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August 23, 2023

German daycares promote ‘sexual exploration rooms’ where children can engage in sexual games

Several German daycares have faced intense backlash after promoting "sexual exploration rooms" where children are encouraged to touch themselves and others.

August 23, 2023

Germany plans to ease citizenship rules in effort to attract skilled workers

In an effort to attract skilled workers, Germany is easing its citizenship rules. The country's Cabinet approved the legislation on Aug. 23, 2023.

August 23, 2023

German teenager sets himself on fire after attacking, wounding 8-year-old with a knife at school

A 16-year-old student has been arrested at a school in eastern Germany. The teenager set himself alight after wounding an 8-year-old with a knife.

August 23, 2023

African asylum seeker smashes up German immigration office, forcing it to go into shut down

An asylum seeker from Cameroon smashed a German immigration office in Magdeburg on as the country faces mounting claims causing high pressure among staff.

August 22, 2023

2 US service members arrested in connection to fatal stabbing in Germany

Two U.S. service members stationed in Germany were arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a German national at a local fair, according to the 52nd Fighter Wing.

August 18, 2023

German archbishop 'disappointed' by diocese employees' attempts to access porn

The archbishop of a Catholic diocese in Germany expressed his dismay on Friday after discovering that employees had attempted to access explicit content using their work computers.

August 17, 2023

First CD to be commercially produced was 41 years ago today: Will CDs make a comeback?

It has been 41 years since the first CD was produced. The once-popular source of music has become somewhat forgotten, replaced with streaming platforms and downloadable tunes.

August 17, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim advances obesity drug candidate with up to 19% weight loss in mid-stage trial

German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim revealed its intention to launch three advanced-stage investigations into its promising obesity drug candidate.

August 17, 2023

Germany reneges on pledge to meet NATO spending target: report

Germany reportedly walked back a pledge to meet NATO's target of spending 2% of GDP on defense annually, instead vowing to uphold that average over five years.

August 17, 2023

Israel's Defense Ministry secures largest-ever defense deal selling missile defense system to Germany

The United States approved a defense deal between Israel and Germany. Israel is selling a missile defense system to Germany for $3.5B in the country's largest-ever defense deal.