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Volkswagen to close at least three plants in Germany for the first time in 87 years
700 people in Germany suspected of spying through Islamic university
“Delivering Taurus is not going to war” - German Chancellor candidate Merz
“Modi can influence the end of the war in Ukraine": Zelensky reveals India's unexpected role
U.S. aid to Ukraine will decrease regardless of who wins the presidential election - Bloomberg
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Britain imposes sanctions on Russian agencies for attempts to destabilize the situation in Ukraine
Budget Committee rejects amendment to cancel 37% salary increase for prosecutors
Canada hands over first LAV armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Germany plans to spend 2.1 billion euros on new Taurus Neo cruise missiles
“This is serious, and it causes further escalation": scholz on sending dPRK troops to rf
Chinese giant SVOLT closes battery production in Europe from 2025
More than 50% of foreign workers complain of discrimination in Germany
Expert: Russian propaganda uses scandals with Ukrainian officials to undermine the West's trust in Ukraine
Head of the ARMA Duma makes excuses and tries to avoid responsibility for the idling of cars
Beauty industry and personal care market: whether women are protected from toxic exposure
Protecting National Identity: The Role of the Ukrainian Language in Confronting Russian Propaganda
Attracting investment in times of war: challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian communities
Beijing has begun building ties with U.S. allies ahead of Trump's possible return - Bloomberg
Ramstein meeting postponed tentatively to November - MP
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Rheinmetall to hand over a new batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine: what is known about the delivery
Scholz explained why Ukraine cannot yet become a member of NATO
Trump's tariffs will hit the EU, with Germany at greatest risk
StratCom Center: reports that “seven NATO countries are against Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance” are not true
Murder of two Ukrainian servicemen in Germany: charges filed against Russian
Seven countries oppose Ukraine's NATO invitation - Politico
Germany and the UK sign military cooperation agreement: what it includes
Polish Foreign Minister proposed to Scholz to deprive Ukrainian refugees of social benefits: what is known
German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine
Supporting entrepreneurship in Brovary: government and business are partners in economic recovery
Ukraine completes the first harvest of cotton needed for gunpowder production
Rheinmetall to produce barrels for tanks and guns in the UK under new defense deal
First case of new monkeypox strain detected in Germany
Founder of Flibusta online library dies in Germany
Lithuania calls for reconsideration of Macron's idea to send Western troops to Ukraine
Zelensky on Ukraine's invitation to NATO: there is a consensus of the majority of members and a restrained position of a few
Winter is coming: when winter tires need to be fitted in Europe
Volkswagen to close at least three plants in Germany for the first time in 87 years
Volkswagen plans to cut thousands of jobs. The company also intends to cut salaries by 10% due to competition with China and the transition to electric vehicles.
700 people in Germany suspected of spying through Islamic university
German intelligence services are investigating 700 people linked to Berlin's “Mustafa Institute” suspected of spying for Iran. The university is allegedly used by the Quds Force to recruit agents.
“Delivering Taurus is not going to war” - German Chancellor candidate Merz
Friedrich Merz said that the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not mean Germany's entry into a war with Russia. He emphasized that such missiles would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
“Modi can influence the end of the war in Ukraine": Zelensky reveals India's unexpected role
President Zelenskyy said that Indian Prime Minister Modi's role in the possible end of the war was important. According to him, India can influence Russia through energy leverage.
U.S. aid to Ukraine will decrease regardless of who wins the presidential election - Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, U. S. support for Ukraine may decline regardless of the outcome of the presidential election. Western officials note difficulties in getting financial aid through Congress.
Canada hands over first LAV armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Canada has handed over the first batch of LAV armored vehicles to Ukraine after training Ukrainian crews in Germany. A total of 50 LAV armored personnel carriers are to be delivered over three years.
Germany plans to spend 2.1 billion euros on new Taurus Neo cruise missiles
The German Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 600 new Taurus Neo cruise missiles for the Bundeswehr. The first deliveries are expected in 2029, but the project funding has not yet been approved.
“This is serious, and it causes further escalation": scholz on sending dPRK troops to rf
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a serious escalation due to the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. According to intelligence reports, about 12,000 DPRK troops have already been deployed to Russia.
Chinese giant SVOLT closes battery production in Europe from 2025
SVOLT Energy Technology stops producing batteries for electric vehicles in Europe and closes its German subsidiaries. The company scales back a €2 billion investment project due to high costs and a trade conflict.
