German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected criticism that Germany is being too slow in delivering heavy weapons to Ukraine. “We will deliver all the weapons that we approved,” Scholz said on Monday, adding that Ukrainian forces first had to be trained …
Germany’s BASF confirms turnover target for its agriculture sector
BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, confirmed on Monday in Ludwigshafen in south-western Germany its turnover goal for its new products in the agriculture business. By 2031, the company aims to achieve proceeds of €7.5 billion ($7.83 billi…
Netflix announces second season of hit ‘Squid Game’
“Squid Game” has gotten the “green light.” The hit Netflix survival series about 456 contestants fighting for their lives in a twisted dystopian competition with a $36 million grand prize has officially been renewed for a second season, the streaming s…
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: What’s behind Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis?
After falling ill and cancelling concerts on several occasions, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber informed his fans over the weekend that he’s now suffering from facial paralysis due to something known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. A rare viral disease, Ramsa…
Early heatwave of 43 degrees expected to hit Spain this week
Large parts of Spain are bracing for an unusually early heatwave this week, with temperatures of up to 43 degrees Celsius expected in Seville and Cordoba in the south of the country. According to a forecast by the Spanish meteorological institute AEMET…
Report alleges widespread abuse in western German diocese
The number of priests accused of abuse – as well as the number of their victims – in the Münster diocese of western Germany is significantly higher than previously thought, according to a study released on Monday. The research by a five-member team at …
German army to have new command structure for national defence
The German army is set to get a new command structure as part of its response to the war in Ukraine, according to Defence Ministry plans. Under the new plans, the various operational commands for domestic military operations will be brought together un…
Report alleges widespread abuse in western German diocese
The number of priests accused of abuse – as well as the number of their victims – in the Münster diocese of western Germany is significantly higher than previously thought, according to a study released on Monday. The research by a five-member team at …
Summer tourism returns to Munich just in time for film festival
Whether a lucky coincidence or someone’s inspiration, or both, the motto of the 39th Munich Film Festival (June 23-July 2) has captured the zeitgeist of this summer in the Bavarian capital. “Unleashed” is the title of the fest which will be screening 1…
Germany moves to beef up cartel laws amid fuel tax disappointment
Germany’s anti-cartel authorities could be set to get greater powers, as the government seeks to respond to building criticism of a fuel tax cut that has not passed on the intended savings to the general public. Economy Minister Robert Habeck told broa…