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German police officer under investigation for letters to killer

A German police officer allegedly sent fan mail to the gunman who attacked a synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Germany, PA sign cooperation agreement

$117 million agreement will see German investment in areas under PA control.

German court overturns ban on neo-Nazi election posters

Posters by far right political party contained the phrase "Hang the Greens."

Germany arrests man suspected of aiding Iran's nuclear program

Man accused of providing four spectrometers to Iranian-run firm that is on EU blacklist who provided the nuclear equipment to Iran.

60 Jewish orgs urge German voters not to choose far right party

Appeal by Jewish groups calls on voters not to vote for AfD party over its "radical and anti-religious" positions.

German synagogue destroyed by Nazi restored with virtual reality

Virtual reality reconstruction of Great Synagogue in Erfurt allows users with VR glasses and hand controllers to experience the synagogue.

France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."

Jewish teen wearing kippah severely beaten in Cologne, Germany

18-year old punched and kicked by group of 10 teens who stole his kippah, suffers broken nose and cheekbone.

Merkel to visit Israel before leaving office

German Chancellor will head to Israel next week, meet Prime Minister Bennett and President Herzog.

Potsdam, Germany opens first synagogue in over 80 years

Potsdam has opened its first synagogue since the Holocaust along with a new Jewish scholarship center.

Germany adds Israel to list of high-risk COVID-19 countries

The move means a minimum five-day quarantine requirement for those who are unvaccinated.

Frankfurt to construct $40 million Jewish learning center

The Jewish Academy, opening in 2024, will serve as an educational institute for European Jewish learning.

Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talks

German Foreign Minister: We cannot stretch out negotiations with Iran into eternity.

Did German nurse inject saline instead of COVID-19 vaccine?

Thousands asked to get another shot of a COVID-19 vaccine after police find a nurse may have injected them with a saline solution.

German gov to give $41.5 million to anti-Semitism research

Funds will be used to study the different aspects of anti-Semitism in order to develop the best methods of combating it.

84-year old German man fined for keeping Nazi tank in his garage

The man's collection also included a torpedo, mortars, anti-aircraft guns, machine guns, automatic pistols and 1,500 rounds of ammunition.

German high court: Facebook illegally removed content

Court rules that Facebook cannot legally remove content without explanation, giving a warning or the opportunity to appeal the decision.

Germany to offer COVID-19 booster shots

Germany will start offering COVID-19 booster shots in September, make it easier for 12-to-17-year-olds to get a vaccine.

German FM: Iran is delaying the nuclear talks

German Foreign Minister warns the option to revive the 2015 nuclear deal will not remain open forever.

German Jewish leader calls out far right ahead of elections

President of Central Council of Jews accuses AfD party of sowing social division and being anti-democratic.

Suspect in German knife attack sent to psychiatric hospital

Experts determine that it may not be possible to hold suspect in Wuerzburg attack criminally responsible for his actions.

German Jewish leader calls for proactive approach to Jew hatred

Dr. Josef Schuste praises government for creating anti-Semitism commissioner, urges next government to continue its proactive policies.

German court delays ruling on far-right party

German court won’t decide before election on whether Alternative for Germany party cane be put under observation.

German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reached

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks.

First late night Jewish talk show to debut on Germany TV

Show will delve into various aspects of Germany Jewish identity over the course of eight episodes.

Germany: Islamist extremism suspected in knife attack

German investigators suspect Islamic extremist motive behind deadly knife attack in Wurzburg.

Germany approves law banning Hamas flag

Germany's Bundestag passes law outlawing symbols of groups designated as terrorist organizations by the EU, including Hamas.

Three killed in knife attack in German town of Wurzburg

Three people killed and six wounded in stabbing attack in town located between Munich and Frankfurt. Motive not yet clear.

German media firm CEO: If you’re anti-Israel, look for a new job

CEO of Axel Springer responds to complaints about company flying Israeli flag in show of solidarity with Jews against anti-Semitism.

Report: Germany to ban flag of Hamas

All parties in Germany's coalition agree to ban flag of Hamas following recent anti-Semitic incidents.

