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April 12, 2024

Prominent surgeon says he was denied entry to Germany for a pro-Palestinian conference

Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta, a British-Palestinian surgeon who has volunteered in Gaza hospitals, said he was denied entry to Germany after arriving in Berlin to take part in a pro-Palestinian conference.

April 11, 2024

On this day in history, April 11, 1945, US troops enter Buchenwald concentration camp, confront Nazi horrors

US Army forces under the command of Gen. George Patton liberated Buchenwald concentration camp in Weimar, Germany, on this day in history, April 11, 1945.

April 10, 2024

Germany travel guide: Discover the rich culture of Deutschland

Germany attracts millions of visitors each year and offers a variety of experiences for tourists; learn travel tips and the most popular destinations to visit in this travel guide.

April 7, 2024

'Death to America,' 'Death to Israel' chants pour out of Muslim protesters in Michigan on last day of Ramadan

Protesters in Dearborn, Michigan, chanted slogans such as "Death to America," "Death to Israel," "Free-Palestine" and "From the river to the sea" during a rally last week.

April 5, 2024

Incendiary device thrown at German synagogue door, but damage minor and no injuries

An incendiary device was thrown at a synagogue door in Oldenburg, Germany on Friday; the fire was quickly discovered and only minor damage was caused.

April 5, 2024

German investigators seize $103M in counterfeit US bills linked to Turkey

Investigators in Germany have seized counterfeit U.S. dollar bills valued at over $103 million, sourced from Turkey and intended for transport to America.

April 4, 2024

Germany's defense minister to overhaul military command to enhance war capabilities

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced plans to reorganize the military command to enhance its war capabilities against potential threats.

April 3, 2024

Far-right German politician charged with second count of using Nazi slogan

Prosecutors have charged Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party, with a second count of using a Nazi slogan.

April 2, 2024

Austria police to increase border checks after Germany legalizes cannabis

Police in Austria are stepping up their border checks after the country's neighbor, Germany, legalized the possession of recreational cannabis on Monday.

April 1, 2024

Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana

Germany has recently relaxed its cannabis laws, allowing adults to possess up to nearly 1 ounce marijuana and grow up to three plants for recreational use.