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Germany 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.

Germany March 27, 2024

5 killed after bus veers off highway, crashes in eastern Germany

At least five people were killed on Wednesday when a bus traveling from Berlin to Switzerland veered off a highway near Leipzig, Germany, authorities said.

Soccer March 26, 2024

Germany to enact security checks on frontiers during summer European soccer tournament

Germany will carry out border checks in June and July during the soccer's European Championship. The actions will prevent possible violent criminals from entering the nation.

Germany March 25, 2024

Deutsche Bahn, top train drivers' union reach agreement after months of strikes

Deutsche Bahn, Germany's primary, state-run rail operator, has reached a deal with the GDL union in a dispute over compensation and working hours.

TECH March 23, 2024

3D printer constructs stunning data center hands-free in 140 hours

The Wave House, a data center in Heidelberg, Germany, is the the largest 3D-printed building in Europe. Its walls were built in about 140 hours.

Germany March 22, 2024

German government to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana

The German government has passed legislation to liberalize cannabis rules, with possession of limited amounts of marijuana set to be decriminalized on April 1.

Germany March 21, 2024

Deaf lawmaker welcomed to German parliament in historic first

Heike Heubach has become the first deaf lawmaker in the German parliament. She joined as a replacement for another member who took up a new role, officials say.

ARCHAEOLOGY March 20, 2024

Archaeologists uncover animal sacrifices in 'complex' Neolithic burial system

German archaeologists recently discovered a 'surprisingly complex' ancient burial system from the Neolithic period near Magdeburg. Corpses of animal sacrifices were uncovered.

Germany March 19, 2024

Far-right Austrian activist known for 'remigration' remarks banned from Germany

German authorities have issued an entry ban against far-right activist Martin Sellner of the Identitäre Bewegung Österreich (Identitarian Movement Austria) group.

Germany March 19, 2024

2 Afghan nationals arrested in Germany over alleged Islamic terror plot against Swedish parliament

Police in Germany arrested two Afghan nationals accused of supporting the Islamic State and plotting an attack on Swedish parliament in response to Koran burnings.

Europe March 18, 2024

Polish farmers blockade German border crossings as protests against EU Green Deal rage on

Polish farmers blocked two border crossings with Germany as protests against the EU's environmental regulations and cheap foreign imports persist.