UK And Germany Join Forces Against Channel Migrant Smuggling UK and Germany collaborate to combat people-smuggling across the English Channel, focusing on intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation. Top News · Dec 10, 2024
UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings The U.K. and Germany have pledged to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across the English Channel in small boats The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Frieder Reimold, journalist who wrote AP’s iconic ‘East Germany opens borders’ bulletin, dies at 80 Frieder Reimold, the former Berlin bureau chief of The Associated Press German-language service who wrote the iconic 1989 bulletin that East Germany had opened its borders, has died aged 80, his family said The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Where do six million Syrian refugees live today? In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor? CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
European Countries Suspend Syrian Asylum Decisions Amid Uncertainty European countries pause Syrian asylum decisions post-Assad's fall. Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland, and Norway affected. Over 47,000 pending application... Top News · Dec 10, 2024
Germany tighten laws on people-smugglers in ‘action plan’ with UK UK home secretary Yvette Cooper says the deal with Berlin will boost both countries’ border security The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Germany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UK Berlin confirmed plans to make it a criminal offence to ‘facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK’ as part of the agreement. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
European Countries Suspend Syrian Asylum Decisions After Assad's Fall Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad. International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024
UK and other European states suspend Syrians’ asylum applications Austria prepares ‘repatriation and deportation’ programme to country where president has just been deposed The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
Zelensky Urges 'Stronger' Aid From German Chancellor Candidate Merz Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday asked for more support from Germany against Russia while meeting with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is leading opinion polls ahead of German elections in February. International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because of the unclear situation in their homeland following the fall of Bashar Assad The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
American Woman Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Man In Germany Controversy in Germany as an American woman fatally stabs man in alleged self-defense following sexual assault. Top News · Dec 9, 2024
Austria And Germany Halt Asylum Applications For Syrian Refugees Austria and Germany take steps on Syrian asylum applications post-Assad regime overthrow. Top News · Dec 9, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024 Germany pauses asylum applications for Syrians after al-Assad’s fall Syrians in Germany cheer toppling of al-Assad as an official suggests offering people 1,000 euros to return.
International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024 German VW Workers Kick Off Second Round Of Strikes Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on Monday in the second round of strikes in the escalating conflict between unions and management over the German carmaker's drastic savings plans.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024 In Germany, a woman is killed every day. That’s proof the sexism we all experience is far from ‘harmless’ The daily insults and humiliations women are subjected to are part of a continuum of violence. When will politicians act, asks Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir
Top News · Dec 8, 2024 Europe's Economic Challenges Amid French-German Political Paralysis Political instability in France and Germany poses challenges for Europe's economy, requiring urgent cohesive action.
Dynamite News · Dec 8, 2024 Germany-based Hindu organisation condemns "heinous crimes" in Bangladesh, calls for global attention Deutschland Hinduistische Verbande, a Germany-based Hindu organisation, expressed deep concerns over 'atrocities' being committed against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and called for global attention towards the situation under the interim regime. Read further on Dynamite News:
Metal Hammer · Dec 8, 2024 "A name familiar to many of our fans." Iron Maiden announce new touring drummer following departure of Nicko McBrain A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024 Katy Marchant taken to hospital with broken arm after horrific crash at UCI track event Spectators were also injured after Olympic champion Marchant collided with Germany’s Alessa-Catriona Propster in the first round of the keirin.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024 Germany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of force" against peaceful protesters and the targeting of the opposition and media representatives in Georgia
Metal Hammer · Dec 7, 2024 "Today will be my final gig with Iron Maiden." Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires from band after 42 years Beloved Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is officially stepping away from the band
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024 Germany's far-right AfD party nominates a candidate for chancellor in the upcoming election The far-right Alternative for Germany party has presented its candidate for chancellor in the country’s upcoming election
International Business Times · Dec 7, 2024 German Campaigners Demand Abortion Be Fully Legalised German campaigners are pushing for reform to remove legal hurdles for women seeking an abortion, with emotions running high on the issue as the country heads for early elections.