A teacher was killed and those hurt were students traveling with her. The driver was described as “mentally impaired,” and police are investigating whether the crash was intentional.
Tag: Germany
At Least 4 Dead After Train Derails in Germany
Rescue crews from Austria were helping on the scene in southern Germany, where more than a dozen people were taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The Era of Borderless Data Is Ending
Nations are accelerating efforts to control data produced within their perimeters, disrupting the flow of what has become a kind of digital currency.
The Refinery Standing Between Germany and an Oil Embargo
A Russian-owned refinery, linked to a Soviet-era pipeline, is a reminder of Germany’s past and a stumbling block to efforts to cut off Russian oil.
Ukrainian Oligarch Mulls Selling Superyacht to Distance Himself From Russia
The richest man in Ukraine has committed to building back his country. But he is also constructing a luxury ship that would rival a yacht that the U.S. government believes may belong to Vladimir Putin.
Former German Chancellor Loses Perks Over Ties to Russia
The former German leader, a lobbyist for Russian energy companies and a friend of President Vladimir V. Putin, has declined to distance himself from Russia.
The World Is as Vulnerable as Ever to Pandemics, an Expert Panel Concludes
The authors of the new report zeroed in on the uneven distribution of vaccines around the world as one of the major hurdles to overcome.
German Conservatives Win State Election in Setback for Scholz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats scored record-low votes in the first major electoral test he has faced since taking office.
Germany Identifies Far-Right Extremists Working in Security Services
The report reflects an effort by the authorities to come to grips with a long-running problem following several scandals involving members of the far right.
Lufthansa Apologizes After Jewish People Were Barred From Flight
Passengers said that after landing in Germany, more than 100 people were blocked from boarding a connecting flight to Hungary, after a handful of passengers disobeyed a mask requirement.