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Ukrainian far-right nationalists stage march in center of Kiev to mark 77th anniversary of WWII Nazi military division SS Galicia

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021By Editor

The German Embassy in Ukraine and the country’s main opposition party have condemned far-right nationalists in Kiev who marched on Wednesday evening to celebrate the legacy of SS Galicia, a World War 2 Nazi infantry division. … Read More >Ukrainian far-right nationalists stage march in center of Kiev to mark 77th anniversary of WWII Nazi military division SS Galicia

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Austrian Chancellor & German Foreign Minister warn new EU sanctions against Russia won’t work, as both call for dialogue instead

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021By Editor

Two of Europe’s top politicians have urged Brussels to change its tactics in dealing with Russia, arguing that constructive talks and open dialogue, rather than new sanctions, are the best way to secure stability on the continent. … Read More >Austrian Chancellor & German Foreign Minister warn new EU sanctions against Russia won’t work, as both call for dialogue instead

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200 Germans unsure if they got vaccinated or not after nurse confesses to SWAPPING vial of Pfizer jab with normal saline

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021By Editor

Some 200 people in northern Germany have been asked to take Covid-19 antibody tests again after it was revealed that a nurse’s blunder led to several patients being injected with normal saline instead of the Pfizer-BioNTech jab. … Read More >200 Germans unsure if they got vaccinated or not after nurse confesses to SWAPPING vial of Pfizer jab with normal saline

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‘As many as possible’: Berlin, three other German states make AstraZeneca vaccine available to ALL despite federal warning

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021By Editor

In a bid to get people vaccinated faster, local authorities in four German states have lifted age restrictions for the AstraZeneca vaccine. On the federal level, it’s only being given to older people due to medical concerns. … Read More >‘As many as possible’: Berlin, three other German states make AstraZeneca vaccine available to ALL despite federal warning

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With Germany low on Covid-19 jabs, local politician reveals country negotiating with Russia for 30 million Sputnik V doses

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The premier of Germany’s Saxony region has revealed that the country wants to buy 30 million doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, assuming that the EU’s European Medicines Agency approves the jab. … Read More >With Germany low on Covid-19 jabs, local politician reveals country negotiating with Russia for 30 million Sputnik V doses

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‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The Bundestag has passed the controversial amendments to the national Infection Protection Act that significantly tightens Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The bill passed despite harsh criticism from the opposition. … Read More >‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate

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Thousands gather in Berlin to protest more Covid restrictions as parliament debates giving Merkel’s govt power to impose lockdowns

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Demonstrators have gathered in the thousands in the German capital as the nation’s parliament debates whether to give Merkel’s government more power to impose lockdowns on areas with high Covid-19 infections. … Read More >Thousands gather in Berlin to protest more Covid restrictions as parliament debates giving Merkel’s govt power to impose lockdowns

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Five Chechen officials targeted by human rights activists as lawsuit filed over alleged violence & persecution of LGBT citizens

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021By Editor

Five officials close to Chechen head Ramzan Kadyrov have become targets of a claim filed by LGBT rights activists in Germany over accusations that the authorities are responsible for persecution on the basis of sexual orientation. … Read More >Five Chechen officials targeted by human rights activists as lawsuit filed over alleged violence & persecution of LGBT citizens

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German CSU leader Soeder hoping to succeed Chancellor Merkel says candidacy bid is up to CDU sister party

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021By Editor

The leader of Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Soeder, has said his intention to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor is really a matter for the wider Christian Democratic party (CDU) to decide upon. … Read More >German CSU leader Soeder hoping to succeed Chancellor Merkel says candidacy bid is up to CDU sister party

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Germany facing ‘very serious’ third wave, Merkel warns in push for wider Covid powers

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021By Editor

Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on MPs to pass legislation giving the federal government power to impose Covid restrictions on Germany’s states, after officials criticized the slow response of some regions to soaring cases. … Read More >Germany facing ‘very serious’ third wave, Merkel warns in push for wider Covid powers