Severe weather and storm surge warnings are still in effect, while some parts of Hamburg are now underwater In the early hours of Thursday morning, Storm Ylenia hit northern Germany, bringing with it wind speeds of up to 152 kilometers per hour (94mph), according to the German Meteorological Service (DWD). German authorities warned people not […]
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US deploys F-35 fighter jets to Germany
More American military assets moved to Europe amid ‘Russian invasion’ fears Several F-35A Lightning II fighter jets were deployed to Germany’s Spangdahlem Air Base on Wednesday to “deter aggression” and “defend allies should deterrence fail” as the US continues to wait for an “imminent” Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US Air Force Reserve Command announced […]
Germany reveals end date for most Covid restrictions – reports
A draft plan reportedly shows the government is set to lift safety measures in March German officials are set to end the majority of remaining government Covid restrictions in March, amid decreasing coronavirus infections, according to a draft plan reported by news agency AFP on Monday. “Broad restrictions of social, cultural, and economic life should […]
Germany explains why it may slap Telegram with fines
German authorities accuse the messenger of becoming a safe haven for online hatred, calls for violence, and conspiracy theories Germany’s Federal Justice Ministry has started two investigations against the Telegram messenger service, the ministry’s spokesperson told journalists on Monday, adding that the messenger might face fines. It stands accused of failing to designate a representative […]
Two police patrol officers shot dead in Germany
Law enforcement is urgently looking for witnesses of the incident, which happened during a routine traffic check in western part of the country Two police officers were shot dead on Monday morning during a routine patrol in western Germany. The suspects have yet to be found, the Kaiserslautern police said in a statement. “A policewoman […]
Germany chalks up over 100,000 Covid cases a day
The figure sets a new grim record at a time when testing facilities are working at capacity The Robert Koch Institute, Germany’s disease control and prevention authority, has reported 112,323 new Covid-19 infections within the last 24 hours. The figure, which was released on Wednesday morning, marks a new all-time high, up 20,000 from last […]
Germany shortens Covid natural immunity status
Immunity gained by infection will only be valid for 90 days In new guidelines published by the Robert Koch Institute, Germans who have recovered from Covid-19 will only have immunity status for a period of 90 days, down from 180 days. On Friday, the Robert Koch Institute, a federal agency responsible for disease control and […]
President denies Germany turned into dictatorship
Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for public “debate” before any sweeping Covid vaccine mandate is introduced President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dismissed as “nonsense” claims that Covid has turned Germany into a dictatorship, accusing those peddling such messages of disrespecting national “democratic institutions and the rule of law.” Speaking on Wednesday at a discussion panel devoted to the […]
Another Republican lawmaker compares Covid passes to Nazi Germany
GOP congressman blasted for drawing parallels between health policies in Nazi Germany and Washington, DC Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) took aim at Covid vaccine card mandates in Washington, DC with a Nazi Germany comparison, only to find numerous critics blasting the message, including the Auschwitz Memorial Museum. Davidson tweeted in response to a message from […]
Germany to delay Covid vaccine mandate – media
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s plans to introduce mandatory Covid-19 jabs in March are unfeasible, local media claims Germany’s plans to impose nationwide compulsory vaccination against Covid-19 likely won’t come to fruition any time soon, not due to lack of will but because of bureaucratic hurdles, media reports suggest. In November, then-designated chancellor Olaf Scholz told Germany’s […]
Germany accused of turning EU into ‘Fourth Reich’
Poland’s deputy prime minister has accused Germany of trying to create a Fourth Reich, claiming it’s taking advantage of the European Union to deprive other nations of sovereignty and force them into a modern form of “serfdom.” Speaking of Poland’s current standoff with the EU over an ongoing judicial dispute on Friday, Deputy PM Jarosław […]
Germany warns China its recent naval mission was just a ‘teaser’
Germany’s naval chief has said the country’s recent deployment of a warship into the South China Sea was a “teaser” intended to signal to Beijing that Berlin planned to ramp up its military presence in the disputed waters. Speaking from on board the Bayern frigate on Tuesday, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach said the vessel’s foray […]
Germany wants EU-wide crusade against Telegram
Germany’s minister of justice has spoken in favor of common European action against Telegram over the spread of extremist content on the instant-messaging service. Speaking to German media, Marco Buschmann argued that a concerted EU-wide effort would “make a bigger impression” on Telegram, as opposed to “each country trying to do that on its own.” […]
Mass protests against Covid-19 restrictions hit eastern Germany
Thousands of people took the streets of multiple cities in the former East Germany to express their dismay at coronavirus restrictions and vaccine mandates introduced amid the Omicron variant spread. Some 3,500 demonstrators turned out for a protest against the restrictions in Magdeburg, the capital of Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state on Monday. Protesters marched down the […]
Germany enforces mandatory Covid vaccination for certain jobs
Germany’s parliament has approved mandatory vaccination for anyone working at medical facilities and care homes, where the staff now has three months to obtain their certificates. The overwhelming majority of Bundestag members – 571 – voted for a revised Infection Protection Act that introduces a vaccine mandate for certain jobs effective March 15, and temporarily […]