The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Olaf Scholz steers clear of commitment to supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Zelenskiy warns against delaying military support after German chancellor’s reticence at Davos summit

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’

A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023

If Germany has truly learned from its history, it will send tanks to defend Ukraine

While many have pledged support, Germany has a unique historical responsibility toward Zelenskiy and his people. It cannot shirk it, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Germany's new defence minister faces pressure on tanks, army upgrade

There will be no grace period for Germany's new defence minister who takes office as pressure is piling on Berlin to send battle tanks to Ukraine and to upgrade its dilapidated armed forces in the face of Europe's biggest conflict since World War II.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Jamie Lee Curtis leads celebrity support for Greta Thunberg as she's detained by police

Jamie Lee Curtis is among the celebrities throwing their support behind climate activist Greta Thunberg after she was detained by police at a protest in Germany over coal mine expansion

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Clean, Renewable Energy Agreements Inked at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023

More agreements and partnerships in the field of clean and renewable energy are being signed at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a deal with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Uhde, which specializes in chemical engineering, to develop large-scale ammonia cracking plants. The memorandum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Brace for another summer of travel chaos, warns Ryanair boss

‘Getting closer to pre-pandemic traffic levels will not be easy,’ the airline says

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Ryanair boss explains why there will be more chaos and higher prices this summer

Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, has explained how the war in Ukraine and potential air traffic controller strikes in France will impact travel this year

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Climate protest not a crime, Greta Thunberg says after detention

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg swiftly resumed campaigning on Wednesday after she was briefly detained in Germany during a protest against a coal mine expansion, tweeting that protecting the climate was not a crime.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

All eyes on Germany when defense leaders meet on arming Ukraine

When dozens of defense ministers meet at an airbase in Germany on Friday, all eyes will be set on what Berlin is - and is not - willing to provide Ukraine.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023