
Two people, including a former aide to a far-right AfD politician, have been accused of passing on sensitive information to Chinese intelligence agencies. Three more people have been arrested on similar charges.

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PSA: Tomorrow is another public holiday in Germany
May 1 is Labour Day and a public holiday in Germany.
Expect various parties and celebrations this evening. For many people, 'Dance into May' is an opportunity to indulge in alcohol or something else.
Most shops will be closed tomorrow, so you should stock up on urgently needed items today. Otherwise, it is advisable to avoid the shops today, as many people still desperately need to do their shopping for the one day off.
Tomorrow, however, petrol stations, restaurants and travel shops will be open.
There will also be Labour Day rallies and demonstrations tomorrow, people meeting up on the day off for cycling, hiking, barbecues and more. Expect to see a lot of people and crowds in the touristy areas and sight-seeing spots.
Two people, including a former aide to a far-right AfD politician, have been accused of passing on sensitive information to Chinese intelligence agencies. Three more people have been arrested on similar charges.
Dislocated digits are not uncommon in the traditional sport of Fingerhakeln, popular in southern Germany.
Enthusiasts gathering on Good Friday – renamed Carfreitag – face curbs on unauthorised tuning, illegal races and pollution
The recent video of a German nurse who was abducted in Somalia around seven years ago has put the fate of abducted Germans in the spotlight.
Germany is now deporting pro-Palestine EU citizens. This is a chilling new step
The country’s so-called political centre has licensed a new era of authoritarianism – to the AfD’s delight, says Hanno Hauenstein, a Berlin-based journalist
German ATMs do not give receipts. This goes against intl law, no? And what about fee transparency? Upside: they give big notes, but how do you know in advance?
ATMs in Germany did not ask if I wanted a receipt. Then they simply neglected to print a receipt. I noticed one ATM did not even have a printer.. no slot to output a receipt.
Not too long ago I came across some international law regarding ATMs. One of the requirements was that ATMs provide a receipt. How is Germany getting around that law? Or did the law change?
Every ATM I have encountered outside of Germany (w/the exception of 1 machine) mentions a fee for non-SEPA cards, which is then printed on the receipt. The transparency is also an obligation imposed by international law. Is it safe to assume German ATMs do not charge a fee to non-SEPA cards? Or did I just get lucky on the ATMs I encountered? I think I once used an ATM in France which did not charge a fee on a non-SEPA card.. so they do exist but I’ve found it to be quite rare before traveling to Germany.
Ideally there would be a list of ATMs somewhere that are wholly fee-fr
Four Gaza protesters in Germany are set for deportations despite objections from an immigration official that none were convicted of crimes.
Life on a remote island — a dream or a nightmare? – DW – 03/30/2025 (🎞)
The Spreer-Wrees, a family of four, live all on their own on the Süderoog Hallig, a little island in the Wadden Sea. How do they cope with the isolation?
The goal, security sources say, is to increase support for far-Right, pro-Kremlin AfD
German Militarism is Back. Why That's Bad for Everyone w/ Prof. Richard Wolff
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27088732
Generated Summary below:
Video Description:
On today's episode, Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Trump's demands that European countries double their military spending, and the new German government has embraced the open remilitarization of Germany--a major shift in policy for Germany since the defeat of Hitler and Nazism in 1945.
Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.
#BreakThroughNews
Generated Summary:
Main Topic: The resurgence of German militarism and its implications for Europe and the world, particularly concerning the shift in the post-World War II power dynamic and its impact on social welfare programs.
Key Points:
- Post-WWII Deal: After WWII, the US provided military protection for European countries, allowing them to focus on social programs. This deal
Social Democrats (SPD) lead in Hamburg state election
Looks Like the current coalition of SPD and Greens can continue, though both parties are suffering loses. The facist AfD can't capitalise on their national success last week. They are gaining seats compared to last state election in Hamburg.
Further reading: https://www.dw.com/en/social-democrats-lead-hamburg-state-election-projection/a-71796487
The Verdi union has called for the work stoppage at Germany's second-largest airport to last until midnight on Friday. Industrial action has also halted cargo traffic at the port of Hamburg.
Giulia Gwinn is the woman chosen to take over from Alexandra Popp as Germany captain. The Euros loom and the Bayern Munich star has a big job leading a new-look team, but she has a history of resilience to lean on.