Germany Saves It's EV Industry By Bringing Back Sales Incentives

Following the abrupt end of Germany’s environmental bonus for electric car purchases in late 2023, the federal government now plans a new funding programme to promote EV adoption. As Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said last Thursday, three...

Scots mine-clearing charity heading to Gaza to clear streets of death

Halo Trust in the Gaza strip. A Scots-based mine-clearing charity backed by Princess Diana is to send experts to Gaza within weeks to search the warzone for leftover explosives. The Halo Trust, which deactivates explosives in countries facing the...

Korea Zinc secures Australia’s approval on $713.8m ESS, solar project

Korea Zinc’s Brisbane-based renewable energy arm, Ark Energy, has secured the Australian government’s approval for its AU$1.1 billion ($713.8 million) battery energy storage system and solar power project, expanding its global footprint across the...

World : Bogota Court Overturns Conviction of Former Colombian President Uribe

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 22 (Bernama-dpa) -- A Bogota court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on charges of witness tampering and procedural fraud, reversing his conviction and 12-year prison sentence, German...

Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to US

UConn guard Ashlynn Shade (12) reacts toward UConn guard Azzi Fudd in the first half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (Jessica Hill/AP) No. 1 UConn’s season opener...

Italian blasphemy and German ingenuity: how swear words differ around the world

When researchers asked people around the world to list every taboo word they could think of, the differences that emerged were revealing. The length of each list, for example, varied widely. While native English speakers in the UK and Spanish...

Germany Seizes Hundreds Of Millions Of Euros From Russian Bank

Because of a violation of the prohibition against disposing of funds. The Higher Land Court in Frankfurt am Main has initiated a case to confiscate 720 million euros from the account of a Russian bank that fell under European sanctions in 2022. As...

Germany’s Stance on Israel-Gaza Conflict Differing from Spain

When asked why Germany refuses to recognize Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s response revealed how the weight of history continues to shape—and perhaps constrain—German foreign policy in the Middle East. The...

Maryland Toys for Tots at risk as warehouse shortage threatens holiday gifts The local nonprofit Toys for Tots, a partner of 7News, is in jeopardy in Montgomery County because the organization can not find an available warehouse space.

WASHINGTON (7News) — The local nonprofit Toys for Tots, a partner of 7News, is in jeopardy in Montgomery County because the organization can not find an available warehouse space. "The current situation is that we don't have a warehouse as of...

German leader Merz accused of racism over ‘cityscape’ comment

Much of the German national media is in an uproar after Chancellor Friedrich Merz connected problems with Germany’s “cityscape” and immigration. At a press conference in Potsdam, Merz spoke about migration policy and his party’s strategy against...

Protests in central London over government's digital ID scheme

Police officers kept the demonstrators under tight control as they chanted and waved banners during their march from Marble Arch to Whitehall on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police told demonstrators not to deviate from their pre-planned...

Parents concerned as conscription looms in Germany

German counselling centres for conscientious objectors say they are registering an increasing number of visits from concerned parents, as lawmakers weigh ways to strengthen the armed forces. "We are currently being inundated with enquiries,"...

Bayer upbeat about China's agricultural growth prospects

With China's vast arable land and huge population, German life sciences company Bayer is upbeat about the country's agriculture sector and will continue to invest in the country. In October, a Bayer Forward Farm in Lishu county, Siping, Northeast...

Row over bringing back military service splits German government

Jessica ParkerBerlin correspondent ShareSave Under the plans, it will be compulsory for men to fill out a questionnaire at the age of 18, but optional for women Plans to re-introduce military service in Germany have been thrown into chaos because...

Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks government row

Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed "draft lottery" has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. The flashpoint issue of bringing back any form of military...

Zelensky Confides in Germany's Merz That He Failed to Get What He Wanted From Trump

https://sputnikglobe.com/20251018/zelensky-confides-in-germanys-merz-that-he-failed-to-get-what-he-wanted-from-trump-1122985805.html Zelensky Confides in Germany's Merz That He Failed to Get What He Wanted From Trump Zelensky Confides in Germany's...

German Chancellor Merz Hails Türkiye's Role in Gaza Ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong support for a new Gaza ceasefire plan, acknowledging the critical mediation efforts by the leaders of Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar. In an address to the German parliament, Merz characterized the...

Sharice Davids addresses government shutdown impacts on paychecks and clean water initiatives

Rep. Sharice Davids, U.S. Congresswoman representing Kansas’ 3rd district since 2019, posted a series of messages on her official X account addressing the impact of a government shutdown on service members and federal workers, as well as marking...

Germany-Afghanistan, deporting Afghans to Kabul

Germany–Afghanistan: Negotiations to send back Afghans to Kabul The European Union, through Germany, is pulling Afghanistan out of diplomatic isolation—after Syria, which has already managed quite the comeback. Germany is negotiating with the...

German firms keep faith in Philippines despite corruption woes

Cristina Chi - Philstar.com October 17, 2025 | 9:11am MANILA, Philippines — German businesses continue to view the Philippine market with "confidence" as a viable market for growth, officials from the German Embassy and the German-Philippine...