Antisemitism in Germany
Terrorist attack in Magdeburg: Germans demand answers to security gaps that led to terrorist attack
Germany has been plunged into heavy mourning after the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market on Friday, with five dead and more than 200 injured. The revelations about the highly complex profile of the attacker are shocking.
No Bulgarians Among Victims of Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
According to the Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin, no Bulgarian citizens were harmed in the recent attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The embassy remains in close contact with local authorities and continues to monitor developments closely.
Elon Musk Endorses Far-Right AfD Party, Sparking Outrage in Germany
Elon Musk has entered Germany's political arena by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, marking another global political intervention from the billionaire entrepreneur. Musk, a prominent supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, shared a video on social media on Friday from right-wing activist Naomi Seibt, calling the AfD the only party capable of saving Germany.
Germany: Disappointment on the political scene over Trump’s election in the US – AfD celebrates
German politicians are clearly disappointed by the re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency, while the Alternative for Germany(AfD), which directly supported the Republican candidate, is celebrating his election.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus halt flights to Iran
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus have canceled all flights to Iran until Nov. 1 amid rising concerns over a potential Israeli retaliatory strike after Iran's recent missile attacks.
Both Turkish carriers suspended operations due to security concerns, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Oct. 23.
- Read more about Turkish Airlines, Pegasus halt flights to Iran
- Log in to post comments
Germany: Lufthansa suspends flights to Amman and Erbil amid Middle East tensions
German airline Lufthansa announced today that it will avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Jordan until October 2 amid the escalating armed conflict in the Middle East by suspending flights to and from Amman and Erbil.
Elections in Brandenburg: Marginal lead for Scholz’s SPD, over 30% for the far-right AfD
Exit polls in Brandenburg, where a battle between the Social Democrats and the far-right Alternative for Germany was expected to take place, show a lead for the SPD.
In particular, the results from the exit polls outside the polling stations in the German state give the SPD 31 percent and the AfD 30 percent.
Germany expands border controls to curb migrant arrivals
Germany will from Monday expand border controls to the frontiers with all nine of its neighbours to stop irregular migrants in a move that has sparked protests from other EU members.
Berlin announced the sweeping measure following a string of deadly extremist attacks that have stoked public fears and boosted support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Opportunism triumphs in Germany
The rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in elections in the states of Thuringia and Saxony on Sunday was expected, as was the poor result of the three parties in Olaf Scholz's federal government (the Social Democrats, Greens and Free Liberals).
- Read more about Opportunism triumphs in Germany
- Log in to post comments
Germany – Politico: Five conclusions from the election and the significant rise of the far-right AfD
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved an impressive victory in the local elections in Thuringia, securing nearly 33% of the votes amid growing voter dissatisfaction with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left government.