How to pay for genocide: Namibian victims of German colonialism want a say | Conflict

How to pay for genocide: Namibian victims of German colonialism want a say | Conflict

Berlin, Germany – South of Berlin, the expansive Treptower Park stretches out alongside the Spree river – an oasis of tranquillity in an otherwise restless city. On a recent Saturday, small groups of people strolled along the paths, and on the river, a boat fitted with a jacuzzi floated lazily…

Has the Ukraine war made Europe politically mature — or more transactional? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Has the Ukraine war made Europe politically mature — or more transactional? | Russia-Ukraine war News

The European Union hailed its next phase of expansion as a political victory this week when leaders invited Ukraine to open membership talks. That invitation, also issued to Moldova, delivered a message to Moscow that the EU would defend the right of former Soviet states to choose a Western orientation….

Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team in 2024 | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team in 2024 | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The company says the move, planned since last year, is unrelated to boycott calls against it amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Sports brand Puma will stop sponsoring Israel’s national football team in 2024, according to a company spokesperson. The move was planned since last year and is not related to…

Heavy snowfall shuts down air, rail links in southern Germany | News

Heavy snowfall shuts down air, rail links in southern Germany | News

Flights grounded at Munich airport, Bayern Munich’s home match against Union Berlin also called off. Heavy snowfall overnight has paralysed air and rail connections in the southern German state of Bavaria, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. All flights were grounded at Munich Airport, a key regional and international hub, until…

Germany’s Lufthansa Airlines to Offer NFT Loyalty Rewards, Let Flyers Indulge in Web3

Germany’s Lufthansa Airlines to Offer NFT Loyalty Rewards, Let Flyers Indulge in Web3

Germany’s Lufthansa airline is planning to soon let its flyers collect rewards in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and engage with Web3. Lufthansa is rolling out a new loyalty programme, that will let flyers collect reward points in the form of NFTs trading cards. From business lounge vouchers, to…

German Intelligence Unit BND to Use Dog-Themed NFTs to Fish for Cyber Talent: Details

German Intelligence Unit BND to Use Dog-Themed NFTs to Fish for Cyber Talent: Details

A collection of dog-themed NFTs have been launched by the German intelligence unit, Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), hoping to attract promising cyber talent from among the public. The BND’s NFT collection will be a gate pass to enter a blockchain-based treasure hunt. People who manage to fare well in this difficult virtual…

Texas museum to return stolen Roman bust after woman bought it for $35
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Texas museum to return stolen Roman bust after woman bought it for $35

The Roman bust of Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus that made headlines last year for being a $35 Goodwill find with a regal past, will be returned to Germany after it concludes its display run at the San Antonio Museum of Art. A spokesperson with the Texas art museum confirmed to Fox News…

ChatGPT Could Be Blocked ‘In Principle’ in Germany if Needed, Data Protection Chief Says

ChatGPT Could Be Blocked ‘In Principle’ in Germany if Needed, Data Protection Chief Says

Germany could follow in Italy’s footsteps by blocking ChatGPT over data security concerns, the German commissioner for data protection told the Handelsblatt newspaper in comments published on Monday. “In principle, such action is also possible in Germany,” Ulrich Kelber said, adding that this would however fall under state jurisdiction. However,…