Germany Archives

Bowing to U.S. pressure, Germany bans Iran airline from its airspace

…As European power firms aim to harness electric car batteries*** Germany has bowed to U.S. pressure to ban from its airspace an Iranian airline accused of...

Maritime6 years ago

Mega container ship loses containers in North sea; some with dangerous cargo

Mega container ship MSC ZOE lost 30+ containers during the night Jan 1 – Jan 2 in North sea in rough weather, north of Borkum, Germany, while en...

World News6 years ago

Brexit pressure rises, but UK government says no to second vote

…Germany to compensate hundreds who fled Nazis as children*** Britain`s government is not preparing for a second referendum on Brexit, ministers said on Sunday, sticking to...

Foreign News6 years ago

Cannabis remains most-used drug in Germany as potency increases

Cannabis is the illegal drug most often consumed by young and adult Germans, and its potency has increased, an annual report revealed on Friday. “The concentration...

Merkel warns worst yet to come, urges solidarity

World News6 years ago

Merkel defends legacy as divided party picks new leader

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday offered a staunch defence of her moderate course during 18 years as party leader, as her Christian Democratic Union chose...

Foreign News6 years ago

North Korea threatens to resume nuclear development if U.S. doesn’t lift sanctions

…As EU, E3 condemn new U.S. sanctions on Iran*** North Korea has warned it could revive a state policy aimed at strengthening its nuclear arsenal if...

Economy6 years ago

VW to offer buyer incentive for scrapping older German diesels

Volkswagen on Thursday said it will offer trade-in incentives and a bonus for scrapping older diesel vehicles in Germany, in a move to stave off driving...

World News6 years ago

Losses in Bavarian election shake German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition

…As Afghan official says: Taliban kill 7 policemen in country’s north*** Germany woke up on Monday to the news that its crisis-prone government could become even...

World News6 years ago

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh over ‘unfair’ treatment

…As IMF says Trump’s trade war with China and Europe will hit global growth*** President Donald Trump has apologised to his new Supreme Court justice Brett...

Maritime6 years ago

BW LPG Gives Up on Dorian LPG Merger

…As Germany steps up migrant deportations to North Africa*** Provider of maritime gas transportation services BW LPG is withdrawing its proposal to combine with gas carrier...