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How to watch ‘Dating Naked Germany’ season 2 online – stream the racy reality TV show from anywhere
Two daters looking for love shed their inhibitions (and clothes) at the door to paradise in “Dating Naked Germany” season 2. The postponed third season is expected this fall but in the meantime, viewers can feast their eyes on arguably the...

Russians are flying drones over US military cargo routes in Germany – The New York Times
American ammunition. Stock photo: Getty Images Russia or its proxies are launching reconnaissance drones over routes used by the United States and its allies to transport military cargo through eastern Germany. Source: The New York Times, citing...

UK moves to reimpose sanctions on Iran over ‘significant’ concerns about its nuclear programme
The UK, France and Germany have confirmed they plan to reimpose sanctions on Iran after talks aimed at reviving diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear programme broke down. Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced that the so-called E3 trio of...

'Sperrkonto': What is a blocked account and who needs one to come to Germany?
If you’re coming to Germany from outside the European Union to study or look for work, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. A common way to do this is by opening a blocked account, or 'Sperrkonto'. For...

German auto industry lays off 51k workers in one year
The German auto industry has had stark layoffs in the last year. Photo Credit: Nathan Van Egmond via Unsplash THE GERMAN auto industry is taking a steep nosedive: over the past year, the industry has shed more than 51,000 jobs, equating to nearly...

Russia reportedly flying drones over US arms routes in Germany
Russia or its proxies are suspected of using drones to spy on arms routes used by the U.S. and its allies in eastern Germany, the New York Times (NYT) and the German outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported on Aug. 28, citing Western officials, APA...
German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opens mega-plant as Berlin rearms
UNTERLUESS, Germany - German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe’s largest munitions plant on Aug 27 as Berlin rushes to rearm after decades of running down its military. Taking up 30,000 square metres – the size of five football pitches – the...

With dry ice and a laser show, Germany’s new war machine gets star-studded launch
The gathering feels like the opening of an upmarket car showroom. There’s free food and drink and guests stand around admiring the vehicles – even if they are not your everyday runabouts. These tanks and mobile missile launchers are carefully...

German Economy in Crisis as Consumer Confidence Falls to Six-Month Low
Consumer confidence in Germany continues to decline, deepening the gloom surrounding Europe’s largest economic engine. According to a joint survey by the GfK institute and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM), the confidence index...
Europeans launch UN sanctions process on Iran, letter says
PARIS – Britain, France and Germany launched a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme on Aug 28, a step likely to stoke tensions two months after Israel and the United States bombed Iran, according to a letter...

Holy Brew: German monastery beers still crafted by monks and nuns
Monastery breweries dot Germany and offer you the chance to taste some locally made beer. (designed by Stripes staff) Beer has been around for thousands of years. It served as a way for our distant ancestors to both preserve grains and supply high...

German banks halted 10 billion euros in PayPal payments on fraud concerns
BERLIN: German banks blocked PayPal payments totalling more than 10 billion euros (USD11.7 billion) over fraud concerns, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported on Wednesday, without specifying its sources. The payments were halted on Monday...

Canada shortlists German, South Korean yards for massive sub program
VICTORIA, British Columbia — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to South Korea in late October to visit Hanwha Ocean’s facilities as the competition to provide Canada with a new submarine fleet has narrowed to two potential bidders....

Kremlin denies Russian surveillance drones fly over US weapons routes in Germany
(Reuters) -The Kremlin dismissed a New York Times report on Thursday that Russia or its proxies were flying surveillance drones over routes that the United States and its allies use to ferry military supplies through eastern Germany. Asked about...
Saudi, German Foreign Ministers Meet in Berlin to Discuss Bilateral and Regional Issues
TDT | Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Johann Wadephul review cooperation and exchange views on Gaza developments. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, met with German Foreign Minister...

Germany sparks huge WW3 fears as army launches massive recruitment drive
Germany hopes to recruit 100,000 new soldiers by the end of the decade as the country continues plans to rapidly strengthen its armed forces. War in Europe has seen Germany alter its approach to defence, with the government voting to change the...

German government passes military service bill
Skip next section Rheinmetall factory benefits Ukraine, Germany, NATO, German defense minister tells DW 08/27/2025August 27, 2025Rheinmetall factory benefits Ukraine, Germany, NATO, German defense minister tells DW German Defense Minister Boris...
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Nagelsmann picks new Germany keeper but 'fingers crossed' for Ter Stegen
German Shepherd Hilariously Runs From Sheep Instead of Herding Them
Atlas the German Shepherd is proof that not every herding dog reads the manual on what they're *supposed* to do. In theory, he's the guy you want for your sheep. Big, strong, intelligent, and bred specifically for this job. In practice? The second...

Record numbers of onshore wind turbines approved in first half of 2025 in Germany – industry analysis
The first half of 2025 saw a record number of applications to build new onshore wind turbines approved across Germany, while the total number of completed onshore turbines also saw strong growth, according to an analysis from industry agency...