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March 22, 2023

German authorities arrest Syrian man accused of belonging to Islamic State group

A Syrian man who was accused of belonging to the Islamic State group was arrested by German authorities. The man allegedly swore a public oath of loyalty to the group.

March 22, 2023

German group sues Facebook owner Meta over death threats posted to group with 50,000 members

A German environmental group is suing Facebook owner Meta over death threats posted to a group with over 50,000 members. The lawsuit says Meta failed to take action against the threats.

March 22, 2023

German police officer shot while carrying out raids against extremists

A police officer was shot while raiding properties linked to the Reich Citizens movement, whose extremists deny the legitimacy of Germany’s present government.

March 21, 2023

BioNTech to develop, produce cancer drugs in Jerusalem, says Israel's Finance Ministry

BioNTech is set to develop and produce cancer drugs and vaccines in Jerusalem, according to Israel's Finance Ministry. The company will develop the drugs using mRNA technology.

March 21, 2023

Missing porcupine that disappeared from German zoo finds its way back home

One of the two missing porcupines that disappeared from a German zoo has made its way home. Police said the porcupines could not have escaped on their own.

March 21, 2023

German authorities investigated late Pope Benedict XVI on suspicion of being accessory to abuse

German authorities investigated a number of religious officials on suspicion of being an accessory to abuse. Amongst those investigated was late Pope Benedict XVI

March 20, 2023

German pensions will rise significantly this summer for the second consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, pensions for German retirees are expected to rise. The Labor Ministry says pensions will rise by 4.39% on July 1st, in the former West Germany.

March 18, 2023

US, German cardinals demand trial, removal from office for German bishops approving gay marriage blessings

Cardinal Raymond Burke of the U.S. and Cardinal Gerhard Müller of Germany are demanding punishment for German bishops who refuse to recant their approval of blessings for same-sex marriages.

March 18, 2023

As European Union looks to phase out CO2-emitting cars, e-fuels may be the solution

The European Union is looking to phase out CO-2 emitting cars by 2035, and some believe e-fuels may be a good alternative. Here is what e-fuels are and what they can do.

March 17, 2023

German Cabinet minister will make official visit to Taiwan next week for first time since 1997

German Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger will travel to Taiwan next week. This is the first high-level visit by a German official in 26 years.