Tag: Berlin
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Roger Waters supports the German party MERA25 in its efforts to achieve Palestinian rights
In an impassioned plea shared on social media, Waters highlighted MERA25's unique position on the Palestinian issue and praised the party for its courage to speak out on the issue amid widespread silence in Germany. He called on German citizens to rally behind MERA25, stressing that the party must collect 5,000 signatures by the end…
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The Russian threat in tracking presidential elections, union strikes and crypto-hacking: Finland in the world press
published an article in 2011 highlighting its historical relationship with Russia and recent tensions over fears of a Russian invasion. Caretaker February 2. The article examines the recent presidential election through the same lens, particularly its foreign policy toward Russia. The article examines the background of Finland's independence, joining NATO and the effects on Finland's…
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Russia's war is dividing Europe's right-wing radicals
There is a tailwind for the parties in Europe that belong to the two groups on the far right in the EU Parliament. If they come together before the upcoming election, a significant power factor is formed, but now they instead crouch under internal division. Hear Ann-Christine Jungar, political scientist at Södertörn University and you…
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Prince Heinrich XIII – this is how the German nobleman planned his coup d'Ă©tat
The ReichsbĂŒrger movement does not recognize the current German state but wants to restore the constitution of the German Reich from before the First World War. Hear Daniel Allingcorrespondent in Berlin, about how the movement arose in the 1980s, grew in the 21st century – and ended up on the German intelligence service's radar in…
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Carolina suffered a psychosis in Berlin – found the meaning of life
By: Sebastian Hedlund Producer: Jonatan Loxdal Technician: Astrid Ankarcrona The reality is made by the production company Filt.
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Beer cellar coup – Hitler’s fateful moment
In November 1923, Adolf Hitler and his German National Socialist Workers’ Party stormed into the beer cellar BĂŒrgerbraukeller with guns drawn. The plan, to seize power in the city of Munich and then march on Berlin failed, nevertheless the beer cellar coup became the starting point for the Nazi movement and Hitler’s path to power.…
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Germany is mulling laws that would ban citizenship for anti-Semites
Officials say they have noted a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany in recent weeks amid the Israel-Hamas conflict Germany’s interior minister, Nancy Faeser, said on Wednesday that a law being considered by the EU state’s parliament would bar people found to have engaged in anti-Semitic acts from citizenship. “Our draft of the new citizenship…
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Germany Considers Law Banning Citizenship for ‘Anti-Semites’
Officials say they have noted a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany in recent weeks amid the Israel-Hamas conflict Germany’s interior minister, Nancy Faeser, said on Wednesday that a law being considered by the EU state’s parliament would bar people found to have engaged in anti-Semitic acts from citizenship. “Our draft of the new citizenship…
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Germany is mulling laws that would ban citizenship for anti-Semites
Officials say they have noted a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany in recent weeks amid the Israel-Hamas conflict Germany’s interior minister, Nancy Faeser, said on Wednesday that a law being considered by the EU state’s parliament would bar people found to have engaged in anti-Semitic acts from citizenship. “Our draft of the new citizenship…
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7 masterpieces of Boris Grigoriev you should know
This Russian artist, who was extremely popular in the West during the 1920s and 1930s, was until recently almost forgotten in his own country. And many of his works were considered lost. 1. ‘Flowers’ (decorative panel), 1916 Tretyakov Gallery Boris Grigoriev was born in Moscow, but studied and began his career at the Art Academy…
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Scientists reveal new evidence of Nord Stream explosions
A total of four explosions hit the gas lines last September, Norwegian researchers have claimed Seismic data indicates that four separate explosions hit Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, Norwegian scientists told The Guardian on Tuesday. The explosions destroyed three of the four Nord Stream lines. Seismologists at Norsar, a foundation set up to monitor…
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Love at first sight for “experienced driver” of Chinese electric cars in Europe
© Provided by Xinhua Companies such as BYD and NIO are entering the European market with local strategies and innovative solutions such as battery leasing. THE HAGUE/BERLIN, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — Eight months ago, Ben Malawau, a Dutchman with more than 30 years of experience behind the wheel, decided to change his car. He then…
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Innovative method transforms flies into biodegradable plastics, researchers say
However, these natural sources often compete with food, fuel, and other essential industries. Seeking alternatives that circumvent these challenges, Dr. Wooley’s colleague, Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin, suggested exploring waste products from farming black soldier flies â a rapidly growing industry he has been closely involved in. Black soldier fly larvae contain a wealth of proteins and…
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Russia launches deadly rocket attack on city of Zaporizhzhia
At least two people have been killed and more injured after a Russian rocket attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, near Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Read our liveblog to see how the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). This live page is no longer…
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Live: Russia launches deadly rocket attack on city of Zaporizhzhia
At least two people have been killed and more injured after a Russian rocket attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, near Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 10:42pm: Ukraine revises…
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Storm Antoni: why naming storms is a risky business
Since 2015, the UK’s Met Office has used forenames to label storms, as a strategy for improving people’s awareness of severe weather warnings. The list of names for the 2023 storm season was compiled in conjunction with the Irish forecaster Met Eireann and KNMI, the Dutch national weather forecasting service. The list includes forenames suggested…
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The Week In Russia: Off-Ramps And Obsessions
I’m Steve Gutterman, the editor of RFE/RL’s Russia/Ukraine/Belarus Desk. Welcome to The Week In Russia, in which I dissect the key developments in Russian politics and society over the previous week and look at what’s ahead. To receive The Week In Russia newsletter in your inbox, click here. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s not…
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Family Anguishes Over Fate of German on Iran’s Death Row
paris – Frustration as other foreign nationals were set free. Occasional phone calls, months apart. And the constant fear that the executioner’s noose could be tightened any day. The family of Jamshid Sharmahd have endured three years of torment as each day they await a breakthrough, while always fearing the worst, for the German citizen…
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Interview: Is Putin A Modern-Day Tsar?
