EuropeIn a nationwide protest, farmers block roads to show their dissatisfaction with the government's agricultural policies.
Germany
German farmers’ revolt continues
EuropeThousands of tractors block the roads in protest at the end of tax breaks for diesel fuel.
German farmers protest government
EuropeTax breaks on diesel fuel for farmers will be eliminated to fund continued support for the war in Ukraine.
German Social Democrats: “Democracy is threatened” when voters vote “wrong”
Europe"Populists are on the rise", warns Social Democrat leader Bärbel Bas.
Climate alarmist group labeled “criminal organization” by German court
EuropeThe Court finds that the Last Generation group constitutes a threat to public security.
Gerhard Schröder: “Washington refused peace in Ukraine”
World"The Ukrainians did not agree to peace because they were not allowed to", reveals the former German Chancellor.
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AfD ahead in German local elections – Scholz loses big time
WorldPublic approval rating of the Scholz government at an all-time low.
EU can now seize cars from Russian citizens
World"Not relevant if the use of the vehicle is private or commercial", they claim.
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TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
German investigators link Nord Stream attack to Ukraine
WorldClaims that bombs were planted from a sailboat by a mysterious Ukrainian man.
Becoming a German citizen will soon be easier
WorldWith fewer domestic births, the government wants to rely on labor migration instead.
Germans want Scholz replaced – 70% dissatisfied
WorldOnly one in five thinks the government is doing a good job.
Gas shortage looms in Germany ahead of winter
WorldThe country's energy problems are expected to continue for years to come.
Alternative for Germany receives largest donations among German parties
WorldThe German anti-immigration party is growing in popularity in the country, which is also reflected in its donations.
Supermarket chain introduces ‘climate tax’ on food products
EconomyGerman supermarket chain Penny is raising prices to reflect the "true environmental impact" of the food.
High acceptance of violence against women in Germany
WorldOne third of men aged 18-35 admitted to having used violence against their partner.
Germany: 209 active vaccine injury claims
WorldOne law firm says it has 1500 clients who want to sue the pharmaceutical giants for health damages.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Last nuclear power plants in Germany close today – despite severe energy crisis
EconomyGermany will close its last three nuclear power plants on Saturday.
Berliner Zeitung journalist on blowing up Nord Stream: “An American act of war against Germany”
WorldThe prestigious German newspaper interviewed Seymour Hersh about his sensational revelation.
Germany’s estimated cost of the Ukraine war: 175 billion euros in 2023
EconomyThe economic losses are equivalent to €2,000 per German citizen - this year alone.
German investigation: No evidence of Russian sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines
DenmarkThe investigation dismisses the conspiracy theory that Russia blew up its own gas pipeline.
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