President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he favours legalizing same-sex partnerships in Ukraine. Zelensky made the remarks in response to an online petition calling for same-sex marriage to be introduced in the country. More than 28,000 people have signed…
Bavarian investigated in connection with suicide of Austrian doctor
German prosecutors in Bavaria said they are investigating a suspect for threatening the Austrian doctor who died by suicide after she was targeted by Covid-19 conspiracy theorists and anti-vaccination activists. “There is an investigation against a mal…
US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing’s warnings
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, despite stern warnings from Beijing, making her the highest-level US official to visit the island in 25 years. Pelosi’s US Air Force-operated Boeing C-40C landed at Taipei’s Songshan Airport late Tuesda…
First Ukrainian grain shipment expected in Turkey for inspections
The first cargo ship loaded with Ukrainian grain since Russia’s invasion is expected to arrive at the entrance of Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait later on Tuesday, the Turkish Defence Ministry says. The Razoni cargo ship, which left the Ukrainian port of O…
US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing’s warnings
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, despite stern warnings from Beijing, making her the highest-level US official to visit the island in 25 years. Pelosi’s US Air Force-operated Boeing C-40C landed at Taipei’s Songshan Airport late Tuesda…
Europa League winners Frankfurt record big losses again
Eintracht Frankfurt have run up a deficit of €31.9 million ($32.7 million) after tax in the past season despite their run to the Europa League title. Frankfurt financial chief Oliver Frankenbach announced the figure on Tuesday at the presentation of th…
Germany coach and others call for base salary in women’s Bundesliga
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has expressed hope that her team’s run to the Euro 2022 final will boost women’s football in Germany and also called for a base salary for players. Germany lost the Wembley final 2-1 in extra time against hosts En…
Germany coach calls for base salary in women’s Bundesliga
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has expressed hope that her team’s run to the Euro 2022 final will boost women’s football in Germany and also called for a base salary for players. Germany lost the Wembley final 2-1 in extra time against hosts En…
Widespread relief as first shipment of Ukrainian grain leaves Odessa
A ship carrying grain has left the Ukrainian port of Odessa for the first time since the start of the war, prompting a sigh of relief from the West and the countries that brokered the deal to end the blockade. The cargo ship Razoni, loaded with 26,000 …
China not replacing Nord Stream as Gazprom reports production decline
Against a backdrop of reduced supply volumes to Europe, Russian energy giant Gazprom increased gas exports to China by almost 61% in the first seven months of 2022 – but still had to cut its production. “Gazprom produced 262.4 billion cubic metres of g…