The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/north-rhine-westphalia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png North Rhine-Westphalia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/north-rhine-westphalia/ 32 32 German soccer team joins US Jewish school to honor children murdered in Holocaust https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-soccer-team-joins-us-jewish-school-to-honor-children-murdered-in-holocaust/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:04:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063753 Students and pro soccer players paint ceramic butterflies together to commemorate victims from Westphalia, where team is based, as part of The Butterfly Project education program

The post German soccer team joins US Jewish school to honor children murdered in Holocaust appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> German-Iranian charged over Tehran-directed plans to burn down synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-iranian-charged-over-tehran-directed-plans-to-burn-down-synagogue/ Thu, 11 May 2023 16:44:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3013311 Handler told suspect Babak J. to commit arson attack on temple; he then tried to set fire to adjoining school, also tried to recruit acquaintance

The post German-Iranian charged over Tehran-directed plans to burn down synagogue appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Tornadoes spread destruction across Germany, killing 1 and injuring dozens https://www.timesofisrael.com/tornadoes-spread-destruction-across-germany-killing-1-and-injuring-dozens/ Sat, 21 May 2022 09:36:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2766982 Severe weather system tears out trees and damages buildings in central, western regions; 38 people taken to hospital in Paderborn, some of them 'gravely' injured

The post Tornadoes spread destruction across Germany, killing 1 and injuring dozens appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Heavy defeat for Scholz’s SDP as conservatives win key German state election https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-defeat-for-scholzs-sdp-as-conservatives-win-key-german-state-election/ Sun, 15 May 2022 20:21:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2763328 Christian Democrats take over 37% of the vote in North Rhine-Westphalia; drubbing comes amid criticism of chancellor's stance on war in Ukraine and tackling of pandemic fallout

The post Heavy defeat for Scholz’s SDP as conservatives win key German state election appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Germany’s most populous state opens culture and trade office in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/germanys-most-populous-state-opens-culture-and-trade-office-in-tel-aviv/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 19:19:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2250042 Office inaugurated by North Rhine-Westphalia's minister-president Armin Laschet, leading contender to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel as head of country's ruling party

The post Germany’s most populous state opens culture and trade office in Tel Aviv appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Seeking deeper tech ties, German state to open office in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeking-deeper-tech-ties-german-state-to-open-office-in-israel/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:06:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1921041 North Rhine-Westphalia hub in Tel Aviv will be state's first ever venture of its kind

The post Seeking deeper tech ties, German state to open office in Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Iran tried obtaining missile, nuclear tech 32 times in 2016 — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-tried-obtaining-missile-nuclear-tech-32-times-in-2016-report/ Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1708345 Fox News cites Germany intelligence assessments that claim Tehran used front companies to bypass international restrictions

The post Iran tried obtaining missile, nuclear tech 32 times in 2016 — report appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Merkel’s party bags key victory in regional vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/merkels-party-bags-key-victory-in-regional-vote/ Sun, 14 May 2017 20:29:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1619069 Chancellor receives huge boost in reelection bid as CDU wins 34.4% in North Rhine-Westphalia, for decades held by SDP

The post Merkel’s party bags key victory in regional vote appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> German soccer squad battles neo-Nazi violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-soccer-squad-battles-neo-nazi-violence/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:58:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=390522 Extreme right-wing fans increasingly use Borussia Dortmund games to attack enemies and spread messages of hate

The post German soccer squad battles neo-Nazi violence appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Germany cracks down on neo-Nazis https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-cracks-down-on-neo-nazis/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:39:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=203544 Authorities raid 146 buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia

The post Germany cracks down on neo-Nazis appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>