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Robert Geiss shows photo of perpetrator after robbery and promises a reward: After the Geisses had already published a video of the robbery, they now go one step ...
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Robert Geiss shows photo of perpetrator after robbery and promises a ...
OpinionOpinion: Friedrich Merz and the "dirty work" - how the Chancellor tramples on international law
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Opinion: Friedrich Merz and the
Russia: Putin ready for talks with Chancellor Merz: For the first time, Vladimir Putin has spoken out about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz - and signaled a ...
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Russia: Putin ready for talks with Chancellor Merz
Austria mourns Alfred Brendel, one of the 20th century's greatest pianists: With a 60-year career and self-taught background, Austria's Alfred Brendel became ...
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Austria mourns Alfred Brendel, one of the 20th century's greatest pianists
OpinionComment: It's the economy, Friedrich Merz: The Federal Chancellor has arrived on the international stage. At home, the economy is waiting for the starting signal ...
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Comment: It's the economy, Friedrich Merz
Russia's Putin says he's open to talks with Merz, Zelenskyy: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
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Russia's Putin says he's open to talks with Merz, Zelenskyy
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Putin Downplays NATO Build-Up, Vows Ukraine Advance
Putin dismisses NATO spending boost as no threat and confirms ongoing Russian military gains amid stalled Ukraine peace talks.
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  • Putin states NATO’s defense spending increase does not threaten Russia due to its self-sufficient security capabilities.

  • Russian forces continue daily advances across the entire frontline in Ukraine despite international pressure.

  • Putin questions Zelensky’s legitimacy and conditions a meeting with him on final peace negotiation stages.

  • Despite numerous civilian casualties from Russian strikes, Putin denies targeting non-military sites.
  • We do not consider any rearmament by NATO to be a threat to the Russian Federation, because we are self-sufficient in terms of ensuring our own security.
    — Putin made this statement during a televised press conference in Saint Petersburg regarding NATO's defense spending.
Corpus Christi and co: An abundance of public holidays jeopardizes Germany's competitiveness!
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Corpus Christi and co: An abundance of public holidays jeopardizes ...
Negotiations between the heads of the federal states and Friedrich Merz: Federal government pledges relief for tax shortfalls
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Negotiations between the heads of the federal states and Friedrich Merz: ...
OpinionRising housing costs: Rich landlords, poor tenants: Rents have risen by more than 50 percent since 2015, and in some places have even doubled. Unfortunately ...
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Rising housing costs: Rich landlords, poor tenants
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Investigation of International Child Abuse Network
A 20-year-old suspect allegedly committed over 120 offenses against children across multiple countries in three years.
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  • Hamburg police arrested a 20-year-old German-Iranian accused of abusing vulnerable children online over several years.

  • The suspect is charged with severely harming at least eight minors aged 11 to 15 through various crimes.

  • He reportedly targeted suicidal forums to emotionally manipulate youths into self-harm or suicide attempts.

  • Authorities advise parents to monitor encrypted communication apps like Discord and Telegram for potential risks.
  • These are abysses that are hard to bear.
    — Hamburg's police president Falk Schnabel about the actions of the alleged perpetrator.
Welcome back: Merz lifts Germany back onto the world political stage: After the dithering Olaf Scholz comes the hands-on Friedrich Merz. The new chancellor has ...
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Welcome back: Merz lifts Germany back onto the world political stage
City rents have risen by 50 percent since 2015: Rents in Germany's largest cities have risen by almost 50 percent in the past ten years - despite the rent freeze ...
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City rents have risen by 50 percent since 2015
Migration: basis for asylum turnaround - praise from the CDU for Faeser's border policy
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Migration: basis for asylum turnaround - praise from the CDU for Faeser's ...
Pension: tough proposal from Green politician - academics should work longer: The Green politician is calling for a revolution in the system. Academics should ...
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Pension: tough proposal from Green politician - academics should work ...
More and more right-wing extremist youth groups: Bald heads and combat boots were yesterday, today there are Insta videos and gaming platforms ...
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More and more right-wing extremist youth groups
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Rising Extremism Among Youth in Online Groups
Since summer 2024, right-wing extremist activity online has surged, with young activists showing significant potential for violence.
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  • More youth-driven right-wing extremist groups are emerging in Germany, primarily connecting through social media platforms.

