German Suspect in Madeleine McCann Case Released from Prison Amid Ongoing Investigation

A German man who is under suspicion in the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison on Wednesday after serving a sentence for another unrelated crime, police said. The man, whom the media have called...

German suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed from prison

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German grammar tips: Talk about the past, present and future with just two tenses

When it comes to talking about time, German can be a lot more straightforward than English. Here’s how you can talk about the past, present and future with just two tenses. German grammar comes with a fearsome reputation. It starts with Der, Die...

DHL to Hire 200 Customs Agents as US Trade Shifts Fuel Compliance Crunch

DHL Global Forwarding is hiring more than 200 customs agents as logistics companies and sellers alike adjust to shifts in U.S. trade policy. The customs hiring is going to increase the capacity within the freight forwarding division by close to 40...

Madeleine McCann Suspect Released from German Prison — and the Person Who Freed Him Says It Wasn't Intentional By Liam Quinn

NEED TO KNOW A man suspected in Madeleine McCann's disappearance was released from prison in Germany Christian Brückner had served a seven-year sentence in connection with a 2019 rape conviction Madeleine was 3 years old when she disappeared in...

Ford to Cut Further 1,000 Jobs in Germany as EV Demand Continues to Stutter

Merz bets on ‘autumn of reforms’ to shake German economy out of stagnation

BERLIN – In a belated 2025 budget debate in the German parliament on Wednesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he plans to implement “bold reforms” but offered little detail. The conservative chancellor promised an “autumn of reforms” to...

Central Market transports customers to Germany, all part of a battle for business

Central Market immerses shoppers in German culture with its Passport event through Sept. 23. DALLAS — Shoppers walking into Central Market this month may feel less like they’re in Texas and more like they’ve landed in Munich. Through Sept. 23, the...

Germany's Schaeffler aims to double profit margin in 2028

Schaeffler has previously said it is preparing to expand its defence sector footprint.German machine and auto parts manufacturer Schaeffler is aiming to double its adjusted operating profit margin in 2028 from last year's level, it said in a...

Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 explores employment opportunities, labour migration for youth

Accra, Sept. 17, GNA – The Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 has been held with hundreds of Ghanaian youth exploring employment opportunities and guidelines for safe job migration. The fair was spearheaded by the Ghana-European Centre of Jobs,...

Major automaker to cut up to 1,000 jobs as demand for electric cars in Europe lags

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars. The job reduction would be carried out so far as...

Employers partner with Oakland County Michigan Works! to launch 51 registered apprenticeships through MiSTAIRS Program

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency at the August 2025 Race to Talent Event. (Photo courtesy of Oakland County) Sixteen Oakland County employers have successfully launched 51 Registered Apprenticeships with support from the Michigan Statewide...

George Takei: Trump Employing ‘Nazi Playbook’ to Exploit Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Actor George Takei accused President Donald Trump and his allies of employing a Nazi playbook to exploit the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk. The Star Trek actor made his claim when sharing a Substack article on BlueSky with the...

Ex-Dortmund coach Terzic ready for new job 'right away'

Edin Terzic has pulled up his socks after a long sabbatical and has revealed that he is ready to continue his career as head coach. The German-Croatian coach, who last managed Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund, explained in detail how he...

For Germany’s Defense Industry, Getting Bigger Isn’t Enough

German military vehicles on display at an artillery plant in Unterluss, Germany, Aug. 27, 2025 (DPA photo by Florian Gaertner via AP Images). For decades, Germany’s arms industry was the country’s dirty little secret. On one hand, the defense...

Where will Maddie prime suspect be able to roam as he's released from jail and 'may flee Germany'

With Christian Brueckner’s release from prison earlier today (Wednesday, September 17), it has left questions about where exactly it leaves the German national in the Madeleine McCann case. Authorities were hoping to speak to Brueckner, 48, but...

Merz claims Germany's 'future on the line' to tout in key reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged citizens to prepare for sweeping reforms in the coming months as his government moves to address the mounting challenges facing Europe's largest economy. One of the toughest tasks for Merz and...

Almost 2,000 employers apply for Polish government’s shorter working hours pilot programme

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Ex-Rangers boss Philippe Clement ’emerges as shock frontrunner for manager job after holding talks’

PHILIPPE CLEMENT has reportedly emerged as the shock frontrunner to take over as manager of a European club. The ex-Rangers boss was quizzed on his future this week and revealed he had no immediate plans to return to management - seven months on...

AfD Triples Support In Germany's Most Populous State, CDU & SPD Both Lose Votes

Via Remix News, In the first major state elections since the new government, North Rhine-Westphalia went to the polls, with the Christian Democrats (CDU) coming out on top while the Social Democrats (SPD) crashed in support. Meanwhile, the...