Sufferers of agonising ‘Butterfly Skin’ in Spain denied access to revolutionary new gene therapy – after it’s made available in France, Italy, and Germany 

CAMPAIGNERS in Spain are trying to get a treatment that treats the painful condition known as Butterfly Skin made available in the country. A gene therapy administered in hospitals called Vyjuvek received European approval six months Butterfly...

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 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...

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’s warship builder TKMS soars on stock market debut

BERLIN (Reuters): Shares in the newly spun-off naval unit of German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp jumped on Monday in a debut on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, highlighting the buzz around European defense firms as the continent rearms amid a...

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 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...

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...

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...

Airbus Chief: Germany Won't Block Sale Of Eurofighter To Türkiye

The CEO of Airbus Defense & Space has indicated that the company is now in talks to sell 40 Eurofighter Typhoon models to Türkiye, and that these negotiations are in their final stages. The executive also added that Germany would not block the...

President Barzani Thanks Germany and the EU for Supporting the Constitutional Status of the Kurdistan Region

President Barzani Thanks Germany and the EU for Supporting the Constitutional Status of the Kurdistan Region ARK News.. President Barzani affirmed that the Kurdistan Region has never demanded more than its constitutional framework, and will not...

Federal government urged to back mRNA vaccine to protect Australian cattle

Scientists are preparing to submit a potential breakthrough vaccine preventing foot and mouth disease (FMD) in livestock for regulatory approval, but the New South Wales government says the Commonwealth should be doing more to support the project....

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...

Germany to deploy officers to support Gaza ceasefire monitoring

Germany contributes staff to Gaza ceasefire monitoring effortGermany will send three military personnel to join a US-led coordination centre in Israel tasked with monitoring the Gaza ceasefire, the Defence Ministry announced on Saturday. “The...

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...

Germany recalls ambassador to Georgia over anti-EU 'agitation'

Germany said Sunday it has temporarily recalled its ambassador to Georgia, marking a step-up in the spat between the Caucasus country and the European Union. "Georgia's leadership has for months been agitating against the EU, Germany and the...

Partners In India’s Growth And Catalysts For Deeper Ties With Germany: Piyush Goyal On Meeting Indian Diaspora In Berlin

Berlin: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said he is “delighted” after interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora in the Berlin, adding that India is immensely proud of their achievements across diverse sectors for being...

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...

Praxisforum event recognizes exceptional geothermal projects and research in Germany

Awardees at the 2025 Praxisforum Geothermie Bayern in Pullach, Germany (source: Tiefe Geothermi) The Praxisforum Geothermie Bayern event in Pullach, Germany once again recognized exceptional geothermal heat and power projects and research work....

SAVE THE DATE: German National Tourist Board press conference — 26 Nov

by the German National Tourist Office GNTO on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 10:30 AM at TODA Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The briefing will be attended by GNTO’s CEO, Mrs. Petra Hedorfer, who will share insights and the...