China FM slams Germany's 'microphone diplomacy'

China's top diplomat Wang Yi told his German counterpart that Berlin should not engage in "microphone diplomacy", just weeks after his visit to Beijing was postponed. Germany said in October that a trip by its foreign minister Johann Wadephul to...

Germany’s Rheinmetall to build Romanian gunpowder plant

German weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall signed a deal Monday to build a gunpowder factory in NATO member Romania, as Europe rearms in the face of the growing Russian threat. A total of more than €500 million is being invested to establish the...

German Ambassador calls on Acting President Yadav

Kathmandu, Nov 3: German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Volz on Monday paid a courtesy call on Acting President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur. During the meeting, discussions were held on the friendly ties...

German auto parts sector rushes to get China exemptions for Nexperia chip exports

Automotive suppliers were rushing for exemptions to Chinese export restrictions on Nexperia chips on Monday, hoping for a political solution to a trade stand-off that has caused alarm over possible production stoppages in the car industry. A fight...

Germany’s Migrant Crime Problem Is Out of Control 

In a sane country, it would be unthinkable that the murder of a two-year-old boy would go effectively unpunished. And yet this is exactly what is happening in Germany. In January this year, a 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker—Enamullah...

Germany Plans To Lower Industrial Power Costs From January

Germany plans to begin a scheme to slash energy costs for power-hungry manufacturers in January, the economy minister said Monday, part of efforts to revive Europe’s struggling industrial powerhouse. Sectors like chemicals and steel production...

Merz invites Syria’s president to Germany to discuss deporting Syrians with criminal records

BERLIN - Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Germany to discuss deporting Syrian citizens with criminal records in Germany, the German leader said on Nov 3. “We will, of course, continue to deport criminals to...

German team turns wood waste into battery power for small electric vehicles

Researchers in Germany have developed a new type of sodium-ion battery made from wood waste that could be used for stationary or mobile storage applications where fast charging is not required. The project, also known as ThüNaBsE (Thuringia...

Germany's ZF plans to furlough workers due to chip shortage

A stand-off over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has led to concerns of possible production stoppages for carmakers, with the chips used widely by their suppliers like ZF. German auto parts supplier ZF is planning to furlough workers at its Schweinfurt...

German Navy P-8A Poseidon Set For United Kingdom Deployment

A German Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft will deploy to RAF Lossiemouth in the coming months, operating alongside Royal Air Force Poseidons out of the air base in northern Scotland to track Russian naval activity in the northern...

Germany and UK sign €450 million deal for new M3 amphibious bridge systems under NATO program

Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a €450 million contract through OCCAR to acquire new M3 amphibious bridging and ferry systems from General Dynamics European Land Systems. The move restores a critical NATO river-crossing capability not...

German President visits Ghana

The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Accra on Sunday evening for a three-day state visit to Ghana. President Steinmeier was met on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel...

German court strikes down Amazon’s unilateral Prime price rise

Amazon may have to compensate German customers for the higher Prime subscription fees it unilaterally introduced three years ago. A regional consumer protection authority, which filed the lawsuit, wants Amazon to reverse the price increase and...

German word of the day: Abzocken

In today’s world, it can often feel as if more and more people are trying to rip you off – whether online or in person. Understanding this word may help you spot unfair practices and express your frustration like a native. Mastering Abzocken will...

German Delegation Visits ICAR–IARI to Strengthen Indo-German Collaboration on AgriPV and Sustainable Farming

A German delegation led by Johann Saathoff, Parliamentary State Secretary, BMZ Germany, with ICAR and NISE officials at the 100 kW AgriPV Pilot Site, IARI, New Delhi. (Photo Source: ICAR IARI) A German delegation led by Johann Saathoff,...

German plans to lower industrial power costs from January

Germany plans to begin a scheme to slash energy costs for power-hungry manufacturers in January, the economy minister said Monday, part of efforts to revive Europe's struggling industrial powerhouse. Sectors like chemicals and steel production...

Daniel Jones, offensive line struggle ahead of Colts trip to Germany

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Monday was cleanup day for the Indianapolis Colts. After four straight wins and eight games where the game plan was well executed, Sunday’s 27-20 loss at Pittsburgh was a harsh reminder of just how quickly things can change in...

Germany's top general favors registering all young men for potential military service

BERLIN Germany's top general called on Monday for universal registration of all young men for potential military service, saying it's essential to know who would be available in a defense emergency. "From a military perspective, it is crucial that...

Germany cannot deport Somalian killer due to ‘risk of re-entry’

A Somali man who stabbed three women to death in Würzburg, Bavaria, cannot be deported from Germany and will remain in psychiatric care in the country indefinitely. The Attorney General’s Office in Munich’s prosecutors told German news site BR24...

Germany set to introduce "industrial electricity price" by beginning of 2026 – economy minister

The German government is in the final stage of negotiations with the European Commission concerning the details of electricity price incentives for industry businesses, said economy minister Katherina Reiche at a press conference in Berlin. “I...