Germany

'She survived heroically': Arbel Yehoud's father issues first statement since her return

He thanked US President Donald Trump and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff for their efforts in helping reach a deal for the hostages.

European ministers slam Israel’s restrictions on UNRWA

The ministers urged the Israeli government to work with international partners, including the UN, to abide by these commitments.  

By BEN EDIDIN
31/01/2025

Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers

The usually common great tits and blue tits were reported less frequently this year, likely due to mild temperatures.

Holocaust survivor to return German award over far-right role in parliamentary vote

The AfD, which is under state surveillance on suspicion of being right-wing extremist, has come under fire in the past for criticizing Germany's culture of remembrance around the Holocaust.

By REUTERS
30/01/2025

4,500-year-old warrior cemetery discovered near Förderstedt

One burial contained a 15 cm vessel, part of the bell-shaped ceramics that gave the culture its name, placed with food for the afterlife journey.

'This is insane s***': Bill Gates denounces Elon Musk's interference in international politics

YouGov found that 73% of Germans and 69% of Brits surveyed found it unacceptable that Musk was trying to influence politics in their nation.

 Elon Musk is seen on a large screen

Take it from a German Jew: The AfD and its supporters aren’t making Jews safer

The threat AfD poses to Jews goes beyond rhetoric. If the party’s ideas on animal protection were to become law, it would become very difficult to keep kosher in Germany.

By JOSHUA SCHULTHEIS/JTA
29/01/2025

German engineer sets record, living 121 days in an undersea capsule off Panama's coast

Rüdiger Koch lived in a 30-square-meter capsule 11 meters deep, lacking shower facilities and monitored 24/7 to verify his feat.

Unique collab launches one-of-a-kind sustainable home decor collection

Niso Furniture designs furniture using advanced technologies, and Kornit Digital is a global leader in digital technologies for the textile and sustainable fashion industry.

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