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Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

Germany:

Thousands protest against far-right AfD party

Thousands of demonstrators protest against Alternative for Germany, delaying the start of its convention.

Thousands protest against far-right AfD party

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

European elections shifting to the right

The upcoming German elections are poised to bring the conservative CDU back to power, signaling a shift in Europe towards right-leaning governments.

European elections shifting to the right

German court:

Ownership of 'Aryanized' home to be granted to Claims Conference

German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules.

Ownership of 'Aryanized' home to be granted to Claims Conference

Nazi hunter calls to stop putting Nazis on trial

Thomas Walther, a German lawyer known for his involvement in prosecuting Nazis, has called for an end to the prosecution of Nazi criminals.

Nazi hunter calls to stop putting Nazis on trial

2024's most popular baby name in Berlin: Mohammed

In the German cities of Berlin and Brandenburg, the Muslim name 'Mohammed' ranks as 2024's most popular name for baby boys.

2024's most popular baby name in Berlin: Mohammed

German government collapses, sets date for elections

The government dissolved in the wake of a no-confidence vote in Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

German government collapses, sets date for elections

J.D. Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

US President-elect J.D. Vance responds sarcastically to a comment criticizing Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking criticism from Jewish Democrat.

J.D. Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

Germany:

Suspect in Christmas market attack faces multiple murder charges

Police confirm that 50-year-old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia, accused of driving a car into crowds at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, faces charges of murder and attempted murder.

Suspect in Christmas market attack faces multiple murder charges

Elon Musk interfering in German elections?

Elon Musk endorses far-right German party: ‘Only the AfD can save Germany.’

Elon Musk interfering in German elections?

Germany:

Car drives into Christmas market, at least 11 dead

Car drives into group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg. Reports of at least 11 dead and as many as 80 injured. The driver, a man of Saudi origin, arrested.

Car drives into Christmas market, at least 11 dead

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

'Serious act of violence'

Germany arrests three suspected Islamist extremists

German authorities say three suspected Islamist extremists were arrested with assault rifle, knives, and other items. The suspects were allegedly planning to attack Christmas markets in Frankfurt or Mannheim.

Germany arrests three suspected Islamist extremists

European countries freeze asylum requests from Syrian citizens

After fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Germany and Austria announce freeze of applications from Syrians for asylum.

European countries freeze asylum requests from Syrian citizens

Israeli and German defense ministries hold strategic dialogue

Amid the current war and regional developments, Israeli and German defense ministries hold strategic dialogue to strengthen security-strategic cooperation between the countries.

Israeli and German defense ministries hold strategic dialogue

German AfD party to dissolve and replace its youth wing

Far-right Alternative for Germany party announces its decision to dissolve and replace its youth wing which has been classified as an extremist group by German intelligence services.

German AfD party to dissolve and replace its youth wing

Germany:

100-year-old former Nazi guard cleared to face trial

Higher regional court in Frankfurt overturns a lower court's ruling that Gregor Formanek, a 100-year-old former guard at Sachsenhausen, was unfit to stand trial.

100-year-old former Nazi guard cleared to face trial

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Germany:

Teen suspected of planning bomb attack arrested

German authorities announce arrest of teenager suspected of planning an Islamist-inspired pipe bomb attack.

Teen suspected of planning bomb attack arrested

Germany:

Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

German federal prosecutors announce charges against four members of Hamas, accusing them of acquiring and storing weapons for the group in Europe and of plotting attacks against a host of targets.

Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Germany:

Holocaust denier 'Nazi grandma' dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a notorious German Holocaust denier, was notorious for her repeated false claims about Auschwitz. Over the years, she was several times convicted for Holocaust denial.

Holocaust denier 'Nazi grandma' dies at 96

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Muslims curse, spit at, and attack Jewish soccer players with knives and clubs, after match in Berlin.

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Major step sale of in Arrow 3 Missile Defense System to German

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the German Federal Ministry of Defence have begun coordinating joint preparations for the initial deployment of the Israeli Arrow 3 system on German soil in 2025.

Major step sale of in Arrow 3 Missile Defense System to German

Germany approves resolution aimed at countering antisemitism

The resolution, which received broad support, calls for ending public funding to any organization “that spreads antisemitism, calls into question Israel's right to exist or calls for a boycott of Israel.”

Germany approves resolution aimed at countering antisemitism

Germany:

Afghan man charged in deadly stabbing in Mannheim

Afghan man charged in connection with a deadly knife attack in May that left a police officer dead and several others wounded. Prosecutors say the attack was Islamist-inspired.

Afghan man charged in deadly stabbing in Mannheim

Motivated by racism

Eight alleged members of neo-Nazi group detained in Germany

German authorities detain eight alleged members of a neo-Nazi militant group, who had been preparing for combat and identified themselves as "Saxony Separatists".

Eight alleged members of neo-Nazi group detained in Germany

Historic resolution

German parliament to vote on resolution to combat antisemitism

Germany's ruling parties reach historic agreement on a resolution intensifying Germany's official stance against antisemitism. The resolution will be introduced in parliament this week.

German parliament to vote on resolution to combat antisemitism

Germany:

Plot to attack Jewish site foiled

Three men face charges over an alleged plot to target a Jewish site in western Germany.

