Germany's Merz says Gaza plan brings new hope for lasting Middle East peace

BERLIN Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday reaffirmed Germany's support for US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, calling it a “historic” achievement that brings hope for lasting peace in the Middle East. "Since Monday, there's been...

Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Enters Service Pipeline to Bolster Anti-Submarine Patrols in the North and Baltic Seas

Germany accepted its first P-8A Poseidon at the manufacturer’s site near Seattle on Oct 1-2. The aircraft is the first of eight on order and carries the German tail number 63+01. Delivery followed U.S. Foreign Military Sales procedures with...

Germany’s Secret Role in Israeli Regime’s War on Iran Exposed

In June, Germany was one of the few countries to back Israeli strikes on Iran’s civilian, nuclear, and military sites, and arguably the most vocal among them. The German Chancellor angered both Iranians and Germans during the conflict when he...

People: BANC; TrunkBBI; Applied Nutrition; Warden Construction; Fisher German; PushON; Profici

Manchester-based digital agency, BANC, has unveiled three new appointments to its team, strengthening the agency’s SEO, paid media and email/CRM services. Joining in her first full time role after graduating in 2024 with a BA in Liberal Arts,...

Industry associations warn: Germany and Europe at risk as a battery location

Five business associations have written an open letter to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several federal ministers: They see the battery location and therefore the battery ecosystem in Germany and Europe at risk. The Competence Network...

Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire

BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the...

Raytheon’s radar used by US Navy chosen for Germany’s Navy 

A Raytheon company building in Waltham, Massachusetts. (Nancy Lane, MediaNews Group/Boston Herald/TNS) ANDOVER, Mass. (Tribune News Service) — The German government has selected Raytheon to advance its Navy capabilities, with radars manufactured...

Analysis-Czech, Polish firms snap up German Mittelstand bargains

By Michael Kahn and Anna Koper PRAGUE/WARSAW (Reuters) -A growing wave of bankruptcies in Germany’s stuttering economy is spurring Czech and Polish businesses to snap up struggling companies across the border to fuel expansion into Europe’s...

German drone maker Quantum nears funding round that could triple valuation

BERLIN (Reuters) -German drone maker Quantum Systems is close to completing a 150 million euro ($175 million) funding round that could triple its valuation to 3 billion euros, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. The...

Germany pledges $2B for Ukraine military

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BRUSSELS -- Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signaled that it would need $120 billion in...

Germany’s Merck tweaks healthcare guidance, eyes deals

Audio By Carbonatix By Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) -German pharmaceuticals and technology company Merck KGaA slightly improved its mid-term guidance for its healthcare business ahead of its capital markets day on Thursday. Merck now expects...

UN experts raise alarm over Germany crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

UN experts on Thursday voiced concern over Germany’s policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations and “suppression” of Palestine solidarity, which they argued has become increasingly restrictive since October 2023. Four Special Rapporteurs and two...

Edo partners German Film Academy to boost creative industry

BENIN CITY – As part of efforts to grow the creative industry, foster youth innovation, and promote creative enterprise, the Edo State Government has entered into a partnership with the German Film Academy to enhance the skills of young filmmakers...

Germany will provide Ukraine with over €2 billion in aid. What will it include?

The countryʼs Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth over €2 billion. This is reported by NTV. During a Ramstein-format meeting on Wednesday, October 15, the minister...

Germany signs for additional Eurofighters, Eurofighter EK upgrade

A Luftwaffe Eurofighter on display at the ILA 2024 Airshow in Berlin. Germany has now ordered a further 20 aircraft of the latest Tranche 5 standard, as well as electronic warfare upgrades to these and other airframes. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)...

'We need a fairer playing field when it comes to electricity' - Bridgnorth firm calls for promised government support for energy costs

Bridgnorth Aluminium, which employs 330 people, said they want a "fairer playing field" when it comes to energy prices, and have urged the government to implement a promised support. As the UK’s only flat-rolled aluminium producer, the company...

Polish court considers sending suspect to Germany in disputed Nord Stream case

By Marek Strzelecki and Anna Koper WARSAW (Reuters) -A Polish court will consider on Friday whether a Ukrainian diver who is wanted by Germany in connection with the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions should be handed over to Berlin. Although...

Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 bn

Germany on Wednesday pledged more than USD 2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signalled that it would need USD 120 billion in 2026 to stave off Russia's nearly four-year all-out war. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius...

The Government Recalled The 11 ambassadors appointed by Oli Led Government

The government has decided to recall ambassadors from 11 countries, including China and the United States. A meeting of the Council of Minister held in Singha Durbar on Thursday took the decision to this effect, according to Minister for...

Germany expands Eurofighter Typhoon fleet with order for 20 jets from Airbus 

Germany has signed a contract with Airbus for 20 additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft as part of its effort to reinforce national and NATO air defense capabilities. The new aircraft will be assembled at Airbus’s facility in Manching, near...