GERMANY

Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Brazil and Germany Push for Stronger Trade Ties

In Hanover, two leaders from different continents met to talk about a future that could bring more jobs and technology to both sides. The German head of government and the Brazilian president announced that they want Europe and Brazil to work together more closely, especially after a new trade deal

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Germany Tightens Rules on Men Traveling Abroad

The German army is working to make a new rule clearer. The rule says men who could fight in the military must ask permission if they plan to stay outside Germany for longer than three months. The law started in January but was not noticed until a local newspaper highlighted it last week. The army s

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Ukrainian Soldiers Turn Trainers to Help Germany Ready for 2029

Germany’s army chief announced that Ukrainian military instructors will join German training schools to prepare the country for a potential Russian strike by 2029. This marks a reversal of roles, as Western forces had previously been helping Ukraine defend itself. In early March, Berlin and Kyiv

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Germany Gives Military Power to Stop Drones

The German parliament recently passed a new rule that lets the army step in when drones fly over the country. The move comes after more and more drone sightings were reported since Russia started fighting Ukraine. A change to the air‑security law was approved with support from both sides of parli

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Global Rules Matter: Germany's Take on US Actions and Arctic Minerals

Germany's top finance guy, Lars Klingbeil, recently spoke up about something big: international law applies to everyone, even the United States. He was talking about how President Donald Trump once said he wanted to take Greenland from Denmark. Klingbeil made it clear that only Denmark and Greenland

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Cyber Intimacy: How Germans Are Exploring Online Sexual Activities

In today's digital age, online sexual activities (OSA) are becoming a normal part of life for many people. A recent study shed light on how common these activities are in Germany and how they affect people's lives. The study found that 62% of adults in Germany have engaged in some form of OSA in th

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Germany's Big Move: Investing in Power Grids for a Green Future

Germany is making a bold move to boost its power infrastructure. They plan to spend up to 7. 6 billion euros on buying a share in TenneT Germany. This company runs the country's biggest high-voltage power lines, stretching over 14, 000 kilometers. These lines are super important for carrying renewab

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

German Far-Right Party Seeks U. S. Allies

In Germany, a far-right party called AfD is making waves. It's not popular at home, but it's trying to make friends in the U. S. The AfD, labeled as extremist by German intelligence, has met with U. S. officials. This is unusual for a far-right party from an allied country. The AfD is close to Trum

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Germany and China: Time for a New Approach

Germany's relationship with China is at a crossroads. A top official from the Social Democrats, part of the ruling coalition, has suggested it's time to rethink how Germany handles its ties with China. This comes after a recent diplomatic hiccup: the foreign minister's planned visit to Beijing was c

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Oct 01 2025CRIME

Germany's Tense Stand-off: The Hamas Arrests

In a recent turn of events, three individuals suspected of having ties to Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, were apprehended in Germany. The arrests were made under the suspicion that these individuals were planning attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions within the country. The suspects are

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