Chinese mobile masts loom over the Munich Security Conference – POLITICO
MUNICH — As the world’s security elite gathers in Munich this week, they’ll be connecting their mobile phones to Chinese telecoms equipment surrounding the venue.…
West struggles to deliver on Zelenskyy’s defense wish list – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — With Ukraine’s partners racing to send more weapons to Kyiv amid an…
Germany offers temporary visas for Turkish, Syrian quake victims | News
The death toll from the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria surpassed 29,000 on Sunday. People affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria will…
Hans Modrow, East Germany’s last communist leader, dies at 95 | News
Hans Modrow, who as the last Communist prime minister of East Germany oversaw democratic reforms that opened the way to German reunification, has died at…
Heads roll in Ukraine graft purge, but defense chief Reznikov rejects rumors he’s out – POLITICO
KYIV — Heads are rolling in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s expanding purge against corruption in Ukraine, but Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov is denying rumors that he’s…
The delayed impact of the EU’s wartime sanctions on Russia – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The EU was quick to hit Russia with sanctions after Vladimir Putin launched the…
What happens to Europe when the balloon goes up? – POLITICO
BERLIN — The saga of the Chinese spy balloon has plunged relations between Washington and Beijing into fresh crisis. For European governments, that spells all…
Putin has never threatened me, Germany’s Scholz says – POLITICO
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Russian President Vladimir Putin has never threatened him or Germany, following claims by Boris Johnson that Putin threatened the former…
From a snowy alpine lair, lasers pierce the night
Tag along for a cable car trip to a Bond-villain-style laboratory on Germany's tallest mountain, where a physicist uses powerful lasers to monitor the atmosphere.A…
Germany: What’s next for Luetzerath’s anti-coal protesters?
As occupation of village ends, protesters say government has cleared the path for continued environmental destruction. Source link
January transfer window: The biggest winners, losers and shocks | Football News
EXPLAINERChelsea dominate European football’s 2023 January transfer window with a raft of signings, while Bayern spring a surprise. Chelsea have made Enzo Fernandez the most…
Rail route of the month: a steam-hauled climb through Germany’s Harz mountains | Germany holidays
This year marks the 125th anniversary of the opening of the railway to the Brocken, the highest summit in Germany’s Harz Mountains at 1,142 metres.…
Britain’s semiconductor plan goes AWOL as US and EU splash billions – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — As nations around the world scramble to secure crucial semiconductor supply chains…
NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. With war raging in Europe, the race to find NATO’s next chief is on. Jens…
Germany pledges millions to help Brazil protect Amazon rainforest | Environment News
German minister says Brazil’s new government offers ‘great chance’ to protect rainforest after widespread destruction. Germany has pledged tens of millions of dollars to help…
Ukraine wants to join EU within two years, PM says – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has a tight two-year timetable for securing EU membership…
Europe is running out of medicines – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When you're feeling under the weather, the last thing you want to do is…
Scholz doubles down on refusal of fighter jets for Ukraine – POLITICO
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz doubled down on his rejection of demands by Kyiv to supply Ukraine with fighter jets on the heels of Berlin’s agreement…
Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Chancellor’s comments follow repeated requests by Ukrainian politicians for fighter aircraft after battle tanks were pledged for the war against Russia. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has…
World reacts to rising violence in Israel-Palestine conflict | Israel-Palestine conflict News
World leaders have called for calm amid rising violence in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. On Thursday, Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in…