The European Union is threatening to take action against Russia over alleged complicity in a cyberattack campaign known as "Ghostwriter," which targeted several member states
Declaration of @JosepBorrellF on behalf of the EU on malicious cyber activities / Ghostwriter: - these activities attempt to undermine EU democratic processes - the EU & MS urge the Russian Federation to adhere to responsible state behaviour in cyberspace
1 month agoMassive turnout for the Global Climate Strike with @GretaThunberg in front of the German Bundestag
In Grossenlüder the car of a local politician burned during the night. The police are investigating possible links with other incidents
Saxony-Anhalt wants to have all police candidates checked by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution in the future, reports the @BILD. The background is a policewoman who is said to have written several letters to the Halle assassin
Military intelligence identified a right-wing extremist posted at high levels and with access to strategic and sensitive information within the Defence Ministry
The police are investigating further after a large-scale operation in Bavaria. Apparently there had been arguments and death threats in a coach on Autobahn 9
According to the police, the woman fell to the ground after the collision and seriously injured her leg. The scooter driver had fled. Berlin Neukölln
Thuringia's Prime Minister Ramelow rejects the initiative of Gruppe Campact: According to Ramelow, the latter had demanded that the Left in constituency 196 in southern Thuringia withdraw its candidate in favor of the SPD candidate in order to prevent a victory for the CDU candidate Maaßen
Berlin: arson attack on police buildings. Several strangers threw Molotov cocktails at a building. And: In the vicinity of the building, various crow's feet were discovered on the roadway. A police car on the way to the crime scene was damaged and could not continue
German police thwart a terrorist attack on a synagogue and arrest a number of suspects
Accommodation no longer habitable: Fire in asylum seekers' home in Zorneding. The amount of damage has not yet been determined. The asylum seekers must now be relocated to other accommodations.
German police: Among those arrested in the attempt to attack the synagogue was a 16-year-old Syrian youth
Non-binding EP resolution passed (494 for,103 against 72 abstentions) calling on EU not to recognize parliament of Russia & consider Russia's suspension from int org with parliamentary assemblies such as PACE, if the upcoming parliamentary elections are recognised as fraudulent
1 month agoThe first two waves of @VCorps Soldiers have arrived in Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for Warfighter 22-1. This is the final step in becoming the @USArmy's 4th Corps & US's forward deployed corps in Europe
Police: We currently have indications of a possible risk situation in connection with a Jewish facility in Hagen. Police protective measures have been adapted accordingly. We are in close contact with the Jewish community
Arson attack on the Treuen vaccination center in the Vogtland district. According to the police, three strangers threw beer bottles with flammable liquid on the building in the evening. Nobody got hurt. There was no major damage
Germany arrests man for shipping equipment for Iran's nuclear programme
1 month agoClear message today at dd1309. Loud protest against pegida, who has complained several times about the volume to the assembly authority
"EU membership is a worthwhile goal." After meeting with Serbian President Vucic in Belgrade, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a press conference that Germany and Serbia are closely connected - and both have joint interests in the EU
1 month agoPolice, fire brigade and rescue service were called to a fire in Chemnitz on Sunday. For an initially unclear cause, a fire broke out in an apartment. The fire brigade was able to bring the flames under control
Drunk man throws stones at the Reichstag building and damages the entrance door. Police took the man into custody. He is being investigated for property damage
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Germany would consider reopening an embassy in Kabul "if it's politically possible and the security situation allows it
1 month agoGazprom announced the completion of construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline
Brutal attack in Berlin-Kreuzberg 21-year-old kicks an unconscious man several times in the head - mortal danger. It was only when several passers-by appeared that the perpetrator fled. The 49-year-old came to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he had to be operated
1 month agoThere was a blackout at the PCK Schwedt refinery (in which Rosneft owns 37.5%), which caused an emergency. For safety reasons, unprocessed petroleum products are burned in plant flares, as shown in the photo below
Kremlin-backed media outlet RT Deutsch has become the most prominent media outlet on social media in Germany ahead of the election. It's focused on promoting anti-vaccine fears and championing the far-right AfD — racking up millions of views
1 month agoA9 No IAA signs completely redesigned. Fire brigade on site (although nobody is in danger)
1 month agoThe A9, A92, A94 and A8 motorways around Munich are currently being blocked by abseiling
Germany's economic minister Altmaier rushed to hospital in health emergency - BILD
