Germany
Next German Government Says It Will Legalise Cannabis
As the Angela Merkel era ends in Germany, the country's incoming coalition government says it will create one of the world's biggest weed markets, and phase out coal by 2030.
Germans Will Be ‘Vaccinated, Recovered or Dead’ by End of Winter, Health Minister Says
Jens Spahn has delivered a stark warning as violent anti-lockdown protests spread across Europe.
A Dumb Scare Story Could Lead to the Creation of Europe’s Largest Legal Weed Market
Negotiations to legalise weed in Germany have been spurred on by unfounded fears that the country’s illegal cannabis is being laced with heroin.
2 Germans Arrested in Paraguay After Dad and Teen Killed Over Rare Violins
The four Stradivarius violins belonged to the victim and are worth millions. "It's like something out of a movie."
Diplomat Found Dead Outside Russian Embassy in Berlin ‘Was Actually a Spy’
The 35-year-old man apparently fell to his death outside the Russian embassy in October. Sources told VICE World News he was a senior intelligence officer from the FSB, Russia’s main security agency and successor to the KGB.
Vegan Chef Who Became Far-Right Conspiracy Theorist ‘Had Mole at Prosecutor’s Office’
Attila Hildmann is believed to have been leaked information on criminal charges against him by a fellow conspiracy theorist at a German public prosecutor’s office, according to reports.
German Neo-Nazi Charged With Sending 116 Death Threats Using Name of Terror Group
The suspect also faces charges for attacking police, possessing child porn and weapons offences.
Black Writer Boycotts World’s Largest Book Fair Over Far-Right Publisher
“Racism and antisemitism are not opinions,” Jasmina Kuhnke told VICE World News, after Frankfurt Book Fair’s organisers told her far-right publishers would be allowed to participate on free speech grounds.
Far-Right ‘Berserker Clan’ Accused of Prepping for Armed Uprising in Germany
Police raids have been carried out across Germany against the group, which was allegedly gearing up for a so-called “Day X” when it intended to rise up against the government.
Ex-German Soldiers Charged With Forming Mercenary Group To Fight in Yemen
The two former paratroopers face terror charges over allegations they tried to recruit soldiers and police officers to fight the Houthis in Yemen, as part of a paramilitary they hoped Saudi Arabia would bankroll.
100-Year-Old Former Nazi Death Camp Guard Goes on Trial
The defendant, named only as Josef S., is the oldest person ever to face prosecution for Nazi-era crimes.
A 96-Year-Old Former Nazi Death Camp Secretary Went on the Run Ahead of Her Trial
Irmgard Furchner, who worked at the Stutthof concentration camp, sparked an hours-long search by police after she took a taxi from her care home to a metro station.