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Trump claims German electricity generation down due to “radical left”

January 22, 2026

Davos, Switzerland (dpa) – US President Donald Trump has claimed that German electricity production has shrunk considerably since 2017, blaming the alleged decline on the country’s previous centre-left administration. “Here [..]

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“Greenland is not for sale”: Denmark and Greenland push back against Trump rhetoric

January 17, 2026

Danish and Greenlandic authorities have firmly rejected renewed statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States should seek control over Greenland, stressing that the Arctic territory [..]

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Merz expects US to participate in tighter NATO security for Greenland

January 13, 2026

Ahmedabad, India (dpa) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he expects the United States to take part in a stronger NATO presence to improve Greenland’s security, as a transatlantic row [..]

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U.S. conducts overnight military operation in Caracas; Trump claims Venezuelan president detained

January 3, 2026

The United States carried out an overnight military operation in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, and surrounding regions, with U.S. President Donald Trump claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was detained during [..]

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Dubai hit by heavy rains and floods as authorities warn residents to stay indoors

December 19, 2025

Unusually heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have hit Dubai and other parts of the United Arab Emirates, leading to flooding on roads, traffic disruptions and repeated safety warnings from authorities. According [..]

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Mercedes joins robotaxi market with driverless S-Class cars

December 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz is entering the robotaxi business and, together with Chinese software partner Momenta, has announced a driverless shuttle service based on the new S-Class. Mercedes said in a statement that [..]

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Baltics, Poland to receive “special favor” from US, war secretary Hegseth says

December 7, 2025

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said “model allies” who prioritize their own defense, including the Baltic states and Poland, will receive “special favor” from the United States in [..]

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Air Canada to connect the capital region with Montréal, Canada, in summer 2026

November 26, 2025

Air Canada is launching a new long-haul connection to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) this summer. Between 3 July 2026 and 11 October 2026, the airline will connect the capital region [..]

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China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

November 19, 2025

In the first nine months of the year, China was once again slightly ahead of the USA. This is primarily due to strong growth in imports from the Far East. [..]

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US-German relations in the Trump and Merz era

November 14, 2025

By Łukasz Jasiński (Analyst on Germany in the Europe Programme and managing editor of „Polish Diplomatic Review”) & Mateusz Piotrowski (Head of the Americas Programme at the Polish Institute of [..]

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Last Hamas hostage with German nationality buried in Tel Aviv

November 11, 2025

By Sara Lemel, dpa. Tel Aviv (dpa) – The last hostage held by the Palestinian militant organization Hamas who also held German nationality has been buried in Israel. Thousands of [..]

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VW to build its own AI chips in China in autonomous driving push

November 6, 2025

By Johannes Neudecker, dpa. Shanghai (dpa) – In the race to develop autonomous driving technology, German automotive giant Volkswagen is taking a significant step by developing its own artificial intelligence [..]

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Storent Holding reports record growth – revenue up 33% and EBITDA up 70%; strategic U.S. company acquisition marks next stage of expansion

November 4, 2025

The company prepares for a new bond offering. Following the acquisition of Connect Rentals (USA), AS Storent Holding has experienced substantial growth and delivered its strongest financial performance in the [..]

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China blames Dutch government for Nexperia supply disruptions

November 1, 2025

By Johannes Neudecker and Annette Birschel, dpa. The supply problems at Nexperia could worsen – and thus also affect the German automotive industry. China believes it knows who is to [..]

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Secretary General in Washington highlights support for Ukraine

October 24, 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington D.C. where he met with the President of the United States, Mr Donald J Trump to discuss NATO’s support for securing an end [..]

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“The war in Gaza is over,” says Germany’s Merz in Sharm el-Sheikh

October 14, 2025

Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (dpa) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said “the war in Gaza is over” as he arrived in Egypt for a ceremony marking the peace deal [..]

