will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals.

Readers looking for a historical explanation of perhaps the most significant relationship in Europe would do well to start with Jan Rüger’s Great Powers: A History of Britain and Germany

Parliament passes legislation months after a thwarted attack at Leipzig-Halle airport, which Berlin linked to Russia.

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<p>Mohammed Alfatih rearrested over alleged plot to target Israelis in Europe while detained for attack on bailiff</p><p>A former Hamas bodyguard convicted of knife crime in the UK is wanted in Germany for allegedly plotting to murder Jewish people.</p><p>Details of the alleged plot can now be reported after Mohammed Alfatih, also known as Mohammed Naim, was

Two weeks after the CAS ordered ice hockey's governing body to reintegrate Russia into international play, a solution remains elusive. Now Russia has threatened to take legal action against two tournament hosts.

A fortnight after the CAS ordered ice hockey's governing body to reintegrate Russia into international play, a solution remains elusive. Now Russia has threatened to take legal action against two tournament hosts.

German reforms mean foreign and domestic intelligence services will have greater powers to combat espionage, terrorism and sabotage.

Drone sightings and cyberattacks have heightened security concerns. How are the police preparing to meet these challenges? And how do intelligence services plan to counter threats from both domestic and foreign sources?

Drone sightings and cyberattacks have heightened security concerns. How are the police preparing to meet these challenges? And how do intelligence services plan to counter threats from both domestic and foreign sources?

De la sfârșitul celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial, Germania a avut 12 președinți, toți bărbați. Acum, pentru prima dată, Republica Federală este pe punctul de a avea o femeie în funcția de șef de stat. Însă Ilse Aigner, candidata principală pentru această funcție, este o personalitate ieșită din comun din mai multe puncte de vedere, notează The Guardian.

Painted around 1520, the newly identified painting is one of only three pure landscapes painted in oil by the artist. It depicts a lush forest scene with castle ruins and a rainbow emerging from stormy skies

Bundestag approves sweeping new surveillance, cyber and operational powers for intelligence agencies

The bodyguard of the former leader of Hamas is wanted in Germany on charges of plotting an attack on Jewish targets, The National can reveal. Mohammed Al Fatih is accused along with seven other men of planning to carry out a massacre on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Investigators believe the targets were Israeli diplomats, Jewish community

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for EU leaders to commit to supporting Ukraine as part of negotiations on the bloc's long-term budget.

Lidl founder Dieter Schwarz is pouring billions into his hometown of Heilbronn, creating a vast ecosystem of education, research and entrepreneurship. Some see t as a model for Germany’s renewal

Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has said midfielder Felix Nmecha will not repeat a goal celebration that sparked controversy over the past week. Germany are set to face Serbia and the Netherlands in the Nations League.

Car maker has also warned that plant closures are an option in escalating stand-off with unions over bid to reduce labour costs

The budget committee in the Bundestag worked into the night to sign off on next year's spending plans. These include levels of new debt only eclipsed once, at the height of the COVID pandemic. DW has more.

Ministrul german al Apărării a promis o politică de „toleranţă zero” faţă de abuzurile sexuale în forţele armate, după ce un studiu a constatat că militarii, în special femeile, sunt supuşi pe scară largă hărţuirii în cadrul armatei.

Conducerea Mercedes ia măsuri drastice. Compania intenționează să oprească toate investițiile suplimentare în Germania, conform unui articol din ziarul Handelsblatt, citat de focus.de.

<p>Defence minister says extent of sexual misconduct found by study is ‘unacceptable’, as military tries to attract more recruits </p><p>Germany’s defence minister has promised a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual abuse in the armed forces after a study found soldiers, particularly women, faced extensive harassment within the ranks.</p><p>The first comprehe

A rare outbreak of cross-party unity has interrupted months of infighting surrounding Friedrich Merz’s embattled coalition in Berlin. His nomination of Ilse Aigner — a respected conservative from Bavaria — has united his own party and received support from the Social Democrats and the Greens. She is all but certain to become the country’s first […]

Mercedes-Benz announced it will halt all investment in its German sites and is considering plant closures amid high costs and competition from China. Read More: https://punchng.com/mercedes-to-halt-german-investments-considers-plant-closures/

‘My focus is to enhance and deepen the strategic partnership between India and Germany and military cooperation and defence industrial cooperation play a huge role in that partnership,’ says Jasper Wieck

Start-up with €7bn valuation and operations in Ukraine is latest European arms group to be targeted

The announcement comes as the luxury German automaker faces increasing pressure from the works council and trade unions.

