Tag: Germany
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Malta U20 Women’s Water Polo team succumbs to defeat against much stronger Russia and Germany
Malta’s U20 women’s water polo team suffered a 32-7 defeat to Russia at the European Aquatics U20 Water Polo Women’s Championship in Oeiras, Portugal. Russia took control of the match and maintained their advantage throughout, eventually securing a comprehensive victory. Nadya Azzopardi was Malta’s leading scorer with three goals. Marie Rose Tully, Kaylen Cutajar, Eyla…
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Islamist crashes minivan in crowd at Berlin Gay Pride March
A suspected man known to Berlin police as a member of the city’s Islamist scene, drove a white van into a crowd near Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations on Saturday night, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others. Several victims suffered life-threatening injuries. The vehicle entered Berlin’s Tiergarten shortly before 10 PM,…
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Germany to participate in French nuclear-deterrent exercises
Germany has agreed to participate for the first time in a French nuclear-deterrence exercise as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s “forward deterrence” initiative, which seeks to involve European partners more closely in consultations, training and conventional support surrounding France’s independent nuclear forces. German personnel will participate only with conventional capabilities, while France will retain exclusive…
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Spain and Germany lobby for Huawei in Brussels and block EU security provision banning high-risk equipment
Bloomberg is reporting that Germany and Spain are opposing an EU Commission proposal in the EU Cybersecurity Act that would prohibit the purchase of high-security-risk electronic equipment throughout the EU. The provision, which is mainly targeted at Huawei and other Chinese companies, would lead to Huawei’s ban from Europe’s critical communications infrastructure. The unusual opposition…
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Mario Draghi bestowed with Charlemagne Prize
Former European Central Bank President and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi was awarded the prestigious International Charlemagne Prize earlier today in Aachen, Germany, one of Europe’s highest political honours recognising contributions to European unity and integration. During his acceptance speech, Draghi delivered what has increasingly become his characteristic pro-European message: a warning that Europe…
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Trump’s revenge on Europe: troop withdrawals from Germany and higher tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he is continuing his plans to pull out US troops from Germany and says that more than 5,000 troops will be withdrawn. The plans were announced last week after the US President held an hour-long phone-call with Vladimir Putin. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul played down the announcement saying that…
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President Trump announces troop withdrawal from Germany after hour-long call with Putin
Following an hour-long conversation with Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump has announced a potential US troop withdrawal from Germany. The US President did not provide any details; however, it has long been known that Vladimir Putin has been pressuring President Trump to pull US troops out of Europe. This would not be the first time…
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Malta fall to Germany but secure historic 10th Place in Women’s Water Polo World Cup Division Two
Malta suffered a 19-9 defeat to Germany in their latest Women’s Water Polo World Cup Division Two encounter, but still celebrated a historic achievement by finishing in 10th place overall in the competition. Germany proved too strong throughout the contest, controlling the match from the early stages and maintaining their advantage with an organised display…
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Malta’s Foreign Minister meets German counterpart to discuss international events
Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul earlier this Monday and discussed ongoing international events. The German foreign Minister said that the they discussed Russia’s war on Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and also the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is currently being…
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Europeans condemn the atrocities in Sudan but stop short of calling out the RSF and the UAE
Yesterday, at the the Berlin Conference on Sudan, European Allies including Germany, France, the UK, the US and the EU pledged a total of up to €1.5billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan. The EU will be providing up to €750 million of this aid. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that war criminals should also…
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Angela Merkel receives the European Order of Merit despite her muddled and controversial legacy
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded the European Order of Merit, in the first issuing of the award by the European Parliament. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Polish President Lech Wałęsa are among the first recipients at the highest level of the honour. Angela Merkel is one of the most divisive figures…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarifies position on German nuclear doctrine
Speaking on the Machtwechsel podcast, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz , clarified his position on Germany’s nuclear doctrine. At the Munich Security Conference, the German Chancellor said that Germany is working with France to adopt a new nuclear-deterrent. He clarified by saying that Germany will not consider owning nuclear weapons and cited the 1970 Nuclear…