Day: February 14, 2025
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MAN ALONE: 73-YO Russian Adventurer Conquers South Atlantic in Rowboat, Shatters History!
Russian Adventurer Fjodor Konjuchow Completes Historic South Atlantic Crossing Russian writer and adventurer Fjodor Konjuchow has made history…
Leipzig’s High Hopes Left in the Lurch!
As the 22nd matchday of the 1. Bundesliga kicked off, FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig shared the spoils…
MARKET MAYHEM: Dow Plunges, then Soars in Wild Trading Day
The US stock markets showed a mixed picture on Friday. At the close of trading in New York,…
Munich Mayhem: Who’s Pulling the Strings in the Election Campaign of Terror?
After the spectacular attacks in Mannheim and Solingen last year, the attacks in Magdeburg, Aschaffenburg and most recently…
Russian Maverick Sets Sizzling New Record, Paddling Solo Across the South Atlantic!
Russian Adventurer Fjodor Konjuchow Completes Historic Journey Across the Southern Atlantic On February 11, 2025, Fjodor Konjuchow, a…
Germany’s Top Prosecutor Takes the Reins in Munich Terror Probe
The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the investigation into the attack in Munich, while the police…
German Minister’s Blunder at Munich Security Conference
Berlin, Germany – German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has responded…
Putin’s Heavy Hitters to Face Off Against US Power Players in Ukraine Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has assembled a team of heavyweights for discussions with representatives of US President Donald…
BOMBSHELL: Pistorius to Oust Scholz in Shock Cabinet Coup?
A surprising prediction by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has sparked attention in…
Shadow Agency: Who’s Guarding the Constitution’s Shield?
Vorab: The quotes in question come from a decision by the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Culture…
Magdeburg’s Masterclass: 3-0 Thrashing of Köln in 2. Bundesliga Opener!
The 22nd matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga kicked off with the 1. FC Magdeburg defeating 1. FC Köln…
Pistorius Slams US VP’s ‘Aggressive’ Rhetoric
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius does not see a deterioration in the German-American relationship following the harsh criticisms…
FDP Leader’s Scathing Attack
A senior member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, has sharply criticized the Ukrainian policy of…
Competence on Immigration a Game-Changer?
According to a recent survey by Forsa, the CDU and CSU are seen as the most likely to…
Habeck Demands United Front on Security
German Green Party leader and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has criticized US Vice President JD Vance for his appearance…
EU on the Brink of Collapse as US Takes Center Stage in Ukraine Talks
In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s announcement to immediately negotiate with Russian President Putin over the…
‘We’re Changing the Sentence, Not the Country’
After the attack in Munich, the chairman of the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Minister-President, Markus…
Trump’s Cop-Out: Can the US President’s Gamble on Russia Pay Off?
The art of deal-making has long been a staple of American diplomacy and now, under the presidency of…
Feds Take Over Investigation of Fatal Car Attack
The German Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (Generalbundesanwalt) has taken over the investigation into the Munich car attack from…
Soviet ‘Gold Standard’ of Food Safety Returns
In the Soviet era, the GOSTs – the abbreviation stands for “State Standard” – were the most important…
EU’s Silence in Ukraine War Exposes ‘Cold Calculus’ of Transatlantic Alliance?
In a recent interview with the Rheinische Post, European Parliament’s Chief of Staff Jan van Aken has called…
Out of Touch with Reality in Ukraine War
A security and military expert, Erich Vad, is cautiously optimistic about the recent developments in the Ukraine conflict,…
Climate Fury: 150 German Cities Unite for a Future in Peril
Thousands of people in Germany took to the streets on Friday, responding to the call from “Fridays for…
Pentagon Chief Hints at Boost in Troop Presence Amid Ukraine Border Uncertainty
The US could strengthen its troop presence in Poland as the Ukrainian borders remain unclear, according to Pentagon…
What’s Behind the Shocking Sell-Off?
The Dax index failed to make up for its early losses by the end of the week. At…
A New Arms Race in the Making?
Germany’s military spending has doubled in a decade to meet the NATO’s “two percent goal”. The current total…
US Vice President’s Bold Claim Sparks Moscow’s Fury
The Kremlin leadership stated on Friday that it hopes the US would clarify the statements made by Vice…
A Calculated Move to Unleash Nuclear Panic?
Following the drone attack on the crippled Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the Director General of the…
US Vice President’s Belligerent Warning to Moscow?
The Kremlin leadership expressed hope on Friday that the US would clarify Vice President J.D. Vance’s statements, in…
German Embassy Steps in for Imprisoned Non-Binary Citizen
The German Foreign Office has become involved in the case of a non-binary German individual who is being…
MUNICH MAYHEM: ‘Allahu Akbar’ in the City: Islamic Extremism Reaches Germany’s Heart
At least 36 people, including children, were injured when a vehicle deliberately drove into a Verdi trade union…
SAP Demands Secure Cloud for a Divided Europe
SAP, the software giant, has called for a secure and sovereign cloud for the European Union in the…
Saudi Arabia Unveils Secret Plan to Save Gaza from Trump’s ‘Nuclear Option’
Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of Arab efforts to develop a plan for the future of the…
US Vice President Sounds Alarm
US Vice President JD Vance, in a round of criticism against European states, spoke at the Munich Security…
BREAKING: Oimara’s Rise to the Top: German Charts Conquered!
