 Appeal of Holocaust-denying bishop rejectedEuropean Court says Germany was within its rights to convict British bishop Richard Williamson of Holocaust denial. Polish PM: Hitler's Germany responsible for Holocaust, not NazisPolish Prime Minister says "all the evil" of the Holocaust came from Germany. Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens IsraelGerman Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.” German Jewish leader threatened after criticizing far-rightJewish community leader in Germany says she is targeted with threats and hate mail after saying AfD is a threat to democracy. Germany sanctions Iranian airlineGermany bans Mahan Air which is identified with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Former Nazi guard dies after being deported from USFormer Nazi labor camp guard Jakiw Palij, who was deported from US to Germany in August, dies at 95.German far-right offered free admission to Schindler's ListCinema in western Germany causes uproar after offering free entry to showings of Schindler's List to far-right party. Polish court rules against WWII drama on German TVCourt in Poland rules that World War II drama commissioned by German public TV channel misrepresented compensation. Former Majdanek guard 'too sick' to face trialGerman court says it won't put on trial 97-year-old former guard at Majdanek death camp due to his health. Trial of former Nazi guard collapses over his healthJudges end proceedings in trial of former SS guard at Stutthof due to questions about his health. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer elected as Merkel's replacementGermany’s Christian Democrats elect Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as their new leader. Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn HezbollahGermany’s Ambassador to Israel and British Minister of State for the Middle East express support for Israel's efforts against Hezbollah. Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiableGerman Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who called Israel a "cancerous tumor". Merkel condemns resurgent anti-Semitism in GermanyIn speech marking 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, German Chancellor warns against the resurgence of anti-Semitism in Germany. Germany: Hospital nurse admits killing 100 patientsNiels Hogel accused of injecting drugs in lethal doses in two hospitals between 1999 and 2005.German far-right lawmaker pictured with Hitler wineAlternative for Germany trying to expel regional lawmaker who posed in front of wine bottles featuring pictures of Nazi leader. Terror motive not ruled out in Cologne hostage takingGerman police say man who hurled a firebomb and then took a woman hostage in Cologne may have had a "terrorist" motive. German President apologizes for the HolocaustFrank-Walter Steinmeier apologizes for the Nazis' crimes during a visit to a concentration camp in Greece.German far-right launches 'Jewish group'Germany's Jewish community blasts Alternative for Germany party after it launches a "Jewish" group within its ranks.German far-right under fire for 'Jewish section'Alternative for Germany announces it will create a Jewish section within the party.Former SS guard to stand trial over deaths at Stutthof94-year-old to go on trial on charges of complicity in mass murders of several hundred prisoners at Stutthof concentration camp. German court says Kuwait Airways can bar Israeli passengersGerman appeals court rules that it cannot prevent Kuwait Airways from banning Israeli passengers, though it says policy is discrimination. Jewish man assaulted outside Frankfurt nightclubAttackers verified victim's nationality before assaulting him, report says.German far-right considering expelling three membersAlternative for Germany considering expelling three members who attended a neo-Nazi festival. Germany criticizes US for shutting down PLO missionGermany says US decision to close PLO office in Washington will harm efforts to reach two-state solution. German music festival disinvites musician who endorsed BDSOrganizers of music festival in Düsseldorf withdraw invitation to Brian Eno over his longtime involvement in attempts to boycott Israel. German Jewish leader warns of 'strongly rooted extremism'Head of Germany's Central Council of Jews expresses concern following attack on a kosher restaurant in Chemnitz by masked neo-Nazis. German state office says BDS is anti-SemiticBerlin State Office for the Protection of the Constitution categorizes BDS as anti-Semitic. ‘Substantial’ German funding increase to make up US shortfallBut it won’t be enough to keep UNRWA afloat, German Foreign Minister says in letter to other EU member countries.Germany calls for payment systems to save Iran dealGerman Foreign Minister calls for Europe to set up payment systems independent of the U.S. in order to save 2015 nuclear deal. Germany reverses ban on Nazi symbols in video gamesGermany industry body rules that computer and video games can include swastikas and other Nazi symbols. Attacks on Jews dramatically increase in GermanyFirst half of 2018 sees 10% increase in attacks, but many cases unreported and don’t figure in official statistics. German 'Nazi grandma' loses court challengeGermany’s highest court reaffirms that constitutional free speech guarantees do not cover Holocaust denial. 