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Robots drill 9,000 holes during tunnel upgrade in Germany
A BauBot drills holes on the Engelberg tunnel upgrade project in Germany (Image courtesy of Fischer) Three robots have drilled a total of 9,000 holes at heights of up to 7.5 metres during a project to upgrade a tunnel in Germany. The Fischer...

Clever German Shepherd outsmarts owner in hilarious moment caught on camera
Our furry friends deserve a treat every now and then - especially as a reward for good behaviour. And recently, one dog dad decided to make his German Shepherd work for their treat. He thought it would take some time for the pooch to figure things...

Germany’s Merz and Canada’s Carney announce deal on critical minerals
Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that they will sign an agreement on strengthening cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, as they...

Luxcara drops Mingyang for Siemens Gamesa at German offshore wind farm
A preferred supplier agreement between Mingyang and the developer behind a major German offshore wind farm has expired, paving the way for Siemens Gamesa as the new first choice for the project. by Orlando Jenkinson

PM Modi Ignored 4 Calls From Trump Over ‘Anger And Caution’ Amid Tariff Tensions: German Report
US President Donald Trump made repeated attempts to reach Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone in recent weeks, but the latter declined to engage, according to a report by German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The newspaper...

German industry shed almost 250,000 jobs since 2019: Study
The worsening downturn in German industry has resulted in almost a quarter of a million jobs being lost in the sector since 2019, with the automotive industry being particularly hurt, according to an EY study released on Tuesday. German industrial...

Germany and Canada are seeking to boost cooperation on raw materials

Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials
Germany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China. China's dominance in supplying the world with such...
German Official Criticises US Tariffs, Pushes for Lower Barriers to Strengthen Trade Ties
Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in India, Georg Enzweiler, highlighted the challenges posed by US tariffs, describing them as obstacles to free trade. He emphasized that Germany advocates for reducing tariffs to the minimum level to...

Suspect arrested in knife attack on American on a tram in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A man has been arrested as a suspect in a weekend knife attack on a tram in the German city of Dresden in which a young American was wounded, prosecutors said Tuesday. The 20-year-old American was attacked shortly after midnight on...

Germany and Canada sign raw materials deal to reduce China reliance
BERLIN: Germany and Canada will sign a cooperation agreement on critical raw materials to reduce heavy dependence on China. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the partnership during a press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in...

Canada holding firm on recognizing Palestinian statehood even as Germany wavers
OTTAWA — Canada is holding firm on recognizing Palestinian statehood next month, even as Germany wavers.Article content During a press conference in Berlin with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said...

The President of France, the Chancellor of Germany, and the Prime Minister of Poland, are expected today in Chisinau
0 The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, and the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, are expected today, on the Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova, in Chisinau. The visit takes place at the...

Did Germany manage to integrate the millions of migrants it took in 10 years ago?
A decade after Angela Merkel’s iconic declaration, 'Wir schaffen das,' Germany’s efforts to integrate over a million refugees from war-torn countries are still unfinished but some evidence suggests it has been largely successful. Former German...

Merz: Germany Will Not Join Allies’ Initiative to Recognize Palestinian State
A team of UN investigators tasked with researching cases of violence by Israeli settlers and the transfer of arms to Israel for use in the Gaza war cannot complete their work because of financial constraints, a document showed. The incident shows...

What’s on in Germany: Ten unmissable events this September
There’s more to September in Germany than Oktoberfest. From world-renowned festivals to inspiring art and literature, here are ten notable events to mark on your calendars this September. Autumn in Germany offers a blend of tradition and...

Colloquium Presentation: Emotional Education in 18th Century Germany
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEAE__Dr. Martina Cucchiara, professor of history at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, "Faith and Feelings: The Emotional Education of Maidservants in 18th Century Germany," at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, in...

Germany vs Italy Live Streaming Online, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier Division 1: How To Watch GER-W vs ITA-W CWC Qualifier Match Free Live Telecast on TV?
The Germany women's national cricket team are locking horns with Italy women's national cricket team in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier Division 1 match. The Germany women vs Italy women T20I match will be played at the...

The Apple Watch is not actually carbon neutral, says German court
Apple is no longer allowed to advertise the Apple Watch as carbon neutral, a German court ruled following a protest from environmentalists about Apple’s promoted claims. The Frankfurt court found the company misled consumers for describing the...

Germany will not join Western allies in recognizing Palestine, Chancellor Merz says