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German schools received information about bomb threats

German schools received information about bomb threats

12 schools in different German cities received emails with bomb threats. Police are checking the premises of the schools.

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Russian Federation suspected of planting device on plane that caused warehouse fire in Britain - Guardian

Russian Federation suspected of planting device on plane that caused warehouse fire in Britain - Guardian

British counterterrorism police are investigating Russian involvement in the fire at the DHL warehouse in Birmingham. It is suspected that an incendiary device was planted in a parcel delivered by air.

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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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Chinese woman detained in Germany on suspicion of working for Chinese intelligence

Chinese woman detained in Germany on suspicion of working for Chinese intelligence

A Chinese citizen has been detained in Leipzig on suspicion of collaborating with Chinese intelligence services. The woman, who worked at the airport, allegedly passed on information about military equipment and personnel to a German defense company.

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Germany wants to host the 2040 Olympics on the anniversary of reunification

Germany wants to host the 2040 Olympics on the anniversary of reunification

Germany's Interior Minister has signed a preliminary agreement on the 2040 Olympic bid. The government will allocate 6.95 million euros for preparations, and several cities have expressed interest in hosting the Games.

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Germany may apply to host the 2040 Olympics - media

Germany may apply to host the 2040 Olympics - media

The German Federal Cabinet is preparing to approve a declaration of intent for a new Olympic bid. The goal is to submit a bid to host the 2040 Summer Games, and the DOSB plans to take further steps in December.

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Turkey's national team defeats Austria and makes it to the 1/4 finals of the 2024 European Championship

Turkey's national team defeats Austria and makes it to the 1/4 finals of the 2024 European Championship

Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Football Championship.

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Fatal car accident in Germany: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says there are Ukrainians among the wounded

Fatal car accident in Germany: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says there are Ukrainians among the wounded

Two Ukrainian women were injured in a serious bus accident near Leipzig, Germany, in which four people were killed and several others injured.

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Fatal accident in Germany: Flixbus bus overturns near Leipzig, killing 4 people, driver under investigation

Fatal accident in Germany: Flixbus bus overturns near Leipzig, killing 4 people, driver under investigation

A Flixbus bus overturned near Leipzig, Germany, killing 4 passengers and injuring 35, and the driver is under investigation for manslaughter and negligent homicide.

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In Germany, 1100 flights will be canceled due to strike at 11 airports

In Germany, 1100 flights will be canceled due to strike at 11 airports

More than 1,100 flights will be canceled at 11 German airports on February 1 due to a strike by airport workers.

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