news Cease-fire in Gaza: Why Germany abstained in UN votes alisa December 22, 2023 2 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 22.12.2023 | 17:00 UTC Cease-fire in Gaza: Why Germany abstained in UN votes Twice now Germany has abstained in a vote in the UN General Assembly that called for a cease-fire in the Middle East. Many countries around the world are infuriated by this. Is Germany about to defend ships in the Red Sea? In the Red Sea, the US and other countries want to stop attacks on cargo ships by Yemeni Houthi rebels. The German military will probably also be involved, if the Bundestag agrees. Jews in Germany: The aftermath of the Hamas terror attacks Many Jews in Germany say they have never felt less secure. At a recent Jewish Community Day in Berlin, community members called on politicians to take more decisive action. Christoph Strack was there. German brigade in Lithuania set to be combat ready in 2027 Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says an agreement on the permanent deployment of a German brigade in NATO member Lithuania is a “historic moment.” Germany’s top court orders 2021 election rerun in Berlin Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court said there had been counting errors in several constituencies, ruling that a rerun is necessary in 455 electoral districts. Germany: Far-right AfD wins first city mayoral election Tim Lochner saw off the CDU candidate to become the far-right Alternative for Germany’s first city mayor. Under the German mayoral system, some large towns have city mayors. Germany’s love of sparkling wine loses its fizz Germans are drinking less sparkling wine than they were a decade ago, statistics show. Figures for the study are only available because of an arcane military tax that lawmakers never abolished. Why people love (and hate) ‘Last Christmas’ It’s hard to imagine the holiday season without the Wham! pop classic. But at the core of “Last Christmas” lies melancholy and a broken heart. What makes up a typical German Christmas? A Christmas tree, family coming to visit and potato salad with sausages: these are some typical ingredients for a German Christmas. What else can you expect at German holiday celebrations? A visit to the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg in southern Germany has more to offer than just gingerbread and bratwurst. To kick things off, an angelic figure speaks to the crowds. Reporter Shabnam Surita went to see for herself. Germany’s Ore Mountains sparkle at Christmas In the Ore Mountains, or “Erzgebirge,” of Germany, Christmas is celebrated as a festival of lights. Many traditions, which have been maintained for generations, originated in the days when silver was mined in the region. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Follow Us On © 2023 Deutsche Welle Legal Notice (DW english) | Unsubscribe Newsletter Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 123794 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nike, Rocket Lab, Bristol Myers, NetEase and moreNext: Trump pressured Michigan officials in 2020 election Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