According to the GfK, Beni Hafner, also known as the Bavarian singer-songwriter Oimara, has taken the top spot…
Swiss Federal Court Saves Press Freedom in Landmark Ruling
Swiss Federal Court Upholds Secrecy of Ringier CEO’s Emails The Swiss Federal Court has rejected the prosecution’s appeal…
Ruble Rises: Geopolitical Power Play Behind Mysterious Currency Surge?
The Russian currency reacted to the phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump with a rapid surge,…
‘Hofnarr’ Fracas Rocks Berlin’s Elite
German Actor Lars Eidinger has expressed surprise at the intense debate that followed Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s (SPD) description…
Student Aid Reform Demanded by Unions and Associations!
In a joint statement, trade unions and social organizations are calling on the next German federal government to…
Legal Action Looms
The federal government is not ruling out taking legal action against press reports in certain cases. “Media law…
German Government Denies Links to Upcoming Vote
No connection is seen by the German federal government to the upcoming election on February 23 in the…
SPD’s Wiese Demands Urgent Action
A German politician, Dirk Wiese, the vice chairman of the SPD faction, has called for a cross-party agreement…
73% of Germans No Longer Trust US as a Reliable Ally
A majority of Germans no longer consider the United States a reliable partner, according to a survey published…
Bamf’s Blunders: New Scandal Rocks German Government as Aschaffenburg Attack Investigation Unfolds
New Allegations of Delay Emerge in the Case of the Aschaffenburg Attacker Who Was Not Sent Back to…
Vance to Unveil US Troop Exodus from Europe?
Christoph Heusgen, the director of the Munich Security Conference, believes that US Vice Minister J.D. Vance will announce…
German Authorities Missed 2020 Red Flag, Now 30 Lives in Jeopardy
A man, believed to be the perpetrator of a recent attack in Munich, drove a Mini Cooper into…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: 2025’s Financial Gap Widens in Shocking Revelation
A new budgetary shortfall has emerged in the planning for 2025. The upcoming federal government is expected to…
Khan’s Fall from Favor After Nailing Netanyahu, but Not Putin?
The United States has placed the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, on its sanctions…
Haushalt Crisis Threatens Existence of Institutes
As the provisional federal budget management indicates, research institutes that are primarily funded by public means are facing…
Greens Chief Demands Sweeping Security Overhaul After Foiled Attack
After the alleged attack in Munich, Green party leader Felix Banaszak is calling for a comprehensive security offensive…
Will Moscow’s Plan B Save the Day?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, confirmed Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson…
BORDERLINE CHAOS: World Leaders on Edge as US New Era Unfolds
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier looks with concern at the increasingly sharp tone in the world, particularly through the…
Bayern Secures Star Midfielder for 2030!
German football star Jamal Musiala has agreed to extend his contract with FC Bayern München, the club announced…
US Envoy’s European Gamble to End the Conflict
US President Trump’s Phone Call with Putin and Ukraine’s Leader US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President…
Shock as Netanyahu’s Successor Vows ‘Fundamental Change’ in Relations
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expects a fundamentally different and more Israel-friendly Middle East policy from the forthcoming…
BOMBSHELL: Church-State Showdown Looms as Greens Push for Migrant Reforms
As large demonstrations in Bavaria over the past weeks have shifted the tone of the parties towards the…
Drone or Missile Strikes Ukraine’s Nerve!
The explosion of a projectile or its fragments in the Kaponnier above Reactor Number 4 of the Chernobyl…
New Bid to Centralize Childcare
A German politician, Serpil Midyatli, the Schleswig-Holstein SPD chair, is advocating for the establishment of a state-run family…
Skoda Left in the Dark!
Volkswagen’s planned small electric car, priced around 20,000 euros, will not have a twin model from Skoda, according…
SPD Leader Proposes ‘Pact for Consequences and Reason’
SPD’s Rolf Mützenich Suggests a “Pact for Consequences and Reason” Following the violent incidents in Aschaffenburg and Munich,…
Taiwan to Invest Big in US After Trump’s Tariff Tirade
Taiwan’s President has pledged to increase investments and purchases in the US in response to Donald Trump’s global…
Germany’s Secret Afghanistan Deportation Plans Exposed?
The German government appears to be reevaluating its plans for regular deportation flights to Afghanistan, as announced by…
What’s Behind the Unstoppable Rally?
