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MILITARY2d agoGermany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deploymentRemote-controlled and heading for the front lines. ARX Robotics and the Ukrainian company ROBONEERS report completion of the first major system tests.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoJapan and Germany become 'premium partners', but clash over car protectionMet glimlachen, buigingen en afspraken over nauwere samenwerking ontvangt de Japanse premier Sanae Takaichi de Duitse bondskanselier Friedrich Merz in Tokio. De leiders schudden elkaar de hand en noemen elkaar zelfs "premium partners", alsof ze een handelsabonnement zonder reclames hebben afgesloten. Maar tussen de hoffelijkheden door klinkt openlijke kritiek. De Europese bescherming van de auto-industrie, waarvoor Duitsland zich sterk maakt, dreigt ook Japanse fabrikanten hard te raken. Dat moet veranderen, vindt Japan. Klungelig en bukkend loopt Merz donderdag door een volgebouwde onderzoeksNOS Buitenland
POLITICS2d agoGermany seeks new head of stateThe question of who should become Germany's new presiden is becoming pressing. Many want to see Germany's first female head of state. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is keeping his cards close to his chest.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedomFriedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.dw · germany
BUSINESS2d agoGermany news: Volkswagen posts 3rd quarter losses of nearly €6 billion amid competition from ChinaGermany's largest car maker reported third quarter losses of €5.8 billion as its major financial struggles continue. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz concludes his tour of Asia with a visit to South Korea. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedomFriedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoSouth Korea, Germany to cooperate in economy, energy and technologySouth Korea and Germany pledged to cooperate on the economy high-tech industries and energy security South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday after a summit in Seoul with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz At a joint press conference Lee said he had asked Merz for Berlins support in securing favourable treatment for South Korea under Europes Industrial Accelerator Actdevdiscourse · india
BUSINESS2d agoGermany news: Volkwagen posts 3rd quarter losses of nearly €6 billion amid competition from ChinaGermany's largest car maker reported third quarter losses of €5.8 billion as its major financial struggles continue. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz concludes his tour of Asia with a visit to South Korea. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany does not want China decoupling but must defend its interests, president warnsGermany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday, echoing the line taken by Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his tour of neighbouring countries. Speaking at Peking University, Steinmeier insisted that Europe’s goal was not to sever ties with the world’s second-largest economy, but to reset the relationship on a fairer footing. “Our goal as Europeans is clear. We do not want...South China Morning Post
DISASTER2d agoGirl seriously injured after being attacked by wolf in GermanyThe girl was in a park that houses brown bears, lynx, and grey and arctic wolvesThe Independent World
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan reaffirm commitment to continued support for UkraineGermany and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing support for Ukraine and working closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.Ukrinform [en]
HEALTH3d agoHow flu vaccination works in Russia, Germany, the U.K., and eight other countriesLate October falls within the recommended window for annual flu vaccination. It takes about two weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, which is why vaccination is generally recommended shortly before the flu starts spreading. Protection gradually wears off, so the timing also affects how much immunity remains at the end of the season.Meduza [en]
MILITARY3d agoGermany brigade in Lithuania to monitor Kaliningrad, Belarus with electronic warfare - ReutersGermany brigade in Lithuania to monitor Kaliningrad, Belarus with electronic warfare ReutersReuters World
BUSINESS3d agoT.N. government plans investment conversion conclave in Nov.; Minister to visit Germany to attract investmentSources said that the event will be held in the presence of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce S. Keerthana will visit Germany in the first week of NovemberThe Hindu
POLITICS3d agoGermany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions riseGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY3d agoRussia imports five times more prosthetic arms and legs from Germany than before the warGermany supplied Russia with prosthetic arms and legs, as well as artificial joints, worth 79 million euros in the first half of 2026, almost a third more than a year earlier, according to Eurostat data reviewed by Forbes Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICS3d agoGen Z protests in Germany: Is France-style violence looming?Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.DW News [en]
WORLD3d agoBallon d’Or win will help keep Kane at Bayern, says Germany’s MatthausFormer World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' - ReutersMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' ReutersReuters World
MILITARY3d agoChina’s military holds talks in France and Germany despite rising trade tensionsThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has held defence strategy consultations with France and Germany over the past week despite mounting trade tensions between Beijing and Europe. A PLA strategy consultation delegation visited France and Germany from October 21 to 28 for the talks, according to a statement released by China’s defence ministry on Wednesday. The Chinese delegation engaged in in-depth exchanges of views with the two countries separately on bilateral and military-to-military...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoGermany news: Nearly three-quarters of Germans unlikely to celebrate Halloween. Meanwhile, parties debate who should succeed President SteinmeierMost Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year, although younger adults are much more enthusiastic. Meanwhile, politicians are lining up behind potential candidates to be Germany's next president. Keep up with DW.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoGermany news: Parties debate who should succeed President Steinmeier, with several women under discussionGermany's political parties are weighing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with no candidate agreed yet. Meanwhile, a poll suggests most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year. Follow DW.DW News [en]
MILITARY4d agoWhy Ukraine’s “Bars” cruise missile-drone has caught Germany’s interestGermany will sign a deal in the coming weeks to purchase an initial batch of Ukrainian Bars missile-drones for testing by the Bundeswehr.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS4d agoGermany's Merz says erosion of global order means middle powers in Europe and Asia must be more assertiveDuring a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.DW News [en]