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US-German relations in the Trump and Merz era

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 [..]

Last Hamas hostage with German nationality buried in Tel Aviv

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

China blames Dutch government for Nexperia supply disruptions

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 [..]

Secretary General in Washington highlights support for Ukraine

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

VW sells more vehicles worldwide, with electric cars gaining momentum

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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) [..]

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah shooting

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 [..]

US to cut military aid to countries bordering Russia – media

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 [..]

German court bans climate-neutral Apple Watch ads over greenwashing

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 [..]

World’s largest computer game fair Gamescom breaks own record

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 [..]

Wadephul criticizes China, North Korea over Indo-Pacific tensions

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. [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

Mercedes boss gives three reasons why business is currently so tough

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 [..]

Customs uncertainty pushes Adidas shares into the red

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

Going electric cleaner overall than keeping an old car running

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 [..]

German economic institute: Firms already feeling impact of US tariffs

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. [..]

German minister pledges rebuilding aid to Gaza while visiting Egypt

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

Germany deports 81 Afghan offenders on repatriation flight

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 [..]

Bundesbank: German economy losing momentum, US tariffs weigh heavily

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

Human rights violations in Dubai, Central African Republic and Syria

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 [..]

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

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 [..]

China rejects German accusation over laser aimed at military aircraft

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 [..]

Volkswagen to increase stake in US electric carmaker Rivian

German car giant Volkswagen is set to increase its stake in electric vehicle maker Rivian with a planned second payment of $1 billion due this Monday, after the US-based company [..]

Germany to buy Norwegian cruise missiles for US F-35 fighter jets

Germany is to buy new cruise missiles from Norway to arm its future F-35 jets, under a €677 million ($786 million) agreement signed on the sidelines of the NATO summit [..]

Economic shockwaves from the Iran–Israel conflict

By Balticnews.com. Rising tensions between Iran and Israel are sending ripples through global markets, particularly in the energy sector. As fears mount over the potential closure of the Strait of [..]

Iran–Israel conflict escalates into open warfare, raising global and cybersecurity concerns

By Balticnews.com. Once close regional partners, Iran and Israel have traveled a long road from covert cooperation to deep enmity. Prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the two nations maintained [..]

Merz and Erdoğan coordinate ahead of European talks with Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about the escalating Israel-Iran conflict on Friday, hours before European foreign ministers were due to meet their [..]

Germany’s Merz: Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons

Iran’s nuclear weapons programme is an existential threat to the state of Israel, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said ahead of leaving Berlin for the Group of Seven summit in Canada [..]

Germany bolsters protection of Jewish and Israeli sites, minister hesitant on arms for Israel after Iran strikes

Germany is strengthening the protection of Israeli and Jewish institutions following Israel’s attacks on Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced after a security Cabinet meeting on Friday. They had also agreed [..]

Survey: Russians now see Germany, not US, as most hostile country

Germany is now considered the most hostile country towards Russia, a survey conducted by the independent Moscow-based polling institute Levada showed. Germany is now considered the most hostile country towards [..]

Pistorius: Allies to further strengthen Ukraine’s military defence

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Wednesday said that allies are ready to further strengthen Ukraine’s military defence. Pistorius announced he is to relaunch an international support initiative for Kiev’s [..]

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Unplanned tax changes are harming Latvia’s international reputation and will significantly expand the shadow economy, FICIL warns

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Russia enters Phase 0 of aggression against Europe – analyst

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Prime minister: What is happening in Tallinn concerns me from a security perspective

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Lithuanian lawmakers raise alarm over security “risks” of growing migrant workforce

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Germany’s Finoa opens office in Vilnius to expand crypto services

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Coca-Cola workers in Germany secure pay rise after strikes

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AS CleanR Grupa bond offering significantly oversubscribed – demand more than double the target amount

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Baltic finance ministers will meet in Riga at the Baltic Capital Markets Conference 2025 to discuss the role of capital markets in economic growth

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Grenardi Group to open two new stores on Prague’s main shopping street

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Baltics, Nordics announce $500 million military aid package for Ukraine

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