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German ex-chancellor says no regrets over Russian gas pipelines
Germany's ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder on Friday slammed a state parliamentary inquiry into the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia as 'ridiculous' and said he did not regret his role in its controversial construction. The inquiry, at the...

German press on von der Leyen’s visit to Belgrade: Vučić hints at a possible SNS defeat, the EU increases pressure on Serbia
German press on von der Leyen’s visit to Belgrade: Vučić hints at a possible SNS defeat, the EU increases pressure on Serbia Vučić has, for the first time, hinted at a possible defeat of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the upcoming...
Minister Ivan: We have established directions for strategic partnership between Romania and Germany in field of energy
Thursday, October 9, 2025 The Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, had discussions with his German counterpart, Katherina Reiche, and with Levin Holle, State Counselor within the Federal Chancellery, following which clear directions were established...

German expert: Ukraine should rely on its own missiles, not America’s
Ukraine should rely not on U.S. Tomahawk missiles — which it is unlikely to receive, or will receive only in limited numbers — but on its own long-range weapons development. That view was expressed in a comment to Ukrinform by Andreas Umland, an...

German startup brings recycled-plastic asphalt to Scotland
A road section in Motherwell has become the site of the UK’s first-ever project using a high-performance asphalt additive made from recycled plastics. In total, half a ton of EcoFlakes has been incorporated into the road’s surface course. This...
German Minister for Foreign Affairs: Russia tests NATO members' resolve, democratic values defended
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann David Wadephul, visiting Bucharest on Tuesday, said that any violation of the sovereignty of NATO member states is unacceptable and that the Eastern Flank will be...

Milwaukee suburb rejects 35-acre solar project on initial review
The Blueprint Germantown Plan Commission votes down 35-acre solar proposal. OneEnergy Development planned a 6-megawatt facility serving 1,400 homes. Residents objected to farmland loss and visual impact of the site. Village Board will review the...

2026 German Luxury Car of the Year winner isn’t German – it’s THIS new Cadillac
The EV-powered Cadillac renaissance continues as the all-new VISTIQ is named the winner of the prestigious 2026 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “luxury” category, bringing GM’s halo brand one step closer to reclaiming its “Standard of...

ADI calls for stronger Ghana–Germany–KfW partnership
The Alliance for Development and Industrialization (ADI) is urging the Government to deepen collaboration with the Government of Germany and the KfW Development Bank, a member of the International Development Association (IDA), to accelerate the...

Italy court blocks extradition of Ukrainian to Germany in Nord Stream pipelines blast case
Published on 16/10/2025 - 19:32 GMT+2 Italy's top court has rejected the extradition to Germany of a Ukrainian man arrested on suspicion of setting off explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, his lawyer said on Thursday....

Court denies German extradition request
A Polish court on Friday blocked the extradition to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of involvement in the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, a handover that Poland’s prime minister has said isn’t in his country’s interest. The...
Oktagon MMA to Host 2026 Event in 60,000-Seat German Football Stadium
Oktagon MMA is looking to break its own European record next year. At Oktagon 62 in October 2024, at the event titled “Bigger Than Ever,” a whopping 59,148 fans packed the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. This toppled the MMA attendance...

Polish court rejects Nord Stream suspect's extradition to Germany
Published : 17 Oct 2025, 23:39 Updated : 18 Oct 2025, 00:38 A Polish court on Friday denied the extradition of a Ukrainian suspect to Germany in a case involving the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines three years ago, reported dpa, quoting the...

TenneT’s 900 MW German Offshore Grid Connection System Fully Energised
The Dutch/German transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT Germany has commenced the commissioning of the 900 MW DolWin5 offshore grid connection system. Following the completion of the installation campaign in the summer, the consortium of Aibel...

Importing German spare parts to develop power generation stations in preparation for winter
Tripoli – The General Electricity Company announced on Thursday the arrival of a new shipment of German spare parts, as part of its plan to maintain and upgrade generation units in a number of power stations across the country, in preparation for...

Scientists Forge New “Superalloy” That Could Revolutionize Jet Engines and Power Plants
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking chromium–molybdenum–silicon alloy capable of withstanding temperatures far beyond the limits of conventional superalloys. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A newly developed material with exceptional...

Solar Energy: The Economics That Keep Solar Alive
Betting on Solar in the Age of AI By Adam Edelen I’m often asked, “Adam, has President Trump killed your solar business?” My standard answer is he’s tried but is certain to fail. My confidence in the future of renewables has nothing to do with...

President, German ambassador discuss bilateral ties
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ms. Ina Lepel, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Friday and discussed bilateral...

Germany news: AfD lawmaker fined over Hitler salute collage
Skip next section German brewers announce beer price hikes after years of stability 10/17/2025October 17, 2025German brewers announce beer price hikes after years of stability Beer prices in Germany are expected to rise as major brewers pass on...

NATO conducts exercises for fighter-based nuclear roles
Key Points NATO has launched its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon 25 with 70 aircraft and 2,000 personnel from 14 Allied nations. The drill involves dual-capable aircraft, surveillance, refueling, and command platforms but does...