Germany
75-Year-Old Woman Accused of Far-Right Plot to Overthrow German Government
Prosecutors said the alleged plotters wanted to hire an actor to impersonate Germany’s chancellor to say his government had been overthrown.
Mud Wizard and Mayhem: Germany’s Huge Anti-Coal Protest is Ongoing
Over the weekend, between 15,000 and 35,000 people showed up to protest the expansion of a coal mine. We spoke to them.
97-Year-Old Woman Guilty in What Could Be Germany’s Last-Ever Nazi Trial
Irmgard Furchner worked as a secretary at a Nazi death camp where 65,000 prisoners are thought to have died.
Inside the Far Right QAnon Plot to Overthrow the German Government
“A hardcore of believers think that now they don’t have any chance besides violent action.”
'Glimpse Into the Abyss': Germany Takes Out Far-Right Coup Plotters
In what is thought to be Germany's biggest-ever anti-terror operation, 25 people, including an aristocrat and a former MP were arrested on suspicion of plotting to violently overthrow the government.
Iran Hired Hells Angel Leader to Organise Attacks on German Synagogues: Report
Prosecutors in Germany believe recent attacks on synagogues were ordered by a fugitive biker boss at the behest of Iran.
KFC Uses Nazi Pogrom to Promote Fried Chicken in Germany
“It’s memorial day for Kristallnacht! Treat yourself with more tender cheese on your crispy chicken,” Germany’s KFC app said, before apologising and saying the message was caused by a bug.
Refugees Are Being Targeted by Kremlin Sympathisers in Germany
Recent arson attacks on refugee accommodation has sparked fears that the Ukraine war could see another wave of anti-migrant violence in Germany.
Germany’s Plans for Legal Weed Were Just Leaked and People Aren’t Happy
Draft proposals for legal cannabis in Germany, potentially the biggest weed market in the world, would allow 20 grams, put a cap on THC levels and restrict advertising. Critics say it could backfire.
Joyous Photos from a Queer Techno Festival Paradise
Whole Festival might take place in an abandoned German mining site, but the anarchic music rave is far from bleak.
Germany’s ‘Biggest QAnon Mouthpiece’ Arrested in the Philippines
Oliver Janich, who has 150,000 Telegram subscribers, was arrested over an outstanding arrest warrant in Germany for inciting violence against politicians.
‘A Nice Joke’: Italian Winemaker Defends Adolf Hitler-Branded Wine
But after fresh outrage from Jewish groups, Vini Lunardelli told VICE World News it would phase out its Nazi-themed wines... from next year.