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Germany news: Germany to pay base workers amid US shutdown
Skip next section Merz doubles down on 'cityscape' remark as vice chancellor warns against division 10/23/2025October 23, 2025 Merz doubles down on 'cityscape' remark as vice chancellor warns against division Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday...
Germany pay salaries of about 11,000 local employees working at U.S. military bases across the country
Germany has announced plans to cover the salaries of about 11,000 local employees working at U.S. military bases across the country after their pay was threatened by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. A spokesperson for the German Finance...
German local utilities urge “clear rules for orderly gas exit” as many lack grid transition plan
As Germany moves towards its goal of a climate neutral economy by 2045, local utilities are struggling to develop plans to decommission or repurpose their networks of gas pipelines, a survey by utility association VKU found. “For 46 percent of...
Germany Stands To Lose & Poland To Gain From The EU's Latest Energy Move
Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Poland’s role in providing more US LNG to Central & Eastern Europe is expected to erode Germany’s influence in this region and accelerate Poland’s revival of its lost Great Power status. The European...
Georgy Karpenko: How to Find a Balance between Art, Technology, and Client Needs in 21st-Century Architecture
Georgy Karpenko, an architect, interior designer, and computational designer, shares his experience working on iconic projects around the world, discusses the influence of different cultures, and talks about how AI is reshaping the architecture of...
‘It’s a very complex issue’: LMPD joins Metro task force to crack down on illegal massage parlors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Police Department is joining Metro government and other local agencies in creating a task force that targets illegal massage parlors in the Louisville area. Experts warn that these illicit businesses...
Will Smith to make lit fest debut at Sharjah International Book Fair
The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair will welcome American actor, rapper and author Will Smith, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and celebrate Greece as Guest of Honour, organisers have announced. Taking place at Expo Centre...
Nazi leader Goebbels secret 'love nest' villa at centre of row in Germany
12:40, 26 Oct 2025Updated 12:40, 26 Oct 2025 Joseph Goebbels was one of Adolf Hitler's most trusted fellow Nazi leaders(Image: Roger Viollet via Getty Images) The decision to hand over the decaying luxury villa of one of Hitler’s most notorious...
Kosovo Plunged Into Turmoil As Lawmakers Reject New Kurti Government
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti failed to secure enough support in Kosovo's parliament to form a new government, plunging the country further into political chaos and bringing it closer to its second elections this year. Only 56 parliamentary...
Public discussion on “Realities of Western Azerbaijan” held in Germany
Berlin, October 26, AZERTAC On the initiative of the World Azerbaijani Youth Organization, a public discussion titled “Realities of Western Azerbaijan” was held in Cologne, Germany. The event aimed to increase public awareness about the right of...
General Dynamics (GD) Secures $3.5 Billion Contract from Germany for Next-Gen Reconnaissance Vehicle
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is among the 10 Largest Defense Stocks in 2025. On October 20, the company announced that its Europe unit had received a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion to deliver the next-generation reconnaissance...
Ireland ‘being coerced’ into accepting Mercosur trade deal – TD
A TD has claimed that "all the signs" point to Ireland being "coerced" into accepting the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan was responding to reports that the European Commission wanted to sign off on the trade...
Traces of old farm chemicals contaminate water across the US
Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue’s senior editor and chief correspondent. Even though it delivers airtight data and analysis essential for understanding and managing the risks...
In boost to mining industry, Canada commits to stockpile critical minerals as a national security priority
Canada is officially designating certain critical minerals as a national security priority under the Defence Production Act, a move that would allow the federal government to support the mining industry by guaranteeing it a buyer and a minimum...
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Returns for 2025
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens November 14th through January 1st, featuring over 150 attractions, including new Luminarie Lane and revamped Santa Land. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens its gates on 14th November 2025, and this year’s version...
Germany backs Selmayr for top Brussels job
A German government official later reached out to POLITICO, saying that “this is not a position agreed by the German government. We will not endorse Mr. Selmayr.” Selmayr was chief of staff to former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker before...
German language course to begin from November 4 at Karachi University
KARACHI - A four-month hybrid course entitled “Basic German Language Course – 2025” will commence on November 4, 2025, at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK). A spokesman for the ICCBS...
Government Calls For "Open House" On October 27 To Discuss Steel Import Issues With Stakeholders
New Delhi: The government on Monday called for an "open house" to discuss issues related to steel imports with industry stakeholders.Companies and associations may present their issues in the open house scheduled for October 27 in the national...
Germany's chancellor doubles down on migrant sex attack claims - 'ask your daughters'
German leader Friedrich Merz has doubled down on controversial comments on crime and immigration which have sparked criticism from among his own party. Asked about the anti-migration policies of the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Mr Merz...
India protests US, UK sanctions on Russian oil, questions Germany’s exemption
Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 26: India is set to diplomatically take up the issue of being “singled out” by the United States and the United Kingdom over crude oil purchases from Russian energy major Rosneft, even as Germany...