María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and newly awarded Nobel Peace Prize laureate, made her first public appearance during her visit to Oslo. After arriving in Norway, she was seen on a balcony of the Grand Hotel and later…
The latest US national security strategy under President Donald Trump sharply criticizes Europe, describing it as a continent in decline facing a ‘civilizational crisis.’ The strategy condemns Europe’s policies on immigration, demographic challenges, and values, suggesting the continent is no…
The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in an operation reportedly led by the US Coast Guard. Although President Donald Trump did not disclose the ship’s name or the exact location of the operation,…
Irene Barley, Vice-President of the European Parliament, has stated that there should be a minimum age requirement for all products and activities that are addictive and potentially harmful, including social media platforms. She emphasized the importance of protection, suggesting that…
Georg Hackl, the legendary German luger and three-time Olympic champion, announced that he will not extend his contract with the Austrian luge team after the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina. Hackl, who is turning 60 next year, expressed his…
The German women’s handball team has arrived in Rotterdam, the new venue for the 2025 World Championship semifinals. Ahead of their semifinal match, the team remains indifferent about their upcoming opponent, which could be either France or Denmark. German national…
The European Union has postponed a decision regarding whether plant-based products can continue to use names traditionally associated with meat, such as “Veggie-Burger,” “Tofu-Wurst,” or “Soja-Schnitzel.” Negotiations between EU member states and the European Parliament failed to reach a consensus…
On December 10, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) held a joint press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković at the German Chancellery in Berlin. The event marked Plenković’s official visit to Germany. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations and…
The German chemical industry is signaling a severe crisis with production, sales, and capacity utilization declining amid rising costs and regulatory pressures. Industry representatives report a ‘knockout’ scenario as traditional sites face threats; BASF has already shifted some production abroad,…
In many German debates, “integration” is treated as if it were a one-sided exam: newcomers are the candidates, the “natives” are the invisible jury. If you speak German without an accent, avoid complaining too much, never criticise government policy and…
