Club football? It's over. Put it out of your mind, at least for the next six weeks. The summer is all about international soccer, and it formally begins on Friday when Germany and Scotland kick off Euro 2024. The 17th edition of the European Championship will be held...
Severe Storms in Southern Germany Cause Significant Flooding:
"If This Much Rain Falls Here, All of Western Netherlands Will Be Underwater" Severe storms have wreaked havoc in southern Germany, resulting in substantial flooding and widespread water damage. As torrential rain continues to fall, rivers have swollen beyond their...
Chancellor Scholz Walks the Tightrope in China Amid Rising Tensions.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany embarked on a diplomatic tightrope walk during his recent visit to China, striving to foster economic ties with the nation while confronting pressing concerns over trade imbalances and geopolitical strains. In a delicate balancing...
Reforming Reproductive Rights: Germany Considers Legalizing Abortions Within First 12 Weeks.
Germany's abortion law faces scrutiny as a government-appointed commission recommends legalizing abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This call for reform underscores the outdated nature of the current law, which dates back 153 years. While abortion...
Germany to give Holocaust survivors $236 payout to help them cope with October 7 attacks
In a gesture of support following the devastating Hamas attacks in southern Israel on October 7th, Germany is offering a one-time payment of €220 (approximately $236) to each of the 113,000 Holocaust survivors currently living in Israel. This €25 million initiative,...
Germany Legalizes Recreational Cannabis: A Milestone in EU Policy
Germany, as of April 1, has become the largest EU country to legalize recreational cannabis, marking a significant shift in drug policy within the European Union. Despite opposition from various quarters, including political and medical circles, the new law represents...
Germany Mourns as World Cup Hero Andreas Brehme Dies at 63
Former Germany national team defender Andreas Brehme, renowned for his decisive goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has passed away at the age of 63. Brehme's unexpected demise was confirmed by his partner, Susanne Schaefer, citing cardiac arrest as the cause. Brehme...