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POLITICSAug 1Germany's long road to equality for same-sex couplesIn 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial step toward "marriage for all," which was introduced in 2017.DW News [en]
WORLDAug 1Germany's small islands: nature and slow living almost on your doorstepWhen Germans talk about islands, many think of Sylt, Rügen or Usedom. Yet beyond these classics lie small islands ideal for short breaks, offering peace, nature and unique landscapes far from crowds.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 1Germany storm leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injuredA man has been killed and three people seriously injured after a severe storm struck the Saxon Switzerland region in the eastern German state of Saxony, police said on Friday. There were no reports of missing people, said a spokesman for the Dresden Emergency Services Control Centre. According to the control centre, a 38-year-old man lost his life near the Felsenbühne open-air theatre in Rathen when a falling tree struck him. Ten other people were injured, according to the centre, and 40 people...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 1Germany weighs the future of minijobsGermany's popular minijob system allows millions of workers, including students, to avoid paying income tax or social security contributions. But a reform is on the cards that may soon end this advantage.DW News [en]
MILITARYAug 1Germany voluntary military service fails to attract new recruitsGermany's voluntary military service is struggling to attract new recruits. This poses a challenge for the country's defense recruitment efforts.thelocal.de · Germany
WORLDAug 1 A symbol of resistance : the fight to save treehouse built on no man land next to Berlin Wall | GermanyAn effort is underway to preserve a treehouse built on former no-man's land near the Berlin Wall, seen as a symbol of resistance in Germany. This highlights a cultural preservation battle with historical significance.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 1Germany news: Pride marches planned after Berlin attackSeveral German cities are holding Pride events a week after a deadly attack on a march in Berlin. A forest fire is burning out of control in Bavaria. DW has more.DW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 1‘Not in my basement’: Why has Germany been so slow to adopt smart meters and what’s it costing?Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 31International Court of Justice to hear Germany challenge to Nicaragua genocide complicity claims - Israel & Jewish Newsjns.org · Israel
BUSINESSJul 31Germany news: Unemployment tops 3 million as industry slumpsOver three million people are currently unemployed in Germany, with 1.1 million drawing unemployment checks, authorities say. Also, sales of air conditioners have doubled as heat continues to crush cities.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 31Germany Is Much More Socially Conservative Than You ThinkWhat a recent scandal reveals about the country’s political culture.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSJul 31Germany Q2 GDP rises 0.9% Y/Y, beating estimatesGermany's Q2 GDP rose by 0.9% year-over-year, which exceeded economic estimates. This provides an update on the country's economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 30Berlin LGBTQ commish claims queerphobia in Germany is bigger issue than migrant Muslim violence | Human EventsA Berlin LGBTQ commissioner claims that queerphobia in Germany is a more significant issue than violence by migrant Muslims, sparking debate on social concerns.humanevents.com · United States
WORLDJul 30UEFA boycott: Reactions as England, Germany, Norway reject FIFA World Cup plansEngland's Football Association declared its full support for UEFA, insisting the World Cup should remain in the hands of football. The post UEFA boycott: Reactions as England, Germany, Norway reject FIFA World Cup plans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTJul 30More Poles Have Been Killed in Islamist Terror in Germany Than in PolandThe article highlights that more Polish citizens have died due to Islamist terror attacks in Germany compared to Poland itself. This draws attention to the transnational impact of terrorism on specific demographics.breitbart.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 30BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future.DW News [en]
DISASTERJul 30Germany's heat death toll nears 10,000DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 30Germany widens deportations to AfghanistanEarlier this week, Germany for the first time deported a man with no criminal record to Kabul. Faridoon Tofan, who is currently in deportation detention, fears the same fate.DW News [en]
WORLDJul 30Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell offLeading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 30Germany news: Deutsche Bahn reportedly returns to profitRail operator Deutsche Bahn has reportedly returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court is set to make a ruling on the forwarding of private WhatsApp messages. DW has more.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 30Germany's GDP grows 0.9% Y/YGermany's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.9% year-over-year. This indicates the country's economic growth rate.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERJul 30Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mistResidents cool off in public sprinklers across Cologne, Germany, as temperatures near 35C, while low Rhine water levels reflect the impact of dry summer weather.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 29Vinted taps DHL’s Germany collection points to expand second-hand marketYahoo Finance
BUSINESSJul 29Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in Germany – but negative electricity prices still rifeDespite several setbacks to electrification, Germany is expected to phase out coal much faster than originally planned.EuroNews [en]