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Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is projected to make strong advances in local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the country’s most populous state. The vote marks the first major electoral test for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who took office just four months ago. Home......
German authorities announced on Friday the dismantling of a large-scale drug trafficking network operating on the darknet, near the German-Dutch border. The operation, led by the Central Cybercrime Unit of North Rhine-Westphalia in cooperation with the Cologne prosecutor’s office, resulted in several......
The 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks serves as a moment to reflect on how the world has transformed since that fateful day. While the events of 9/11 left profound scars, global trends in demographics, technology, and international cooperation have reshaped the global landscape in ways......
Norway has chosen to purchase British-built Type 26 frigates in a deal worth around €11.5 billion, marking one of the country’s most significant defense contracts. The decision comes as a blow to France’s Naval Group, which was also competing to supply its own defense and intervention......
The Paris stock market closed the week lower as political uncertainty and stable U.S. inflation weighed on investor sentiment. On the last trading day of August, the CAC 40 slipped 0.76% to 7,703.90 points, while the SBF 120 fell 0.73% to 5,845.83 points. Investors were cautious as American inflation......
Volkswagen do Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of the German automaker, announced it will appeal a court decision that found the company guilty of maintaining workers in conditions akin to slavery during the 1970s and 1980s. The labor court in the state of Pará ruled on Friday that hundreds of......
European Union foreign ministers met in Copenhagen on Saturday amid growing concerns over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, but little progress was made on the possibility of sanctioning Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas admitted she was “not very optimistic” about reaching......
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have reiterated that their offer to extend the Iran nuclear deal and delay the reinstatement of UN sanctions remains “on the table,” according to UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward speaking at the United Nations. The European trio, known as the E3, triggered......
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chaired a joint Franco-German cabinet meeting on Friday in Toulon, southern France, followed by a defense council aimed at deepening coordination and reinforcing a “stronger Europe” in the face of global challenges. Macron......
Germany has crossed the threshold of 3 million unemployed in August 2025, a first since February 2015, highlighting persistent economic stagnation in Europe’s largest economy, according to official data released Friday. In raw figures, 3.03 million people were without a job, an increase of 46,000......
Germany is stepping up efforts to protect victims of domestic violence by proposing a law that would require perpetrators to wear electronic bracelets and attend anti-violence programs. The measure, announced by the Federal Ministry of Justice, aims to prevent repeat offenses and increase the safety......
The Spanish government has awarded Vodafone UK the communications services contract for the team studying a proposed tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar. According to Spanish media, the contract, signed in mid-August, includes voice and data services for around 15 experts......
Kyiv, Ukraine, August 25, 2025 — German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called on Monday for “reliable security guarantees” for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, announcing that Berlin would maintain an annual military support package of 9 billion euros for the war-torn country. Upon......
