LEIPZIG, GERMANY – A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday as a bus, en route from Berlin to Zurich, swerved off the A9 highway near Leipzig, resulting in the death of five individuals. The accident also caused several injuries, prompting the deployment of rescue helicopters and ambulances to the scene. In the aftermath of the crash, authorities shut down the A9 highway in both directions. The bus, which was operated by Flixbus, had been traveling from …
COPENHAGEN, DK – A series of arrests linked to alleged terror plots have been made across Denmark and Germany, with suspects believed to be members of Hamas. The suspects were thought to be planning attacks on Jewish individuals and institutions in Europe, amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Danish police detained three individuals within the country, and a fourth person was apprehended in the Netherlands. While specifics were not disclosed, officials indicated the …
HAMBURG, GERMANY- A German man is currently on trial, accused of brutally murdering his 100-year-old grandmother with an axe while she was in her wheelchair. The victim was identified as Amalie G, a retired farm worker. She was discovered dead in her apartment following the alleged attack by her 37-year-old grandson, Artur B. The brutal murder took place in March according to investigators. Artur had a history of psychological issues and was on prescribed medication. …
In Germany, a 16-year-old student stabbed and seriously wounded an eight-year-old boy at school before harming himself. The incident took place at an elementary school in Bischofswerda, located east of the city of Dresden. The attacker, whose identity has not been disclosed, ran through the school building brandishing a knife before launching the brutal attack on the child. The assailant was eventually subdued by armed police officers who had surrounded the school. In response to …
On Wednesday afternoon in Bavaria, Germany, an American woman became the victim of a horrible tragedy at Neuschwanstein Castle. The 21-year-old woman was hiking with a 22-year-old friend when they were both persuaded by an American man to follow him down a hidden pathway to a viewing spot. What came next was unexpected and devastating. The man viciously attacked the 21-year-old woman and tried to sexually assault her when the 22-year-old tried to intervene who …
The Hannover State Opera in Germany has ended its collaboration with ballet director and choreographer Marco Goecke, following an attack on journalist Wiebke Hüster. Hüster was insulted and physically attacked by Goecke following a press conference on 9 February, in which she raised questions about his work. The director later smeared nearby dog feces in her face in retaliation to her criticism. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung also criticised Goecke, saying the attack was an attempt to …
In a direct 80-minute dialogue with Vladimir Putin, France and Germany demanded Putin resume talks and stop the war at once. Under immense social and political pressure, the leaders are likely delivering quiet ultimatums, “stop your war,” or it will become all of our war. Russia is not likely ready to fight full-on with the whole of Europe or NATO. It will have to cease its “special” military operation in Ukraine sooner than later or …
(InformingNews.com) – After Russia moved into parts of Ukraine, leaders worldwide began introducing sanctions and other punishments levied at the country. The attack is monetary, seeking to strike the Kremlin’s economy. Germany’s approach was to hit the country where it really hurts: in the pipeline. On February 22, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the country would hold off on certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. He didn’t go as far as to cancel the …
(InformingNews.com) – Meta Platform, Inc., the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, threatened to remove access to its products in Europe after a fight over privacy rules. While the move may upset many Europeans, at least two leaders say it’s no big deal. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he wouldn’t care if Meta pulled Facebook from the country. During a February 7 press conference, Habeck explained he’s been off the platform for four years, …
(InformingNews.com) – The Pentagon announced on February 2 that President Joe Biden approved sending military troops to Eastern Europe. Troops will number in the thousands and deploy over the coming days. The move is a response to the ongoing situation directly involving the U.S., NATO, Russia and Ukraine. Tensions have been mounting in Eastern Europe. The U.S. and NATO accuse Russia of planning an invasion into Ukraine; Russia denies the claim and has called for …