A northern German city has become the first to ban a classroom hand gesture, commonly used to encourage silence, due to its similarity to a far-right Turkish salute. The “silent fox” gesture, where the hand mimics an animal with upright ears and a closed mouth, has been a popular teaching tool in Germany and elsewhere […]
The decision by the German Football Association (DFB) to change the supplier of the national team’s kit from Adidas to Nike starting in 2027 has sparked strong reactions from German politicians. Economy Minister Robert Habeck and Health Minister Karl Lauterbach both voiced their disapproval, with Habeck expressing a desire for more local patriotism and Lauterbach
Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Poland has been a staunch supporter of Kyiv, providing military aid and making a passionate case for this support as crucial to Poland’s own defense against Russian aggression. However, there has been a notable shift in the Polish government’s stance on Ukraine. Recently, a change in tone has […]


