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North Rhine-Westphalia

May 13, 2025

Germany bans far-right group linked to ‘Reich Citizens’ movement, police detain leaders

The group, which reportedly has around 6,000 followers, has been accused of establishing a “counter-state’’ and building criminal economic structures.

German police
September 4, 2024

German police raid facilities in people smuggling investigation

German police conducted raids on multiple facilities across the country on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a suspected people smuggling network.

German police conducting raid
June 13, 2024

German state leader demands action from Scholz on migration

The three parties in Mr Scholz’s centre-left coalition performed poorly, managing together less than a third of the vote.

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz
April 12, 2024

Three teenagers arrested for plotting terror attack targeting churches, police

They were suspected of plotting a terrorist attack in accordance with the aims and ideology of the extremist militia organisation Islamic State.

German police
February 29, 2024

Public transport workers begin strike across Germany, networks disrupted

The trade union, Verdi, called for the two-day strike, lasting until Friday.

Germany
January 26, 2023

Icy roads cause multiple accidents in Germany

The German Weather Service had issued a slippery roads warning for the north and north-west of Germany.

Icy road