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February 21, 2024

German soccer league shuts down investment deal after escalating fan protests disrupt games

The German soccer league, known as the DFL, stopped proceedings of a deal for a 20-year portion of broadcast and sponsorship revenue after escalating fan protests at games.

February 21, 2024

German airport workers' union launches 'warning strike' amid transportation industry unrest

Germany's Ver.di labor union launched a warning strike for higher wages and better working conditions after rail workers' union GDL's series of strikes, and there could be more ahead.

February 20, 2024

Michigan man admits to attacking 2 US tourists, killing 1, near famous German castle

The American man accused of attacking two female U.S. tourists near a famous German castle last year has been identified as well as his victims.

February 19, 2024

Ex-Army soldier held for extradition to Germany after DNA links him to 1978 murder

A New York man is waiting to be extradited to Germany for allegedly raping and murdering a woman in 1978 while he was stationed in Ludwigsburg.

February 19, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for second term as head of European Union Commission

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has announced her intention to seek a second term as the head of the European Union's Commission. Her candidacy was put forward by her party.

February 19, 2024

US man confesses to murder and rape in assault near famous German castle

A 31-year-old American man has admitted to charges of murder and rape in a trial in Germany after pushing two U.S. women down a ravine near Neuschwanstein castle last year.

February 18, 2024

German space commander warns Russian nuclear weapon could destroy 'global commons': 'Nobody would survive'

The commander of German Space Command, Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, expressed concern over reports of Russia developing an anti-satellite space weapon.

February 16, 2024

Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing them

US and Chinese top diplomats sat down for a frank discussion on critical issues including Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War.

February 15, 2024

Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on political questions

The jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the movies being shown.

February 12, 2024

Germans fly satirical Trump, Zelenskyy floats in Carnival parades

Satirical, politically-biting floats filled the streets of major cities in western Germany, including Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz, amid traditional Shrove Monday festivities.