The Dax index had a relatively subdued start on Friday, with a mid-day return to the previous day’s…
BOMBSHELL: Trump’s Munich Moot Raises Questions, as Russia’s Absence Confirmed
US President Donald Trump has announced that “high-ranking” US representatives will meet with their Russian counterparts at the…
Germany’s Gabriel Calls for Bundeswehr Deployment in Ukraine After Ceasefire
German Ex-Foreign Minister Suggests Military Presence in Ukraine After Ceasefire Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, a member…
Macron’s Warning as Trump’s Return Spells ‘Electro-Shock’ for the Continent
Donald Trump’s first steps after his return to the US presidency have been a “shock” for Europe, according…
‘Allahu Akbar’ Echoes in Munich
As the investigation into the Munich car attack unfolds, indications of an Islamic motivation have intensified. According to…
Trump’s Tariff Takedown Targets German Auto Giants
US President Donald Trump has announced a plan to impose tariffs on goods from countries that charge higher…
Parliament Gives Green Light to Gun Control Bill!
The Federal Council has given the green light to the so-called “Violence Relief Act”. The state-level chamber voted…
Will the Continent’s Anti-Establishment Surge Topple the Status Quo?
Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance has called for Germany to work with…
Union Demands Radical Shift in Security and Migration Policy
As the alleged attack in Munich unfolded, the Union has once again emphasized the need for a shift…
Blackwater’s Sinister Plan to Hijack US Power and Rule the World
Erik Prince, the founder of the private military company Blackwater, has suggested to US President Donald Trump that…
Germany Revealed as Secret Player in Global Battery Game
Germany Among the Top Nine Global Semiconductor Producers, Study Finds Germany is among the nine most important countries…
SPD Minister Blasts Union Leader’s ‘Society Split’ Threat
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil has accused CDU’s Friedrich Merz of deepening the divisions in society. “He promised…
No Meeting with Scholz” – Tensions Run High
Munich’s International Security Conference, or Siko, has brought together a multitude of high-profile politicians, ministers and organization representatives.…
Dax Holds On to Record High, But Suffers Setback
The Dax index started the trading day on Friday with losses, but still held its all-time high. By…
Christian Lindner’s Masterstroke?
A prominent Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader, Christian Lindner, has outlined a “100-Day Program” in the event of…
Energie Apocalypse: Your Winter Bill is About to Explode!
Energy Costs for Private Households Rise Sharply Since the Outbreak of the Ukraine War, According to a Recent…
A New Era of Isolation?
Until the year 2022, all by themselves believed the member contributions of Russia to various, very important international…
Dublin Rule Loopholes Leave Germany Vulnerable
New Developments in Germany’s Migration Policy The recent tightening of migration policies in Germany, following the machete attacks…
Mysterious Blast Rocks the Forbidden Zone
As the night of Friday unfolded, a sudden explosion occurred on the roof of the Chernobyl nuclear power…
Will the Front Line Collapse?
A senior Austrian military official, Markus Reisner, has expressed concerns about the implications of a potential US-Russia deal…
Car Owners Face Staggering Surcharge in Daily Expenses!
The prices of goods and services related to automobile use have recently risen significantly. According to the Federal…
One Week to Go, Who’s on Top in the German Elections?
A week before the German federal election, the ZDF-Politbarometer shows little movement in voter intentions. If the federal…
BANKRUPTCY BOOM: Germany Sees Shocking Spike in Insolvency Claims in January 2025!
The number of requested corporate insolvency applications in Germany has significantly increased in January 2025, according to preliminary…
Baerbock Demands Iron-Clad Security Guarantees for a Lasting Peace
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) welcomed the imminent negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine war, while cautioning against…
What’s Behind the Shocking Spike?
German wholesale prices rose in January 2025. They were 0.9 percent higher than in the same month of…
Ex-Minister Blasts Climate Activists for Lack of Concrete Action
The former Federal Environment Minister, Jürgen Trittin (Greens), believes that climate activists have a duty to engage in…
Wahltermin-Schock: 1,700 Fewer Candidates, Is the Early Date to Blame?
The Federal Returning Officer, Ruth Brand, attributes the relatively low number of candidates in the upcoming federal election…
Swing to the Left? FDP and Linke Gain Momentum in German Elections
Recent polls by the Institute for Demoskopie Allensbach have shown a surge in support for the Free Democratic…
Billionaire Kühne Still Sees a Listing as a Possibility
German tycoon Klaus-Michael Kühne still sees an IPO for mobility services provider Flix as a possibility, despite his…
Multipolarization: A Recipe for Global Chaos?
The report accompanying the conference consists of nine chapters, spanning 120 pages of text. The introduction begins with…
Zuwanderung: Germany’s Migrant Myth Busted?
Migration and integration issues have dominated the election campaign in Germany. On one hand, the debate revolves around…
SPD Leader Takes Aim at AfD’s Weidel in TV Showdown!
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) Criticizes AfD’s Alice Weidel in TV Interview In an interview with Politico, Chancellor…
Abschiebe-Explosion: Germany’s Deportation Numbers Soar to Shocking New High!
Last year, the number of deportations from Germany continued to rise. According to preliminary numbers, a total of…
SPD Rejects Merkel’s “De Facto Entry Ban” – A Stark U-Turn in German Politics?
Leading SPD Interior Politicians Reject Friedrich Merz’s Demand for a “Practical Entry Ban”. “The rejection of all people,…
German Election Chief Warns of Disinformation Surge
According to the head of the Federal Returning Officer, Ruth Brand, the number of false news stories on…