Germany to send armoured carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine Germany’s decision comes after France said it will hold talks with Kyiv to arrange the delivery of armoured vehicles. Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023
US and Germany agree to send infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz indicate shift in position on supplying heavier weapons to Kyiv to help in war against Russia The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
US and Germany to send Ukraine armored vehicles in major arms upgrade The U.S. and Germany will send armored vehicles and an additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, a significant upgrade in firepower urgently sought by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the fight against Russia’s invasion. Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023
Germany and U.S. agree to send combat vehicles to Ukraine The leaders of the United States and Germany on Thursday announced they were sending armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine, ramping up military support for Kyiv to repel Russian forces after a similar move by France earlier this week. Reuters · Jan 5, 2023
Putin has gambled away gas leverage, says German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck says ‘half of our eggs were in the basket of Putin’ but Germany is now recovering capacity The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Rosi Mittermaier, Olympic skiing champion, dies at 72 Mittermaier won West Germany’s only two gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023
Germany to draw up legislation to enable carbon storage A top German official says the government is working on legislation enabling the use of underground carbon storage, a much-discussed technology that he said is preferable to releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Germany to require rapid COVID-19 test for travellers from China Germany is changing its entry rules for travellers from China and will in future require at least a rapid coronavirus test to enter the country, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Thursday. Reuters · Jan 5, 2023
How France’s prized nuclear sector stalled in Europe’s hour of need France should be in a strong position as Europe reels from the energy crisis, drawing on the renowned nuclear industry that supplies the lion’s share of its power. But France’s nuclear sector has been going through a tricky time, as a significant proportion of its reactors have had to close… France 24 · Jan 5, 2023
German health minister voices concern over new COVID variant Germany's health minister has expressed concern over a new COVID-19 subvariant linked to growing hospitalisations in the northeastern United States, adding that Berlin was watching the situation closely. Reuters · Jan 5, 2023
Germany calls Al Aqsa visit by new Israeli minister a provocation Germany rejects unilateral steps that endanger the status quo on the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, said a foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, calling a visit there by Israel's new far-right national security minister a provocation. Reuters · Jan 4, 2023
2023 Mercedes GLC Coupe Spied In Germany With Exposed Interior The full and official debut is likely coming within a few months. Motor1 · Jan 4, 2023
'It has to' - Jurgen Klopp opens up on Liverpool future as claim made over Germany job Jurgen Klopp signed a new contract at Liverpool back in April to prolong his stay on Merseyside Liverpool Echo · Jan 4, 2023
Germany Proceeds with Arrow-3 Purchase from Israel The German government is moving forward with plans to purchase the Israeli Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile defense system. The German news agency learned from security sources in Berlin that the US would disclose information that would be transferred to Germany relating to the technical aspects of the weapon system. The US… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023 Boris Becker will not make BBC return at Wimbledon as star banned from travelling to UK Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker will not make his return to the All England Club as part of the BBC's coverage in July after his early deportation back to Germany
Reuters · Jan 4, 2023 Germany lagging emissions goals despite renewables boom - think tank Germany's carbon dioxide emissions held steady last year, jeopardising its climate targets as higher use of oil and coal offset lower energy consumption and record renewables output, data from climate think tank Agora Energiewende showed on Wednesday.
Reuters · Jan 3, 2023 Poland says Germany refused talks on World War Two reparations Germany has rebuffed the latest push by Poland's nationalist government for vast reparations over World War Two, saying in response to a diplomatic note that the issue was closed, the foreign ministry in Warsaw said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 German police union calls for action after New Year attacks Germany’s biggest police union has called for concerted action to prevent a repeat of the violence toward officers, firefighters and medical personnel seen in Berlin and other cities during the New Year’s celebrations
Reuters · Jan 3, 2023 Britain says it is committed to leading a NATO task force in 2024 Britain said on Tuesday it was committed to leading a NATO task force in 2024, dismissing a report by Berlin-based Table.Media that British delays had prompted the German defence ministry to look into extending its leadership beyond 2023.
Tribune News Service · Jan 2, 2023 Germany vows crackdown after brutal weekend violence Germany vowed to crack down on people responsible for violence around the weekend’s New Year celebrations, in which police, paramedics and firefighters were targeted with fireworks and dozens were injured.
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023 Protests as German village to make way for coal mine Scuffles have broken out outside a village in western Germany that is to be razed to allow the expansion of a coal mine, a plan that is drawing resistance from climate activists
InsideEVs · Jan 2, 2023 Swiss Startup URB-X Is Developing Elevated Bike Paths For European Cities Swiss startup URB-X is developing elevated bike paths for use across European cities. The pilot project is set to be deployed in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023 Germany condemns New Year's attacks on fire, police officers The German government is condemning incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked mostly with fireworks
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2023 Ahead of its release, Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’ makes record-breaking advance ticket sales in Germany Siddharth Anand’s upcoming film, ‘Pathaan’ has been in the news of late owing to various controversies. However, despite everything, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer is still one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Tribune News Service · Jan 2, 2023 Russia launches series of drone attacks on New Year's Day Russia launched a barrage of drone attacks shortly before midnight on New Year’s Day, as sirens went off in southern, eastern, central and northern regions of Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard in the capital Kyiv, including downtown.