  • The domestic intelligence agency reports a sharp increase in digital right-wing agitation since mid-2024.

  • These groups also participate in public demonstrations, hiking events, and combat sports training sessions.

  • Hostility toward LGBTQ individuals acts as a gateway for many young people into extremist circles.
  • The fight against the LGBTQ community is 'a kind of gateway' to joining the far-right scene.Thomas Strobl (CDU) in response to a request from the SPD faction.
RTL/ntv trend barometer: Approval for Merz rises, CDU/CSU emerges from low: Six weeks after taking office, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is gaining approval ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Approval for Merz rises, CDU/CSU emerges from low
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Union Widens Lead Over AfD in Latest Poll
The RTL/n-tv trend barometer shows the largest gap between Union and AfD in several months as of June 2025.
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  • The latest Forsa survey indicates a clear lead for the Union over the AfD.

  • The margin between the two parties is the widest in recent months.

  • Current political sentiment is strongly shaped by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

  • This data stems from the RTL/n-tv trend barometer published in June 2025.
Active pension: How will the new law benefit pensioners and the state?: The active pension is intended to motivate people to work longer. Experts warn of ...
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Active pension: How will the new law benefit pensioners and the state?
Anti-Muslim attacks and discrimination are on the rise in Germany: Anti-Muslim racism is increasingly becoming a major problem in Germany. In 2014 ...
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Anti-Muslim attacks and discrimination are on the rise in Germany
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Steinmeier Highlights Rising Antisemitism in Germany
At Leo Baeck Institute's 70th anniversary, Steinmeier stresses the urgent need to protect Jewish life amid growing attacks.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Steinmeier expressed deep concern over the increase in antisemitic incidents across Germany.

  • Founded in 1955, the Leo Baeck Institute preserves the heritage of German-speaking Jewry with branches worldwide.

  • LBI President Michael Brenner noted the Jewish community makes up only 0.2% of Germany’s population but symbolizes democratic health.

  • Chancellor Merz linked migration to imported antisemitism, calling it a serious challenge for the country.
  • Only when Jews in Germany feel at home again, only then is Germany truly itself.
    — Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed this in a greeting speech for the 70th anniversary of the Leo Baeck Institute.
“Threat situation”: Threatening letter against Regensburg CSD - consequences for the event are certain
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“Threat situation”: Threatening letter against Regensburg CSD - ...
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Regensburg CSD Route Changed Over Safety Threats
A threatening letter led to a shorter parade route and a stationary event at the 2025 Regensburg CSD celebration.
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  • The Christopher Street Day in Regensburg is being reorganized due to an abstract threat situation.

  • Organizers shortened the parade route through the old town after receiving a threatening letter.

  • A stationary event on the cathedral square is planned to enhance safety measures.

