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Germany Sees The Most Naturalizations in Two Decades

Germany Sees The Most Naturalizations in Two Decades

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

Germany witnessed a notable surge in naturalizations during 2022, with a remarkable 28 percent increase compared to the previous year. Approximately 168,500 individuals were granted citizenship, marking the highest number of naturalizations within a single year since 2002. The largest group of naturalized individuals in 2022 were Syrians, making up 29 percent of the total. The number of Syrian nationals obtaining citizenship more than doubled from the previous year, reaching 48,300. On average,...

Nineteen parties to compete in Bavarian election

Nineteen parties to compete in Bavarian election

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

On October 8th 2023, the state elections will take place in Bavaria. 19 parties are allowed to run in the elections. In addition to the six parties established in the state parliament, 13 other political associations have been approved for the state elections, said state returning officer Tomas Gößl after a meeting of the state election committee in Munich. This means that there is one more party on the ballot papers than in the 2018 election. These parties are currently represented in the...

East and West Germans Differ in their Views on Russia

East and West Germans Differ in their Views on Russia

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

A recent survey conducted by the Yougov polling institute on behalf of the Deutsche Presse-Agentur reveals a notable divide in opinions between East and West Germans concerning their views on Russia and the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). The survey highlights significant differences in attitudes towards Russia between citizens living in eastern and western regions of Germany. When asked about the appropriate approach towards Russia, 37 percent of respondents agreed that the German...

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

The 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, are aimed at everyone: states, civil society, business, science and each and every individual.
The corona pandemic, Russia's illegal attack on Ukraine and the ongoing ecological triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution have thrown back the international community in achieving the global development goals. The increasing debt burden of many countries is also slowing down sustainable...

The Munich Synagogue: A Tale of Double Destruction

The Munich Synagogue: A Tale of Double Destruction

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

In 1938, the Nazis orchestrated the demolition of the magnificent Munich Synagogue located in the city's old town. The grand structure, which had stood proudly since its completion in 1887, fell victim to Adolf Hitler's personal command. Eleven years later, as the scars of war were still healing, the partially adorned stones from the synagogue were unwittingly repurposed for the repair of an Isarwehr (weir) during construction work. Now, during recent excavations, these fragments have...

Germany's Struggle Under the Scorching Sun

Germany's Struggle Under the Scorching Sun

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

The world is currently grappling with the consequences of a global heatwave, and Germany is no exception. The current heat wave named "Cerberus" by the Italian Meteorological Society (after the three-headed monster in Dante's "Inferno") is already claming lives across Europe. Over the past few weeks and indeed years, rising temperatures have become a recurrent theme during summer months, making life increasingly challenging for Germans. Temperatures as high as 48C are predicted in many tourist...

An Overview of Munich's Ruling Political Party: CSU

An Overview of Munich's Ruling Political Party: CSU

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

As with any major city, Munich's governance plays a crucial role in shaping the growth and development of the region. In this primer, we delve into Munich's ruling political party, shedding light on its ideology, policies, and influence on the city's socio-political landscape.

Christian Social Union (CSU): A Legacy of Stability

The Christian Social Union (CSU) is a conservative political party that has been the ruling power in Bavaria for over six decades. Established in 1945, the CSU has enjoyed...

EU and US Data Security A Prime Concern

EU and US Data Security A Prime Concern

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

In times of megacrises, this atmosphere was really good: optimism and harmony characterized the 7th German-American Data Protection Day, which took place in the Munich House of Bavarian Business in the spring. The Bavarian Business Association (vbw) hosted the event in cooperation with the US Consulate General and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision. A major topic was on the agenda: the new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). The cumbersome term stands for a new...

Top 5 unicorns driving Munich's economic growth

Top 5 unicorns driving Munich's economic growth

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

Munich's vibrant and dynamic startup ecosystem has given rise to several unicorns—privately held startups valued at over $1 billion. These innovative companies, with their disruptive business models and technological advancements, are reshaping industries and propelling Munich's reputation as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Let's explore the five unicorns that have emerged from Munich, contributing to the city's economic growth and solidifying its position on the global...

Will Blinken's visit bring positivity to e Sino-US relations?

Will Blinken's visit bring positivity to e Sino-US relations?

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

Last month, when US President Joe Biden predicted that a "thaw" in the Sino-US relationship would begin "very shortly," many analysts dismissed it as just a 'slip of tongue' rather than a serious rhetoric. However,the confirmation by the Chinese foreign ministry about US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China this weekend has sparked a renewed sense of optimism, indicating the potential for a resumption of positivity between the two sides. Despite the prevailing atmosphere of...

Former presidential advisor Arestovych confirms that Zelenskyy failed to fight corruption in entourage

Former presidential advisor Arestovych confirms that Zelenskyy failed to fight corruption in entourage

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

Former advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine Oleksiy Arestovych said that Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to overcome corruption in Ukraine. He said this in a new interview on Yulia Latynina's YouTube channel. According to him, there should be a person in power who wouldn't engage in corruption and wouldn't let his subordinates do it. In his opinion, there is no such person in power today and "unfortunately, so far we have not been lucky. "He (Zelensky, - ed.) has not completely beaten...

US state of Idaho wants executions by firing squad

US state of Idaho wants executions by firing squad

May 8, 2025 • 06:55 AM

People sentenced to death could soon be executed by firing squad in the US state of Idaho. The Senate of the state in the north of the U.S. passed a corresponding bill on Monday (local time), as reported by U.S. media. Previously, the Idaho House of Representatives had approved. It provides for the possibility of execution by firing squad, should the chemicals for the lethal injection not be available. The bill is now with the governor for his signature. Since 1976, there have been three...

German PKV Insurance

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