Germany's industrial orders fall 3 pct in Q3 despite September rebound

BERLIN, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Germany's industrial orders rebounded in September after four consecutive months of decline, rising 1.1 percent month-on-month, official data showed Wednesday. However, new orders still dropped 3 percent overall in the...

Germany's GIZ launches Libya–EU Water Resources Management Facility

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has announced the launch of the Libya–EU Water Resources Management Facility, funded by the European Union and Germany. The initiative was launched in cooperation between Libya’s Ministry of...

Energy reckoning: How Europe can use US sanctions to cut Moscow’s oil ties

On 22nd October, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added Rosneft, LUKoil and their subsidiaries to the Specially Designated Nationals list. In doing so, Washington has frozen any assets held by these...

Energy Drive Appoints Global COO

Energy Drive appoints Dr Nicholas Moelders as Global COO to spearhead global operations and North American growth. United States – Energy Drive, a provider of zero-capex energy efficiency solutions for large motors in the mining & metals...

Germany reaffirms 2045 climate neutrality goal ahead of COP30

Germany's Bundestag on Wednesday reaffirmed its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045, days before the UN Climate Change Conference kicks off in Belém, Brazil. A joint motion concerning the COP30 conference was put forward in parliament by...

Germany should deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine, former NATO chief says

Published on 05/11/2025 - 12:02 GMT+1 Germany should deliver long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, and NATO allies must increase deliveries to help Ukrainians defend themselves against Russian missiles and drones, former NATO Secretary General...

Demand increases and spot prices increase sharply as renewables decline.

The price of European prompt electricity rose on Wednesday as the wind and solar energy generation declined while the colder weather pushed up demand. Riccardo Paraviero, LSEG analyst, said that the future outlook was bullish. The main signal is a...

Ghana-Germany trade grows 30% as GIPC, trade minister tout investment reforms

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has reaffirmed Ghana’s strong commitment to upholding a transparent, stable and predictable business environment for international investors, particularly...

Blackline Expands Global Footprint in Germany, UAE

Global safety leader Blackline Safety announces offices in Cologne, Germany and Abu Dhabi, UAE, strengthening its operations across EMEA. Calgary, Canada ­— Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has...

Over 30 injured after irritant gas released at German school

Frankfurt, Nov 5, (dpa/GNBA) – More than 30 pupils and teachers are believed to have been injured by irritant gas, released at a school in south-western Germany, police said on Wednesday. Twenty-nine pupils and three teachers suffered irritation...

Iranian, French presidents call for dialogue on reviving nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday highlighted in a phone call the importance of dialogue in addressing differences and resolving misunderstandings regarding the...

BSTI opens solar panel testing lab

United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 05 November, 2025, 22:58 Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution on Wednesday opened a state-of-the-art Solar Panel Testing Laboratory at its headquarters aimed at strengthening country’s renewable energy...

Germany Increases Imports of Kazakh Oil Amid Shift Away from Russian Supplies

Germany has significantly increased its imports of Kazakh oil, receiving 225,000 tons via the Druzhba pipeline in October, 25% more than in September, according to Deutsche Welle. Regular deliveries of Kazakh crude to Germany began in 2023,...

Ukraine resumes gas imports via Trans-Balkan route

Phopo: illustrative / open sources Ukraine has resumed natural gas imports via the southern Trans-Balkan route, which connects the country with LNG terminals in Greece. The decision was a response to the increase in Russian attacks on energy...

Man arrested for plot to supply arms for attack on Jewish targets in Germany

BERLIN — A man suspected of promising to get weapons for an attack on Jewish targets in Germany was arrested Wednesday in Denmark, Germany’s top prosecutor said. The suspect, an Afghan national who was identified as Tawab M. in line with German...

Afghan Arrested in Denmark over Plot to Attack Jewish Targets in Germany

BERLIN (AP) – A man suspected of promising to get weapons for an attack on Jewish targets in Germany was arrested Wednesday in Denmark, Germany’s top prosecutor said. The suspect, an Afghan national who was identified as Tawab M. in line with...

China urges resumption of Iran nuclear talks, Tehran rules out missile negotiations

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that Beijing hopes all parties can maintain communication on the Iranian nuclear issue and resume dialogue, while his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, insisted Tehran would not negotiate with...

Everfuel achieves Denmark’s first green hydrogen export to Germany

The project, developed in partnership with Crossbridge Energy Fredericia, marks a milestone in Europe’s clean energy transition.Everfuel has officially inaugurated the HySynergy plant in Fredericia, Denmark, marking the country’s first green...

German monopoly watchdog calls for deep energy sector reforms, “happy hour” for electricity users

The transition to renewable power sources requires a comprehensive reform of the electricity system in Germany to better align prices with power output, the country’s monopoly commission has said in an expert opinion on the energy sector for the...

Germany welcomes EU 2040 target deal "success" criticised as "very weak signal" ahead of COP30 by NGOs

German environment minister Carsten Schneider has welcomed a deal by EU member state governments on an emissions reduction target for 2040 as a “big success”. After a long night of difficult negotiations, the EU had proven that it is capable of...