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Germany intensifies inspections of Russian shadow fleet vessels in Baltic Sea
Stock photo: Getty Images Germany has introduced additional measures to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. Source: Germany's Federal Foreign Office, as reported by The Maritime Executive, a news outlet covering maritime news,...

Jobe Bellingham to miss Jude, Real Madrid clash
Brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham will miss the chance to face each other at the Club World Cup after Jobe picked up a yellow card in Borussia Dortmund's win over Monterrey on Tuesday. Jude's Real Madrid will face Dortmund in the quarterfinals of...

German Embassy regarding Schengen visa applications
The German Embassy in Armenia reports: “From July 1, 2025, we are offering an improved application service to all citizens who need a Schengen visa for travel to Armenia through TLS Contact. Thus, from July 1, 2025, the procedure for appearing in...

German government not planning to take stake in TKMS, reports Handelsblatt
DUESSELDORF: The new German government has no plans currently to take a stake in Thyssenkrupp’s defence division TKMS, the business daily Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday, citing government sources. According to the report, the chancellery as...

Breaking down Germany’s Cyber Dome: What this Israel partnership involves
Germany’s cyber dome initiative seeks Israeli expertise to create a multilayered digital defence system against state-backed cyberattacks The partnership includes joint research centres, intelligence cooperation, and anti-drone capabilities...

Lidl employed over 50 people and spent €2 million with 12 Laois businesses in 2024
A new report marking Lidl Ireland’s 25 years in Ireland has revealed the company spent over €2 million on goods and services from Laois businesses last year. Lid’s employed 50 people across its two Laois stores in Portlaoise and Portarlington in...
Jewellery store owner needed employee to be victim in staged robbery, court hears
A jewellery store employee was called into work on the day of a staged robbery because her boss "needed a real victim" to fool police and make a $2.8 million insurance claim, a jury has heard. Germani Jewellers' store at Sydney's Hilton Hotel was...

India To Overtake Germany: Poised To Become The Third-Largest Economy By 2030, Says Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi:India has recently overtaken Japan and is poised to become the third-largest economy by 2030, overtaking Germany, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said. In the past 11 years, India has risen from the eleventh to the fourth...

India Set To Become 3rd-Largest Economy by 2030, Overtaking Germany: Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi, July 2: India has recently overtaken Japan and is poised to become the third-largest economy by 2030, overtaking Germany, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said. In the past 11 years, India has risen from the eleventh to...

Venta AI raises $2M to build Germany’s first AI sales employees
The Munich-based startup Venta AI has successfully closed a $2M pre-seed round to transform the European sales industry. Venta AI introduces a powerful sales platform designed to streamline and accelerate customer outreach. Tailored specifically...

Mad reason why migrant wants to come to UK rather than France or Germany
A young migrant in a Calais camp has shared the compelling reason behind his determination to reach Britain after two perilous boat journeys. Nineteen year old Abdullah from Somalia braved the Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy before...

Dortmund 2 Monterrey 1 - Suspended Jobe misses Bellingham derby with Jude, fans warned over homophobic chant at Club World Cup
A frustrated Jobe Bellingham will miss out on a first competitive meeting with brother Jude after being booked in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over Monterrey in their Club World Cup last 16 game. Earlier in the day Jude Bellingham helped Real...

Crunchyroll's German Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Subtitles List 'ChatGPT'
Dialogue line's subtitles begin with "ChatGPT said:" Crunchyroll began streaming the Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show anime on Tuesday, and its German subtitles include the line "ChatGPT said:Wenn ich die Welt von hier an weiter genießen...

India poised to become 3rd-largest economy by 2030, overtaking Germany: Hardeep Puri
India poised to become 3rd-largest economy by 2030, overtaking Germany: Hardeep Puri New Delhi: India has recently overtaken Japan and is poised to become the third-largest economy by 2030, overtaking Germany, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep...

German Firms Eye Growth in Sri Lanka despite Global Headwinds
German-affiliated companies in Sri Lanka are expressing renewed confidence in the country’s economic trajectory, despite facing turbulent global economic conditions, according to the Spring 2025 AHK Business Barometer released by the Delegation of...

German defence contractors report overflowing orders as wars rage
With wars raging in the Ukraine and elsewhere, orders for equipment from German defence contractors are overflowing, with many companies planning to substantially expand their workforce and make major investments in their facilities. Rheinmetall,...

Germany tests airborne electromagnetic warfare
A coalition of German defense companies has successfully conducted the country’s first live airborne demonstration of electromagnetic warfare capabilities, simulating the disruption of enemy air defense systems to enable the safe evacuation of...

Holidays are a luxury for more and more Germans
More than a third of German workers find it difficult or impossible to take a holiday financially, and almost half are forced to cut back on their holiday this year. This is according to a June survey by the German Social Association (SoVD),...

German Unemployment Climbs Less Than Expected In June
Joblessness in Germany rose in June but at a slower than expected pace, official figures revealed on Tuesday, as activity in the biggest economy in the euro area remains sluggish. The seasonally adjusted number of unemployed rose by 11,000 from...

Sino-German cooperation key to AI advances
Visitors watch a robot mixing drinks at Siemens' exhibition area during the 2024 China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Nov 29, 2024. CHINA DAILY China and Germany should deepen collaboration in the field of industrial artificial...