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Germany’s Baerbock says Iran ‘must be isolated’
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for a tougher stance against Tehran following the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel. “Iran must be isolated. And at the same time, there must be no further escalation,” she said on Thursday on the sidelines of the meeting of foreign ministers from the G7 major industrialised nations in Capri, Italy. “Of…
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Germany arrests two suspected of spying for Russia
Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia, with one suspect accused of discussing possible acts of sabotage, prosecutors said on Thursday. The two men were identified only as Dieter S. and Alexander J. in line with Germany’s strict privacy laws. The duo was taken into custody on suspicion of espionage on Wednesday…
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German foreign minister travels to Israel as conflict roils region
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Israel later Tuesday following the major Iranian attack on the country. She will hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and minister-without-portfolio Benny Gantz on Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman for the German Foreign Office. On Wednesday evening, she will take part in the meeting of G7 foreign…
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UN Human Rights Council calls for end to arms exports to Israel
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday called for an end to arms exports to Israel in a resolution that made no mention of the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas. The step is necessary to “prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights,” according to the text adopted by the body in Geneva.…
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Palestinians renew request for full UN membership
The Palestinian Authority has again requested to become a full member of the United Nations, according to a Tuesday letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “Today, the State of Palestine, and upon instructions of the Palestinian leadership, sent a letter (to) the Secretary General requesting renewed consideration for our membership application,” read a post on social media platform X,…
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German teenager allegedly kills parents, brother in knife attack
A 19-year-old German boy has been accused of killing his parents and brother with a knife and seriously wounding his sister, the police and public prosecutor announced on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the Waldshut District, close to Germany’s border with Switzerland, on Tuesday evening. The parents, who were 58 and 61 years old, respectively, died at the scene, a…
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Sports
Zelensky congratulates Ukrainian team for Euro 2024 qualification
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, and team officials have thanked the players of the war-torn country after it qualified for this summer’s European Championships. “Thank you, boys! Thank you, team. “If the Ukrainians have a hard time but don’t give up and keep fighting, then the Ukrainians will inevitably win,’’ Zelensky wrote on Telegram on Tuesday night. Zelensky spoke of significant…
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German rail OKs union’s 35-hour-week demand to end months of dispute
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national rail operator, on Tuesday announced it has accepted the 35-hour work week demand of the GDL trade union, ending a punishing industrial dispute between the company and workers. Deutsche Bahn said the work period is to be reduced from the current 38 hours to the 35 hours demanded by GDL in several stages by 2029, with…
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Russia demands German recognition of Leningrad siege as genocide
Russia is demanding that Germany recognise the Siege of Leningrad during World War II not only as a war crime but also as a genocide. The Russian Foreign Ministry has sent a diplomatic note to this effect to the German Foreign Office, reported the state news agency TASS in Moscow. The note criticised Germany for its alleged “contradictory handling’’ of…
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Patent applications in Europe rise, but women still under-represented
The number of patent applications at the European Patent Office (EPO) rose by almost 3 percent last year to 199,275 new inventions. Digital communication, electrical machines, and energy technology were the growth areas, the EPO said in Munich on Tuesday. Significantly, more applications were received from South Korea and China in particular. However, the U.S. was in the lead with…
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Advanced productivity will strengthen China-Nigeria cooperation, says Chinese minister
Mr. Wang Yingqi, a top-ranking Chinese official, said on Monday that advanced productivity would enhance high-quality growth and strengthen bilateral relations between China and Nigeria. Wang, who is the Minister and Counselor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, said this at a seminar in Abuja with the theme, “Enhancing China-Africa Cooperation in New Quality Productive…
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Fake death German man in boat accident sentenced to prison
A 56-year-old German man who tried to fake his own death in a staged boating accident on the Baltic Sea has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. The sentence came after I was convicted of 14 counts of attempted insurance fraud. The man’s wife, meanwhile, was sentenced to two years’ probation on Wednesday for her role in…
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Spain to send extra €20m to Palestinian aid organisation UNRWA – Minister
Spain is to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) with another 20 million euros (21.9 million dollars). The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, made the pledge after a meeting with UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini in Madrid. The Spanish government’s decision to resume funding for UNRWA was influenced by the…
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Survey shows most German don’t support sending missiles to Ukraine
A large majority of people in Germany support Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s decision not to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, a new survey showed. In a recent poll conducted by the opinion research institute YouGov on behalf of DPA, only 28 percent were in favour of providing the missiles. It has a range of 500 kilometers for Ukraine’s defense against…
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Features
NGOs and drive for development, accountability in governance
Since 2014, every Feb. 24 has been commemorated as World NGOs Day to highlight and celebrate the role non-governmental organisations play globally as non-state actors in fostering accountability and good governance. The commemoration started as a regional recognition in April 2010, when 12 countries of the Baltic Sea NGO Forum adopted the day in Lithuania. The member countries of the…
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German Labour Minister to open summit on attracting skilled workers
The shortage of skilled workers in Germany has prompted German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil to launch a drive in search of people to fill positions. “Securing skilled labour is securing prosperity. “There are currently more people at work than ever before—over 46 million. Nevertheless, we need more skilled workers and labour to fully exploit our potential as the third strongest…
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German court to pass judgment in 2021 synagogue arson case
Ulm (Germany Jan. 16, 2024 (dpa/NAN) The verdict for the 2021 synagogue arson case is expected on Tuesday in the southern German city of Ulm, in the case that started more than two years ago. The prosecution accused a Turkish man of acting out of a motive of anti-Semitism by pouring gasoline along the wall of the synagogue in June…
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