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Putin's Stasi identity card with photo (BStU, MfS, BV Dresden, Abt.KuSch, Nr 7216)

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Putin's Stasi identity card discovered in German archives

Russian President Vladimir Putin had an identity card issued by East Germany's notorious Stasi secret police, it has been discovered. But this does not necessarily mean he worked for them.  

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The Strasbourg attack suspect's criminal past in Germany

Frankreich Schießerei auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt in Straßburg (Reuters/C. Hartmann)

German court documents show details about the life and criminality of the suspected Strasbourg gunman. French investigators say the suspect was radicalized in prison and was on a watch list.  

Mechanic's error blamed for 2017 German helicopter crash in Mali

Kampfhubschrauber Tiger (picture alliance / Sebastian Gollnow/dpa)

A mistake during maintenance work caused last year's Bundeswehr helicopter crash in Mali while on a UN mission, claims Germany's armed forces. The Airbus UH Tiger plunged uncontrollably, killing its two pilots. 

Thuringia AfD takes legal action against possible government surveillance

Björn Höcke, the leader of the AfD in Thuringia, speaks in front of a German flag (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Schutt)

A regional branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party accuses a state interior minister and intelligence chief of abusing their power. It has taken its complaint to the Federal Constitutional Court. 

German man sentenced for setting his dogs on Syrian father

Regional court in Magdeburg, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/J. Wolf)

A 24-year-old has been given a multi-year prison term for goading his dogs to attack a Syrian family in Magdeburg. The man also allegedly attacked other people, including those with foreign backgrounds, in recent months. 

Disturbance and fire at Bavarian migrant center leaves 11 injured

Migrant processing center in Bamberg (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Merzbach)

Four residents of the hostel are to appear in court charged in connection with a disturbance. A fire at the facility caused some damage and eleven people were injured. 

Germany: Arrest over the murder of 9-year-old Peggy

Police tape near the location of a murder victim's body

The arrest of a 41-year-old suspect brings police one step closer to solving one of Germany's most mysterious murders. Traces of physical evidence were found at the suspect's home. 

Brexit deal: What Germany wants, what Theresa May can get

The EU, British and German flags

UK Prime Minister Theresa May visited Berlin to try and save the Brexit deal. DW runs down where Germany stands on the issue. It has a vested interest in avoiding a hard Brexit but an even bigger one in a strong EU. 

Heiko Maas: 'Freedom of expression is essential to democracy'

Heiko Maas (picture alliance/AP Images/M. Sohn)

#Article19ForAll: The Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Heiko Maas, finds freedom of expression and access to information vital for free and democratic states. 

German carpenter acquitted after erecting fake speed camera at home

Man builds a fake speed monitor (picture alliance/dpa/privat)

A Cologne man got off easy after being charged with unlawful assumption of public authority for building a fake speed camera and putting it outside his house. He told the court that drivers often sped past his home. 

Germany: AfD's 'white men' Advent calendar sparks controversy and ridicule

Santa Clause placed on a calendar

Germany's right-wing populists said they sought to celebrate the contributions of white men, who faced "rampant discrimination" in society. The calendar was promoted with the hashtag "yes to white men" on Twitter. 

Angela Merkel urges Vladimir Putin to release Ukrainian sailors

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin

The chancellor told her Russian counterpart that measures needed to be taken to ensure "smooth passage" through the Kerch Strait. But stopping conflict in the Sea of Azov wasn't the only thing the two leaders discussed. 

Anti-Semitism in the EU: Jewish people consider leaving over safety concerns

A person wears a yarmulke at a protest in Berlin, Germany (Reuters/F. Bensch)

A surge in anti-Semitism in Europe has made many Jews consider leaving, according to an EU survey. Anti-Semitism has risen particularly in France, with Jewish people in Germany reporting the highest level of harassment. 

Bangladesh election: Expats in Germany hope for a peaceful vote

#WhatBangladesh do you want discussion in Bonn (DW/P. Böll)

Bangladeshis living in Germany have expressed hope the December 30 polls will strengthen democracy in the South Asian country. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has come under criticism for "stifling dissent." 

German animal shelters halt Christmas and New Year adoptions

A dog stares out from behind a metal wire fence at an animal shelter in Gittern, Germany

Over the Christmas holiday period animal shelters in Germany are stopping people from taking pets home. They say that anyone who does not understand why is probably the wrong person to adopt.  

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