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Germany and Denmark announce navy patrol in Arctic
The Local - Germany
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July 1, 2025
Germany's defence minister has stated the country will send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region. "Maritime threats are mounting... To name but a few, Russia is militarising the...
German retail sales slip 1.6% in May as consumer spending falters
Yahoo Finance
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Germany’s retail sales unexpectedly fell by 1.6% in May from April, according to the federal statistics office, surprising analysts who had forecast a 0.5% rise. This marks a sharper drop than the 0.6% decline seen the previous month and raises...
Germany signs for Joint Strike Missiles for F-35As
Janes
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An artist's impression of JSMs being launched from an F-35A. Germany has now acquired the Norwegian missile to equip its future fleet of ‘stealth' fighters. (Kongsberg) Germany has ordered the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) Joint Strike...
Polish government criticises “citizen patrols” blocking migrant returns on German border
Notes from Poland
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July 1, 2025
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Crumbling ‘House of Lars’ threatens Germany‘s coalition stability
EurActiv
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July 1, 2025
BERLIN – The red bricks in the foundation of Germany’s governing coalition are showing cracks. The centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), Chancellor Friedrich Merz's junior coalition partner, have emerged ailing and damaged after a fractious party...
Poland mulls border controls with Germany, Lithuania: PM
Daily Finland
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Monday that the government is considering reinstating border controls on the country's borders with Germany and Lithuania in response to concerns over illegal migration, reported Xinhua. At a press...
Is Economic Instability No Match For The Germany 40 And FTSE?
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- DailyFX (IG)) Germany 40 and FTSE end quarter higher despite weak overnight close The Germany 40 (DAX 40) and the FTSE 100 indices finished lower overnight but still managed to end the June quarter with gains of 7.88% and 2.08%...
New orders surge in German manufacturing but employment woes persist, PMI shows
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 1, 2025
BERLIN (Reuters) - German manufacturers' new orders grew at their fastest pace in more than three years in June, driven by rising demand both domestically and internationally, a business survey showed on Tuesday. The HCOB final Purchasing...
Audi India Sales 2025: German Luxury Car Maker Sells 2,128 Units in Country in January-June Period This Year, Positive on Growth in 2nd Half
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
Mumbai, July 1: German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Tuesday announced the sale of 2,128 units in India in the January-June period this year. According to the automaker, ‘Audi Approved: plus’, the pre-owned car business, showed resilience with...
Lyon joins Denmark & Germany in ditching Microsoft software for open-source tools
WindowsReport.com
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June 30, 2025
Another major European city is cutting ties with Microsoft. Lyon, the third-largest city in France, is officially ditching Windows, Microsoft Office, and SQL Server in favor of open-source alternatives like Linux, OnlyOffice, and PostgreSQL. This...
Business News | India Launches Chip-Based EPassports: Colorplast Proud Partner to the Government to Power the Future of Travel
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 1: India has officially taken a significant step forward in modernising travel documentation with the rollout of chip-based ePassports, a landmark initiative supported by Colorplast Systems Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration...
Government considers future protections against cheap foreign steel imports
GrimsbyLive
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July 1, 2025
The Government has opened a call for evidence to hear steel industry views on future protections against cheap foreign steel imports. The six week call for evidence is intended to shape new future-ready trade measures to protect UK steel...
German foreign minister hands over aid to Ukrainian Interior Ministry units
Ukrinform
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During his official visit to Ukraine, newly appointed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and delivered a new aid package to units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to...
Germany: Protest and tribunal oppose Gaza genocide, state repression
World Socialist Web Site
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July 1, 2025
On Saturday, around 500 people demonstrated in Duisburg against the genocide in Gaza and the repression directed at those who express solidarity with the Palestinians. Following the demonstration, those affected gave testimony at a public...
Merkel criticizes German govt's policy on asylum seekers
Daily Finland
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Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized the new German government's decision to turn away irregular migrants at the border, even if they claim asylum. "When someone says 'asylum' here on the German border, then a procedure must take...
Berlin Muslims Launch Petition Urging German Government to Act on Gaza Genocide
Watan
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June 30, 2025
Watan-Muslim residents in Berlin are preparing to send an open letter to the German government regarding the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israel’s ongoing genocide. The letter urges immediate action. The initiative, launched by...
Germany’s military reawakening and the balance of power in Europe
Weekly Blitz
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June 30, 2025
The 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague marked a critical juncture for the Western alliance and, more significantly, for Germany’s evolving role in Europe’s security architecture. Among the key takeaways was the adoption of a new target: each member...
Germany's hopes for green energy dashed, country needs Russian energy — AfD deputy
TASS
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June 30, 2025
MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. Germany's illusions about green energy have flopped, and only reliable resources from Russia can save the economy, Bundestag deputy, foreign policy expert of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction Steffen Kotre, said....
54% in Germany would work post-retirement to maintain lifestyle
Daily Finland
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Nearly 75% of people surveyed in Germany believe they will not be able to maintain their current standard of living when they retire, because their pensions will be insufficient and slightly more than half plan to keep working because of that,...
German prince, 63, dies suddenly just days before welcoming first child, his heartbroken wife reveals
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern has revealed her heartbreak after her husband tragically died just days before they were due to welcome their first child. German aristocrat Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, is said to have died 'unexpectedly'...