Day: August 18, 2025
45 posts
Dortmund edge past Essen in cup thriller
Borussia Dortmund progressed to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a narrow 1-0 victory over third-tier side…
US Investors Wait and See Ahead of Ukraine Talks
US equity markets exhibited limited movement Monday, concluding the trading day with modest adjustments. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Hertha Wins Thrilling Cup Tie on Penalties
Hertha BSC advanced in the first round of the DFB-Pokal following a penalty shootout victory over Preußen Münster.…
Mainz edges past Dresden in cup Fortuna advance
Mainz 05 advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dynamo Dresden…
Trump and Zelenskyy project unity at White House meeting
During a meeting at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Dax Slides as Peace Hopes Fade
European markets experienced moderate declines at the start of the week, with the DAX closing at 24,314 points,…
Hamas Signals Readiness For New Ceasefire Proposal
Reports indicate Hamas is considering accepting the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. These…
European Jewish Leaders Report Surge in Antisemitism
Benjamin Graumann, head of the Jewish Community of Frankfurt, has voiced growing concerns regarding a rapid increase in…
EU AI Factory Plan Faces Industry Skepticism
Growing concerns are emerging within the technology sector regarding the European Union’s plan for large-scale artificial intelligence data…
EU Asylum Requests Dip in May
Initial asylum applications within the European Union totaled 54,780 in May 2025, according to data released Monday by…
German Rail Punctuality Hits New Low
Deutsche Bahn reports a further decline in punctuality for July 2025. Just 59.4 percent of long-distance travelers reached…
German MP Open to Ukraine Peacekeeping Troops
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has indicated a potential openness to the future deployment…
Ukraine Envoy Warns Against Russia Concessions
Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii…
Opposition Rejects Tax Hike Plans
The leading opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU, has firmly rejected recent suggestions from Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil that tax…
SPD Backs Tax Hike Plan For Top Earners
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is defending considerations raised by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil regarding potential tax increases…
Transport Minister Last Rode Train A Month Ago
Germany’s Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder, last travelled by train exactly one month ago, a spokesperson for the Ministry…
Startup Struggles Vary Across Germany
A recent survey of German tech startups reveals a nuanced picture of the current economic landscape, with experiences…
Germany Rejects Asylum Benefits as Loans
Berlin – The German federal government has expressed reservations regarding proposals to introduce asylum benefits as loans. A…
German DAX Slides Lower Amid Weak Trading
European stock markets experienced a subdued trading session Monday, with Germany’s DAX index remaining in negative territory by…
NATO Deployment Faces Major Hurdles Warns General
A senior German military official responsible for planning large-scale troop movements to NATO’s eastern flank has cautioned about…
Merz to Join White House Ukraine Talks Details Remain Unclear
Berlin – Details surrounding the role of CDU leader Friedrich Merz during the Ukraine meeting at the White…
Health Fund Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Germany’s Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) has issued a warning regarding the escalating financial difficulties within the statutory health…
Neuer Could Return for 2026 World Cup
Football expert Lothar Matthäus believes a potential return to the national team for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at the…
Drug Ring Suffers New Blow in Spain Arrest
German authorities, in collaboration with international partners, have apprehended another suspected member of a transnational criminal organization. The…
Experts Predict Inflation Will Stay High
Global inflation is expected to remain persistently elevated in the coming years, according to a recent survey conducted…
Ukraine NATO bid urged as talks loom
A senior German lawmaker has cautioned against a forced peace settlement in Ukraine, advocating for the country’s eventual…
German Stocks Dip Trump-Ukraine Talks Loom
European stock markets experienced a slightly subdued start to the week, with the DAX opening lower on Monday…
German Construction Permits Rise in First Half
Recent data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates a positive trend in German construction activity. In June,…
German Apple Harvest Expected To Hit Record High
German fruit growers are anticipating a significantly above-average apple harvest in 2025, projecting approximately 1.009 million tonnes. This…
German Welfare Costs Surge Past 20 Billion Euros
Germany’s social welfare expenditure reached 20.2 billion euros net in 2024, a 14.8 percent increase compared to the…
Bolivia Shifts Right After Two Decades of Socialist Rule
Bolivia appears poised for a significant political shift following nearly two decades of governance by the socialist Movement…
Chinese Hybrid Car Exports Surge in Europe
European markets are witnessing a significant surge in plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) imports from China during the first…
Trump Pushes Ukraine to Cede Territory to Russia
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are being raised…
Austrian Rail Boss Dismisses DB Night Train Revival
The head of long-distance travel for Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Kurt Bauer, has advised Deutsche Bahn (DB) against…
Ukraine Allies Reject Ground Troop Debate After Putin Trump Talks
Following a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussions surrounding security assurances…
Grimm Urges Germany to Slash Spending by Billions
A leading German economic advisor is urging the federal government to implement substantial spending cuts, potentially reaching up…
EU Push for Tougher Russia Sanctions After Trump Comments
Omid Nouripour, a leading foreign policy spokesperson for the German Green Party, is advocating for the enforcement of…
German Banks Urge Faster Digital Wallet Rollout
Germany’s banking association is urging accelerated progress on the nation’s planned digital wallet initiative, cautioning against repeating shortcomings…
Germany Considers Loan Guarantees for Foreign Gas Plants
The German federal government is considering providing credit guarantees worth €893 million for gas-fired power plants abroad, according…
German Electricity Costs Vary Widely By Region
A new analysis reveals significant disparities in electricity costs across Germany, with consumers in some regions paying considerably…
Trump reveals Alaska summit site dispute with Moscow
Former US President Donald Trump has defended the decision to host a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
German Power Prices Vary Widely By Region
Significant disparities in electricity costs are impacting consumers across Germany, with prices varying considerably between federal states, according…
Europe urged to enforce Ukraine ceasefire
A leading figure in Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has welcomed the planned accompaniment of prominent European political…
Merz Wins Praise Abroad Faces Calls For Domestic Action
A prominent wing of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the CDA, has voiced strong approval of Chancellor Friedrich…
German Pharmacies Demand Action on Foreign Discount Drugs
The president of the German Pharmaceutical Association (ABDA), Thomas Preis, has called on Federal Health Minister Nina Warken…