Frustration mounts at Germany's inaction on Kuwaiti Airways

Jewish groups and MPs question why statements critical of the airline's refusal to fly Israeli passengers have not led to action.

German troops sent home from Lithuania after charges of racism

German NATO troops in Lithuania as part of a NATO mission accused of hateful behaviour at a hotel party.

West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Britain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites.

Jewish man assaulted in Berlin

Police investigating Jewish man’s report of being punched in the face and abused with anti-Semitic language while walking home in Berlin.

German authorities outlaw organizations which aided Hezbollah

German authorities outlaw three organizations accused of fundraising for Hezbollah, which was banned in the country last year.

Germany: Synagogue window shattered near Frankfurt

German police block 200 protesters chanting anti-Semitic slur from reaching synagogue.

'Hateful, false narratives fueling attacks on Jews in Europe'

European Jewish Congress strongly condemns attacks on German synagogues.

‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on synagogue in Spain

'Alllah hu akbar' painted on synagogue in Spain, protesters in London curse Jews.

European countries condemn Israel for construction in Jerusalem

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain condemn Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Study: German “gangsta rap” promotes antisemitism among youth

German researchers find that young people easily adopt the antisemitic worldview found in gangsta rap.

German man accused of sending 100 threatening neo-Nazi letters

String of letters signed with neo-Nazi group abbreviation mostly sent to activists fighting antisemitism and racism.

European countries denounce postponement of PA elections

France, Germany, Italy and Spain urge PA to announce new date for elections as soon as possible.

2/3 of Makkabi Germany soccer players experienced anti-Semitism

New survey shows that anti-Semitic incidents are far too common experience for Jewish soccer players in Germany.

German Ambassador to US: Anti-Semitism must be confronted

Emily Haber says Germany has a “special responsibility” to take action against the rise of online anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic attacks.

Report: Berlin sees pandemic spike in anti-Semitic attacks

Anti-Semitism commissioner admits that German capital "has an anti-Semitism problem."

Race to replace Angela Merkel heating up

Two rivals contending to replace Merkel as Germany’s conservative candidate in the upcoming September election are going toe-to-toe.

Six Israelis misbehave on plane, arrested in Germany

Lufthansa claims that the men refused to wear a mask, drank alcohol and disturbed other passengers.

German far-right party to campaign for end to COVID restrictions

Germany's AfD party has a history of controversial statements, particularly surrounding the Holocaust.

Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreement

Officials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually to discuss possible US return to 2015 nuclear deal.

German military searches for rabbis for its 300 Jewish soldiers

German Defense Minister says she is "humble and grateful" that such a development is happening only 75 years after the Holocaust.

Rivlin to hold short visit to Europe

President Rivlin will hold meetings on the dangers of Hezbollah, the intensification of Iran’s nuclear project, and the ICC.

German court says former Nazi camp guard is unfit to stand trial

German court halts proceedings against 96-year-old former camp guard in Stutthof, but rules he must pay his own legal fees.

European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran

France, Britain and Germany dropped resolution criticizing Iran for suspending some IAEA inspections.

European countries to seek condemnation of Iran

Britain, France and Germany will put forward a resolution condemning Iran's suspension of UN nuclear inspections.

Attacker of Jew in Hamburg sent to psychiatric hospital

German court orders man who attacked a Jewish student in Hamburg this past October to be sent to a psychiatric hospital.

Germany urges Iran to accept US overtures

Germany's Foreign Minister: Iran should accept the offer of diplomacy that’s on the table, including from the United States.

European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections

Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to reverse all measures that reduce transparency after it halts IAEA inspections.

German President: Jewish life threatened by anti-Semitism

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says it is necessary to counter the anti-Semitism that is threatening Jewish life.

Former Nazi guard agrees to be questioned by German prosecutors

95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard deported from Tennessee agrees to be questioned by German prosecutors.

Jew suffers life-threatening injuries, attacker won't go to jail

Assailant who beat up kippah-wearing Jewish man in front of German synagogue will not go to jail.