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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We don’t want a Sudeten German congress. Dozens of people protested with placards at the Brno city council

Dozens of protestors opposed the proposed Sudeten German congress at a city council meeting in Brno, Czechia.

Mar 3 • 16:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Lüneburg Wins Cup: ‘All Good Things Come in Fours’

The Lüneburg volleyball team secured its first title in history by winning the German Volleyball Cup after three previous final losses.

Mar 1 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Skiing in the Bernese Oberland: Skiing Beautifully

The article discusses the historical significance of the Eiger mountain, focusing on its first ascent by a German-Austrian expedition in 1938 during the Nazi propaganda era.

Feb 27 • 13:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Radziejowska and Fałkowski in conversation with 'Rzeczpospolita': History has torn Polish-German relations

The Pilecki Institute launches a series of discussions aimed at revitalizing Polish-German dialogue that has stagnated over the years.

Feb 26 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Back Problems: "Hardly any doctor asks about the history of the pain"

Albert Jakob, a former leading physiotherapist for the German national ice hockey team, now focuses on a holistic approach to therapy in his private practice in Munich, advocating for better communication about pain history in medical treatment.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ De facto cessation of Estonia's independence

This article discusses the historical event of Estonia's de facto loss of independence on February 25, 1918, when German military forces took control of Tallinn just one day after Estonia declared independence.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The German Chancellor said that World War II lasted four years. Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration: Unfortunate

Friedrich Merz's comments about the duration of World War II and the Russia-Ukraine war have sparked criticism regarding historical accuracy.

Feb 23 • 09:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Germans actually drove themselves out of here, says German writer Inka Parei

Inka Parei argues that the Germans effectively expelled themselves from the region, highlighting historical perspectives on displacement.

Feb 22 • 15:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Balance: It draws us into its story

The Berlinale film festival concludes with German winners but faces challenges ahead.

Feb 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war

The article discusses the historical event known as 'If Day,' when Canada staged a mock German invasion during World War II to boost morale and support for the war effort.

Feb 21 • 18:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The German Who Chose Estonia's Fate and Died a Martyr: Bishop Eduard Profittlich

Today marks the remembrance day of Bishop Eduard Profittlich, a German who chose to stay in Estonia and share the fate of its vulnerable people, ultimately sacrificing his life.

Feb 21 • 12:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Publishing House "Briedis" at the Vilnius Book Fair: History, Geopolitics, and Books for the Whole Family

The article discusses the highlighted book by German historian Sönke Neitzel, relating to the Bundeswehr's changes after World War II and its implications for NATO's eastern flank.

Feb 20 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Diary of the Olympics 2026: The Federal President and the 'Historically Problematic' Games

German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier voices opposition to potentially hosting the 2036 Olympic Games in Germany, reflecting on the historical implications of the 1936 Nazi Games.

Feb 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Must a Hitler Youth bear the burden of their parents' guilt?

The drama 'Amrum' is set on a mythical German island during the last days of World War II, where a young boy struggles between his love for his mother and the burden of Nazism.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Everyday Life: If This Isn't a Party of the Old

The article discusses the concept of sinecures, comparing historical figures who bestowed such positions to their relatives to contemporary examples of modern sinecures with potential connections to controversial figures.

Feb 19 • 20:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

German Four-Man Bobsled: Always These Germans!

The article discusses Germany's dominance in bobsledding, highlighting its four tracks and historical Olympic successes in the sport.

Feb 19 • 16:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Death of 'Sepp' Piontek: The 'most beloved German on Danish soil'

Josef 'Sepp' Piontek, renowned for transforming Danish football, has passed away, leaving a legacy as a key figure in Denmark's 1980s football success.

Feb 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Federal President Steinmeier against the Olympic Games in Germany in 2036

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier opposes hosting the Olympics in 2036 due to historical concerns.

Feb 19 • 15:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

History: The Lost Land

The article discusses the historical context and ongoing reconciliation between Czech and German youth regarding the forced expulsion of Sudeten Germans after World War II.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Between the tambora and the tributes; this is how the Mazatlán Carnival 2026 was experienced

Mazatlán Carnival 2026, themed 'Arriba la Tambora', celebrated its vibrant music, culture, and history, highlighting the significance of banda music despite past controversies.

Feb 19 • 02:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Mittelstand: Pillars of the System

A researcher explores how a typical German medium-sized enterprise became complicit during the Nazi era, drawing from her family's history.

Feb 17 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Award: Andreas Wolff is Handball Player of the Year

Andreas Wolff was named Handball Player of the Year, marking the first time two goalkeepers, including Katharina Filter, have received this honor in German handball history.

Feb 16 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Culture of Remembrance: A New School of Remembrance

The article discusses the significance of German history in shaping current national policies, especially under Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.

Feb 16 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Memorial Culture: A New School of Remembrance

The article discusses Germany's evolving perspective on its history, emphasizing how Chancellor Friedrich Merz links national memory to the country’s new leadership role in Europe.

Feb 16 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Leftist parties call for the state to acquire photos of the execution in Kaisariani

Greek opposition parties, including SYRIZA and New Left, are urging the government to acquire and preserve newly discovered photographs of the 200 resistance fighters executed by German occupiers in 1944.

Feb 15 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Nice, in the secret bowels of Castle Hill, between bunkers and air raid shelters

This article explores the underground passages of Castle Hill in Nice, which were constructed during World War II for civil defense and by German occupiers.

Feb 15 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

On the State of Cinema: German Film Lacks the Courage to Dare the Extraordinary

German film producer Martin Moszkowicz discusses the lack of innovative spirit in German cinema, alongside personal reflections on his family history and the socio-political landscape.

