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Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.

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For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

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June 3 (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on January1, 2027. A third round of voting…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Many thanks to Jorg for the invitation to be with you this evening, and to Norbert for the kind introduction. Your invitatio...

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By Guy Faulconbridge ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 2 (Reuters) - A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "Russian Davos" on Wednesday as the Kremlin…

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På Hjørring Gymnasium følger vagterne med ind i forberedelseslokalet inden mundtlig eksamen.

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Alt folketingsarbejde på skoleområdet har ligget stille i mere end tre måneder, siden Mette Frederiksen trykkede på valgknappen. SVM-regeringens fødevarecheck nåede akkurat at blive tredje- og dermed færdigbehandlet. Men det samme gjorde…

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Germany warns over Israel's advance into southern Lebanon German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul has voiced concern over Israel's expanding ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that further escalation could deepen an already…

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The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.

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Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP.

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A protest in Austria yesterday against noise and pollution blocked one of Europe's most important highways connecting Germany and Italy but early reports showed traffic disruptions were not as bad as feared. The Brenner Pass links…

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Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.

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Israeli prosecutors indict senior Netanyahu aide The Israeli attorney general’s office has announced on Thursday the indictment of a senior advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of “transmitting classified information…

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German police called to two incidents of clashes between hundreds of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans in Leipzig.

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In German first, Leipzig students vote for academic boycott of Israel Submitted by Hebh Jamal on Mon, 05/25/2026 - 12:19 Nearly 700 students at the University of Leipzig have voted almost unanimously to demand the university sever all ties…

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Video: Berlin activist says police arrested him again over pro-Palestine pin A pro-Palestine supporter in Berlin says police arrested him for the third time over a lapel pin that prosecutors and a judge had already returned to him multiple…

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Type 1 diabetes can be detected in children with a blood test by ​the family pediatrician long before symptoms develop or an ‌emergency occurs, researchers reported, suggesting more widespread early screening may be in order. Most children…

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Climate and Palestine activist Greta Thunberg claps in the direction of the defendants as a spectator in a courtroom in Stuttgart-Stammheim on Friday. Photograph: Bernd Weißbrod/dpa

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After becoming the target of police harassment, the Chinese artist and journalist Ai Weiwei left his homeland for good in 2015. In a new book, On Censorship , he writes about how censorship and surveillance go hand in hand. Like a dealer…

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De to mænd har afghansk baggrund og blev anholdt sidste år i Aarhus. De tyske myndigheder mener, at de handlede efter ordre fra den iranske efterretningstjeneste.

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Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver ⁠Baumann long being labelled first choice.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU without voting rights, while Kiev goes through the lengthy process of joining fully, a letter seen by AFP Thursday said.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2026 The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort…

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ANKARA, May 20 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO measures in southeast Turkey to bolster air…

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Federal prosecutor have accused Daniel Tatlow-Devally and four others of 'anarchist' attacks on a German subsidiary of Elbit Systems to counter a 'claimed genocide'. Photograph: Tatlow-Devally family

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 May 2026 The European Commission has approved €288 million in German State aid to support the setting up two new facilities in the semiconductor supply chain.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 May 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.3 billion German State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen…

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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said Türkiye will continue close coordination and cooperation with Germany on bilateral, regional and international issues following talks in Berlin.

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Germany will send a Patriot air defense unit to Türkiye in the coming weeks as part of NATO efforts to strengthen protection along the alliance’s southeastern flank, officials said.

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A man born in Germany to a Vietnamese father is seeking clarification on whether people of mixed Vietnamese heritage raised overseas like him are eligible for Vietnamese citizenship.

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Germany will send a Patriot air defense unit to Türkiye in the coming weeks, officials said on May 18, as part of a NATO plan to strengthen protection along the alliance’s southeastern flank.

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The tiger was on the loose for around 30 minutes.

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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Germany on May 18 to attend the third meeting of the Türkiye-Germany Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said.

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Berlin police storm Nakba Day march and pepper spray demonstrators Berlin police stormed a Nakba Day remembrance march in the German capital, charging into crowds and attacking demonstrators with pepper spray during the peaceful event.…

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Commerzbank AG dismissed UniCredit SpA’s €37bn ($43bn) takeover bid as too low and urged investors to spurn it, further ratcheting up the heat in the 19-month-long takeover saga. UniCredit “does not offer an adequate premium to our…

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Max Verstappen's luckless pursuit of an endurance racing victory again ended in disappointment Sunday as his Mercedes broke down when leading the 24 Hours of Nuerburgring. The 28-year-old Dutchman, who is having another difficult…

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Türkiye and Germany will revive a strategic dialogue mechanism after 12 years, in a clear sign of recent advance in the bilateral relations, during which strategic issues, security and defense will be addressed to be followed with other…

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This week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen devoted an address to EU leaders on the alleged problem of social media and the need, as she sees it, for regulating children’s access to the online world. She proposed…

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German police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.

