Nepotism in AfD: AfD Delegate Uhr Excluded from Regional Group
Martina Uhr has been excluded from the AfD's regional group in Lower Saxony due to hiring her partner and his daughter in her parliamentary office, a practice that violates Bundestag rules.
AfD Lower Saxony: A 'System of Abuse of Power' in the AfD?
The AfD is currently facing internal turmoil as Euro MP Anja Arndt accuses party officials of a structural system of power abuse, intimidation, and potentially criminal activities in Lower Saxony.
German state blacklists right-wing party for first time
Authorities in Lower Saxony have designated a local chapter of the AfD party as a surveillance priority due to perceived extremist tendencies.
AfD in Lower Saxony: 'Itβs about exposing, dismissing, disarming'
The AfD in Lower Saxony has been elevated to 'observation object' status by the federal office for protection of the constitution, prompting the party to announce legal action against the decision.
The secret service in Lower Saxony considers AfD to be demonstrably extremist
The secret service in Lower Saxony has identified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as demonstrably extremist.
Germany Blog: AfD Lower Saxony to be Monitored by the Constitutional Protection Agency
The AfD party in Lower Saxony has been classified by the stateβs Constitutional Protection Agency as an object of significant observation due to its alignment with extremist right-wing activities.
Internal Security: Lower Saxony Classifies AfD as 'Extremist'
Lower Saxony has classified the AfD party as 'extremist' due to its right-wing ideologies, as stated by the state minister of the interior.
Animal Welfare in Cattle Stalls: Lower Saxony Outshines Bavaria in Animal Well-Being
Lower Saxony is set to surpass Bavaria in animal welfare standards by banning tethering of cattle in the state.
Against "Radical Narratives" β Head of the Protection of the Constitution Calls for Political Education in Primary Schools
In light of increasing radicalization among youth, the President of the Lower Saxony Office for the Protection of the Constitution advocates for political education to begin in primary schools to instill democratic values earlier.
Snow Chaos in Hesse - Trucks Stranded - DWD Warns of Ice - School Cancellations in Lower Saxony
Due to winter weather, people in parts of Germany need to prepare for icy roads this morning, with the German Weather Service warning of ice hazards due to freezing moisture overnight.
Snow chaos in Hesse - trucks stuck - DWD warns of black ice - school closures in Lower Saxony
Germany faces severe winter weather with trucks stranded in Hesse and warnings of icy roads from the German Weather Service, leading to school closures in Lower Saxony.
Snow Chaos in Germany β Man Dies on Icy Road β School Cancellations in Lower Saxony
Germany is experiencing severe winter conditions with icy roads leading to a man's death in Hesse and school cancellations in Bremen and Lower Saxony.
Gas Drilling off Borkum: The Prime Minister and the Gas Lobby
Environmental organizations accuse Lower Saxony Prime Minister Olaf Lies of colluding with the gas company One-Dyas amid controversy over drilling operations off the coast of Borkum.
60 Percent of Deportations Fail in Saxony and Lower Saxony β Going Underground as the Main Reason
A significant portion of planned deportations in Saxony and Lower Saxony fails, mainly due to individuals going underground or refusal by their countries of origin, according to new statistics.
Germany: Frozen Public Transport Amid Polar Cold
German unions held warning strikes on Monday, leading to a widespread halt in public transport services across various federal states, except for Lower Saxony, impacting buses, trams, and subway trains amid ongoing labor unrest.
"Reduction of Claims" or Sensible? When Written Division is Eliminated
Niedersachsen has decided to stop teaching written division in elementary schools, citing high error rates in the method, a controversial move among experts and a cause for protest among affected parents.
Account Termination: When a Lower Saxony Savings Bank Fears Donald Trump
A GΓΆttingen savings bank has terminated its long-standing relationship with the left-wing group Rote Hilfe, citing a need to align with its values and not support politically motivated criminals.
Due to high water levels?: Seal dies in accident with car
A seal was fatally injured in a car accident in Lower Saxony, with police baffled over how the animal ended up on the road.
Germany has already been divided enough
Students in Lower Saxony are no longer required to learn long division, leading to a significant backlash from proponents of traditional math education.
