The prime ministers of Czech Republic and Poland said Wednesday that the European Union has to do more to tackle unauthorized migration and condemned the practice of renewing border checks among the bloc’s 27 member states. “We have agreed that…
Syrian man arrested after dozens injured, including 8 children, in arson attacks in Germany
A Syrian man has been arrested after arson attacks left more than 30 people injured, including eight children. Fires were started at two apartment blocks and a van was rammed into shops in the western Germany city of Essen on…
German authorities arrest woman suspected of spying for China
German police arrested a woman on allegations of spying as a Chinese agent, prosecutors announced on Tuesday. The woman, a Chinese citizen identified only as Yaqi X, was arrested by police in the eastern city of Leipzig on Monday. Her…
Scholz vows to speed up deportations after Solingen stabbings
Irregular migration into Germany “must go down” after a Syrian man who came to Germany as an asylum seeker was charged with killing three people in an attack in the western town of Solingen last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
Let’s rig the Olympics — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games cannot be forgotten in a hurry, especially as the Giant of Africa ended up winning no medal at all. Yes, Nigeria won nothing, as in nought, nil, zilch – ah, my Thesaurus has just started…
Euro2024 last 8 fixtures enfold more drama — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
As the quarterfinals of the UEFA Euro2024 in Germany commences on Friday, July 5, the appetites of aficionados of the beautiful game of football worldwide are at their ‘whets’ end again for more drama. What with a dramatis personae inclusive…
Man attacking officers with knife shot dead by police in Germany
A man who reportedly attacked three police officers with a knife near Nuremberg in Germany died after police shot him at a train station, the police spokesman said. The spokesman reported that the incident took place on Sunday in the…
German state leader demands action from Scholz on migration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been urged to make specific proposals on migration ahead of a meeting next week between the federal government and the premiers of Germany’s 16 states. “This is the last opportunity for the chancellor to show…
Germany’s Scholz promises aid for recent flood victims
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised on Thursday that the state would help those affected by recent flooding in the south of the country, noting that the extent of the damage was significant. “As with previous floods, we will assess the…
Germany, France call for reforms to EU economic policy
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire published a draft concept jointly on Thursday calling for reforms to European Union economic policy. The two ministers called for the cutting of red tape and the stimulation…