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Germany’s top court opposes government on ‘far-right’ magazine prohibition
(MENAFN) Germany’s highest administrative court has ruled that the government’s ban on the right-leaning publication Compact was unlawful. The Federal Administrative Court issued its decision on Tuesday, stating that the interior ministry’s claim...

Germany requests from US Europe troop retraction ‘roadmap’
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has repeatedly requested a clear “roadmap” from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlining the withdrawal of American troops from Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three...

The Rise of Battery Simulation Software Market: A $4.19 billion Industry Dominated by Tech Giants - Ansys (US) and Siemens (Germany)| MarketsandMarkets™
Delray Beach, FL, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Battery Simulation Software Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.22 billion in 2025 to USD 4.19 billion by 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.6% during the...

INE Security Alert: Local Government Websites Under Fire, DDoS Attacks Surge as Cities Go Digital
Cary, NC, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INE Security is issuing an advisory warning that local governments are facing a surge in cyberattacks. As state and local municipalities move to digitize public services, websites and emergency systems...

Lavrov Compares Modern Ukraine to Nazi Germany
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a striking comparison between contemporary Ukraine and Nazi Germany, alleging that both regimes targeted individuals based on their ethnic identity. His remarks referenced the 2014 tragedy...

Russian FM equates Ukrainian nationalists with Nazi Germany
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a parallel between the Nazis of World War II Germany and certain groups in Ukraine, accusing both of committing killings based on ethnic identity. He referred specifically to the 2014...

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo leads water and sanitation programme at Global Financing Conference in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, will lead South Africa’s water and sanitation sector programme at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Sevilla,...

Chinese Foreign Minister Heads to Europe for Key Strategic Talks
(MENAFN) China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, is set to embark on a high-stakes diplomatic tour of Europe starting June 30, according to an official announcement from Beijing released Friday. Wang’s week-long itinerary includes stops in...

Germany requests from US Defense Secretary to give plan of US troops withdrawal from Europe
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has repeatedly requested a clear “roadmap” from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlining the planned withdrawal of American troops from Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three...

Russia summons German envoy over alleged mistreatment of Journalists
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned German Ambassador Alexander Lambsdorff on Friday to express its protest over what it claims is the mistreatment of Russian journalists working in Germany. Officials in Moscow informed the ambassador that...

Political polarisation is rising globally and posing new challenges for businesses, according to Willis latest report
LONDON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rising political polarisation is associated with increased political violence and unpredictable oscillations in government policies, according to the latest Political Risk Index by Willis (NASDAQ: WTW), a...

Germany Pledges USD192.5B to Transform Infrastructure by 2029
(MENAFN) Germany is preparing to invest €166 billion ($192.5 billion) to upgrade its infrastructure by 2029, the Transport Ministry announced Tuesday. The federal government plans to dedicate €107 billion ($124 billion) to modernizing railways,...

German Chancellor Endorses Trump-Brokered Israel-Iran Ceasefire
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced his approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a step-by-step ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. "I welcome the call by the American President for a...

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Germany signed
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Siniša Mali attended today the initialing of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, which is important for all those who have a business relationship with...

German Industry Body Cuts Growth Forecast
(MENAFN) The Federation of German Industries (BDI) announced on Monday that it had revised its 2025 economic outlook for Germany, lowering the growth projection from minus 0.1 percent to minus 0.3 percent. This adjustment comes in response to the...

Germany Urges Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday appealed to Iran to enter into face-to-face discussions with the United States concerning its atomic activities, in an effort to avoid further worsening of the crisis. While addressing...

Germany Calls on Iran to Enter U.S. Talks
(MENAFN) On Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Iran to initiate direct negotiations with the United States in an effort to ease rising tensions surrounding its nuclear program. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU...

UCIC, Co-Built by Taicang and Rhein-Neckar, Builds a Bridge for Deepening China-Germany Innovation Cooperation
WEINHEIM, Germany, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 25, UCIC, an offshore incubation center co-built by Taicang, China and Rhein-Neckar, Germany officially opened in Weinheim. The launch marks a major milestone in Taicang's efforts to...

Market Calm Masks Trade Shock Risk: EBC Financial Group Warns Ahead of July 9 Deadline
With volatility near four-month lows and risk-on flows accelerating, traders may be underpricing disruptive global trade policy shifts DC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the July 9 expiration of President Trump’s 90-day...

Market Calm Masks Trade Shock Risk: EBC Financial Group Warns Ahead of July 9 Deadline
With volatility near four-month lows and risk-on flows accelerating, traders may be underpricing disruptive global trade policy shifts DC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the July 9 expiration of President Trump’s 90-day...