Primary school without written division: Lower Saxony and Bremen indivisible
Lower Saxony and Bremen have removed written division from the primary school curriculum, focusing on understanding rather than merely applying algorithms.
"This is not acceptable" - Lower Saxony abolishes written division for primary school students
Lower Saxony has decided to abolish written division for primary school students, opting instead for semi-written calculations, which has raised concerns from teacher associations and the opposition about declining educational standards.
"Have we not learned from the pandemic?" ++ Schools in several countries ++ DWD declares warning level
The German Weather Service warns of severe icy conditions for Monday, leading to school closures in NRW, Lower Saxony, and Bremen, prompting reminders of the pandemic situation from the FDP.
"Regionwide Severe Ice Situation" β School Closures in Several Federal States
The German Weather Service anticipates a regionwide severe ice situation on Monday, leading to school closures in NRW and Lower Saxony while train services in Northern Germany are resuming on main routes.
Wolf Population in Lower Saxony: Hot on the Trail of the Invisible
In Lower Saxony, volunteer wolf protectors are actively tracking wolf populations every weekend to document their activities and gather data.
"Widespread severe ice hazard" β School closures in NRW and Lower Saxony
The German Weather Service expects a widespread severe ice hazard for Monday, leading to the closure of all schools in North Rhine-Westphalia and large parts of Lower Saxony, while train services have resumed on major routes in Northern Germany.
Math Class: 'The Abolition is Right'
In Lower Saxony, primary school students are no longer learning long division, sparking a debate among educators about whether essential skills are being lost.
Train services in the North continue to be disrupted - roads partially impassable
Winter storm 'Elli' especially affected northern Germany, causing chaotic scenes in Lower Saxony and Bremen, with train services completely halted in Northern Germany yesterday.
Live Blog on Snowstorm: Schools Close in Lower Saxony - Online Classes Take Place
In Lower Saxony, schools are closed due to the snowstorm 'Elli,' but online classes will continue.
Minus 28 Degrees in Saxony ++ Lower Saxony Closes All Schools ++ Warning of Storm Surge at the Baltic Sea
Germany is facing severe winter weather with temperatures dropping to minus 28 degrees Celsius in Saxony, leading to the closure of all schools in Lower Saxony and a storm surge warning at the Baltic Sea.
Live blog on the snowstorm: Schools in Hamburg remain closed on Friday
Due to severe weather conditions and expected heavy snowfall, schools in Hamburg will remain closed on Friday, while parts of Lower Saxony will switch to remote learning and train services anticipate delays and cancellations.
Lower Saxony: Hunter shoots at a walker - Woman seriously injured
A 77-year-old hunter in Lower Saxony mistakenly shot a 58-year-old woman, believing she was an animal, resulting in severe injury.
Lower Saxony: Hunter shoots at woman walking her dog - Woman seriously injured
A woman was seriously injured when a hunter mistakenly shot her, believing she was an animal while she was walking near the forest with her family.
How Oil Under the LΓΌneburg Heath Gave Germany a 'Wild West'
The article explores the German oil boom originating in Lower Saxony 150 years ago, highlighting its impact and the inspiration behind the ARD series 'Schwarzes Gold'.
"Was already a problem at the traffic light" - Lower Saxony SPD criticizes the federal government
Leading members of the Lower Saxony SPD criticize Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government for public disputes that unsettle citizens and call for a more harmonious presentation.
Mother of four stabbed - Suspected ex-partner turns himself in and remains silent
A mother of four was stabbed to death at her home in Lower Saxony, and her ex-partner has turned himself in after a week, accompanied by his lawyer, but has chosen to remain silent about the incident.
Dozens of accidents on slippery roads - Car with mother and eight-month-old baby overturns
Numerous accidents have occurred on slippery roads, including an incident in Cloppenburg, Lower Saxony, where a mother and her eight-month-old baby overturned their car.
German Weather Service warns of black ice - accidents in the North
The German Weather Service warns of widespread black ice in northern and eastern Germany, where 13 people were injured in an accident in Lower Saxony due to slippery conditions.