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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 [..]

World

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 [..]

World

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 [..]

World

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 [..]

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Volkswagen to increase stake in US electric carmaker Rivian

June 29, 2025

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 [..]

World

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

June 26, 2025

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 [..]

World

Economic shockwaves from the Iran–Israel conflict

June 23, 2025

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 [..]

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

June 22, 2025

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 [..]

World

Merz and Erdoğan coordinate ahead of European talks with Iran

June 21, 2025

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 [..]

World

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

June 16, 2025

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 [..]

World

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 [..]

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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 [..]