German Bar Association urges Turkey to release jailed lawyer in critical condition

The German Bar Association (DAV) has called on Turkish authorities to immediately suspend the sentence of imprisoned lawyer Süleyman Yıldırım, who lost his leg after receiving delayed medical treatment in prison and is in critical condition. In a...

Number of deportations from Germany on the rise

The number of deportations from Germany has risen significantly this year, according to government figures released on Saturday. From January to September, 17,651 people were deported, compared to 14,706 in the same period last year, an increase...

Sierra Leone Secures €28.2 Million German Grant to Strengthen Health and Energy Sectors

Sierra Leone has secured a €28.2 million grant from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to support healthcare delivery, renewable energy development, and other key initiatives under the country’s Medium-Term National Development Plan...

Germany: Syrian deportations plan 'symbolic politics'

The German government is determined to reach a deal with Damascus to accelerate the repatriation of Syrian war refugees, despite concerns about the humanitarian situation in a country where violence continues and the economy and infrastructure...

Germany to End Afghan Refugee Program Citing Bureaucratic Delays

Germany plans to cancel its special Afghan refugee admission program, citing lengthy procedures and bureaucratic hurdles that left thousands stranded in Pakistan awaiting relocation. Germany is preparing to cancel its special admission programs...

Sweden, France, Germany boost security at Denmark's European summits

France, Germany, and Sweden said on Monday they will send military personnel and anti-drone systems to Denmark to boost security at this week's European summits in Copenhagen, after drone incursions that forced Denmark to shut several airports....

German Court Gives Thumbs Up to LinkedIn Deletion of True COVID Info

I swear, these Europeans and their attachment to the ever-widening surveillance and control state. It's not only local governments - it's the national government. Then it's not just the national government, it's the European Union with its...

German Army selects Luchs 2 Piranha 6x6 as next reconnaissance vehicle in a $3,5B deal

Germany has signed a €3 billion contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems for the next-generation Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle, based on the amphibious Piranha 6x6 platform. The deal marks a major step in Berlin’s long-term plan to...

German AfD leader Weidel attacks ‘firewall’: ‘it doesn’t work’

“There can be no better place in the world than Budapest to talk about how peace can be created in Europe,” according to Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany’s most popular party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD). She made her comments last night...

German Chancellor Merz leans into far-right messaging to counter AfD

BERLIN – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz doubled down on controversial remarks made last week that suggested the country has too many migrants, as the conservative politician seeks to regain the initiative over the far right. “I have nothing to...

Guyana strengthens commitment to Integrated Fire Management

Nov 04, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – To advance the institutionalisation of Integrated Fire Management (IFM)—a key approach to reducing wildfire risks, protecting livelihoods, and fostering ecosystem restoration, Guyana joined representatives from...

Higher education aid: Government eyes responsive indexation and 'success bonuses' in funding reform

The Minister for Research and Higher Education, Stéphanie Obertin, has presented a new draft law aimed at modernising Luxembourg's state financial aid system for higher education, combining social fairness with better adaptability to students'...

German chancellor faces mounting backlash over migration comments

A senior member of Friedrich Merz's party joined the growing criticism of the German chancellor on Tuesday over comments on migration, which opponents have characterized as dangerous. Merz rose to power on a pledge to see off the challenge of the...

Germany’s plans for 20 GW of new gas power plant capacity face EU setback – media

Germany's government and the European Commission have found an agreement on initial conditions for the state to provide support for the construction of new gas power plant capacity, several media have reported. The country will likely need to...

Inside Germany: One year of self-determination, barriers at the U-bahn and a clever ad

From several thousand people changing their gender entries in the past year to a push to put gates in Berlin's U-bahn stations to what artist Ai Weiwei really thinks about Germany, here's what we're talking about at The Local this week. Inside...

Germany, Norway on charm offensive in Ottawa as Canada shops for new subs

Poll By Canadian Press on October 21, 2025. OTTAWA — Germany’s defence minister says the German firm bidding for Canada’s lucrative submarine contract would have no trouble doing the work on time and on budget. Defence ministers from Germany and...

Romania, Rheinmetall launch 500-mln-euro propellant plant

BUCHAREST, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Romanian government and Germany's Rheinmetall AG signed a 500-million-euro (576 million U.S. dollars) deal Monday to build a joint venture producing propellant powders in Victoria, Brasov County, the government...

Labour to scrap English baccalaureate to encourage arts subjects

The government will scrap the English baccalaureate (EBacc), which measures schools on pupil attainment in English, maths, a language, a humanities subject and a science. Schools will no longer be assessed on the number of pupils taking modern...

Germany to Send Military to Monitor Gaza Deal

Germany will deploy three military personnel to assist in monitoring the Gaza ceasefire through a US-led coordination centre in Israel, the Defence Ministry has announced. “The German government supports the 20-point plan and the peace process for...

Germany's Merz calls far-right AfD 'main opponent' in next elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to take on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of five state elections next year as the party surges in the polls. Alarm is growing in Germany over the rise of the anti-EU,...