Rutte urges Europe to boost defense spending and trust us commitment

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on European allies to put less energy into questioning Washington’s reliability and more into meeting their own defense spending pledges, arguing that a stronger European contribution will help lock in the United States’ role in the alliance. Speaking alongside Lithuanian Prime Minister......

Germany expands military powers to tackle rising drone threats

Germany’s parliament has approved new legislation granting the military wider authority to combat drone incursions, an escalating concern linked by officials to Russian hybrid interference across Europe. The Bundestag voted Thursday to amend the Aviation Security Act, enabling the Bundeswehr to use electronic jamming systems or direct......

Microrobot swarms use spinning flows to move massive objects

Swarms of magnetic microrobots can now rotate and transport objects tens of thousands of times heavier than a single robot by stirring surrounding liquid instead of pushing directly on their targets. Each microrobot is a tiny disk roughly 300 micrometers across that spins under a controlled magnetic field, creating circulating fluid flows......

Puma pins hopes on $260 Hyrox sneaker amid deeper corporate losses

Puma SE has introduced a high-end $260 training shoe designed for the rapidly growing Hyrox fitness segment, betting on new performance categories to offset heavy financial setbacks. The German sportswear brand unveiled its Deviate Nitro Elite Hyrox model on February 19, coinciding with the release of its 2025 earnings, which showed a net......

Türkiye’s exports reach $20.3 billion in January despite annual decline

Türkiye’s exports totaled $20.31 billion in January, marking a 4% decrease compared to the same month a year earlier, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Data showed that imports edged up by 0.1% year-on-year to $28.69 billion, pushing the monthly trade deficit to $8.38 billion—an increase......

Xi urges Germany to be a reliable and innovative partner during Beijing talks

During a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping encouraged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to strengthen ties, describing Germany as a “reliable and innovative” partner. The discussion took place as Merz began his first official two-day visit to China since his election. Xi highlighted the rapid global......

Ramadan light display targeted in suspected far-right attack in Freiburg

Authorities in southwestern Germany have opened an investigation after a public Ramadan light installation in the city of Freiburg was vandalized in what police suspect may be a politically motivated act. According to local law enforcement, unknown individuals cut several cables connected to the illuminated display near Seepark late Saturday......

Germany’s chancellor announces Chinese order of up to 120 Airbus aircraft

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Wednesday in Beijing that China plans to order up to 120 additional aircraft from European aerospace manufacturer Airbus. Speaking during his official visit to the Chinese capital, Merz said German authorities had been informed that Chinese leaders intend to expand their purchases from the aircraft......

Pegasus case: Germany’s federal court rejects Morocco’s appeal

Germany’s highest civil court has dismissed Morocco’s appeal against two German media outlets accused of defamation in connection with the Pegasus spyware controversy. The ruling marks the end of a legal battle that began after reports alleging that Moroccan authorities had used the Pegasus surveillance software to target prominent......

Porsche unveils the Cayenne E-Hybrid Black Edition with enhanced equipment and exclusive styling

German automaker Porsche has introduced a new special series of its flagship SUV, the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Black Edition, combining distinctive design elements, expanded standard features and a plug-in hybrid powertrain aligned with the brand’s performance heritage. Positioned as a limited and highly equipped edition, the model......

Armed man arrested outside CDU headquarters in Berlin

German police arrested an armed man outside the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) in Berlin, following a tense security operation in the city’s Mitte district. According to local media reports citing police sources, the individual was seen approaching the party’s headquarters on Monday evening while......

Morocco-Germany trade volume exceeds 7.3 billion euros

Preliminary data for 2025 published by Destatis highlight a strong acceleration in trade relations between Morocco and Germany, with total bilateral trade surpassing 7.3 billion euros for the first time. According to updated foreign trade statistics, commercial exchanges between Rabat and Berlin reached approximately......

Lagarde’s BIS stipend reignites questions over ECB pay rules

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has come under renewed scrutiny after disclosing that she receives about 140,000 euros a year from the Bank for International Settlements for serving on its board, even though ECB staff rules prohibit employees from taking third‑party payments linked to their official duties. The payment,......

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