Tag: Telegram Messenger
These main battle tanks are supplied by Germany and the USA
Berlin, Brussels, Washington After months of demands from Ukraine and numerous international criticism, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) gave in: Germany wants to support Ukraine with initially 14 Leopard 2 main…
Putin should approve kidnapping of Karl Lauternach
Berlin Sven B. has been in custody since April. He planned the violent overthrow of the federal government via the messenger service Telegram. His lawyer Philipp Grassl has now given…
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly recap
There hasn’t been a day in the past week when the turbulence in the markets hasn’t kept us on our toes: The international stock exchanges have had their worst half-year…
Municipalities are demanding more protection for politicians
Protest against corona measures in Berlin Radicalization tendencies as a result of the corona pandemic – especially in social media. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Association of Towns and Municipalities calls…
Traffic light politicians warn of gaps in cyber defense
Berlin Politicians from the SPD and the Greens have warned of deficits in companies and state institutions when it comes to defending against cyber attacks. The most recent cyber attacks…
Russian hackers attack websites of German authorities
hack The websites of several German authorities were victims of a cyber attack. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Russian hackers have launched attacks on the websites of German authorities, making them temporarily…
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly recap
On Sunday the time has come: then the incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and the right-wing populist Marine Le Pen will face each other in the decisive runoff election in France.…
Ukraine reports fierce Russian attacks in Chernihiv and Donetsk region
Donetsk According to the governor there, there are long-range attacks in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. (Photo: dpa) Istanbul, Dusseldorf What does a “reduction in military action” mean? The…
War in Ukraine: Morning situation – Russian troops position themselves for new offensive
Refugees from Ukraine A firefighter holds a refugee child in her arms: Many people continue to arrive at the border with Romania trying to flee the war in their home…
How Putin Gains Control of the Internet
Austin, Dusseldorf Since a court ruling on Monday, Facebook and Instagram have something in common with the Taliban and Alexei Navalny’s civil rights movement: They are considered “extremist organizations” in…
Violence against politicians: Municipal boss Landsberg raises the alarm
Protest against corona measures in Berlin Radicalization tendencies as a result of the corona pandemic – especially in social media. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The chief executive of the Association of…
Criminal offenses against politicians are increasing – BKA fears for democracy
Berlin Insults, threats, calls for murder: politically motivated crime against politicians has increased drastically. This is shown by figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), which are available to…
Telegram users are sometimes targeted by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution
Telegram logo According to the federal government, the right-wing extremist scene sees the service as an “alternative to well-known instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Threema”. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Corona deniers and vaccination opponents: how dangerous are they?
Protest against corona policy in Greiz Several hundred people took part in the unauthorized demonstration in mid-December. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The security authorities are pessimistic about the new year. The…
Interior ministers target Telegram
Telegram The messenger service has the reputation of allowing any content without moderation. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The federal and state interior ministers want to regulate messenger services such as Telegram…
Radical anti-corona vaccine opponents are so dangerous
Protest against corona policy in Greiz Several hundred people took part in an unauthorized demonstration against the corona measures. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Injured police officers, a federal minister defamed as…