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Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition Show: Germany’s latest roster selections
Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann made his selections for the 23-man roster he will use to face Slovakia and Northern Ireland in Germany’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Certainly, there were some surprises and some other interesting...

Windows 95, arguably the first PC gaming OS, is still being used... to sort eggs in Germany
Recently I wondered if I could download Steam on to my Mum's far from sprightly desktop (I'm trying to offer her a PC Gaming education). Unfortunately, it turns out my Mum has held on to an HP Pro 3010 Microtower machine from 2009. Its integrated...

German precision & French intellect: How India’s openness to global cultures is making it the world’s GCC capital
Indian professionals’ ability to adapt to diverse work cultures has become a key factor behind the country’s rise as a hub for global capability centres (GCCs). Industry experts say this cultural flexibility goes beyond technical skills and cost...

Breaking: Germany announces 23-man roster for next week’s World Cup qualifiers
Bayern Munich spent the summer in the United States at the revamped FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament served as the trial run for the main entree, the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann’s first task will be the navigation of UEFA qualifying,...

Britain, France and Germany likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday
Open this photo in gallery:The flag of the International Atomic Energy Agency at the Vienna International Center. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that nuclear inspectors had been allowed back into Iran.Lisa Leutner/The Associated Press...

Four ways US students and professionals can make the move to Germany
Whether you'd like to study or work abroad, there are resources designed specifically for US citizens who are interested in making Germany their new home. Here are some opportunities that can make moving to Germany cheaper or easier. Moving...

PayPal direct debit glitch causes major payment delays in Germany
Recent disruptions at US-based payment giant PayPal have caused significant headaches for banks, merchants, and customers across Europe. PayPal users in Germany are advised to check their accounts. Security systems at PayPal, designed to prevent...

German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams. H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the winners with...

A German investor will build a 400 MW wind power plant near Kyiv
The German energy company Notus Energy plans to build a large wind power plant near Kyiv. The company has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Makariv community in the Kyiv region, where the wind farm, with a capacity of around 400 MW, will...

Germany approves arms deal with Israel despite export ban announcement
The Israeli company Rafael announced on Tuesday that the German parliament has approved the purchase of 90 reconnaissance and targeting systems of the Litening 5 model for use on the German Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets. According to German...

German industry fears that US tariffs could worsen a long-running downturn
Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with occasional showers overnight. Low around 80F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain...

Kyrgyzstan Seeks German Investment in Green Energy, Logistics, and Tourism
On August 26, the resort city of Cholpon-Ata on Lake Issyk-Kul hosted the Day of German Economy in Kyrgyzstan, alongside the 4th meeting of the Kyrgyz-German Business Council. Opening remarks were delivered by Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Chairman of the...

Merz Says Franco-German Fighter Jet Decision Expected By Year-End
Home Europe France Merz Says Franco-German Fighter Jet Decision Expected By Year-End Germany blames French industry for blocking the next phase in the development of the FCAS programme by demanding sole leadership of the project. German Chancellor...

WWE Announces Collaboration With Paris Saint-German Football Club
WWE and French football club Paris Saint-Germain have issued a press release announcing a long-term strategic collaboration. This comes days before WWE’s Clash in Paris Premium Live Event, set to take place at La Défense Arena on August 31. The...

German Cabinet Agrees Steps To Boost Army Recruitment
The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the drive aims to...

Germany participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield in South Korea
PYEONGTAEK, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], SOUTH KOREA 08.26.2025 CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — German Armed Forces Lt. Col. Andreas Heyn said his first experience in South Korea has been both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful as he...

EU Commission chief von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency
Published on 27/08/2025 - 16:55 GMT+2 •Updated 17:04 Ursula von der Leyen is not available to be the next German president, a spokesperson for the European Commission chief has told Euronews, in response to German media reports connecting her to...

Exclusive: EU Council faces landmark defamation claim in Germany over sanctions ‘reasons’
Published on 27/08/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 •Updated 11:12 The Council of the European Union could be forced to defend itself in a Hamburg court in what lawyers say would be a first-of-its-kind defamation action linked to an EU sanctions decision—if an...

Fidesz politicians believe they were right about Germany’s migration policy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has admitted that his country’s long-standing migration policy, “which initially only Hungary dared to oppose”, has caused “irreversible damage to their welfare state”, János Lázár, the minister of construction and...

German auto industry cuts over 51,000 jobs over U.S. tariff, weak demand
Pedestrians wearing face masks walk past a car dealership of Mercedes-Benz in Berlin, capital of Germany, May 7, 2020. (Photo by Binh Truong/Xinhua) BERLIN, German | Xinhua | Germany’s auto industry have cut more than 51,000 jobs over the past...