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VW sells more vehicles worldwide, with electric cars gaining momentum

October 13, 2025

Frankfurt (dpa) – Germany’s Volkswagen Group sold slightly more vehicles in the third quarter thanks to strong growth in electric cars. Deliveries to customers rose by 1% year-on-year to just [..]

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Trump orders a 10% tariff on lumber and timber, and a 25% tariff on furniture

October 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ordered significant new tariffs on wood and wood products, including imported lumber, timber, kitchen cabinets, and upholstered furniture-measures that could further raise the already [..]

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Merz: Trump’s Gaza peace plan is “best chance so far” to end war

October 1, 2025

Berlin (dpa) – US President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for Gaza is “the best chance so far to end the war,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday. Israel’s support [..]

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Solution to Gaza conflict “within reach,” says Germany’s Wadephul

September 30, 2025

Warsaw (dpa) – A solution to the war in Gaza is “within reach” thanks to US efforts, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday. At a meeting with his [..]

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Estonian-headquartered Civitta expands to the U.S. market with acquisition of J.E. Austin Associates

September 23, 2025

Civitta, a management and digital consultancy headquartered in Estonia and Lithuania, has announced the strategic acquisition of J.E. Austin Associates (JAA), an Arlington, Virginia-based company with 39 years of experience [..]

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White House releases powerful tribute video honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy

September 22, 2025

The White House released a tribute video honoring the life, legacy, and profound impact of Charlie Kirk. The three-minute tribute features excerpts from Kirk’s speeches, rallies, and personal moments with [..]

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Trump slaps $100K fee on H-1B visas, launches “Gold Card” for millionaires

September 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has unveiled one of his administration’s most dramatic immigration overhauls yet, signing an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on applications for H-1B visas, CNN and [..]

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President Trump’s state visit to Windsor Castle celebrates enduring UK–US ties

September 18, 2025

The President of the United States, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Mrs. Melania Trump are currently in the UK for an official State Visit as the [..]

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NATO reform: appeasing “Daddy” Trump or necessary change?

September 15, 2025

By Evaldas Labanauskas, Milda Vilikanskytė, LRT.lt. Starting in September, NATO is implementing organisational changes: some positions at its headquarters are being cut, the chain of command is shifting, and other [..]

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Afghans deported to Taliban-run home country struggle to start over

September 14, 2025

By Anne-Béatrice Clasmann, dpa. Berlin (dpa) – Afghans sent back to their home country often struggle profoundly to start over, a top official with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) [..]

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah shooting

September 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot during a public event at Utah Valley University. The shooting took place [..]

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US to cut military aid to countries bordering Russia – media

September 5, 2025

The United States plans to end military assistance to European countries near Russia, according to multiple media reports. The Washington Post on Thursday cited six people familiar with the matter [..]

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German court bans climate-neutral Apple Watch ads over greenwashing

August 27, 2025

Frankfurt (dpa) – US tech giant Apple must withdraw advertisements in Germany that claim its smartwatches are “carbon neutral” after a court ruled on Tuesday that the company’s claims are [..]

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World’s largest computer game fair Gamescom breaks own record

August 21, 2025

Gamescom, the world’s largest computer games fair, just got bigger, as this year’s instalment kicked off to large crowds in Cologne on Wednesday. There’s something for everyone, be it strategy [..]

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Wadephul criticizes China, North Korea over Indo-Pacific tensions

August 20, 2025

By Jörg Blank, dpa. Osaka, Japan (dpa) – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday accused China and North Korea of threatening international stability through aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific. [..]

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Lithuanian president to discuss White House talks’ outcome with European leaders

August 19, 2025

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will on Tuesday take part in a remote European Council meeting to discuss the outcome of talks held at the White House on Monday. European Council [..]

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Estonian MP: Putin wanted to humiliate the US – and he succeeded

August 16, 2025

Estonian MP Marko Mihkelson (Reform), chairman of the Riigikogu’s Foreign Affairs Committee, said U.S. President Donald Trump was humiliated after a summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Friday ended [..]

