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Germany Launches Maritime Crackdown On Russia’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ In Baltic Seas

01 Jul 2025

Germany unveiled fresh measures on Tuesday aimed at stemming the operations of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of vessels in the Baltic and North Seas. Under the direction of the German foreign ministry, officials have started inspecting passing oil tankers for the presence of valid pollution insurance coverage, seeking to heighten...

Germany Plans Military Boost: 11,000 New Forces To Tackle NATO, Russia Threats

21 Jun 2025

The government in Germany is to add its military personnel by as many as 11,000 by 2025, reports Bild on Saturday, as cited by government officials. The addition comprises 10,000 more soldiers and 1,000 civilian employees, representing a close to 4% increase in Germany's military personnel. The capital for the...

Germany Succession Crisis: 231K Businesses Face Shutdown

10 Jun 2025

Germany's economic heart, the Mittelstand is showing signs of stress as the Germany succession crisis deepens. In the ongoing succession crisis, thousands of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners are looking to retire but cannot find someone to take over. As a result, many may shut their doors permanently, threatening...

Germany Converts Tunnels and Car Parks Into Bunkers by 2028

07 Jun 2025

Germany is accelerating plans to expand its civil defence infrastructure, aiming to shield up to 1 million people in upgraded bunkers by 2028. Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), issued a stark warning, saying Germany must prepare for a potential war with...

Germany Doubles Down On Israel Arms Support Despite Mounting Public And Political Dissent

05 Jun 2025

Germany will continue to export weapons to Israel even as there is increasing condemnation of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul asserted on Wednesday (June 4), a reversal of previous comments hinting at a potential policy change. Speaking in a bitter session in parliament, Wadephul underlined...

Chaos At Hamburg Station: Knife-Wielding Woman Sparks Panic, Injures 18 In Rush Hour Attack

24 May 2025

German officials have blamed a mass stabbing attack at the central railway station in Hamburg on mental illness, after a bloody assault on Friday night injured 18 individuals. The suspect, a 39-year-old German female, was arrested at the scene following her reported attack on passengers on the platform of a...

Knife Attack Rocks Hamburg Train Station, At Least 12 Injured in Chaos

24 May 2025

A knife attack at Germany's Hamburg central railway station on Friday night injured at least 12. Police stated that a 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene without any resistance. After reviewing video footage, they believe she acted alone. Attack Took Place Between Tracks 13 and 14 The attacker...

Luxury For Entry: Germany Raids Expose Visa Scam Of Illegally Bringing Wealthy Chinese Nationals

22 May 2025

Three people have been arrested by German authorities in connection with a large people-trafficking ring that is said to have smuggled rich Chinese nationals into Germany illegally. The arrests occurred on Wednesday as coordinated raids were conducted across nine federal states, with around 750 police officers searching 38 locations, including...

EAM S. Jaishankar to Visit Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24

18 May 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24, according to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday. Key Meetings and Agenda During the six-day visit, Jaishankar will hold meetings with the top leadership of each...

Germany Arrests Three Ukrainians Over Alleged Russian-Linked Sabotage Plot

15 May 2025

Sabotage Plot Targets Russian-Linked Transport German federal prosecutors said on Wednesday that three Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Germany and Switzerland on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks on transport routes linked to Russia. The three are suspected of planning arson and explosive attacks inside Germany on behalf of individuals believed...

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