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Germany's Green Party struggling to establish new identity
Deutsche Welle
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July 6, 2025
Germany is sweltering. Temperatures in Cologne and Hamburg hit 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) earlier this week. Radio stations have been giving advice on how to cope with the hot weather, commenting that a heat wave so early in the...
German firm suspected of illegal alcohol sales in Finland, avoiding €40m in taxes
Yle Uutiset
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July 6, 2025
A significant portion of the sales were to Finland, along with deliveries to other Nordic countries and Germany. Open image viewer Image: Marja Väänänen / Yle Two German men and a Finnish-born woman are suspected of aggravated tax fraud and...
Germany’s View of Greece Shaped More by Beaches than Politics
To Vima
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July 6, 2025
For years, German-Greek relations have been shaped by the economic crisis and the scars of World War II occupation, with Greek public opinion often critical of Germany. But less attention is given to the reverse: how do Germans view Greece? A new...
Germany updates: Thousands join Cologne's CSD parade
Deutsche Welle
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Skip next section President Steinmeier says Lithuania's security 'is our security' 07/06/2025July 6, 2025President Steinmeier says Lithuania's security 'is our security' Steinmeier (center) was received by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda...
German Greens Demand Increased Military Aid for Ukraine
Mezha
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July 6, 2025
This was reported by the publication BILD, which has the text of the appeal at its disposal. Four deputies from the German party “Alliance 90/The Greens” sent an open letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging a review and significant increase in...
Political parties woo voters with bold yet opaque growth visions
Japan Today
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July 6, 2025
Japan's major political parties are offering their visions for Japan in the decades ahead as they prepare for an upper house election, outlining ambitious targets, but with few details for voters to parse. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, led...
German Green Party Urges Increased Aid to Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A faction of German parliamentarians affiliated with the Green Party has issued a call for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to significantly boost military support for Ukraine. Citing a delay in American weapons shipments, the group emphasized...
Germany declares placement of warships to Arctic
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany plans to deploy naval forces to the Arctic region as part of a broader NATO effort to counter what it views as increased Russian militarization in the area, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Monday. Speaking at a joint...
German parliamentarians ask for army aid for Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Several German parliamentarians from the Green Party are pressing Chancellor Friedrich Merz to significantly boost military support for Ukraine, citing reduced arms shipments from the United States as a reason for Berlin to step up. In a...
Germany's monasteries and convents dying out
Deutsche Welle
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July 6, 2025
It is an unusual real estate offer: A property of more than 136,000 square meters (34 acres), including 11,664 square meters (125,550 square feet) of living space, and 130 rooms. The Benedictine nuns from St. Erentraud's Abbey near Kellenried in...
Borosil Renewables moves to wind up German arm
The Hindu Business Line
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July 6, 2025
Borosil Renewables’ step-down subsidiary filed an application for the commencement of insolvency proceedings before the Insolvency Court at Cottbus, Germany. | Photo Credit: designer491 Borosil Renewables has filed an application to wind up...
Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Media commemorates the ending of WWII
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 6, 2025
MEDIA — The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II was commemorated at the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Media on June 22, with four World War II veterans to meet in-person and numerous displays by World War II re-enactors for visitors to...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:02 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest 2-way trade relationship FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — America’s largest trade partner is awaiting word on whether U.S. President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on its...
Opinion: Robert Bird: The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
Daily Camera - Colorado
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July 6, 2025
Something dangerous is happening to the U.S. economy, and it’s not inflation or trade wars. Chaotic deregulation and the selective enforcement of laws have upended markets and investor confidence. At one point, the threat of tariffs and resulting...
European Auto Investors May Be Underestimating Trump Tariff Threat
Forbes
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Vector illustration.getty The mood music is calm as European auto investors await the deadline on talks between the U.S. and the European Union on tariffs. But before getting too complacent, they should remember President Donald Trump’s goal is to...
Active negotiations on with over dozen countries for finalising bilateral investment treaties: Official
The Economic Times
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July 6, 2025
India is actively negotiating bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with over a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Oman, European Union, Switzerland, Russia, and Australia, a government official said. Besides these nations,...
Borosil Renewables files application to fold up German subsidiary; to focus on Indian solar glass mkt
The Economic Times
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July 6, 2025
Borosil Renewables has filed an application to wind up operations of its German subsidiary to sharpen focus on the Indian solar glass market with immense potential. In a regulatory filing, Borosil Renewables Ltd said its material step-down...
Poland uses incident at border to justify tighter controls with Germany, as Europe fractures over migration
Brisbane Times
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July 6, 2025
Poland’s cabinet ministers decided on the tougher border checks last week and plan to begin the new regimen along the German border on Monday, while also applying them on the nearby border with Lithuania. “We consider the temporary reintroduction...
Is Pilates political?
The Indian Express
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July 6, 2025
In early April, MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik, a 24-year-old barre instructor and fitness influencer living in Washington, D.C., was sitting at the airport waiting for a flight to board when she had an idea for an Instagram Reel.Monaco-Vavrik studied...
16 American Presidents Spoke Multiple Languages: One From NJ
97.3 ESPN - New Jersey
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July 6, 2025
I was doing some reading and came across some interesting facts regarding American Presidents and their ability to speak multiple languages. One was from New Jersey. It’s certainly not a prerequisite for the job, as only 16 of the 45 American...