  • The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office is investigating the origin and contents of the threat.
  • There has been a threatening letter.
    — CSD organizer Alexander Irmisch regarding the threat situation that led to the rescheduling of the Christopher Street Day in Regensburg.
Fiscal Council on budget plan: “Clearly overestimated” and “unambitious”: The Fiscal Council harshly criticizes the government's consolidation path ...
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Fiscal Council on budget plan: “Clearly overestimated” and “unambitious”
Germany: One in four immigrants doesn't want to stay: Why are immigrants leaving Germany? A new study shows that other countries are more attractive to ...
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Germany: One in four immigrants doesn't want to stay
Germany's Merz says diplomacy offer to now-weakened Iran still stands: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that the leadership in Tehran has been ...
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Germany's Merz says diplomacy offer to now-weakened Iran still stands
Hammer lawyer files criminal complaint against Federal Minister of the Interior: Lawyer Dr. Michael von Glahn has filed a criminal complaint against Federal ...
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Hammer lawyer files criminal complaint against Federal Minister of the ...
Germany sees sharp rise in incidents of Islamophobia: Over 3,000 anti-Muslim incidents were recorded in 2024 including verbal attacks, women being spat on ...
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Germany sees sharp rise in incidents of Islamophobia
Austria raises minimum age for gun purchases after shooting rampage: The shooting rampage in Graz has shaken Austria. Now the government in Vienna is restricting ...
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Austria raises minimum age for gun purchases after shooting rampage
Drought monitor for Germany: How dry it is in your region: Spring began with considerable drought in many parts of Germany. The drought monitor shows the current ...
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Drought monitor for Germany: How dry it is in your region
Economics Minister Reiche at the meeting of the Nuclear Alliance: Environment Minister Schneider rules out a turnaround on nuclear energy
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Economics Minister Reiche at the meeting of the Nuclear Alliance: ...
From 2027: Austria plans to monitor WhatsApp, Telegram and Co.: Austria plans to monitor encrypted messenger services from 2027 to counter terrorist threats ...
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From 2027: Austria plans to monitor WhatsApp, Telegram and Co.
Basejumper jumped from 3,450 meter high Alpine peak to his death: PARIS. An extreme sportsman has died in a wingsuit jump from a 3,450-meter-high mountain peak ...
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Basejumper jumped from 3,450 meter high Alpine peak to his death
Toddler discovered in hot car: Kleve police smash window: At the last minute: police officers rescue a 14-month-old child from an overheated car in Kleve - the ...
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Toddler discovered in hot car: Kleve police smash window
Austria raises minimum age for gun purchases: This and other tightening of the Weapons Act is intended to identify potential dangers early on and make access to ...
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Austria raises minimum age for gun purchases
In which German cities are the residents the happiest?: A ranking of Germany's 40 biggest cities in terms of residents' life satisfaction shows that ...
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In which German cities are the residents the happiest?
Drought and flooding: Climate change hits eastern Austria hard: The first assessment report on climate change (AAR) was published in Austria ten years ago - | on ...
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Drought and flooding: Climate change hits eastern Austria hard
Despite austerity budgets, 8.4 billion euros are still needed to get the deficit under control
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Despite austerity budgets, 8.4 billion euros are still needed to get the ...
Top German cuisine: the new Michelin stars 2025: With Tohru Nakamura and Christoph Rüffer, the new Michelin Guide awards the third star to two top German chefs ...
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Top German cuisine: the new Michelin stars 2025
"They want to hammer into you that you're alone": The Iranian-Austrian citizen Kamran Ghaderi spent years in Iran's most notorious prison ...
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Plus 3.1 degrees: Climate change hits Austria hard: Austria has already warmed by 3.1 degrees, with dramatic consequences for the population and the economy ...
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Plus 3.1 degrees: Climate change hits Austria hard
Austria particularly affected by climate change: The second "Austrian Assessment Report on Climate Change" shows that there is a great need for action ...
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Austria particularly affected by climate change
Topsy Küppers (1931 - | 2025): A great of cabaret: As an actress, singer, and theater director, she shaped the Viennese cabaret scene for decades ...
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Topsy Küppers (1931 - | 2025): A great of cabaret
3.1 degrees plus: What the new climate report reveals about Austria: Climate Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) and experts presented the Second Austrian ...
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3.1 degrees plus: What the new climate report reveals about Austria
There is one school psychologist for every 6,000 students.: After the shooting at the Graz school, the government is promising a "massive increase" in the number ...
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There is one school psychologist for every 6,000 students.
Stop Russian gas forever? Austria brings a new start into play: Ban Russian gas forever? While Brussels is planning a complete exit, Austria wants to reassess ...
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Stop Russian gas forever? Austria brings a new start into play
Rangnick wants a national stadium with a signal effect: "Would make Austria even more attractive"
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Rangnick wants a national stadium with a signal effect:
Marlene Engelhorn: “I'm a crouton, soaked full of rich soup.”: A year ago, the “Good Council for Redistribution” distributed Marlene Engelhorn's fortune ...
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Marlene Engelhorn: “I'm a crouton, soaked full of rich soup.”
IV chief economist: "Bordering on real satire, how difficult it is being made for wind power"
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IV chief economist:
Austrian gunman was obsessed with school shootings, police say: The 21-year-old, who meticulously planned the attack at his former high school in Graz ...
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Austrian gunman was obsessed with school shootings, police say
Human heart in a pig embryo: Why researchers are creating hybrids: Chinese researchers grew human heart cells in pig embryos. How scary are such human-animal ...
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Human heart in a pig embryo: Why researchers are creating hybrids
OpinionIran's hostility towards Israel: A deadly threat, not just an opinion: Israel's ambassador to Austria writes: "Israel is not acting of its own free will ...
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Iran's hostility towards Israel: A deadly threat, not just an opinion
Can "cunt" ever have a feminist connotation?: Young female musicians now proudly call themselves "cunts". Is this part of the sometimes successful tradition of ...
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Can
Police reveal details: Graz attacker had a "passion" for school massacres: He led a secluded life and enjoyed playing first-person shooters - | this was already ...
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Police reveal details: Graz attacker had a
16-year-old abused and killed: Life imprisonment for Upper Austrian (45): The crime took place in October 2024 in Vienna-Favoriten. The perpetrator acted ...
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16-year-old abused and killed: Life imprisonment for Upper Austrian (45)
Zelensky in Vienna: Austria assures Ukraine of further support: On his way to the G7 summit, Volodymyr Zelensky stopped in Vienna. The Austrian President ...
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Zelensky in Vienna: Austria assures Ukraine of further support
Climate report: Massive investment needed in light of severe warming: VIENNA. Over the years, 200 scientists from 50 institutions have compiled an ...
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Climate report: Massive investment needed in light of severe warming
State of emergency in the film scene due to austerity package: “Hits with full force”
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State of emergency in the film scene due to austerity package: “Hits with ...
Europol shuts down darknet for drug trafficking: European police authorities have succeeded in dismantling a digital marketplace for drugs.
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Europol shuts down darknet for drug trafficking
Friedrich Merz's “dirty work” statement: Middle East expert criticizes chancellor
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Friedrich Merz's “dirty work” statement: Middle East expert criticizes ...
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Diplomatic Fallout Over Merz’s Israel Remarks
Iran summoned Germany's ambassador after Chancellor Merz praised Israel's military role amid Middle East tensions in June 2025.
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  • Iran called in German Ambassador Markus Potzel following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s comment that Israel performs 'dirty work' in Iran.

