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Germany January 8, 2024

'Too many are coming': Germany grapples with soaring asylum applications as records show 51% surge

The number of people applying for asylum in Germany rose to 351,915 in 2023. The surge in migration has become a significant political challenge for the government.

Germany January 2, 2024

Germany's smallest governing party votes to stay in Chancellor Scholz's coalition

Members of the Free Democrats, the smallest party in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, voted to remain in the government despite its low popularity.

Germany January 1, 2024

Germany detains fifth suspect in alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral over the holidays

German authorities have detained a 41-year-old German-Turkish man in connection to an alleged threat to attack the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays.

Germany January 1, 2024

Berlin sees decrease in New Year's violence with boosted police presence

Berlin's New Year's Eve celebrations were more peaceful than last year despite the temporary detention of 390 people and injuries to 54 police officers, authorities say.

Germany December 30, 2023

Berlin police ban pro-Palestinian New Year rally, warn of 'influx of troublemakers'

Authorities in Berlin banned a pro-Palestinian protest planned for New Year's Eve, saying the event could not be kept under control and marching would be prohibited.

Russia December 26, 2023

Russian opposition leader Navalny says he is in 'good mood' despite harsh conditions at 'Polar Wolf' prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny shared an update on his conditions at the "Polar Wolf" prison, which is considered one of the toughest in Russia.

LIFESTYLE December 22, 2023

On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna

Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.

LIFESTYLE December 21, 2023

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.

Germany December 20, 2023

Germany moves to seize $789 million in frozen Russian account over suspected violation of Ukraine embargo

Germany's federal prosecutor has initiated the process to seize over $789 million of frozen Russian funds held in a bank account due to regulation violation suspicions.

LIFESTYLE December 20, 2023

On this day in history, December 20, 1957, Elvis drafted by US Army while awaiting Christmas at Graceland

Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.

Germany December 19, 2023

Germany's top court mandates partial repeat of 2021 national election over polling glitches

Germany's highest court has ordered a partial repeat of the 2021 national election in Berlin due to severe glitches at many polling stations, officials say.