Ukraine war: Europe split clouds Macron talks with Scholz in Berlin

By admin March 15, 2024 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are meeting in Berlin amid tensions over Europe’s response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Macron emphasized that Europe’s security, including France’s, is on the line in Ukraine, warning that a Russian victory would be detrimental to Europe. However, Scholz has been more cautious,

Germany under pressure to explain intercepted phone call

By admin March 4, 2024 No comment

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Germany is currently facing scrutiny after a leaked conversation among air force officials discussing the possibility of providing long-range missiles to Ukraine was made public by Russian sources. The recording, aired by Russia’s state-run RT channel, captured high-ranking German military officers discussing the potential use of Taurus cruise missiles to target the

German police arrest Red Army Faction suspect Daniela Klette

By admin March 2, 2024 No comment

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Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction (RAF), a militant group in Germany, has been apprehended in Berlin after evading authorities for decades over charges including armed robbery and attempted murder. The arrest follows a recent episode of the cold case show Aktenzeichen XY, where a police appeal for information on three […]

Germany legalizes recreational cannabis use

By admin February 29, 2024 No comment

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Germany’s lower house of parliament recently passed a bill legalizing cannabis for limited recreational use, despite facing opposition and warnings from medical authorities. The legislation allows adults to possess small amounts of cannabis for personal use, with strict regulations in place to prevent access by minors. The bill received significant support from 407

Alexei Navalny: Putin critic about to be freed in prisoner swap when he died, says ally

By admin February 26, 2024 No comment

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Maria Pevchikh, an ally of Alexei Navalny, revealed that plans were underway for Navalny’s release in a prisoner exchange deal. The exchange was intended to involve Vadim Krasikov, a Russian serving a life sentence in Germany for murder, along with two detained US citizens in Russia. Negotiations for this swap had been ongoing for two […]

France bans 28 Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

By admin February 14, 2024 No comment

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France has taken decisive action by announcing the ban of 28 Israeli settlers who stand accused of perpetrating attacks against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank. This move aligns with similar measures enacted by other nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, which have also imposed restrictions on individuals involved in comparable […]

John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord

By admin February 6, 2024 No comment

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The composition titled “Organ²/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible),” known for being the longest and slowest music piece in existence, reached a noteworthy moment on Monday as it changed chord for the first time in two years. Avant-garde composer John Cage initiated this experimental project in 2001, employing a specially-built organ for its performance. The

German ex-spy chief investigated for right-wing extremism

By admin February 2, 2024 No comment

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Hans-Georg Maassen, formerly in charge of countering neo-Nazis in Germany, is now under investigation for suspected right-wing extremism by the intelligence agency he led until 2018. Maassen revealed a letter from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) confirming the investigation, but the agency, citing data protection rules, cannot comment on individual

German train drivers stage longest strike on record

By admin January 25, 2024 No comment

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Train drivers across Germany have initiated a strike, set to endure six days, making it the longest stoppage in their history. The GDL rail drivers’ union called for the walkout, impacting both passenger and goods-train services starting at 02:00 on Wednesday. This move exacerbates an ongoing dispute with the state-owned Deutsche Bahn, leading to the […]

Frank Farian: Boney M founder dies aged 82

By admin January 24, 2024 No comment

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German music producer Frank Farian, best known as the founder of the disco band Boney M, has died at the age of 82. His family confirmed the news through a statement released by Farian’s agency on Tuesday, revealing that he passed away at his residence in Miami. Boney M, formed in 1976, rose to fame […]