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National & Local

Why the best trumpeters come to him: 'Only a few in the world can deliver this'

Renowned trumpet maker Holger Mack has established himself as a unique figure in the music community, catering to top trumpet players worldwide with his specialized mouthpiece crafting.

Mar 6 β€’ 14:30 UTC
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World

USA has lifted sanctions on Rosneft's German subsidiary

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Rosneft Deutschland GmbH, resolving months of uncertainty regarding the company's status in Berlin.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:54 UTC
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National & Local

North Rhine-Westphalia: Why the Constitutional Protection is Focusing on the AfD Youth

The AfD youth organization in North Rhine-Westphalia has been classified as a right-wing extremist suspect, complicating their party congress plans.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:49 UTC
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National & Local

North Rhine-Westphalia: The Constitutional Protection Agency classifies AfD Youth NRW as a far-right suspicion case

The newly established AfD youth organization in North Rhine-Westphalia has been classified as a far-right suspicion case by the regional constitutional protection agency.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:07 UTC
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World

The USA lifts sanctions on Russian oil giant Rosneft Deutschland

The U.S. Treasury has issued a general license allowing transactions related to Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing, lifting sanctions previously imposed in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 5 β€’ 16:55 UTC
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National & Local

Suspended Skater: Support for Fridtjof Petzold

Fridtjof Petzold faces suspension from the German Speed Skating Federation for criticizing its leadership, prompting calls from Athleten Deutschland for an independent investigation and the lifting of sanctions.

Mar 4 β€’ 16:06 UTC
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National & Local

New AfD Youth 'Generation Germany': AfD Youth Board Member Must Vacate Post

A board member of the newly established AfD youth organization 'Generation Germany' has resigned due to connections with the neo-Nazi scene.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:49 UTC
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National & Local

AfD Citizen Dialogue: 'The Others Do It Just the Same'

The article discusses a citizen dialogue event hosted by the AfD in Staßfurt, highlighting allegations of nepotism involving local party members.

Mar 3 β€’ 14:54 UTC
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National & Local

Revenge of the DESG: Speedskater Petzold Punished After Criticism

The German Speed Skating and Short Track Federation (DESG) has suspended athlete Fridtjof Petzold's status after he criticized the organization following the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Mar 1 β€’ 15:42 UTC
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National & Local

Prantl's View: The AfD is Securely Misogynistic

The article critiques the Alternative fΓΌr Deutschland (AfD) party in Germany for its misogynistic views on women's roles in society.

Mar 1 β€’ 12:29 UTC
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National & Local

Germany Blog: Dobrindt has AfD report examined

Alexander Dobrindt, the Federal Minister of the Interior, has initiated a review of a report concerning the Alternative fΓΌr Deutschland (AfD) party following a court decision favorable to the AfD against the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:14 UTC
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Sports

German Ice Hockey Team Eliminated: In the End, Only Fool's Gold Shines

The German ice hockey team faced elimination, reminiscent of past challenges and a pivotal moment in player Moritz Seider's career.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Trial for Manslaughter: She Gave Up Everything for Him - Then He Killed Her

The trial revolves around the death of Franziska A. in a prison visitation room, after having devoted herself to her husband, who claims her death was an accident.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:20 UTC
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Sports

Play-off at the 2026 Olympics: Who will win for the German hockey team?

The German national ice hockey team has the potential to achieve much at the Olympics despite a mediocre preliminary round, but must prioritize teamwork over individual brilliance.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:46 UTC
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Sports

DEB Team at the Olympics: 'The Latvians played as we wanted to play'

The German ice hockey team faced a frustrating defeat against Latvia, with the loss making their Olympic aspirations more challenging, despite having a competitive performance.

