Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in trophy hunting row | Botswana
Botswana’s president has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amid a dispute over imports of hunting trophies. Earlier this year, Germany’s environment ministry raised the possibility of tightening restrictions on imports of hunting trophies over concerns about poaching.But banning imports of hunting trophies will only impoverish Botswanans, Mokgweetsi Masisi He told the German newspaper […]
Germany Withdraws Soccer Jerseys with Number 44 Because of Nazi Symbolism
BERLIN (AP) — The German Football Federation and Adidas have stopped selling German jerseys with the number 44 on them because of their similarity to the logo of the Nazi party’s infamous SS militia. Adidas on Monday stopped offering customization of jerseys with names and numbers, and the federation stopped shipping No. 44 jerseys from […]
Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana
Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. The new law allows adults to possess up to nearly an ounce of marijuana and grow up to three plants for personal use, starting immediately. Germany’s conservative opposition party has vowed to repeal the law if it wins the next election. Marijuana activists in Germany sparked […]
Putin Suggests ‘Buffer Zone’ with Ukraine, as Germany Debates ‘Freeze’
In securing another six years in power, President Vladimir Putin may seek to expand a buffer zone within Ukrainian territory to prevent drones and other long-range weapons from attacking Russian territory. suggested that there is. Putin said Russia could try to create a “cordon” between Russia and Ukraine, potentially hinting at the ultimate goal of […]
France, Germany, and Poland Vow to Produce More Weapons for Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) – Germany, France and Poland pledged Friday to procure more weapons for Kiev and step up production of military equipment with Ukraine’s partners, helping Ukraine overcome arms shortages. He promised to rely on the three European countries that are trying to do so. military resources. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel […]
Suspected arson shuts down production at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Germany
Former Tesla director Steve Westley is reacting to the stock’s surge after Elon Musk warned of a production slowdown in 2024. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called the alleged arson attack on Tesla’s Gigafactory near Berlin “extremely stupid” after far-left activists claimed responsibility. German authorities said Tuesday that firefighters were called in after an electricity […]
Ukraine war briefing: send Taurus missiles like we sent Storm Shadow, UK tells Germany | Ukraine
The Ukrainian military said it had contained a Russian advance on the outskirts of the city it captured last month, Avdiivka, but said Russian troops were regrouping further south around Novomikhailivka.. Ukraine’s emergency services have reported that two firefighters have been killed by Russian artillery fire at the scene of a fire near the eastern […]
Ongoing strikes thwart flights, train rides out of Germany
Thousands of flights and trains are expected to be canceled in Germany this week after two trade unions on Monday called for an expanded strike over wages and working conditions. Negotiations are continuing over ground staff for German airline Lufthansa and drivers for German railway operator Deutsche Bahn. German train drivers’ unions GDL and Ver.di […]
Germany Again Appears to Reveal NATO Troops in Ukraine
Berlin has confirmed leaked conversations between military leaders detailing British soldiers helping use Ukraine’s latest missiles. A conversation that is said to have taken place on March 1st with the participation of a group of high-ranking German officials, including the commander of the Luftwaffe, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhardts. [above, left] The incident, which took place […]
Germany to investigate Russia’s apparent interception of military talks on Ukraine | Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised a thorough investigation after a purported recording of a secret military meeting about the Ukraine war went viral on Russian social media, causing a major embarrassment for Berlin. did. A German Defense Ministry spokesperson confirmed to Agence France-Presse that the ministry believes conversations in the air force were “intercepted.” […]