Plot to attack Jewish site foiled

Ministry of Defense Spokesperson:

Israel and Germany launch agreement for tank protection system

Historic ceremony in Germany marks the launch of the first Leopard Tank equipped with Israeli TROPHY Active Protection System

Israel and Germany launch agreement for tank protection system

German Foreign Minister:

'Supplying weapons to Israel presents a dilemma'

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock clarifies that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hezbollah but acknowledges that supplying weapons to Israel presents "a dilemma" due to concerns over potential violations of international law.

'Supplying weapons to Israel presents a dilemma'

Berlin:

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

Police in Berlin have begun to use dogs to disperse anti-Israel protests which the mayor says have crossed the line.

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

Germany:

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

The arrest was based on foreign intelligence, although German authorities would not say which country had alerted them to the plan.

Special forces arrest man who planned attack on Israeli embassy

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

German Chancellor:

'We will increase our weapons deliveries to Israel'

Following criticism from opposition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz states that Germany is set to increase its weapons deliveries to Israel soon.

'We will increase our weapons deliveries to Israel'

Germany: Nazi memorial stones stolen on October 7

German town’s memorial stones for Nazi victims are stolen on Oct. 7 anniversary, MP offers 1,000 euros to anyone with information leading to perpetrators' arrest.

Germany: Nazi memorial stones stolen on October 7

Lebanon:

German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli channel

Bild war correspondent Paul Ronzheimer was arrested in Lebanon after interviewing with Kan News.

German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli channel

German official:

'We've faced a tsunami of antisemitism since October 7'

German antisemitism czar says open and aggressive antisemitism has been stronger than at any time since 1945, both in Germany and worldwide.

'We've faced a tsunami of antisemitism since October 7'

Court in Germany:

Slogan 'From the river to the sea' is illegal

The Court of Administrative Affairs in Dusseldorf approves the decision of the city police that the anti-Israel slogan is prohibited and illegal.

Slogan 'From the river to the sea' is illegal

Rise in Terrorism:

Germany fighting illegal immigration

Germany places police and military forces on borders and checks anyone entering the country, to increase fight against entry of illegal immigrants.

Germany fighting illegal immigration

Pro Iran and Hezbollah

Germany deports head of Islamic Center Hamburg

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh who was described as "one of Germany's most prominent Islamists," has reportedly left the country and can face up to three years in jail if he returns.

Germany deports head of Islamic Center Hamburg

Germany:

Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Muslim man grabs woman's shirt, demand she take it off, knocks out husband's tooth because he was angered at the sight of a shirt supporting the hostages held by Hamas.

Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Attack on Munich consulate:

Devices seized at shooter's home

Authorities seize electronic devices from home of Austrian involved in a shooting near Israel's consulate in Munich, Germany. No weapons or ISIS group propaganda found.

Devices seized at shooter's home

Report:

Iran recruited European criminals to attack Jewish targets

According to Der Spiegel, a terror cell, led by a wealthy drug dealer, was contracted by the Islamic Republic and already committed arson attacks and spied on targets associated with Israel.

Iran recruited European criminals to attack Jewish targets

Germany:

Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate; no injuries

Shots fired near Israeli consulate in Munich. No casualties. Lone shooter neutralized. Incident occurrs on anniversary of 1972 Munich Olympics attack, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.

Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate; no injuries

Germany: AfD party projected to win elections in Thuringia

Election results are a 'clear wake-up call to the centrist parties in Germany to listen to the real concerns and fears of the people,' Conference of European Rabbis' Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says.

Germany: AfD party projected to win elections in Thuringia

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

In Germany, a Holocaust memorial commemorating non-Jewish women who protested deportation of their Jewish relatives is vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti. 'Simply unacceptable.'

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Germany to deport leader of banned Islamic center in Hamburg

Former director of Hamburg Islamic Center, which was raided five weeks ago due to links to Iran and Hezbollah, ordered to leave Germany within 14 days.

Germany to deport leader of banned Islamic center in Hamburg

Germany:

Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

Syrian man ordered held on suspicion of murder and membership in a terrorist organization in connection with knife attack in Solingen that left three dead and eight wounded.

Suspect in festival stabbing identifies with ISIS

ISIS claims responsibility

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany

Police in Germany arrest man suspected of stabbing rampage in Solingen which killed three and wounded eight.

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany

Germany:

Three dead, four wounded in knife attack in city of Solingen

Three dead and four seriously wounded as "Arab-looking man" stabs people with a knife at a festival in German city of Solingen. Security forces are pursuing the assailant.

Three dead, four wounded in knife attack in city of Solingen

Germany:

Court upholds conviction of former secretary at Nazi camp

Irmgard Furchner, 99-year-old former secretary at Stutthof camp, loses appeal against her 2022 conviction for complicity in the murder of over 10,000 people.

Court upholds conviction of former secretary at Nazi camp

Over cooperation with Nazis

Famous German biscuit company apologizes

Germany’s Bahlsen biscuit empire apologizes after report finds that the company used several times more forced laborers than previously thought during the Nazi period.

Famous German biscuit company apologizes

Community working to support family after Munich cantor killed

Prominent German cantor and opera singer is killed in what police say was a family dispute.

Community working to support family after Munich cantor killed

Iranian Pres. rebuffs German chancellor's call to de-escalate

Masoud Pezeshkian insists Iran has the right to 'respond to aggressors' in phone conversation with German leader Olaf Scholz. 'Iran will never give in to pressure.'

Iranian Pres. rebuffs German chancellor's call to de-escalate

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat