BERLIN — The German defense ministry said Tuesday that it has received 178 applications for compensation from gay servicepeople who experienced discrimination in the military in the past. The ministry said in a statement that it had expected more applications, but that nonetheless “the goals of the law were achieved.” A law rehabilitating gay soldiers… Continue reading 178 gay German soldiers apply for compensation over past discrimination
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SAP called out by German user group for Rise U-turn
German SAP user group Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe (DSAG) has expressed concerns over the software supplier’s latest news about product enhancements. The user group said SAP’s decision to make enhancements available to cloud customers only would have an immediate impact on existing on-premise customers. According to a transcript of SAP’s second-quarter 2023 results, posted on the… Continue reading SAP called out by German user group for Rise U-turn
Weeks after throwing perfect game, Yankee pitcher Domingo Germán enters treatment for alcohol abuse
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán has voluntarily entered inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse, the team announced Wednesday. Germán, who threw a perfect game at Oakland in late June, was placed on the restricted list two days before his 31st birthday. “It is critical that Domingo completely focuses on addressing his health and well-being,” the… Continue reading Weeks after throwing perfect game, Yankee pitcher Domingo Germán enters treatment for alcohol abuse
Spain identifies 212 German, Austrian and Dutch fighters who went missing during Spanish Civil War
Spanish government researchers said Sunday they had identified 357 foreign fighters who went missing during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the conflict that foreshadowed World War II. Researchers confirmed the names of 212 fighters from Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, according to a statement from the government Sunday. Some 102 are of German origin, 70… Continue reading Spain identifies 212 German, Austrian and Dutch fighters who went missing during Spanish Civil War