Feb 14 β€’ 15:19 UTC
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Life & Tech

Electric Milk Frothers Tested: Milk Foam Like from a Barista

The article reviews electric milk frothers, highlighting their ability to create barista-quality milk foam quickly and easily for home coffee lovers.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:04 UTC
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National & Local

Rosneft Germany: Endgame in Schwedt

The PCK Refinery in Schwedt, under Rosneft Deutschland, faces the expiration of exceptions from US sanctions, prompting concerns and hopes of a potential American investor stepping in.

Feb 11 β€’ 20:35 UTC
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Sports

Ice hockey star Draisaitl: Leader, but not a solo entertainer

Leon Draisaitl is hailed as a leader of the German ice hockey team and celebrated for his role in representing Germany at the opening ceremony despite personal challenges like jetlag.

Feb 8 β€’ 14:09 UTC
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National & Local

Protest Against AfD Youth: 'Fascists Annoy'

Protests erupted in Berlin against the founding of the AfD youth wing, 'Generation Deutschland', leading to clashes and injuries.

Feb 7 β€’ 18:52 UTC
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National & Local

"We Are Prussia..." - New AfD Youth Organization Established in Berlin and Brandenburg

The newly established Generation Deutschland is the youth wing of the AfD party in Germany, replacing the previously dissolved Young Alternative.

Feb 7 β€’ 13:56 UTC
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National & Local

Grid Operator: Federal Government Acquires Stake in Grid Operator Tennet for 3.3 Billion Euros

The German government has acquired a minority share of 25.1% in Tennet Deutschland for 3.3 billion euros after several months of preparation, making Tennet the largest transmission system operator in Germany.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:46 UTC
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National & Local

"Right-Wing Extremist Labeling Fraud" - New AfD Youth Possibly Unconstitutional

The German government perceives no ideological moderation in the new AfD youth organization 'Generation Deutschland', citing extremist connections and unconstitutional statements.

Feb 2 β€’ 17:53 UTC
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National & Local

Nancy Faeser makes the biggest gift to the AfD and its supporters

In a court ruling regarding a photomontage of Nancy Faeser, the editor-in-chief of the AfD-affiliated 'Deutschland-Kurier' was acquitted, marking a humiliating defeat for the SPD politician.

Jan 14 β€’ 18:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

"This reminds me a lot of the GDR"

David Bendels, editor-in-chief of the AfD-affiliated "Deutschland-Kurier," has been acquitted of defamation over a satirical montage of Nancy Faeser, prompting commentary from Cicero columnist Mathias Brodkorb on the case.

Jan 14 β€’ 17:32 UTC
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Sports

From DSDS to ESC - Sarah Engels wants to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest

Sarah Engels, known from the casting show 'Deutschland sucht den Superstar,' aims to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and must win the German preliminary selection at the end of February.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Trial over Faeser Photomontage – Court Acquits Journalist

The editor-in-chief of the far-right 'Deutschland-Kurier' was acquitted of defamation charges related to sharing a satirical montage of former interior minister Nancy Faeser.

Jan 14 β€’ 11:02 UTC
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National & Local

Legal Market in Transition: A Turning Point for US Law Firms

The US legal market is undergoing significant changes due to rising cost pressures, declining demand, and the transformative impact of AI systems, which could also have repercussions in Germany.

Jan 11 β€’ 18:08 UTC
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National & Local

RTL Germany massively cuts jobs: Reduction of around 230 positions

RTL Deutschland is set to cut approximately 230 jobs as part of a restructuring plan that will see a total of 600 positions eliminated across the company.

Jan 8 β€’ 09:54 UTC
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National & Local

RTL News is cutting 230 positions - TV station announces details of layoffs

RTL News is set to cut 230 positions as part of a larger plan to eliminate 600 jobs across RTL Deutschland, including the cancellation of shows "Gala" and "Prominent."

Jan 7 β€’ 11:19 UTC
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World

Germany’s far-right AfD invited to join Munich Security Conference 2026

The Munich Security Conference has reversed its two-year exclusion of the far-right Alternative fΓΌr Deutschland, inviting them to participate in 2026, following criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance.

Dec 29 β€’ 16:25 UTC

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