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Security services in Tangier have arrested a German national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by German judicial authorities, Moroccan officials confirmed on Wednesday. The 26-year-old suspect is accused of involvement in serious crimes including kidnapping, unlawful detention, threats, extortion, and violent......
Eurozone GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 after a sharp downward revision of earlier estimates. The final figures show a significant shift from the initial flash estimate, which had indicated a 0.1 percent expansion. The revision marks the first quarterly contraction in the single-currency area since the second quarter......
The European Union has agreed to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova by opening Cluster 1, known as the Fundamentals cluster. The decision ends a two-year blockage that had slowed progress for both countries on their path toward membership. The move focuses on governance, rule of law, democratic institutions and minority......
From July, visitors to the famous Cologne Cathedral in Cologne will be required to pay an entry fee of 12 euros, according to church authorities. The decision applies to tourists visiting outside of religious services, while worshippers attending mass and children will continue to enter for free. The cathedral administration explained that......
Moroccan businessman Moulay Hafid Elalamy has taken 92.3 percent control of Arktika Capital AB, a Sweden based licensed credit institution focused on distressed debt. His son, Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, has been appointed chief executive officer of the company. The stake is held through a network of investment vehicles linked to Saham Group.......
DHL Express has stated that its aviation fuel supply for European operations remains secure throughout the summer, despite geopolitical uncertainty linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to DHL Express Europe CEO Mike Parra, the company does not currently face any fuel-related risks across major hubs, gateways, or key cities.......
British trip-hop group Massive Attack has transformed its 2026 world tour into a sustained critique of Palantir Technologies, the data analytics company co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel. Concert visuals across the tour highlight the company’s government and military contracts and draw attention to Thiel’s political views,......
Germany’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stagnation in May as weakening demand and rising production costs weighed on overall industrial performance, according to recent business survey data. The latest figures indicate that factory activity remained just above the threshold that separates expansion from contraction, suggesting......
Thousands of residents in western Austria blocked a major European transport route on Saturday, the Brenner Motorway, in protest against increasing traffic congestion caused by heavy truck and tourist flows. The motorway, which crosses the Alps and links Germany with Italy, is considered one of the most important north-south corridors in......
Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed Russian accusations over the country’s expanding defence posture, calling them “ridiculous” during a Security Council debate on compliance with the UN Charter. The exchange unfolded in a formal session focused on the principles guiding international peace and security,......
European Union regulators have launched a full-scale investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s planned acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, raising concerns over potential foreign subsidies influencing the deal. The proposed transaction, valued at approximately $2.5 billion, would allow JD.com to expand its......
Investors in Deutsche Bank have called on the German financial institution to maintain strict control over its operating costs during its annual shareholder meeting held on Thursday. The appeal comes as the bank continues to navigate a competitive and uncertain global financial environment. The meeting, held in person for the first time since......
A German court has sentenced Daniela Klette to 13 years in prison for a series of armed robberies linked to her activities after decades spent in hiding. The ruling marks another significant chapter in Germany’s long confrontation with the legacy of the extremist Red Army Faction movement. Klette, 67, was arrested in 2024 after living......
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