Tag: Germany
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First German trial on the “Budapest Complex” nearing its end with a martial demand: Hanna S. might face nine years in prison

On September 26, the verdict will be delivered against Hanna S. The charges related to attacks on neo-Nazis in Budapest range up to attempted murder. Yet there are significant doubts about her guilt. In the trial against Hanna S. before…
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Activists storm headquarters of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit in Germany and damage property

At least five activists have stormed the German headquarters of Elbit Systems, damaging furniture and equipment. They are following the example of the British group “Palestine Action,” which has successfully weakened Israel’s largest arms manufacturer. On Monday, a at least…
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A-level student first honoured for criticism of German Gaza War reporting – then cancelled with AI

The Grimme Support Association revoked a prize awarded to Judith Scheytt for her criticism of German Middle East reporting. Jurors distanced themselves from the decision. The Grimme Institute also admitted mistakes. In January, the Association of Friends of the Adolf…
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“Border Security” with USA: Brussels ready to give deep access to biometric data in EU states

The European Commission wants to negotiate an agreement that would allow US authorities direct access to police-stored fingerprints and facial images in Europe. Potentially, all travelers could be affected by such queries – and people in need for protection. At…
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After Russia, US company replicates Iran’s drones – but their design dates back to the 1980s in Germany

Some rival states are currently building visually similar flying wing kamikaze drones. The origins of the technology lie in a development by Dornier in the 1980s. Initially, only Israel pursued the concept further. A US company has presented the Low-Cost…
