German inmate kills his wife at Burg Prison
A prisoner at Burg Prison is reported to have murdered his wife during visiting hours. She was on what one might term a long-term visit […]
Category: Germany
Germany: Schufa employs new credit score calculating system
This is the method by which Schufa determines the new credit score. Transparency rather than a “black box” – that is the assurance offered by […]
What role does the solidarity tax play in Germany’s public finances?
The solidarity tax was designed to cover the expenses associated with the reunification of Germany. Is unification still a financial burden in today’s context? What […]
What is behind the sudden increase of depression in Germany?
A recent health insurance report indicates that cases of depression have surged dramatically over the past year in Germany. The frequency of mental illness diagnoses […]
Germany’s Public Sector Pay Talks Stall as Employers Reject Union Demands
The ongoing collective bargaining dispute involving Verdi, the federal government, and municipal employers continues to be unresolved following four days of negotiations. As neither party […]
Germany: Woman Set on Fire in Gera Tram Attack
In the German city of Gera, a woman was doused in a flammable liquid by an unidentified assailant before being ignited in a shocking act […]
Germany’s Military Crisis: Is Mandatory Conscription the Answer?
Germany finds itself increasingly anxious about its security situation, while the Bundeswehr grapples with significant personnel shortages. The pressing necessity of reinstating conscription cannot be […]
Election in Germany: Corporate bosses stand against right-wing parties
It is rare to see such a significant number of managers and entrepreneurs express their concerns so candidly regarding right-wing parties in the midst of […]
German Politician Ricarda Lang opens up about losing weight
Ricarda Lang has been frequently targeted due to her weight. The former Green Party leader has shed a significant amount of weight, but he feels […]
Man and toddler stabbed to death in Germany
An Afghan man assaulted a kindergarten group with a knife, killing a boy and a 41-year-old passerby at the Bavarian town of Aschaffenburg’s Schöntal Park […]