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A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said yesterday. “It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near…

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The whale, dubbed ‘Timmy’ in Germany’s media, was initially spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March.

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A few tips for students planning for higher education in Germany

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Israeli-born Dutch politician calls for violence worse than Gaza against Palestinians Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:36 Gidi Markuszower said Palestinians seeking asylum in Netherlands should face 'more force than where…

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Germany's automotive industry could lose about 35,000 more jobs than previously forecast, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Hildegard Muller said.In remarks on Wednesday, Muller expressed regret…

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday pushed back on Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for ex-German leader Gerhard Schroeder to mediate with Europe on the war in Ukraine.

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Ina Czyborra gibt der TU Berlin eine Mitschuld an der überraschenden Schließung des maroden Hauptgebäudes. Nun geht TU-Altpräsident und Ex-Minister Jörg Steinbach die SPD-Senatorin scharf an.

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Gerhard Schroeder has remained close to Vladimir Putin after leaving office, standing apart from most Western leaders since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

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Gymnasium hjælper elever med at slippe af med stort nikotinforbrug uden løftede pegefingre.

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Warsaw is ready to take in more U.S. soldiers, Poland’s defense minister said on Saturday, after President Donald Trump indicated he may relocate troops from neighboring Germany. Read More

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Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) has launched a public diplomacy campaign urging German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders to revive Türkiye’s stalled European Union accession process.

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By Matt Spetalnick and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of Iran’s recent attacks on an important…

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed that Germany has a fundamental interest in achieving peace in the Middle East, particularly in light of the economic repercussions of the crisis. In a statement outlining Germany's position on…

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Danske Gymnasier mener, det er helt forkerte at stoppe optaget af elever på Ørestad Gymnasium.

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The court said that the onus was on the tour operator to ensure there was a system in place to allow a 'reasonable' relationship between the numbers of sun beds and holidaymakers. Photograph: iStock

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The court was told the man complained to the Greek hotel that reserving the loungers this way broke the resort rules, but no action was taken.

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MABINGWA watetezi PSG waliagana sare ya 1-1 na Bayern Munich Jumatano na kufuzu kwa fainali ya Klabu Bingwa Ulaya (UEFA). PSG walitinga fainali hiyo kwa jumla ya mabao 6-5 ikizingatiwa mechi ya mkondo wa kwanza walishinda 5-4 wiki…

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The Bundestag rejected today returning to nuclear energy as an alternative to overcome fuel-related crises, most notably the crisis stemming from the war with Iran and tensions in the Middle East. The Committee on Economic Affairs and…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 May 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5 billion German scheme to help companies in industrial sectors decarbonise their production processes. The scheme…

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Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the second leg.

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La République centrafricaine figure non seulement parmi les pays les moins avancés du monde, mais aussi parmi ceux qui ne progressent presque pas. Pendant longtemps, cette tendance a été expliquée par son statut de « pays orphelin de…

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Germany says Israeli troops needed in southern Lebanon German foreign minister Johannes Wadephul said the presence of Israeli forces in parts of southern Lebanon is necessary, citing security concerns along Israel’s northern border.…

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PSG travel to Munich defending a 5-4 lead from the semifinal first leg, as both coaches promise more attacking football.

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A car ploughed into a crowd in the historic center of the eastern German city of Leipzig on May 4, killing two people and injuring several others, authorities said.

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 05 May 2026 Payments under NextGenerationEU reach €400 billion The European Commission has today disbursed a combined €5.85 billion to Germany and Slovakia under the Recov...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 May 2026 The European Commission has today disbursed a combined €5.85 billion to Germany and Slovakia under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU -…

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Leipzig, Germany — A car ploughed into people on a street Germany's eastern city of Leipzig on Monday, leaving at least two dead and several injured, authorities said. Read More

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A driver struck a group of people on a street in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring several.

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Police in Leipzig 'don't know ⁠anything about the culprit' but have arrested the driver and say ​danger is over.

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The driver of the vehicle has been arrested, police have said.

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European Commission Speech Munich, 04 May 2026 Professor Henkel, Professor Peus, Ladies and Gentlemen, At its very core, the European project is about securing peace and prosperity through collaboration. ‘Ei...

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European Commission Speech Munich, 04 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here for the opening of IFAT Munich 2026. This event brings together the very best and most creative solutions for a ...

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Europeans have "heard" U.S. President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up," NATO chief Mark Rutte said yesterday after Washington announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.

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Türkiye’s media watchdog has launched an investigation into a Mother’s Day advertisement by German home appliance giant Bosch after officials argued the campaign trivialized motherhood and undermined the traditional family concept.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he would not give up on working with U.S. President Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. Read More

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The whale calf's repeated stranding off the coast of Germany sparked widespread concern and extensive media coverage.

