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Berlin doctor jailed for 15 patient killings in widening serial-murder probe
world2 days ago

Berlin doctor jailed for 15 patient killings in widening serial-murder probe

A 41-year-old German palliative-care doctor was found guilty of murdering 15 patients (12 women and 3 men) between 2021 and 2024 by administering lethal drug combinations during home visits and attempting to cover his tracks with fires; he was sentenced to life imprisonment and given a lifetime ban from practicing medicine, with prosecutors investigating dozens more possible victims that could make this one of Germany's worst serial-murder cases.

via BBC|
#germany#investigation#life-imprisonment
Foldable Price Surge in Germany: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Starts at €1,999, Ultra and Flip 8 Follow
technology3 days ago

Foldable Price Surge in Germany: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Starts at €1,999, Ultra and Flip 8 Follow

Germany pricing shows increases across Samsung's foldables: Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at €1,999 for 256GB, €2,199 for 512GB, and €2,599 for 1TB; Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at €2,199 (a €100 increase) with €2,399 for 512GB and €2,799 for 1TB (+€180, +€280); Galaxy Z Flip 8 is €1,299 for 256GB (+€100) and €1,499 for 512GB (+€180). These are German prices and may not map to US pricing; a memory-chip shortage is cited as a driver of higher costs.

via Droid Life|
#foldables#galaxy-z-fold-8#germany
Protests surge as AfD holds annual congress in Erfurt
politics5 days ago

Protests surge as AfD holds annual congress in Erfurt

Thousands protested the AfD in Erfurt as the far-right party held its annual congress; demonstrators attempted road blockades but the event started on time, and police clashed with some protesters. AfD leaders touted growth while polls place the party around 20% nationally ahead of September state elections in eastern Germany; anti-AfD groups claimed up to 17,000 participants.

via politico.eu|
#afd#erfurt#far-right
Germany tightens sick-leave rules with first-day doctor's note
world6 days ago

Germany tightens sick-leave rules with first-day doctor's note

Germany plans to require a doctor's certificate on the first day of illness and end phone-based sick notes, returning to pre-pandemic rules as Chancellor Merz says sick days are too high. The move is part of broader economic reforms but drew opposition from medical groups and some SPD members who warn it could overwhelm doctors' waiting rooms and complicate absences; Labour Minister Bas says she will study the impact and seek workable solutions.

via BBC|
#cdu#germany#merz
Mass Protests Erupt as AfD Conference Draws Thousands in Erfurt
world6 days ago

Mass Protests Erupt as AfD Conference Draws Thousands in Erfurt

Tens of thousands of anti-AfD demonstrators clashed with police in Erfurt during the party’s conference, with authorities saying demonstrations were mostly peaceful despite heavy disruption. About 30,000 people attended, and the protests delayed AfD’s leadership vote as calls to oppose the party intensified. AfD co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected amidst the tense atmosphere, while anti-fascist groups condemned the party’s policies.

via Fox News|
#afd#anti-fascism#erfurt
Germany links Kyiv to Nord Stream sabotage in new indictment
world7 days ago

Germany links Kyiv to Nord Stream sabotage in new indictment

German prosecutors charged a former Ukrainian army officer, Serhiy Kuznietsov, with war crimes and explosives offenses, alleging Ukrainian state authorities ordered the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage that damaged pipelines 1 and 2 near Bornholm. The plot aimed to permanently halt gas supplies to Europe and deny Russia revenue from gas, with the case expected to go to trial in Hamburg this autumn. The indictment risks straining Kyiv–Berlin ties as Germany remains Kyiv’s main military backer, while Zelensky said he was awaiting more details.

via The Guardian|
#energy-security#germany#nord-stream
Germany tightens sick leave rules, doctor's note required from day one
world7 days ago

Germany tightens sick leave rules, doctor's note required from day one

Germany will require a doctor’s certificate on the first day of illness for any sick leave, ending sick leave by phone, in a bid to curb absenteeism and boost the economy. The reforms, backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, also raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 and give employers more flexibility to hire short-term workers; critics warn the policy could strain the health system and TV the country’s social protections.

via New York Post|
#economy#germany#merz
Germany parts ways with Nagelsmann after World Cup shock exit
sports7 days ago

Germany parts ways with Nagelsmann after World Cup shock exit

Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach after a World Cup disaster that saw Germany eliminated in the Round of 32 by Paraguay and finish third in Group D. The German federation reportedly already has a replacement in mind, with Jurgen Klopp signaling openness to the job, while assistants Benjamin Gluck and Benjamin Hubner are also leaving the national staff. Nagelsmann emphasized that the team deserved a fresh start after a bitter disappointment.

via New York Post|
#germany#jurgen-klopp#nagelsmann
Germany Rolls Out Broad Reform Package to Boost Economy
economy8 days ago

Germany Rolls Out Broad Reform Package to Boost Economy

After seven hours of talks, Germany's CDU/CSU-SPD coalition unveiled a 34-measure reform package to revive growth: tax relief for low- and middle-income families (about €600 per year on average), a pension overhaul with a gradual rise in retirement age, stricter sick-leave rules requiring a doctor's certificate from day one, extended Sunday opening hours and more flexible fixed-term contracts, sunset clauses to cut red tape, and housing/market measures. Top earners would face higher rates (45% from €250k and 47% from €280k) while the 42% rate remains, with total relief around €10 billion annually. The government aims to boost competitiveness and counter the AfD ahead of September state elections.

via Euronews|
#economy#germany#pensions
Germany rolls out sweeping reforms to revive growth and curb far-right pressure
business-and-economy9 days ago

Germany rolls out sweeping reforms to revive growth and curb far-right pressure

Germany’s ruling CDU/CSU–SPD coalition unveiled a broad reform package called the Programme for Revival and Employment, including about €10 billion in annual income tax relief for low- and middle-income earners from 2027, a major pension overhaul linked to life expectancy after 2031 (potentially reaching 70 by the 2090s), tighter sick-leave rules, longer fixed-term contracts, and reduced bureaucracy. The plan is funded mainly by shifting more tax burden onto top earners and aims to boost growth while countering far-right pressure, but still requires Bundestag and Bundesrat approval. Analysts say it could improve sentiment and lift growth later in the year.

via Al Jazeera|
#afd#business-and-economy#economic-reform
politics9 days ago

Germany’s governance crisis: World Cup fallout mirrors stalled reforms

A live-update piece argues that Germany’s governance crisis is mirrored by the national team’s World Cup exit, a weak economy with rising unemployment, infrastructure delays, and a faltering reform agenda under Chancellor Merz, all amid growing public cynicism and rising AfD support; the feed also includes geopolitical and domestic political notes, such as U.S. security handling around Iran and related commentary.

via Politico|
#economy#germany#governance