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Germany pledges security inquest into Christmas market attack
People lay flowers and lit candles in front of the Johannis church close to the Christmas market, where a car drove into a crowd on Friday evening, in Magdeburg, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024
The German government pledged Sunday to fully investigate whether there were security lapses before the Christmas market car-ramming attack that killed five people and injured over 200.
Angry questions in Germany after Christmas market attack
The German government faced growing questions Sunday about whether more could have been done to prevent the Christmas market car-ramming attack that killed five people and injured over 200.
Elon Musk: Intervention for the AfD ahead of the German elections
American billionaire Elon Musk, who is preparing to join US President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, today intervened in Germany’s election campaign by calling the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party the country’s savior.
Germany criticizes UniCredit's 'unfriendly' moves on Commerzbank
Italian bank UniCredit's move to increase its stake in German lender Commerzbank, which further fueled speculation of a takeover bid, was "uncoordinated and unfriendly," the German government said.
UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, said on Dec. 18 that it had increased its stake in Commerzbank from 21 percent to around 28 percent.
Several European Countries Pause Syrian Asylum Requests Following Regime Change in Syria
Several European countries have paused the processing of asylum applications from Syrian nationals following the dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Nations such as Austria, Germany, France, Greece, and the United Kingdom have either suspended asylum decisions or temporarily halted processing applications, citing the rapidly evolving political situation in Syria.
Scholz, Macron prepared to work with Syrian rebels after Assad ouster
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emannuel Macron are prepared to work with the Syrian rebel groups who ousted President Bashar al-Assad on certain conditions, a German government statement after a phone call between the two leaders.
Russia: Moscow deports two journalists of the German public television ARD
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that it will expel a correspondent and a cameraman from German public television ARD in response to similar moves by the German government against the Russian television network Channel One.
K.M., the Ministers and their “restrained words,” the banks (news next year), Pappas… everywhere Pappas, the AVAX vs. EKTER Feud, and updates from London
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U.S. Elections 2024: Macron’s Message to European Leaders Against the “Every Man for Himself” Trend Following Trump’s Election
French President Emmanuel Macron warned European leaders today not to adopt an “every man for himself” stance following
Bulgaria Switches to Standard (Winter) Time, Extending the Day by One Hour
Last night, Bulgaria switched to winter (standard) time, which happens every year on the last Sunday in October. This means that clocks were set one hour back (from 4:00 to 3:00), resulting in a day that is an hour longer.
All modern computers, phones, smartphones, and electronic clocks automatically adjust to the new time. However, analog clocks need to be manually set.