Preşedintele Nicuşor Dan a avut, joi, o întâlnire bilaterală cu cancelarul Germaniei, Friedrich Merz, în cadrul celei de a noua reuniuni a Comunităţii Politice Europene (CPE), găzduită de Irlanda, la Dublin.

Police in southwestern Germany launched major early-morning operations against a biker gang. The state of Baden-Württemberg is outlawing three of its chapters. Meanwhile, unions are planning more strikes.

Sexual misconduct in the Bundeswehr is far more widespread than previously known, with younger women disproportionately affected. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for a policy of "zero tolerance."

Nicușor Dan a participat, alături de liderii europeni, joi, la discuții privind apărarea comună și amenințările la adresa securității continentului, în special cele venite din partea Rusiei, în cadrul Summitului Comunității Politice Europene, care a avut loc la Dublin. La reuniune a participat și secretarul general al NATO, Mark Rutte, precum și președintele

Fostele centrale nucleare din Germania ar putea fi convertite în centre de date, a anunţat miercuri directorul financiar al distribuitorului de rețele electrice E.ON, Nadia Jakobi, citată de Reuters.

George Simion a declarat, în exclusivitate pentru Digi24, că nu consideră că declarațiile șefei AfD, Alice Weidel, care a spus că tot mai mulți imigranți din România „jefuiesc sistemul social” din Germania, au fost jignitoare. Liderul AUR consideră că politicienii AfD nu au de ce să prezinte scuze, subliniind că au existat „nuanțe” în declarații.

O discuție între cancelarul Friedrich Merz și președintele rus Vladimir Putin ar putea „urma” după ce la Abu Dhabi s-a ajuns la o înțelegere generală privind viitoarele negocieri referitoare la Ucraina, a declarat un purtător de cuvânt al guvernului german, potrivit unor declarații preluate de Reuters, relatează The Guardian.

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has released a new Integration Report. It found that while the integration of people with a migrant background is improving, violent youth remain a problem.

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has released a new Integration Report. It found that while the integration of people with a migrant background is improving, violent youth remain a problem.

Egypt and Germany are strengthening their economic partnership, moving beyond traditional trade towards long-term development and investment cooperation, with a focus on socio-economic stability and green growth. “Egypt is among the most important partner countries for German development cooperation. We have been and will remain a committed partner for Egypt

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The far-right AfD's electoral successes point to a new trend in Germany: Prejudice, resentment, and extremism are on the rise. A new study suggests satisfaction with democracy is at a low ebb.

Franța exercită presiuni asupra Germaniei pentru ca aceasta să precizeze modul în care ar utiliza rachetele cu rază lungă de acțiune în cazul unui conflict cu Rusia, avertizând că, în caz contrar, există riscul ca Europa să fie târâtă accidental într-un război nuclear, relatează Financial Times.

Majoritatea cazurilor de abuz sexual în forțele armate ale Germaniei nu sunt raportate, potrivit unui studiu important prezentat miercuri. Ministrul Apărării Boris Pistorius a recunoscut o „problemă sistemică” în modul în care armata gestionează plângerile, potrivit Politico.

Majoritatea cazurilor de abuz sexual în forțele armate ale Germaniei nu sunt raportate, potrivit unui studiu important prezentat miercuri. Ministrul Apărării Boris Pistorius a recunoscut o „problemă sistemică” în modul în care armata gestionează plângerile, potrivit Politico.

At just 17, Gladbach forward Wael Mohya has earned his first Germany call-up. The dual-national talent has chosen the DFB path for now — and could soon make modern national-team history.

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Some 40% of female soldiers and 20% of male soldiers said they had experienced at least one form of sexual misconduct in the past year.

Country’s Council of Economic Experts says military spending should be gradually funded by the regular budget to prevent debt hitting 98% of GDP by 2040

A new authoritarianism study has revealed a new low in satisfaction levels with the functioning of German democracy. Meanwhile, the Bundeswehr has banned Chinese-made drones. DW has more.