News 20 Years of the Joint Counter Terrorism Center November 11, 2024 Berlin, Germany – The Joint Counter Terrorism Center (JCTC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The JCTC was established in 2004 in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to enhance cooperation and information sharing between German security agencies and their international partners. … Read more
Press Release: 20 Years of the Joint Counter-Terrorism Center November 11, 2024 | 10:30 AM Berlin, Germany – Today, the Joint Counter-Terrorism Center (JCTC) celebrates its 20th anniversary. The center was established in 2004 in response to the growing threat of terrorism following the attacks of September 11, 2001. The JCTC is a multinational organization … Read more
Video: Nancy Faeser Calls for Nationwide Reading Day November 11, 2024 In a video message, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has called on all citizens to participate in the “Vorlesetag” (Reading Day) on November 18th, 2024. “Reading is the key to education, participation, and social cohesion,” said Faeser. “On the occasion of ‘Vorlesetag’, … Read more
Announcement: Participate in the Nationwide Reading Day On November 11, 2024, at 13:00, the nationwide Reading Day will take place. Schools, kindergartens, and other institutions are called upon to participate in this great event to promote reading and language development among children. The Reading Day is an annual event that has been celebrated since 2004. … Read more
German Government Welcomes EU Talent Pool Berlin, November 11, 2024 – The German government has welcomed the establishment of an EU talent pool aimed at attracting and retaining highly skilled workers from around the world. The pool, which was announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, will provide a platform for international professionals to connect … Read more
Blue Tongue Disease Cases in Germany Berlin, 11 November 2024: According to the latest figures from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), a total of 1,234 cases of Blue Tongue Disease (BTV) have been reported in Germany since the beginning of the year. Of these, 1,003 cases were confirmed in the federal state … Read more
Funding of Remedial Service Providers in Hospitals Berlin, November 11, 2024 (hib). The federal government and the states have agreed to provide additional funding for remedial service providers in hospitals. This was announced by the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) on Friday. The aim is to … Read more
AfD Faction Renews Request for Subsidies for DAX Companies Berlin, November 11, 2024 – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction in the Bundestag has renewed its request for information on subsidies provided to DAX-listed companies. In a small question, the AfD wants to know how much money the federal government and its affiliated institutions have … Read more
Memorial Site Concept Receives Positive Feedback A new concept for the development of memorial sites for victims of political persecution and violence in Berlin has been met with positive responses from the public. The concept was presented by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Europe on November 11, 2024. The concept outlines plans to … Read more
AfD Inquires About “Development of Syrian Clan Crime” Berlin, November 11, 2024 – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the German government on the “development of Syrian clan crime” in the country. The inquiry, submitted by AfD Bundestag member Stephan Brandner, seeks information on the number of Syrian family clans … Read more