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Frankfurt China-Germany Standardization Cooperation Innovation Center Launched
FRANKFURT, Germany, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The China-Germany Standardization Cooperation Innovation Center was officially inaugurated in Frankfurt on June 23. The opening ceremony, held along the scenic banks of the Rhine River, marked...

BDI Downgrades Germany’s 2025 Growth Forecast to -0.3 Percent
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Federation of German Industries (BDI) downgraded its economic growth outlook for Germany in 2025, predicting a contraction of 0.3%, a drop from the previous estimate of a 0.1% decline. This adjustment comes in response to...

Minister Dion George commemorates of Desertification and Drought Day
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, led this year’s commemoration of Desertification and Drought Day (DDD) on 17 June 2025, under the theme Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities, where he urged all South...

Germany’s Economic Sentiment See Sharp Rise
(MENAFN) Germany’s outlook for the economy improved significantly in June, as shown by a 22.3-point increase from the previous month, bringing the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment to 47.5, based on figures released Tuesday. The German Center...

Germany’s Merz applauds Israel for conducting ‘dirty work for us’
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Israel’s military strikes on Iran, describing the Israeli government and military as bravely carrying out the “dirty work” on behalf of Western countries. Speaking during interviews at the G7...

Iranian Foreign Minister Decries US Attacks on Nuclear Sites
(MENAFN) During a media briefing in Istanbul on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the United States has “crossed every red line” with its recent assault on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He cautioned that continued...

Secretary of State for Cooperatives takes part in the 13th Edition of the “Government Page” Program
Mon. 23 of June of 2025, 11:31h The 13th edition of the “Página do Governo” program was recorded on the morning of June 23rd, 2025, with the participation of the Secretary of State for Cooperatives, Arsénio Pereira da Silva, in the studio at the...

Minister Parks Tau on South Africa’s green hydrogen commercialisation strategy
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau says meaningful and tangible progress is being made in the implementation of South Africa’s green hydrogen commercialisation strategy. He was addressing delegates at the Green Hydrogen...

Top Growth Driver In The Explosives Market 2025: Market Growth Fueled By Increased Government Defense Spending Worldwide
The Business Research Company's Explosives Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What Is The Growth Trajectory Of The Explosives...

Germany intensifies security at ‘Jewish sites’
(MENAFN) Germany is strengthening security at Jewish sites across the country in response to potential attacks stemming from Iran’s conflict with Israel, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday, shortly before departing for the G7 summit in...

Germany Braces for Potential Iranian Attacks
(MENAFN) Germany is taking measures to counter possible Iranian offensives aimed at the nation's Jewish population, Chancellor Friedrich Merz informed reporters shortly before leaving for the G7 summit in Canada. During his address, he reiterated...

Germany Urges Immediate Iran Nuclear Talks
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced on Sunday that Germany, in cooperation with the United Kingdom and France, is prepared to launch prompt discussions with Iran concerning its atomic program. This diplomatic push is aimed...

Germany Signals Readiness to Start Nuclear Talks with Iran
(MENAFN) Germany has signaled its readiness—alongside France and the United Kingdom—to launch immediate talks with Iran aimed at curbing its nuclear ambitions and easing mounting tensions across the Middle East, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul...

Germany Celebrates Inaugural National Veterans’ Day
(MENAFN) Germany celebrated its inaugural National Veterans’ Day on Sunday, as senior political figures emphasized the importance of honoring the country’s armed forces. This new observance, created through a parliamentary resolution approved last...

Germany Rules Out U.S. Role in Israel, Iran War
(MENAFN) Germany does not foresee American engagement in the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran, and is currently collaborating with fellow European nations to reach a peaceful resolution, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated...

Germany Says Iran Must Never Obtain Nuclear Weapons
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared on Sunday that Iran must be prevented from ever acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a statement from his office following a phone conversation with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur...

German Chancellor Merz states Iran mustn’t have nuclear weapons
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared on Sunday that Iran must never be permitted to develop nuclear weapons, according to an official statement following his phone conversation with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said....

Germany Warns of Regional War as Mideast Tensions Rise
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone conversation Sunday morning with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to address rising tensions in the Middle East, a government spokesperson confirmed. During the call, both leaders underscored...

German FM states readiness from UK, France to negotiate Iran
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Sunday that Germany, along with the UK and France, is ready to begin immediate negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program in an effort to ease tensions in the Middle East. “Germany,...

OSCE Ambassadors reaffirm unwavering support to Ukraine during visit to Kyiv
KYIV, 3 JULY 2025 – A delegation of Ambassadors from OSCE participating States concluded a visit to Kyiv yesterday, reaffirming their steadfast support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Co-hosted by the Finnish OSCE...