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German court holds real estate agents liable for housing discrimination

German court holds real estate agents liable for housing discrimination

German teacher of Pakistani descent wins €3,000 ($3,580) after being denied apartment viewings under her real name but invited when using German names

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EU renews visa, migration management strategies
29.01.2026

EU renews visa, migration management strategies

If countries fail to meet their obligations, visa-free travel can be suspended 'without hesitation'

Germany's population down last year for first time since 2020
29.01.2026

Germany's population down last year for first time since 2020

Population in Germany down by 100,000 people to 83.5M last year, due to insufficient net migration, widening gap between births and deaths

Germany says Iran must change course, warns of consequences
29.01.2026

Germany says Iran must change course, warns of consequences

Foreign Minister Wadephul urges Tehran to seize the diplomatic opportunity, take steps toward agreement with Western powers addressing concerns about its nuclear program

Sweden pushes for tougher EU sanctions on Russian energy revenues
29.01.2026

Sweden pushes for tougher EU sanctions on Russian energy revenues

Stockholm proposes full maritime services ban on ships carrying Russian oil, tighter curbs on fertilizer exports to EU, halt to luxury goods exports to Russia

Putin calls establishment of Palestinian state 'matter of principle'
29.01.2026

Putin calls establishment of Palestinian state 'matter of principle'

Putin, UAE president discuss Gaza, Ukraine exchanges and bilateral ties in Kremlin