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

June 14, 2025

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 [..]

World

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

June 8, 2025

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 [..]

World

Pistorius: Allies to further strengthen Ukraine’s military defence

June 4, 2025

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 [..]

World

German arms exports to Israel since October 7 approach €500 million

June 4, 2025

By Michael Fischer and Anne-Béatrice Clasmann, dpa. Germany has approved exports of arms to Israel worth almost half a billion euros since the beginning of the war in Gaza amid [..]

World

German steel association chief sees new escalation in trade conflict

June 2, 2025

The German Steel Federation reacted on Saturday with concern to US President Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on steel imports into the United States from the current 25% to [..]

World

NATO Secretary General commends Czechia’s commitment to a stronger, fairer and more lethal Alliance

May 22, 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Czech President Petr Pavel to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (21 May 2025) to discuss preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague. The [..]

World

Merz: Pope’s inauguration was an “uplifting moment”

May 19, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square as an “uplifting moment.” A practising Catholic, the conservative politician attended the Mass alongside [..]

World

NATO experts discuss nuclear deterrence challenges in Helsinki

May 5, 2025

NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium kicked off in Helsinki, Finland. Held annually since 1992, it is the Alliance’s main nuclear policy event. The symposium brings together outside experts as well [..]

World

German, Austrian ministers in Damascus for talks on Syrian refugees

April 28, 2025

By Anne-Béatrice Clasmann, dpa. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday along with her Austrian counterpart Gerhard Karner for talks with the country’s transitional [..]

World

Volkswagen to supply thousands of autonomous EVs for Uber rides in US

April 25, 2025

German carmaker Volkswagen and Uber have agreed on a strategic partnership, with the automaker set to supply thousands of autonomous electric vehicles over the next 10 years for Uber rides [..]

World

Tariffs dispute: DHL partially suspends US parcel deliveries

April 22, 2025

The Germany-based logistics company DHL will no longer deliver parcels worth more than $800 to private individuals in North America with immediate effect. In a statement the company said the [..]

World

Allies practise coordination of mutual cyber support through NATO

April 20, 2025

Representatives from 20 Allied government and national agencies exercised NATO’s ability to coordinate responses to significant malicious cyber activities affecting critical national infrastructures. The exercise, organized by Czechia, aimed to [..]

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New York’s Frick Collection reopens after $220 million makeover

April 15, 2025

By Christina Horsten, dpa. New York City’s Frick Collection on the Upper East Side is to reopen to the public on April 17 following a major renovation led by acclaimed [..]

World

More than 300 arrests as African countries clamp down on cyber threats

April 12, 2025

LYON, France — Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an international operation targeting cyber attacks and cyber-enabled scams. The arrests were made [..]

World

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is “World’s Most Improved Airport 2025”

April 10, 2025

Berlin Brandenburg Airport has been honoured with the title “World’s Most Improved Airport” at this year’s World Airport Awards in Madrid on 9 April. The award is presented annually by [..]

World

New NATO-Ukraine Centre hosts resilience workshop to enhance cooperation and readiness

April 10, 2025

The NATO Joint Analysis Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland held a workshop on total defence and resilience. 21 participants from six NATO Allies and Ukraine addressed topics [..]

World

Germany calls for investigation into killing of paramedics in Gaza

April 3, 2025

By Sara Lemel and Axel Hofmann, dpa. Germany has called for an investigation after eight paramedics were reportedly killed in the Gaza Strip. “We believe that a comprehensive investigation into [..]

World

NATO Allies discuss boosting defence spending and industrial capacity with the European Commissioner for Defence and Space

April 2, 2025

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska welcomed the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, to NATO Headquarters for a meeting with Allies in the North Atlantic Council. Ms. [..]

World

Secretary General reaffirms transatlantic unity in Warsaw: There is no alternative to NATO

March 30, 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Warsaw, where he met Polish President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and Foreign Minister Radosław [..]

World

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Finland

March 19, 2025

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska pay an official visit to Finland on Wednesday 19 March 2025. The visit is hosted by President of [..]

World

Remarks by Mark Rutte with the Donald J. Trump

March 17, 2025

First of all, thank you so much, Mr President, dear Donald again for hosting me and also for taking time in Florida a couple of weeks after you were re-elected. [..]

World

Sportswear firm Adidas back on track after “Yeezy” issues

March 6, 2025

German sporting goods manufacturer Adidas is back on track after issues with its once-lucrative Yeezy partnership with the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West. In the current financial year, Germany’s largest [..]

World

British PM apologises to Baltic States

March 4, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologised to the Baltic States for not having invited them to Sunday’s European leader summit on the issue of Ukraine, according to Asta Skaisgiryte, [..]

World

NATO Secretary General call with President Trump

March 2, 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Donald Trump, President of the United States. He thanked the President for his commitment to a strong NATO Alliance and a lasting peace [..]

World

How Not to Lose Your Communications Job to AI

February 24, 2025

Mac’s List, a job board and the premier resource for passionate, creative professionals in the US Pacific Northwest to find meaningful and rewarding work, launched its 2025 quarterly event series [..]

World

NATO Allies discuss energy security with the Executive Director of the IEA and the European Commissioner for Energy

February 20, 2025

On Wednesday (19 February 2025), Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol and the European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Joergensen, to the [..]