Feb 14 • 09:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

50 Years of the 'Miracle of Innsbruck': The Most Unlikely Medal in German Olympic History

Fifty years after the 'Miracle of Innsbruck,' the German ice hockey team's unexpected victory remains a remarkable story in Olympic history.

Feb 13 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Asset Management Giant: A German-British Bank is Reinventing Itself

The German-British asset manager Schroders faces a potential takeover by US competitor Nuveen for £10 billion, marking a significant turning point in its 220-year history.

Feb 13 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Merz inaugurates the Munich Security Conference: "Europe has just returned from a vacation from History"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference with a bold statement about Europe's historical vulnerabilities and its over-dependence on the United States.

Feb 13 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian woman is the first to lead German orchestra in 130 years of history

Andréa Huguenin Botelho has made history as the first woman to conduct the Westpfälzischen Sinfonieorchester in Germany after more than 130 years.

Feb 13 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Greece National Team: The Schedule in the Nations League

The Greece National Team is set to compete in the top tier of the Nations League for the first time in history, with the schedule for their group matches announced.

Feb 13 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek shipowners poised to reach new highs

An exhibition highlighting the historical cooperation between Greek shipowners and German shipyards opened in Athens, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of maritime collaboration.

Feb 13 • 06:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

History: The Grab for the Bomb

The article discusses Germany's Cold War fears regarding nuclear protection and the potential for a loss of U.S. nuclear support under Trump, hinting at past proposals for German nuclear capabilities.

Feb 12 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Painful Story of Namibia from Where Germany Took Many Heads!

Namibia, once a victim of severe colonial oppression, is now in the spotlight due to its ongoing cricket aspirations and the historical injustices it endured during German colonization.

Feb 12 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

What happened to 'Juanito' Mühlegg, the naturalized skier who lost his medals due to a doping scandal?

The article discusses the controversial career of Johann 'Juanito' Mühlegg, a German skier who became a Spanish national but later lost his Olympic medals due to doping allegations.

Feb 11 • 08:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The first Czech child in a village in the Sudetes after the war was delivered by a German midwife

The article discusses the historical significance of the first Czech child born in a Sudeten village after WWII, highlighting the involvement of a German midwife in the delivery.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History. The German Democratic Republic establishes the State Security Service after the example of the KGB

On October 8, 1949, the Socialist Unity Party declared the establishment of the German Democratic Republic, laying the groundwork for a totalitarian regime and the creation of the Stasi, or Ministry for State Security.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German-Polish Historical Policy: A Case of Distorted Nationalism

The article discusses the complexities of German-Polish historical policies and the impact of nationalism on understanding the Holocaust and collaboration during World War II.

Feb 7 • 14:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

They called him the Angel of Death. One of the greatest monsters died free

Josef Mengele, known as the Angel of Death, was a German doctor and SS officer notorious for conducting inhumane medical experiments on prisoners in Auschwitz during World War II, leaving a dark legacy in medical history and humanity.

Feb 7 • 06:07 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"You are simply making history and that is what makes the Olympics special"

Ski legend Markus Wasmeier reflects on his past Olympic successes and expresses optimism for the German team at the ongoing Winter Games in Italy.

Feb 6 • 08:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

The playing career of Uli Stielike

Uli Stielike, born on November 15, 1954, in Offenburg, Germany, is celebrated as one of the finest midfielders in German football history, known for his quality and consistency throughout his illustrious career across Europe.

Feb 5 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Czechs took revenge on innocent people during the expulsion. However, peaceful coexistence with the Germans was not possible after the war, says director Tomáš Mašín

The article discusses the historical drama 'Gerta Schnirch', which explores the impact of Nazi ideology on a Czech-German family during World War II and the aftermath of the conflict, highlighting themes of identity and revenge.

Feb 5 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lufthansa History: "A Company of National Socialism"

German airline Lufthansa is reassessing its past, acknowledging early mistakes related to its connections with the Nazi regime.

Feb 4 • 19:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Double Sled Olympic Champions Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt: "It is the smallest workplace for two people"

Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, who first teamed up as teenagers, have become six-time Olympic champions and the most successful male German athletes in Winter Games history.

Feb 4 • 17:14 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

The Tower of Jena: A Socialist Pointer

The article discusses the Jentower, once the tallest building in Germany, and its significance in the context of German skyscraper history, while offering a comparison of visiting costs with other towers such as the Maintower in Frankfurt.

Feb 4 • 08:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Third League Club Sold Player to Rangers in Million-Euro Transfer and Set Record

German third league club Hansa Rostock sold their top scorer Ryan Naderi to Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers for a reported record fee in the history of the German third league, estimated at six million euros.

Feb 3 • 10:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The referee who made history in Germany by proposing to his boyfriend in front of an entire football stadium

German referee Pascal Kaiser made headlines by proposing to his partner Maritz during the pre-match ceremony of a Bundesliga game between FC Köln and Wolfsburg.

Feb 2 • 12:37 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Danish Dominance, but Gidsel is now afraid of Germany

Mathias Gidsel makes history as Denmark's handball team celebrates winning the European Championship title, but he admits to feeling 'a little fear' towards the German team.

Feb 2 • 07:46 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The Battle of Stalingrad: The Beginning of the End for Nazi Germany

The Battle of Stalingrad, concluding on February 2, 1943, marked a pivotal shift in World War II, leading to the defeat of German forces and changing the balance of power in Europe.

Feb 2 • 01:30 UTC

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