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The U.S. has ordered the drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year, following through on President Donald Trump’s threats to reduce American military presence in the country as tensions escalate over the war with…

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By Felix Light ASHGABAT, May 2 (Reuters) - From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago. In Berlin or San Francisco, this would be an everyday scene, but…

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The U.S. has ordered the drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany, following through on President Donald Trump’s threats to reduce the American military presence in the country, as tensions escalate over the war with Iran. Read More

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German minister pushes oil firms to lower pump prices Germany’s finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, said oil companies must pass on the benefits of a government fuel tax cut to consumers, as Berlin moves to cushion the impact of rising…

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By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor…

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A pessimist could construe Donald Trump’s warning about American troop reductions in Germany as a less brazen modern equivalent to the non-aggression Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939. Read More

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U.S.-based fast-food giant KFC is preparing to remove a chicken döner-style menu item from its restaurants in Germany following a trademark dispute with Turkish-owned German döner chain Krispy Kebab.

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The AfD has yet to serve in a German government, but its narratives have had a powerful impact on German policy debates. New research from Rachel Herring and Maximilian Tkocz … Continued The post How the AfD shapes German foreign policy…

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Shane O'Brien has been acquitted of all charges related to a Gaza protest in Berlin in 2024. File photograph: Andrés Felipe

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Kerrygold is the market-leading butter product in Germany

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The Iranian film crew behind "Roya", which recounts the torment and trauma of a political prisoner in Tehran's Evin prison, urged the Iranian people "not to be forgotten" at the film's German premiere. Director Mahnaz Mohammadi, 51,…

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Spain PM condemns Israel ‘assaulting a civilian flotilla’ bound for Gaza Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that Israel is “once again violating international law” by detaining civilians on board an aid flotilla headed for Gaza…

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Italy condemns ‘unlawful’ Israeli raid of Gaza-bound aid ships Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office in Rome condemned Israel’s interception of aid ships heading for Gaza on Thursday and demanded that Italian citizens “unlawfully…

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April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor ​Friedrich Merz on Thursday, saying he should focus on trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war and spend "less time on interfering" with the effort to tackle "the…

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MUNSTER, Germany, April 30 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized on Thursday the importance of the transatlantic partnership with the U.S., just hours after President Donald Trump said his administration was looking at…

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President Donald Trump said the U.S. is reviewing its troop levels in Germany and will decide soon whether to reduce that number, escalating tensions with a top NATO ally over the war in Iran. Read More

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A German official said the special barge has reached Denmark and that the whale is “doing well”.

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BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump remained good despite a row between the two men over the Iran war, but he reiterated his worries over the…

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Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.

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Russia will not deploy military hardware in this year's parade commemorating 81 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, the Defense Ministry said on April 28.

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Morsø Gymnasium har efter år med lave elevtal fået vind i sejlene

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The defending champions will take their advantage to next Wednesday’s second leg in Munich.

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Several attempts have been made to rescue the whale since it beached on a sandbank in late March near the city of Luebeck.

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Daniel Tatlow-Devally's father, Conor Devally, attended a demonstration in support of the defendants outside the German embassy in Dublin on Monday. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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FRANKFURT, April 27 (Reuters) - Five people appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday on charges of causing about 1 million euros ($1.17 million) of damage at the German site of an Israeli defence company, the court said. Prosecutors say…

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Germany: Trial of 'Ulm Five' protesters accused of Elbit break-in postponed The trial of five activists accused of breaking into a facility of Elbit Systems, Israel 's largest weapons manufacturer, in Ulm, Germany , has been postponed…

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Turkish criminal gangs in Germany have stepped up acts of intimidation, extortion and violent attacks targeting businesspeople of Turkish origin, prompting diplomatic engagement between the two countries, local media reported on April 27.

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Too early to drop sanctions against Iran, says EU's von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that it was too early to drop sanctions imposed on Iran. "We think the dropping of sanctions would be too…

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European Commission Erklärung Berlin, 27 Apr 2026 Lieber Jens Spahn, Lieber Alexander Hoffmann, Ich freue mich sehr heute mit Euch und dem Fraktionsvorstand diskutieren zu können. Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist das K...

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European Commission Statement Berlin, 27 Apr 2026 Dear Jens Spahn, Dear Alexander Hoffmann, I am very pleased to be here with you today to discuss with you and the group executive committee. Competitiveness is ...

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Rising cost of commuting, former TD who gave character reference comes forward, and Irish citizen to go on trial in Berlin.

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Five European activists known as the 'Ulm Five' are said to have raided a site linked to Israel's largest weapons maker.

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Daniel Tatlow-Devally is one of five Berlin-based activists who have been charged with trespass and property damage at Elbit Systems Deutschland.

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Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.

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Francis Kere, a citizen of both Burkina Faso and Germany, is the only African to have won the prestigious Pritzker Prize for architecture.

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KIONGOZI wa Kanisa Katoliki duniani, Papa Leo XIV, amewakemea hadharani maaskofu wa Ujerumani kufuatia mwongozo unaoruhusu wanandoa wa jinsia moja kupokea baraka za kanisa, akisisitiza kuwa hatua hiyo inakiuka msimamo rasmi wa Vatican…