  • Merz praised Israel’s military action against Iran at the G7 summit, sparking criticism within Germany.

  • Israel supported Merz, highlighting Iran’s nuclear program as a global security threat requiring European vigilance.

  • Chancellor’s Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei emphasized the risks posed by Iran’s missile capabilities to Europe.
  • That is the dirty work that Israel is doing for all of us.
    Friedrich Merz stated this in a ZDF interview at the G7 summit in Canada.
"When the chancellor seeks contact": Putin makes Merz an offer of talks: In a Q&A session with the major news agencies, the Russian president plays the statesman ...
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Putin Open to Dialogue with Chancellor Merz
Putin awaits Merz's initiative to talk; SPIEF hosts 20,000 participants from 140 countries amid tense relations.
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  • Putin stated in St. Petersburg that Russia is open to talks with Chancellor Merz if Merz initiates contact.

  • Due to arms deliveries to Ukraine, Russia does not consider Germany a neutral mediator in the conflict.

  • German-Russian relations have reached a low point, with Moscow viewing Germany as an adversary.

  • The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum attracts about 20,000 attendees from 140 countries and helps Russia bypass Western sanctions.
  • If Merz wants to call and talk, then Russia is open to these contacts.
    Wladimir Putin, commented on a potential conversation with Chancellor Merz.