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AOAP Europe closes doors, all special samples of oil to be mailed to US effective immediately
KAISERSLAUTERN, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, GERMANY 09.16.2025 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – The 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) Europe District in Kaiserslautern officially shuttered its doors in accordance with an Army...

To understand how AI will reconfigure humanity, try this German fairytale
In the German fairytale The Fisherman and His Wife, an old man one day catches a strange fish: a talking flounder. It turns out that an enchanted prince is trapped inside this fish and that it can therefore grant any wish. The man’s wife,...
FPT Appointed as Strategic Digital Solutions Partner by Leading Southeast Asian Energy Company
HANOI, Vietnam–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$FPT #FPT–FPT, a global technology and IT services provider, announces its appointment as a strategic partner in delivering digital solutions and professional services for one of Asia’s leading energy companies and a...

Coal-Fired Power Plants Transformed into Digital Hubs
Europe and the US are facing a major structural change, where the energy transition intersects with the digital and AI boom. Will a balance be found between the energy transition and the explosion of artificial intelligence? While coal- and...

Jobs massacre in Germany: Establish independent action committees!
A wave of job destruction is sweeping across Germany. The trade unions, led by IG Metall, are closing ranks with corporations and the government. The working class is to pay for the profits of the rich and the corporations—not only in Germany, but...

IAEA chief calls on Iran to allow nuclear facility inspections
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has reiterated his call for Iran to allow inspections of its nuclear facilities during a general conference of the organization. The IAEA General Conference started at its headquarters in Vienna,...

Nuclear energy can become a platform to revive East-and-West cooperation — Szijjarto
VIENNA, September 15. /TASS/. Nuclear energy sector can be a platform for restoring cooperation between East and West, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto said at the 69th regular session of the...

German government wants to cut renewable energy subsidies
Germany's economy ministry proposed Monday cutting renewable energy subsidies as part of a more 'pragmatic' approach to the green transition that was praised by industry but criticised by environmental activists. Economy and Energy Minister...

Germany Receives First A400M Equipped with DIRCM Protection System
The first of the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe) A400M airlifters has been retrofitted with DIRCM (Directed InfraRed Counter-Measure) protection systems and handed back to the service, announced Airbus on Sep. 11, 2025. The integration work was...
US looks to boost strategic uranium reserve for nuclear power
The White House has issued an executive order in May that’s intended to accelerate the deployment of advanced reactors [NEW YORK] The Trump administration’s top energy official said that the US should look to boost its strategic uranium reserve to...

Germany Reiterates Support for IMO's Net-Zero Framework Ahead of October Vote
Germany’s stance comes as the US threatens tariffs on countries backing the IMO deal. File Image / Pixabay Germany has reaffirmed its support for the IMO's net-zero framework, calling for broad backing of the measures when they come up for...
European gas prices ease on steady supply, soft demand
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices ticked lower on Monday morning amid a steady supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and mild, windy weather limiting demand, but fresh Russia-related sanctions remain an upside risk. The benchmark Dutch...

1,900-year-old oil lamp that provided 'light in the journey to the afterlife' found in Roman cemetery in the Netherlands" target="_self"…
While excavating a massive Roman cemetery in the Netherlands, archaeologists discovered an unusual oil lamp that may depict the ancient god of wine. The "filling hole," where oil would have been poured, looks like a comically large and open mouth...

Germany is planning to stop using fixed-term contracts for renewable energy installations
According to the Economy Ministry, Germany will no longer use long-term fixed-price contracts for buying power from new renewable energies installations. However, it will continue to support this sector. The critics of fixed feed-in rates say that...

Germanium Prices Soar to 14-Year High
Prices of the metal germanium, critical for making infrared military equipment including in fighter jets and missiles, hit a 14-year high this month as the Chinese export restrictions of critical and rare earth metals are hitting the supply chains...

Germany aligns renewable rollout with slower grid expansion to cut costs
Germany is set to lower some of its energy transition ambitions in response to a highly anticipated "reality check" report designed to lower costs and improve the competitiveness of its struggling industry. The country will adjust the rollout of...
US Looks to Boost Uranium Reserves for Nuclear Power
Chris Wright speaks during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference in Vienna, Austria, on Sept. 15. (Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration’s top energy official said the US should look to boost its strategic uranium...

Hungary signs nuclear cooperation agreement with China
Hungary has signed an nuclear cooperation agreement agreement with the Chinese atomic energy agency, which represents a significant potential for cooperation in the fields of nuclear energy, safety, and innovation, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

FIVB Men’s World: Vintage Grozer powers Germany to first win
MANILA, Philippines — Grizzled veteran Gyorgy Grozer proved he still has it as Germany notched a much-needed win over Chile, 25-17, 25-23, 25-21, in the FIVB Volleyball World Championship on Monday at Mall of Asia Arena. Buoyed by the Filipino...

Qatar, US play key role in stabilising European energy crisis: IGU
A Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) is anchored at the LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Amid rising demand, there is indication of growing LNG supply reinforcing natural gas’ role as a reliable fuel to meet expected...