World

Secretary General in Munich: Europe needs to step up

February 18, 2025

Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday and Saturday (14-15 February 2025). He stressed the need for a strong NATO, urging European Allies to increase [..]

World

Navalny supporters hold memorials marking one year since his death

February 17, 2025

By Ulf Mauder and André Ballin, dpa. Supporters of Alexei Navalny laid flowers on his grave in Moscow on Sunday, one year after the Russian opposition activist’s death in a [..]

World

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Poland

February 12, 2025

The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, paid a visit to Poland and met with political and military leadership. He also visited the logistical hub of [..]

World

Finnish Air Force leads NATO Air Policing in Iceland for the first time

February 9, 2025

Four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and some 50 personnel from the Finnish Air Force are currently deployed to Iceland to support NATO’s Air Policing mission and strengthen airborne surveillance and [..]

World

NATO Secretary General calls for a strong NATO-EU partnership at EU leaders’ informal retreat

February 4, 2025

On Monday (3 February 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte participated in an informal meeting of EU leaders in Brussels to discuss European defence. During the meeting the Secretary General [..]

World

First Lufthansa flight with Airbus A380 to Denver

January 28, 2025

Next summer, Lufthansa will fly to Denver (USA) for the first time with the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. This makes the capital of Colorado the sixth destination [..]

World

NATO Secretary General at Davos: we have to change the trajectory of the war

January 24, 2025

On Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking at a breakfast held in support of Ukraine, hosted by [..]

World

Reinsurance giant Munich Re aims for huge profits despite LA fires

January 23, 2025

Despite the devastating wildfires in California and the associated costs, executives at Munich RE, the world’s largest reinsurer, are still expecting a massive increase in profits in 2025. Munich Re’s [..]

World

US overtakes China as Germany’s largest trading partner

January 20, 2025

The United States last year pushed out China from the top spot among countries trading with Germany for the first time since 2016, according to a report from a German [..]

World

Porsche sees sales in China plunge 28% in 2024, dip 3% globally

January 14, 2025

German luxury carmaker Porsche on Monday reported a decline in global sales last year. Worldwide deliveries dropped by 3%, totalling some 310,700 vehicles, according to the sports car manufacturer, which [..]

World

Governor Newsom deploys an additional 1,000 California National Guard service members to Los Angeles fires

January 13, 2025

Los Angeles, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he has increased California National Guard personnel activated to support the response efforts to a total of about 2,500 service members [..]

World

Zelensky urges allies in Ramstein to back Ukraine’s drone production

January 10, 2025

Berlin (dpa) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his allies to support the production of combat drones in Ukraine at a meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group on Thursday [..]

World

Germany’s Merz advocates for new attempt at free trade deal with US

January 3, 2025

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s main conservative party and frontrunner to be the country’s next chancellor, is advocating for a new attempt at a transatlantic free trade agreement with [..]

World

New Year’s Greetings from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

January 1, 2025

Dear People! Behind me stands Mother Ukraine. Ukraine that stands firmly on its feet, does not bow its head, looks ahead, believes in its future and victory over all the [..]

World

NATO to enhance military presence in the Baltic Sea

December 31, 2024

Allies met on December 30, 2024, at NATO Headquarters to discuss the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland on [..]

World

Musk’s German election ‘meddling’ slammed by chancellor candidate

December 30, 2024

Friedrich Merz, the conservative politician seeking to become Germany’s next chancellor, lashed out at US tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday over his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany [..]

World

NATO Secretary General hails Bulgaria’s contributions to Euro-Atlantic security

December 24, 2024

NATO’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, visited Bulgaria today (19 December 2024), where he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, and the Minister of Defence, Atanas Zapryanov, and [..]

World

US carmaker Tesla optimistic about future in Germany

December 23, 2024

The factory of US electric carmaker Tesla in the German municipality of Grünheide, just outside Berlin, said it is optimistic about the future despite a downturn in the German market. [..]

World

German carmaker VW to sell plant in China’s Nanjing

December 9, 2024

Germany’s Volkswagen Group is planning to sell its plant in the Chinese city of Nanjing to the north-west of Shanghai, the German business weekly Wirtschaftswoche reported on Saturday. Citing company [..]

World

Amnesty International accuses Israel of Palestinian genocide in Gaza

December 6, 2024

By Jan-Uwe Ronneburger and Annette Birschel, dpa. Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, saying the Israeli army intentionally committed war crimes. The [..]

World

NATO helps to boost scientific cooperation on the security implications of climate change in the southern neighbourhood

November 22, 2024

Experts on climate change from 16 countries – including NATO members and partners – as well as from NATO, the European Union and the African Union gathered in Rome (Italy), [..]

World

NATO Secretary General and President Macron discuss defence production and Ukraine

November 13, 2024

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President Emmanuel Macron discussed on Thursday (12 November) the need to step up support for Ukraine, ramp up defence production and boost transatlantic defence [..]

World

NATO Military Committee visits Qatar

November 9, 2024

From 4 to 8 November 2024, the NATO Military Committee was in Qatar for a series of high-level engagements and visits of Qatar’s military education and training facilities. This visit [..]

World

The Nature Conservation Index: New Global Tool Highlights Conservation Efforts Across 180 Countries

October 31, 2024

As global leaders focus on conserving biodiversity in the face of rapid development, the newly launched Nature Conservation Index (NCI) provides critical insights into the effectiveness of conservation efforts across [..]