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In Germany an 80-year-old former Stasi officer was sentenced to 10 years for a murder half a century ago

In Germany an 80-year-old former Stasi officer was sentenced to 10 years for a murder half a century ago

An 80-year-old former Stasi officer has been convicted in Berlin for the murder of a Pole on the GDR border in 1974. The pensioner was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting a 38-year-old man who was trying to flee to the West.

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The number of deportations from Germany to Russia is growing

The number of deportations from Germany to Russia is growing

Since the beginning of 2024, the number of deportations from Germany to Russia has increased to 32 people. This is a significant increase compared to the 7 deportations in 2023, although still less than the 280 deportations in 2021.

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German state of Hesse will not issue documents to men of military age from Ukraine

German state of Hesse will not issue documents to men of military age from Ukraine

The German state of Hesse will not issue documents for Ukrainian men of military age to travel abroad. The authorities believe that they can return to Ukraine to obtain a passport and perform military service.

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In one of the German states, Ukrainian will be taught as a second foreign language in schools

In one of the German states, Ukrainian will be taught as a second foreign language in schools

The Federal State of Hesse in Germany is introducing the possibility of studying Ukrainian as a second foreign language in schools to make it easier for children of Ukrainian refugees to pass their final exams, as many of them live in Hesse and have to learn not only German, but also English and other foreign languages.

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German frigate repels first Houthi attack in the Red Sea

German frigate repels first Houthi attack in the Red Sea

The German Navy frigate Hesse successfully attacked and shot down two drones during attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on February 27. This was its first combat operation.

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Germany sends frigate Hesse to the Red Sea to participate in the EU military mission

Germany sends frigate Hesse to the Red Sea to participate in the EU military mission

The German frigate Hesse was sent to the Red Sea to participate in the upcoming EU naval mission to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks in Yemen.

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