Solingen attack: German chancellor holds talks with opposition Olaf Scholz discusses immigration policy with CDU leader after three killed in last week’s attack The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
As the far right gains ground, Germany deserves better from its mainstream politicians It’s not just the AfD that poses a major threat in this weekend’s regional elections – while traditional moderate parties are failing to inspire voters, says commentator and broadcaster John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
Dutch MP Wilders Stands Firm With Israel Amidst Conflict Geert Wilders voices support for Israel, proposes tough stance on Syrian refugees, and condemns ISIS terror attacks in Europe. Zenger · Aug 26, 2024
Knife Attack Fuels Bitter German Immigration Debate Vivienne Vetter is furious at what she says is an unchecked flood of refugees into her German city of Solingen, blaming it for a deadly knife rampage by a Syrian man. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024
German chancellor pledges swifter deportations in wake of Solingen attack Olaf Scholz also promises tougher weapons laws after three killed in last week’s rampage The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024
German Chancellor Vows Tougher Knife Laws And Deportations Chancellor Scholz responds to tragic knife attack in Solingen by pledging stricter laws and enhanced deportations to improve public safety and border controls. Top News · Aug 26, 2024
Scholz Says Deadly Knife Attack Was 'Against Us All' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday called last week's deadly knife attack an act "terrorism against us all" and pledged swift action to tighten weapons controls. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024
Foreign Office officials said Rishi Sunak should attend D-day event, book reveals Department twice provided written advice to No 10 before mistake that came to define Sunak’s election campaign The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024
German leader vows tougher knife laws and more deportations after fatal attack in Solingen German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to toughen knife laws and step up deportations of rejected asylum-seekers as he visited the scene of the knife attack in which a suspected Islamic extremist from Syria is accused of killing three people The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024
Solingen stabbing comes amid steep rise in knife crime in Germany Politicans have long been calling for stricter weapons laws while others say social issues need to be addressed, after three killed at festival on Friday The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
Far-right Firebrand Hoecke Draws Crowds In Eastern Germany German far-right politician Bjoern Hoecke has caused outrage with his inflammatory Nazi rhetoric, but the controversy has not deterred his supporters in the eastern town of Sonneberg. International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Long-range strikes a must against Russian aggression, says EU’s Borrell EU’s top diplomat says long-range weapons would boost Ukrainian self defence; Scholz says Kursk operation was secretive by necessity. What we know on day 911 The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2024
Germany's Coalition Reaches Agreement On 2025 Budget Details Germany's governing coalition, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, overcame financial disagreements to reach a budget agreement for 2025 after facing challenges... Top News · Aug 16, 2024
Germany's quarrelsome government clinches a deal on the 2025 budget Germany’s quarrelsome governing coalition has reached an agreement on details of the country’s 2025 budget The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024 Germany ponders its Olympic future after disappointing Paris medal tally Funding cuts, bureaucracy and societal change are being blamed. Could hosting a Games be the answer?
Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2024 France, Germany, Britain call for Gaza ceasefire 'without delay' The leaders of France, Germany and Britain said Monday that "there can be no further delay" in negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza, warning Iran and its allies against any "further escalation" of the conflict.
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024 Released prisoner Yashin: I was expelled from Russia against my will, not exchanged ‘This is my expulsion from Russia against my will,’ Ilya Yashin told reporters on Friday
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 Russian prisoner swap deal was to have included Alexei Navalny Negotiations, which began months earlier, originally included release of late opposition leader
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 Kremlin admits Vadim Krasikov is a Russian state assassin Spokesperson hints killer exchanged in prisoner swap was linked to Putin’s personal guard
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 'Deal with the devil': How Germany played key role in West-Russia prisoner swap Germany has played a pivotal role in a significant prisoner swap between Moscow and the West. This complex and politically sensitive exchange involved the release of Vadim Krasikov, a Russian hitman convicted for a 2019 murder in Berlin. The deal, which facilitated the freedom of numerous prisoners, highlighted the intricate…
The Times of India · Aug 2, 2024 How Joe Biden persuaded German Chancellor Scholz to release a top Kremlin assassin The historic prisoner swap that brought about the release of US journalist Evan Gershkovich and 15 others was made possible by a personal promise German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made to US President Joe Biden during a White House visit. But until Thursday, it was far from clear the plan would…
International Business Times · Aug 2, 2024 Biden, Harris Greet US Prisoners Released In Huge Swap With Russia President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted journalist Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans Thursday as they arrived back on US soil after being freed by Russia in a huge prisoner swap.
The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2024 Evan Gershkovich release: Biden and Harris greet Americans freed after prisoner swap Emotional scenes at Andrews air force base as Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva step onto American soil
International Business Times · Aug 2, 2024 Russia Frees US Reporter In Huge Prisoner Swap With West US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024 Inside the secret talks behind the biggest US-Russia prisoner swap since end of Cold War The behind-the-scenes operation was documented meticulously by the Wall Street Journal, which has been unable to reveal its secrets until now