More than 50% of foreign workers complain of discrimination in Germany
56% of foreign professionals in Germany report discrimination, especially when looking for housing. The IAB study found significant bureaucratic obstacles for immigrants, despite recent legislative changes.
Beijing has begun building ties with U.S. allies ahead of Trump's possible return - Bloomberg
China has launched a diplomatic “charm offensive” against US allies amid a possible Trump victory. Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Japan, India, Britain and Australia over economic concerns.
Ramstein meeting postponed tentatively to November - MP
The meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense is postponed to November due to Hurricane Milton. The United States has already announced a new tranche of $400 million and is preparing an additional package of $800 million.
Attracting investment in times of war: challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian communities
Attracting investment in times of war: challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian communities.
Rheinmetall to hand over a new batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine: what is known about the delivery
German manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply the Ukrainian Armed Forces with another 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles by the end of the third quarter of 2024. The total number of transferred vehicles will reach 200 units, including modernized Marder 1A3 with laser rangefinders.
Scholz explained why Ukraine cannot yet become a member of NATO
The German chancellor has said that there was no need for a new decision on Ukraine's invitation to NATO. He emphasized that a country in a state of war cannot become a member of the alliance.
Trump's tariffs will hit the EU, with Germany at greatest risk
If Trump wins and imposes 20% import duties, the eurozone's GDP could shrink by 1. 3% by 2028. Germany will suffer the most, with a GDP decline of up to 1.5%.
StratCom Center: reports that “seven NATO countries are against Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance” are not true
The Center for Strategic Communications of Ukraine denied reports that seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. The president's spokesman said that this information was not true.
Murder of two Ukrainian servicemen in Germany: charges filed against Russian
A 57-year-old Russian man is accused of killing two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau in April. According to investigators, the man killed the soldiers after a dispute about the war.
Seven countries oppose Ukraine's NATO invitation - Politico
According to Politico, in addition to Germany and the United States, five other NATO countries are blocking Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. These are Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain, which have different reasons for this position.
Germany and the UK sign military cooperation agreement: what it includes
The German and British defense ministers sign an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation. The document provides for joint exercises, weapons development, and countering russian submarines.
Polish Foreign Minister proposed to Scholz to deprive Ukrainian refugees of social benefits: what is known
Radoslaw Sikorski suggested that Scholz transfer social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany directly to Ukraine. He believes that this will encourage men to return to their homeland.
German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine
Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.
Supporting entrepreneurship in Brovary: government and business are partners in economic recovery
The mayor of Brovary spoke about programs to support entrepreneurs, including grant opportunities and innovation. The authorities create favorable conditions for business, which stimulates the economic development of the community.
Ukraine completes the first harvest of cotton needed for gunpowder production
Ukraine is nearing the end of the first harvest of cotton used to make gunpowder. Next year, it is planned to increase the crops to 30,000 hectares, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will launch financing programs for farmers.
Rheinmetall to produce barrels for tanks and guns in the UK under new defense deal
German manufacturer Rheinmetall will build a plant in the UK to produce artillery barrels and tanks from 2027. This is part of a new defense agreement between Germany and Britain to strengthen military cooperation.
First case of new monkeypox strain detected in Germany
The Robert Koch Institute has reported the first case of a new variant of monkeypox in Germany. There is currently no risk of wider spread, but the situation is being closely monitored.
Founder of Flibusta online library dies in Germany
The creator of the pirate library Flibusta, known as Stiver, has probably committed euthanasia. He had previously announced his diagnosis of glioblastoma and announced the closure of the site, but the library continued to operate.
Lithuania calls for reconsideration of Macron's idea to send Western troops to Ukraine
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister proposes to return to Macron's idea of deploying troops in Ukraine. This is due to reports of cooperation between the DPRK and Russia in the military sphere.
Zelensky on Ukraine's invitation to NATO: there is a consensus of the majority of members and a restrained position of a few
President Zelenskyy said that most NATO countries support Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance until the war is over. Germany's position depends on the United States, whose support may increase after the presidential election.
Winter is coming: when winter tires need to be fitted in Europe
Most European countries have requirements for the use of winter tires and fines for non-compliance. The rules for Moldova, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, the Baltic States, Germany, the Czech Republic and France are considered.