Andrei Zorin is a cultural historian and chair of Russian at the University of Oxford. In a recent interview with Vazha Tavberidze of RFE/RL Georgian Service, Zorin discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin meets the criteria of a modern-day tsar, Russia’s long legacy of authoritarian rulers, and how Putin’s invasion of Ukraine may have been…
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KÀÀrijĂ€’s European concerts were sold out in minutes, the British performances moved to bigger gigs
Glasgow, 5 minutes. London, 30 minutes. Dublin, 3 hours. This trio will go down in history as KÀÀrijĂ€’s fastest sold out European tour shows. Due to the fast ticket sales, beyond expectations, special arrangements have been made for the British shows. KÀÀrijĂ€’s London show will be moved from the 02 Academy Islington to the Electric…
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Ukraine’s NATO accession will dominate leaders’ summit in Vilnius
As NATO members, in a rare sign of discord, disagree over the US decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine, the military alliance is expected to drop a major hurdle to Kiev’s bid for membership at a meeting in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that the two-day summit would send…
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Turkish President Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden’s NATO envoy: Jens Stoltenberg
Brussels [Belgium]July 11 (ANI): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Tuesday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden’s NATO bid to the Grand National Assembly and ensure ratification. Stoltenberg tweeted, “Happy to announce that following the meeting I hosted with @RTErdogan@SwedishPM, President Erdogan has agreed to…
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Prime Minister Orpo meets German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin
The discussions discuss the relations and economic ties between the countries, as well as international issues, such as the war in Ukraine.
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Finland suffered Sweden’s real estate worries, wildfire warnings and a digital detox island: Finland in the world press
The article examines the reason that led to the downgrading of Sato Oyj, whose main owner is the Swedish lessor Fastighets AB Balder. It suggests that the downgrade is due to Sweden’s ongoing real estate crisis, which affects the entire Nordic region. Sato Oyj, which owns 25,000 apartments in Finland, now belongs to a growing…
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This is how Putin is affected by the Wagner group’s rebellion | Live broadcast from Ekot
Cast: Fredrik Wadström, presenter of the podcast Radiokorrespondentena Russia Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent Tobias Sandblad, Sveriges Radio’s correspondent in Berlin Christine Ădel, reporter at Ekot
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Taiwan: EU should seek closer ties in return for chip investment
BERLIN, Germany: During a visit to Europe last week, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said European countries should strengthen their ties with Taipei if they want continued Taiwanese investment in semiconductor manufacturing in their countries. Investments in other countries by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chip maker, require government approval, including…
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The exhibition “Zigaretten nach Berlin” by Lukas Bury
âThe end of the Cold War did not just mean the emergence of free markets and democratic elections in Eastern Europe; heralded many profound social changes,â says Lukas about his exhibition Zigaretten nach Berlin. âThe emergence of the capitalist system and the subsequent redistribution of wealth brought about new social classes, effectively changing the landscape…
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Live: Ukraina anklagar Ungern för att spÀrra tillgÄng till överförda krigsfÄngar
Kiev anklagade i mĂ„ndags Ungern för att spĂ€rra tillgĂ„ng till elva ukrainska krigsfĂ„ngar som Ryssland överlĂ€mnade till EU-landet. Strejker frĂ„n Ukraina drabbade de ryska grĂ€nsregionerna Kursk och Belgorod tidigt pĂ„ mĂ„ndagen och skadade sju personer, inklusive ett barn, sade lokala guvernörer. Följ vĂ„r liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen i kriget i Ukraina. Alla tider Ă€r…
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God is queer, says German pastor
Speaking at a Protestant festival in Germany, Quinton Caesar referenced racism, climate change and LGBTQ ideology in his sermon A German pastor has been mocked and condemned for delivering a sermon full of liberal slogans, including the claim that the Christian God is “queer”. Meanwhile, record numbers of Germans are leaving the church. Pastor Quinton…
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The largest ever NATO air exercise is underway
About 10,000 service members and 250 aircraft are involved in the exercises in June NATO began the largest air force exercises in the alliance’s history on Monday amid heightened tensions with Russia over the Ukraine conflict. According to Berlin’s military, the exercises – which have been dubbed “Air Defender 23” and are hosted by Germany…
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EU reaches migration agreement
The bloc seeks to adopt common refugee and asylum rules based on ?compulsory solidarity? The EU’s migration ministers have reached an agreement on new asylum and migration rules, Sweden notified on Thursday. The proposal will not go to the European Parliament for adoption before next year’s elections. Ministers meeting in Luxembourg agreed on “a general…
