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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Honourable Jane Mananiso Honourable Members of the Select Committee on...
Germany Plans Deploying Navy Ships to Arctic
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany will send navy vessels to monitor the Arctic waters as part of its response to Russia’s expanding military activity in the region, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on Monday. Russia, on the other hand, has argued that...
MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Public Service and Administration Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members of Parliament, The Hon. Chairperson Mr De Villiers and All Members of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Fellow South Africans. Honourable...
Trump government threatens CNN for promoting app to tracks ICE agents
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly considering legal steps against CNN following its coverage of a mobile application designed to help users detect and possibly steer clear of U.S. immigration officers. According to reports, Homeland...
OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 4, 2025
An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close...
Germany Seeks Israeli Model for Cybersecurity Defense
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany should consider Israel as an example for combating digital dangers, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated on Sunday, proposing the establishment of a “cyber dome.” His remarks came following a visit to Israel on Saturday,...
Germany Voices Concern Over Israel Targeting Gaza Aid Centers
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany expressed growing alarm on Monday over the continuing deadly Israeli airstrikes targeting civilians near humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza. "The German government is deeply concerned about these reports, which are...
Germany Voices Concern Over Attacks on Gaza Aid Sites
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany expressed strong unease on Monday about the continued fatal Israeli assaults on civilians near humanitarian aid points in Gaza. “The German government is deeply concerned about these reports, which are received almost daily, of...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Visits Kyiv
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, made his inaugural official journey to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. Upon his arrival, Wadephul emphasized...
Germany’s new FM goes on official visit to Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. “Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place...
German FM says Putin wants Ukraine full surrender
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, during an unannounced visit to Kyiv, stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace negotiations but instead aims for Ukraine’s full surrender. Speaking amid intensified...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Makes First Official Visit to Kyiv
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Johann Wadephul, Germany’s newly appointed foreign minister, made his inaugural official visit to Kyiv on Monday since taking office last month. “Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place where freedom and human dignity...
Russia Imposes Sanctions on German Daimler Truck
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has imposed fresh sanctions on Daimler Truck, a leading German truck manufacturer and crucial supplier to the German military, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing economic standoff between Moscow and the West. This...
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Market Trends 2025: Over 100 Hydrogen Stations in Germany, USD 7 Billion Hydrogen Plan in France
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Ottawa, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global fuel cell electric vehicle market size was valued at USD 2.55 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 17.73 billion by 2034, a study published by Towards Automotive a sister firm of...
Poland's Leader asks government to stop entry of immigrants from Germany
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland's President Andrzej Duda has urged the national government to take firm steps to stop the return of non-EU migrants into Poland from neighboring Germany. Speaking at a press conference in Seville, Duda criticized what he sees as...
Germany Plans Raising Minimum Wage by 2027
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has revealed plans to elevate its statutory minimum wage to EURO14.60 (USD17.10) per hour by the year 2027, a significant increase from the current rate of EURO12.82, according to reports from news agencies. Christiane Schonefeld,...
German law enforcement initiates nationwide crackdown on online ‘hate speech’
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) German authorities have initiated a countrywide campaign against alleged online hate speech, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) announced. The majority of the over 140 criminal investigations—approximately two-thirds—are linked to...
Germany 2025 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 24, 2025
Germany’s parliamentary elections in February were competitive and professionally managed, despite logistical challenges due to tight deadlines. While fundamental freedoms were respected overall, the vibrant campaign was targeted by disinformation...