The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German...
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The appeal came after injuries and outbreaks of violence linked to New Year’s Eve fireworks, both public and private. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across Germany....
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The demonstrations, which were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic Republic government. Germany's foreign minister condemned violence ag...
Protests sparked by economic hardship have spread across Iran, in the biggest wave of dissent in three years....
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Germany's perennial debate over safety has flared up once again as fireworks sales resume ahead of New Year. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across the country. Follow ou...
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As AI blurs the line between real and synthetic media, strategies for restoring user trust online are still taking shape as we enter 2026....
The Interior Ministry attributed the drop in applications to stricter migration policies, but other factors also played a role....