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Trump – Putin summit in Alaska: a high-profile meeting with few results

August 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in a highly publicized summit aimed at negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. It [..]

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Zelensky in Berlin for urgent talks ahead of US-Russia summit

August 14, 2025

By dpa correspondents. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Berlin on Wednesday for video talks with European allies and US President Donald Trump, ahead of a high-stakes US-Russia meeting on [..]

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Mercedes boss gives three reasons why business is currently so tough

August 13, 2025

The head of German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has highlighted the challenges facing the company in an interview with the business newspaper Handelsblatt. German automakers have recently seen significant profit declines, with [..]

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Customs uncertainty pushes Adidas shares into the red

July 31, 2025

Customs uncertainty and unstable end markets are affecting Adidas’ growth and putting pressure on the German sportswear manufacturer’s shares. The company’s shares fell by more than 7% on the DAX [..]

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German military planes on way to Jordan to join aid airlift for Gaza

July 30, 2025

By Ulrich Steinkohl, Andreas Hoenig and Michael Evers, dpa. Germany has sent two military transport aircraft to Jordan to assist in airdrops of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, Chancellor [..]

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Going electric cleaner overall than keeping an old car running

July 28, 2025

By Martin Bensley, dpa. Many drivers still believe that the most environmentally conscious choice is to keep an old liquid-fuelled car running until it falls apart. New research casts doubt [..]

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German economic institute: Firms already feeling impact of US tariffs

July 25, 2025

Increased tariffs on imports into the United States have already had a negative impact on both the US and the German economies, Germany’s ifo economic research institute reported on Thursday. [..]

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German minister pledges rebuilding aid to Gaza while visiting Egypt

July 22, 2025

German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan pledged assistance in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip on Sunday, while on a visit to Egypt. “Germany will make a contribution to the [..]

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Mercedes-Benz recalls around 223,000 vans worldwide over airbags

July 21, 2025

Mercedes-Benz has issued a global recall for around 223,000 vans due to potentially defective driver airbags, according to a notice published in Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) database. The [..]

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Germany deports 81 Afghan offenders on repatriation flight

July 19, 2025

Germany deported 81 Afghans back to Afghanistan by plane on Friday, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt describing them as “serious and the most serious offenders.” The flight transporting the Afghans [..]

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Bundesbank: German economy losing momentum, US tariffs weigh heavily

July 18, 2025

Germany’s central bank, the Bundesbank, has reported that the country’s economy lost momentum again in the second quarter, and warned that the imposition of US tariffs would have a further [..]

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Top German court allows US air base facility to support drone attacks

July 17, 2025

By Marco Krefting, Jacqueline Melcher and Markus Lenhardt, dpa. Germany’s top court on Tuesday rejected a constitutional complaint over the government’s legal responsibility for US drone attacks carried out in [..]

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Lieutenant General Baltrėnas starts his tenure as the new Director General of the NATO International Military Staff

July 15, 2025

The NATO Military Committee welcomed the new Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (DGIMS), Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas (LTU Army). During his welcome remarks, the Deputy Chair of [..]

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German companies post less on X in response to Musk’s politics

July 15, 2025

By Christoph Dernbach, dpa. German companies are quitting the social media platform X or posting less in response to owner Elon Musk’s politics, a report said on Monday. A survey [..]

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Human rights violations in Dubai, Central African Republic and Syria

July 11, 2025

On Thursday, Parliament adopted three emergency resolutions, on Dubai, the Central African Republic, and Syria. Ryan Cornelius’ case in Dubai Parliament calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Ryan [..]

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Germany’s Merz “cautiously optimistic” over EU-US tariff agreement

July 10, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday expressed confidence that an agreement will soon be reached in the US-EU tariff dispute, days after US President Donald Trump extended his deadline for [..]

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China rejects German accusation over laser aimed at military aircraft

July 9, 2025

By Johannes Neudecker and Axel Hofmann, dpa. Beijing on Wednesday rejected the German government’s allegation that a Chinese vessel had aimed a laser at a military jet over the Red [..]