news German intelligence warns of heightened terror risk alisa December 1, 2023 3 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 01.12.2023 | 17:00 UTC German intelligence warns of heightened terror risk Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says the danger of a terror attack in the country is “higher than it has been for a long time.” It cited the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war as factors. Germany’s cabinet agrees to lift debt brake again for 2023 Germany’s ruling coalition has agreed on a supplementary budget to lift a self-imposed cap on borrowing for longer than planned. Berlin is faced with a spending commitment headache after a key legal ruling. What is Germany’s debt brake? Thanks to a Constitutional Court ruling, Germany’s federal budget for this year is now €60 billion short. But closing the gap with new loans is prohibited by the constitution. Germany records over 300% increase in antisemitic incidents Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, nearly 1,000 antisemitic incidents have been reported in Germany. Some of these acts include extreme violence and property destruction, a German association said. Do computers make children ‘dumber, not smarter’? Computers have a negative influence on children’s development, say 40 researchers petitioning to stop digitization in German schools. How Colombia’s dirty coal fuels Germany’s energy transition At El Cerrejon, Latin America’s largest open-pit coal mine, reports of human rights abuses and environmental destruction are piling up. Is that compatible with Germany’s values-driven foreign policy and Supply Chain Act? How a Berlin neighborhood is fighting drug addiction Berlin’s Leopoldplatz is one of the capital’s drug hotspots. In recent years, problems there have severely worsened. But residents are fighting to save their neighborhood. Henry Kissinger: A US secretary of state from Bavaria Henry Kissinger, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former US secretary of state, has died. The controversial politician wasn’t only the United States’ most famous top diplomat, he was also the only one born in Germany. Niederegger: Where does German marzipan come from? A small city in northern Germany is the capital of marzipan. In Lübeck, the sweet treat is part of the city’s long history. DW looks into this success story and tries to uncover some of its secrets. Caspar David Friedrich sketchbook a national treasure? German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich is known for his motifs of sailing ships, graveyards, forests, clouds and the moon. With his sketchbook being sold at auction, DW takes a closer look at his life and work. How to travel in Germany — a compact guide Planning a trip to Germany? Here’s what you need to know to have a great vacation. Germany’s beautiful Christmas markets Around 2,500 festive fairs take place each year in Germany. Here are our top picks. 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 ... 122462 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Today’s top stories on Global NewsNext: Trailblazer Sandra Day O’Connor remembered 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
