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Germany recalls ambassador to Georgia over ‘agitation against the EU’
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Georgia amid an escalating conflict with the government the Caucasus country. Diplomat Ernst Peter Fischer will return to Germany, at least temporarily, “for consultations”. The move came after the Georgian...
Germany’s Merz rejects working with far right, says AfD wants to ‘destroy’ his conservatives
Back then, Merz defended his approach, but pledged to uphold the firewall in German politics that was set up to prevent cooperation with the far right. But as the AfD keeps gaining traction, members of Merz’s conservatives — especially from...
Duale hosts German delegation to strengthen Kenya’s health partnership
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, together with the German delegation.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has welcomed a high-level delegation from the German Bundestag, led by Mechthild Heil, for discussions on strengthening Kenya-Germany...
German 5G rollout was a big success – and a potential model for future 6G expansion
With more than 92% of the country covered by 5G, a leader in private custom networks, and billions invested in network densification and AI – Germany is well on track for 6G, though that expansion may not come until after 2030. Germany has some of...
Germany to deploy military staff to US-led Gaza ceasefire mission
Germany has announced it will send military personnel to assist in monitoring the Gaza ceasefire through a US-established coordination center based in Israel. The deployment represents Berlin's contribution to international efforts aimed at...
Germany continues to reject power price zone split, vows to fix grid bottlenecks
Germany’s government has rejected a recommendation to split its single electricity price zone, publishing instead an action plan to address grid bottlenecks. In the plan, the economy ministry argued that the expected economic gains would be lower...
German coalition unruliness threatens Merz's reform agenda
BERLIN - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to push through two key policy proposals on pensions and military service, in a setback fuelling concerns that some of the political instability seen in France could soon echo in Europe's...
Germany’s grand plan to build Europe’s strongest army is unravelling
It was all going so well. “Germany is back!” Friedrich Merz declared when he swept into power in May, vowing to build Europe’s strongest army to confront Russia. Tearing through red tape like a speeding Panzer II tank, the Chancellor scrapped...
Germany must prioritise energy-efficient renovation of public buildings – associations
Germany must finally prioritise the energy-efficient renovation of public buildings, a group of associations said in a joint appeal. Schools, town halls, and daycare centres across Germany are “dilapidated in many places” and “inadequately...
Germany plans to order 15 more F-35As, lifting planned fleet to 50 jets
Germany is preparing to order 15 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets for about €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion). The German magazine Spiegel reported, citing parliamentary sources, that a confidential submission has been presented to the...
Germany’s Merz defends controversial migration comment amid mounting criticism
BERLIN German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday defended his controversial remarks on migration despite mounting criticism accusing him of racist and discriminatory rhetoric. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, the conservative leader...
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power
ShareSave It is 1am on 3 June. A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland. Great weather for the Moray East and West offshore wind farms, you would have thought. The two farms are 13 miles off the north-east coast of Scotland and include...
Man deported from the US after over 20 years laments online, names country he was sent to
A Black man who had lived in the United States for more than two decades has been deported to the United Kingdom According to the man, he was picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and imprisoned for three weeks before his...
German Minister of State: All Options on the table regarding Georgia - We are, of course, on the side of the population, we support them, but the government's behavior is unacceptable
All options are on the table regarding Georgia. The recent developments in Georgia regarding the European approach are truly disappointing, German Minister of State for Europe Günther Krichbaum told reporters in Luxembourg before the meeting of EU...
'Anti-Greta' activist flees Europe after Antifa death threats; Elon Musk backs her asylum claim
‘‘Anti-Greta’ activist flees Europe after Antifa death threats, Musk backs asylum. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! German activist Naomi Seibt, dubbed by Europeans as the "Anti-Greta" has filed for political asylum in the U.S.,...
German public support for grid fees to lower electricity prices in 2026
Electricity grid fees in Germany are set to fall in 2026 thanks to billions in government subsidies, while household gas grid fees are set to rise, price comparison website Verivox said. Germany’s government subsidises electricity transmission...
Nigeria’s Revenue Threatened As Oil Dips On Russian Sanctions Worries, OPEC+ Output Hike
Nigeria’s revenue and those of crude-dependent economies will experience a drop as oil prices slide again on Wednesday, the third day since the start of the week. Drop in prices rode on the back of doubts about the effectiveness of Russia...
UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of October 20, 2025
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. Russia sanctions UK Government amends five entries on the UK Sanctions list under the Russia regime: On October 23, 2025, the UK Government updated the entries...
Germany recalls its ambassador from Georgia for consultations amidst diplomatic escalation
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Port St. Lucie soccer bad for neighbors. Publix, public guns. Kirk gabLetter writers
Florida residents express concerns over a proposed soccer stadium, open-carry gun policies and local development. The recent death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked intense community debate and political division. FPL proposed rate...