18 years later, German man acquitted over 'racist' bombingAlleged neo-Nazi acquitted by German court for bombing 18 years ago targeting Jewish immigrants at a commuter rail station. Germany: Record numbers of Islamists, neo-NazisGerman Interior Minister presents gloomy data showing dramatic increase in number of Muslims considered dangerous and neo-Nazis. Report: Germany mediating between Hamas and IsraelArabic newspaper reports Germany has been involved in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a prisoner exchange deal. Merkel: Solutions needed for Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'German Chancellor says European countries share concerns over Iran's ballistic missile program.Germany arrests man suspected of building biological weaponTunisian man arrested in Germany on suspicion of trying to build biological weapon using deadly poison ricin. Band banned for boycott standScottish group rejects festival request to withdraw support for boycott against Israel; Festival management: 'Want nothing to do with BDS'.German nationalist who downplayed Nazi past won't be expelledLeaders of Alternative for Germany drop bid to expel member who suggested the country stop acknowledging and atoning for its Nazi past. German rappers criticized for anti-Semitism visit AuschwitzTwo German rappers who created an uproar with anti-Semitic lyrics visit Auschwitz. Israeli who was attacked in Berlin: Nobody offered helpIsraeli who was attacked in Berlin while listening to Israeli music says people stood by without offering him any assistance. Germany: No justification for attacks on IsraelGermany condemns Hamas and Islamic Jihad following barrage of more than 80 rockets and mortars on southern Israel. Europe, U.S. far from compromise on Iran dealGerman Foreign Minister meets Secretary of State Pompeo, says compromise with U.S. on Iran nuclear deal is not near. German newspaper cans cartoonist over Netanyahu caricatureSüddeutsche Zeitung dismissed cartoonist for refusing to apologize for caricature of PM Netanyahu which was blasted as anti-Semitic. German newspaper apologizes for caricature of NetanyahuSüddeutsche Zeitung admits cartoon of Netanyahu dressed as Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai could be seen as anti-Semitic.German 'Nazi Grandma' fails to show up for prison sentenceHolocaust survivors’ group urges German authorities to intensify search for 89-year-old Ursula Haverbeck, convicted of Holocaust denial.Germany criticizes Abbas's anti-Semitic speechGerman Foreign Minister says his country was responsible for one of the worst crimes in history. Amazon pulls ad for money-flashing rabbi costumeFollowing complaints, Amazon Germany pulls picture of a model holding money while wearing a rabbi costume from website. Germany's anti-Semitism commissioner seeks central registerGermany's first anti-Semitism commissioner says he will establish central register in order to better understand anti-Semitism. German composer's anti-Semitic letter sold for $42,000Anti-Semitic letter written by German composer Richard Wagner sold at auction house in Israel. Germany: Iran deal can't be renegotiatedSpokesman for German Foreign Ministry says keeping the nuclear deal with Iran is a top priority for the country. Germany detains suspects who planned attack in BerlinSix people detained in connection with plot to carry out an attack on Berlin's half-marathon.Germany denies deal to give Israel Security Council seatGermany rejects claims it violated agreement to let Israel run unopposed for seat on Security Council. German Foreign Minister to PA: Don't tear down bridgesGermany's new foreign minister meets PA leaders, stresses importance of U.S. involvement in peace talks. German FM: I will take part in the 70th anniversary celebrationsPresident Reuven Rivlin meets German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who says: Our countries have very special ties. Merkel won't comment on Polish lawGerman Chancellor declines to comment on Polish law imposing jail terms for suggesting the country was complicit in the Holocaust. |
