Zelensky urges Germany to tear down the new ‘Wall’ in Europe that ‘is growing bigger with every Russian bomb’ Zelensky was welcomed with a standing ovation by the lawmakers The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
Zelensky discusses importance of secrecy as defensive tactic during Russia conflict- full speech in English The Ukrainian President used his daily address to discuss positive updates on the economy and warn any mercenaries who were thinking of joining Russia Wales Online · Mar 18, 2022
Russian attacks, civilian deaths and chaos in Ukraine as war enters fourth week KYIV, Ukraine — As Russia launched an onslaught of new attacks on civilian sites across Ukraine, U.S. officials on Thursday ratcheted up their accusations that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces have committed war crimes, including the bombing of a theater this week where more than 1,000 people were sheltering. Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022
Civilian targets under heavy fire as Ukraine war enters fourth week KYIV, Ukraine — Rescuers began to pull survivors Thursday from the rubble of a nighttime airstrike on a theater where more than 1,000 people had sheltered in the besieged port city of Mariupol, as Russia’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth week with no sign of a respite and a… Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2022
EastEnders' Maisie Smith returns to Albert Square as Tiffany discovers huge truth Maisie Smith made her return to EastEnders as Tiffany Butcher tonight, and in a shock twist, Tiff discovered a huge truth about what happened with ex Keegan on the fateful night where she fled to Germany Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
Inside Putin's chilling bizarre speech - and what he means between the lines In a speech on Wednesday, Putin sent a chilling warning out and doubled down on his claims he was not at fault for the invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
European Demand For US Drones, Missiles Increases After Russian Invasion: Reuters Reuters reported that European governments approached the U.S. government and defense contractors with a shopping list of arms, including drones, missiles, and missile defenses, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine drives renewed demand for U.S. weaponry. Germany, along with its potential deal for 35 Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) F-35 jet fighters, has inquired… Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022
Ukraine: Poland reminds the EU how vulnerable its border nations really are When a Russian airstrike hit a large military base in Ukraine just 15 miles from the Polish border, it drew instant international attention. The attack stood at strategically given its proximity to the territory of a Nato member. Any attack on Polish soil would trigger an automatic response from Nato… The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022
Influx of Ukrainians will become big challenge for Germany - Scholz The growing number of Ukrainians seeking refuge in Germany will become a "big, big challenge," Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday. Reuters · Mar 17, 2022
Northvolt Announces Third Battery Gigafactory: Northvolt Drei Northvolt announced a plan for its third battery gigafactory - Northvolt Drei, which will be established in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. InsideEVs · Mar 17, 2022
Zelenskyy invokes Berlin Wall in address to German parliament Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Germany to help destroy a new ‘wall’ Russia is erecting in Europe. Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2022
Russian invasion spurs European demand for U.S. drones, missiles European governments have approached the U.S. government and defense contractors with a shopping list of arms including drones, missiles and missile defenses as the Russian invasion of Ukraine drives renewed demand for U.S. weaponry. Reuters · Mar 17, 2022
Zelenskiy invokes fall of Berlin Wall in appeal to German parliament Ukraine president says there is new wall ‘between freedom and lack of freedom’ in Europe The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022
Zelensky accuses Germany of putting economy before Ukraine "Peace is more important than income," Zelensky said. Axios · Mar 17, 2022
Zenger · Mar 17, 2022 Israel Has The Lowest Work Absence Rate Among 28 Countries Israelis took the fewest sick days, but they have lower salaries than Europeans. Germany has the highest work absence rate.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 Germany mulls COVID-19 vaccine mandate, easing restrictions Lawmakers in Germany are debating a possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate as the country hit a new record for the number of newly confirmed cases
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022 H&M Rolls Out External Fashion Brands on hm.com Sweden's H&M is for the first time selling external fashion brands on its core brand's website hm.com, in Sweden and Germany, and plans to roll the concept out to more markets. "In February H&M expanded its online offer in Sweden and customers are now able to shop from more brands…
Reuters · Mar 17, 2022 Zelenskiy urges Germany: tear down wall dividing free and unfree Europe Invoking the fall of the Berlin Wall, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to tear down what he called a wall between "free and unfree" Europe and stop the war in Ukraine.
Bristol Post · Mar 17, 2022 Bristol charity on Ukraine border has seen 'beautiful light in time of darkness' The team there witnessed heartache but also the "beauty of humanity"
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Germany's Scholz signals support for any Finnish NATO bid German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he welcomed any interest shown by Finland in joining NATO, a question that has gained more urgency since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Benzinga · Mar 16, 2022 Germany Could Offer Intel €5B Subsidy For €17B Chip Plant: Bloomberg Germany looks to offer Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) with a grant of over €5 billion ($5.5 billion) in public funds to build a massive semiconductor plant, Bloomberg reports. The final subsidy is subject to the approval of the European Commission. Related Content: Global Efforts To Reduce Semiconductor Dependence Will Further Exacerbate Crisis: Bloomberg Intel looks…
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Ukraine war sparks Europe rush to buy survival gear and food Europeans are stocking up on survival gear like sleeping bags and camping cookers, as well as canned and dried food, in part to donate to refugees arriving from Ukraine and also due to fears of supplies being disrupted and conflict spreading.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Germany pledges to protect refugees after reported rape case The German government says it would seek to ensure refugees fleeing conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere don’t become victims of crime in the wake of a reported rape case that triggered a public outcry
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 175,000 refugees from Ukraine registered so far in Germany Some 175,000 refugees from Ukraine have registered in Germany so far, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022 Germany hits record Covid infection rate since start of pandemic Over past 24 hours 262,593 cases have been recorded, but with testing facilities at capacity, number could be higher