Tag: Germany
Car Crash in Magdeburg: Chancellor Warns About a Possible Attack
Authorities requested the evacuation of the Christmas market, located in the historic center of the city, while an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is being conducted. Related: Germany: Scholz Is Open to Confidence Vote Before Christmas German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke about the tragic car crash that occurred last Friday in Magdeburg, which […]
December 20, 2024
Germany: PM Kretschmer Re-Elected in Saxony
He is the third prime minister elected following the regional elections held in September. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of Saxony, conservative Michael Kretschmer, was re-elected with the support of his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). RELATED: Germany Rejects Possible Turkish Offensive Against Syrian Kurds He also secured votes from his coalition partner, the […]
December 18, 2024
Germany Rejects Possible Turkish Offensive Against Syrian Kurds
The Syrian Kurds’ civilian administration warned that Türkiye is preparing to attack them again. On Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged Türkiye to refrain from launching a large-scale incursion into the Kurdish autonomous region in Syria. RELATED: Bashar al-Assad Denies Betraying Syrian People by Leaving Power “Kobani is a symbol of the courageous fight […]
December 17, 2024
Chancellor Scholz Loses Vote of Confidence in German Parliament
President Steinmeier is expected to call for early elections on February 23. On Monday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost the vote of confidence he faced in the German Parliament after his government was reduced to a minority, prompting the European country to hold early general elections on February 23. RELATED: Nancy Pelosi Undergoes Hip Surgery in […]
December 16, 2024
German Troops Could Take Part in Peacekeeping Mission After Ceasefire in Ukraine: Baerbock
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss options for supporting Ukraine. On Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that her country does not rule out the possibility of sending troops to a potential peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire is declared in Ukraine. RELATED: Zelensky and Scholz Talk About Military Support for Ukraine […]
December 3, 2024
Zelensky and Scholz Talk About Military Support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary said Ukraine needs more military support to be in a position of strength when peace talks with Moscow begin. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met to discuss military and diplomatic support for Kiev in the coming months. RELATED: Ukraine Trained Terrorists Operate in Syria The talks focused […]
December 3, 2024
Leaked Document Forces Resignation of FDP Secretaries in Germany
The Free Democratic Party group planned to leave the governing coalition before Chancellor Olaf Scholz ended it. On Friday, Bijan Djir-Sarai, the Secretary General of Germany’s Free Democratic Party (FDP), resigned after the revelation of a document indicating that his party had planned to exit the governing coalition before Chancellor Olaf Scholz ended it. Previously, […]
November 29, 2024
Russia Expels German Reporters Over Russian Media Office Closure
Previously, German authorities closed Channel One’s office in Berlin. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that the administration of President Vladimir Putin has ordered journalists of the German media ARD to leave the country in response to German authorities’ closure of Russian broadcaster Channel One’s office. RELATED: Russia Could Deploy Missiles in […]
November 27, 2024
German Steelmaker Thyssenkrupp to Cut 11,000 Jobs
The company cited weak demand in the steel industry and intensified competition as the primary reasons for the move. On Monday, Germany’s largest steelmaker, ThyssenKrupp Steel, announced plans to cut 5,000 jobs by 2030 and an additional 6,000 through transfers to external service providers or the sale of business activities. RELATED: Germany, France and the […]
November 26, 2024
Germany, France and the UK to Discuss Iran’s Nuclear Programme
Previously, the IAEA requested a comprehensive report on Iran’s nuclear activities. On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei announced that deputy foreign ministers from Iran, France, Germany, and the UK will meet on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. RELATED: Venezuela and Iran Reaffirm Cooperation Ties “A series of regional and international issues, including […]