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DISASTERBREAKINGOct 18Car suspected of crashing through fence at Germany Leipzig airport , report saysA car is suspected of crashing through a fence at Germany's Leipzig airport, according to a report, indicating a potential security breach or accident at a critical infrastructure. This event could disrupt operations or raise security concerns.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSOct 18Is Germany's eight-hour workday under threat?Would you work 12 hours straight? The CDU/CSU and SPD are locked in a dispute over reforms to the Working Hours Act. Workplace flexibility, collective bargaining agreements and worker protection rules are at stake.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 18In Germany, the race against time to find and judge former camp personnel, 80 years after the end of the warRÉCIT - Un service central implanté dans le Bade-Wurtemberg enquête depuis 1958 sur ces hommes et femmes soupçonnés d’avoir participé à des actes meurtriers lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.Le Figaro International
SCI & TECHOct 18The Bizarre Coal - Powered WWII Fighter Germany Never Got To FinishA historical account discusses a unique coal-powered fighter aircraft designed by Germany during WWII that was never completed. This provides insight into unconventional wartime engineering efforts.slashgear.com · United States
POLITICSOct 17How big is Russia's threat against Germany?Experts believe that, so far, Germany has been ill-prepared — both militarily and mentally — for Russian provocations. They also warn against the idea that ending support for Ukraine would make Germany safer.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 17Germany news: Merz faces conservative youth wing in BonnFriedrich Merz, who has struggled for support within his party, on Saturday meets with the CDU/CSU's 90,000-strong Young Union. In Schleswig-Holstein, 3,000 people are expected at an AfD youth rally. DW has more.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 17FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Nigeria open against PolandFrom Germany’s pursuit of a first title to the defending champions DPR Korea’s bid to extend their dominance, the opening day promises a compelling mix of ambition, history and fresh beginnings The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Nigeria open against Poland appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 16Germany To Pay Into Pension Accounts For ChildrenParents will be able to top up accounts and, if they add 50 euros a month, a child would have 300,000 euros at retirement, it added. The post Germany To Pay Into Pension Accounts For Children appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYOct 16Germany changes course on plans to buy MQ-28 drone wingman: Boeing officialGermany has set a target of 2029 to field a CCA, which would make it the first European country to reach such a milestone, but that timeline now looks to be in doubt.Breaking Defense
WORLDOct 16How did the Soviet Union defeat Nazi Germany ? Texas A & M historian explores WWII Eastern FrontA historian from Texas A&M explores the Eastern Front of World War II to analyze how the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany. This provides historical context and analysis of a significant past global conflict.ketr.org · United States
BUSINESSOct 16France and Germany strike deal to boost Europe's struggling car industryFrance and Germany have agreed a deal to safeguard Europe's automobile industry and stave off fierce competition from Chinese electric car companies. The agreement also opens the door for the United Kingdom to be treated as a trusted partner under "Made in EU" rules.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 16Germany is losing patience with Friedrich MerzWith economic reforms stalled and industry under pressure, the chancellor faces mounting doubts about his ability to reverse the country’s declineIrish Times World
SCI & TECHOct 16Europe's answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and what is Germany's roleWho controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 15France and Germany agree to ease EU car emissions rules in new dealFrance and Germany have backed looser EU emissions rules for carmakers and agreed to include Britain in a “made in Europe” scheme, in a provisional deal reached Thursday that could reshape the bloc’s automotive and climate policies.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 15France, Germany reach deal on future of car industryFrance and Germany have agreed to ease EU pollution rules for new cars and to let Britain count as 'made in Europe,' in a deal meant to help the region's struggling carmakers.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 15Germany expels 21-year-old Russian citizen of Yazidi descent who narrowly avoided deportation to Russia, where activists say he risked conscriptionGerman authorities have expelled a 21-year-old Russian citizen of Yazidi origin, the local outlet ND reported, citing human rights advocates. He had faced deportation to Russia but was ultimately allowed to leave voluntarily for Armenia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 15Germany’s Merz vows to fight on: ‘We are the firewall’Defiant chancellor tells the FT he is determined to drive through unpopular reforms and equip Europe for an age of upheavalFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 15Hamburg court sentences Iranian agents over plans to attack Jewish leaders in GermanyDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 15What you need to know about Germany’s planned tax on sugary drinksThe German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugar-sweetened drinks in the country from 1 July 2027. The sugar tax is intended to help fund the statutory health insurance system, easing pressure to raise contributions.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 15Germany news: Train station alcohol ban comes into forceConsuming alcohol is no longer permitted at train stations in Germany, to improve the lot of travelers and staff alike. Coalition talks are restarting in Berlin, and an inmate is loose in Essen. Follow DW for more.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 15Germany to continue supporting Ukraine but expects reforms – Vice ChancellorGerman Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine while emphasizing Berlin’s expectations that the Ukrainian government continue implementing reforms.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 14Germany has stood by Ukraine throughout Russia’s invasion. A trial over the Nord Stream explosions could put Berlin’s unconditional support to the test.The trial of Ukrainian national Serhiy Kuznetsov began in Hamburg on October 14. Investigators allege that he took part in the September 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 14Nord Stream trial opens in Germany, defense seeks dismissalDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 14Germany's far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance with the BSWIn Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD and BSW are joining forces to push for negotiations with Moscow. What is driving this rapprochement?DW News [en]