German Chancellor Pushes for Closer Economic Ties in Visit to China
BEIJING (AP) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China on Sunday for a visit that focused on the two countries’ strained and divergent economic ties over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Scholz’s first stop was the industrial hub of Chongqing, where he and a delegation of ministers and business leaders took part in a partially […]
Jewish Synagogue Fire Bombed in German City of Oldenburg
BERLIN (AP) – An incendiary bomb was thrown into the door of a synagogue in northwestern Germany on Friday, but the damage was minor, police said. There were no injuries. The incident in the city of Oldenburg occurred early Friday afternoon. The fire was discovered quickly, did not spread, and did not require firefighters to […]
German investigators seize $103M in counterfeit US bills linked to Turkey
German law enforcement authorities have seized more than $103 million worth of counterfeit U.S. banknotes. It was determined that the banknotes had been traced back to Turkey and were intended for shipment to the United States. A tip from U.S. authorities led German officers to an apartment and two business addresses in Schleswig-Holstein. German law […]
Far-right German politician charged with second count of using Nazi slogan
Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party, is facing charges for the second time for using Nazi slogans. A trial has already been scheduled, and prosecutors aim to add this new charge to the trial. Mr. Hecke is influential in the party’s far-right wing and will lead the state election […]
Adidas bans 44 on German soccer jerseys, says it resembles Nazi symbol
Adidas has banned German fans from customizing their soccer uniforms with the number 44 after concerns the number resembled the World War II-era Nazi SS symbol. The German Football Association font used on the customizable jerseys on the Adidas website replaces the number 44 with the name Schutzstaffel (more commonly known as the SS), the […]
German Investigators Flooded With Tips on Leftist ‘Red Army Faction’ Terrorists
BERLIN (AP) – German investigators on Wednesday released a new number on the whereabouts of two suspected former members of the left-wing extremist Red Army faction on the run, following the arrest last month of a former comrade who had been in hiding for decades. They announced that they are investigating 100 new pieces of […]
Domingo German details ‘dark’ day that he trashed Yankees clubhouse
Domingo German described a “dark” day last season when he knocked over furniture in the Yankees’ clubhouse. German, who signed with the Pirates this offseason, spoke about his position for the first time. In your NJ.com profile. German was sent to a rehabilitation facility after the incident, and his Yankees teammates suspected that he had […]
3D printing company builds German ‘Wave House’ in just 140 hours
A groundbreaking project has been born in Heidelberg, Germany that combines architecture and technology to create something never seen before. According to , the country has built Europe’s largest 3D printed building, known as the Wave House. cobod. The new structure is reportedly a data center. The report states that data centers are the backbone […]
German parliament welcomes deaf lawmaker in historic first
Heike Heubach became the first deaf member of the German parliament. She replaced Uli Grech, a member of the Social Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Olaf Scholz from Bavaria. Heubach, who has a background in industrial management, was welcomed with applause and a show of hands by his fellow senators. On Thursday, Germany’s parliament […]
Domingo German signs minor league deal with Pirates
Former Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been transferred to a new team. The right-handed pitcher agreed to a $1.25 million minor league contract with the Pirates on Friday, the Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. Heyman also said he has a $2.25 million team option with a performance bonus for 2025. Domingo German pitched for the Yankees […]