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German companies show growing interest in investing in Egypt: Ambassador
German Ambassador to Cairo Jürgen Schulz has said that trade exchange between Egypt and Germany has reached €5bn, adding that many German companies are increasingly interested in investing in the Egyptian market. Speaking at a press conference...

German fashion, textile sector unite on future EPR concept
The German associations have shared a declaration of intent and position paper to take joint responsibility and contribute to a sustainable solution for textiles with regard to EPR at an early stage. The associations note that the introduction of...

Ishaq Dar meets new German, Hungarian Ambassadors; vows stronger bilateral ties
The newly appointed German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday. During the meeting, Dar underscored the importance of enhancing political, trade, and investment...

UK government and public overestimate time left for climate action, study finds
A new study has found that UK Members of Parliament (MPs) and the public overestimate the time left to meet a critical deadline for limiting global warming. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) surveyed a representative sample of the...

German court overturns Volkswagen settlement approval in diesel scandal – report
Volkswagen has been dealt a legal setback by Germany’s civil court, which ruled against the automaker in an appeal concerning the diesel-emissions scandal. According to a Bloomberg report, the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe overturned the...

German Shepherd searching for forever home after a year in RSPCA care
A German Shepherd is searching for its forever home after spending more than a year in RSPCA care. Three-year-old Luna was rescued by the charity after she was found underweight and living in poor conditions. She was in an outside run which had no...

Japan-German business matching event opens synergies in international composites development
Innovative Composite Center (ICC) at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology. Source | ICC An initiative led by international trade consultant SBS systems for business solutions GmbH (Berlin, Germany), in cooperation with Composites United e.V....

35 years after Berlin Wall, East German football struggling
Just over 50 years ago, 1. FC Magdeburg lifted the European Cup Winner's Cup – a feat no other East German side has replicated. Now, after a long journey in the lower leagues, the club sits in the second division. "I think it was impossible to see...

Greta Thunberg Abducted: From Climate Crusader to Political Detainee? Star Activist Held After Daring Attempt to Breach Blockade
International waters have become the flashpoint for a global firestorm after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), detaining hundreds of activists, including high-profile climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The convoy, laden...

Online German language courses for travelers: how to prepare for a trip
Planning a trip to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or other German-speaking countries? Even if you don’t aim to speak the language fluently, knowledge of basic phrases and understanding spoken language will greatly ease your stay abroad. Online...

MPs and public overestimate time left for climate action, study finds
A new study has found that UK Members of Parliament (MPs) and the public overestimated the time left to meet a critical deadline for limiting global warming. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) surveyed a representative sample of...

CM Maryam, German envoy discuss climate action, trade
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday met with Germany’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, to discuss avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, climate resilience, vocational training, and education....
Letters to the Editor: Climate change generally isn't a high-priority issue for voters. It should be
Oct. 2, 2025 5 AM PT To the editor: Underlying this article is the Trump administration’s contemptuous dismissal of overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change and its impact on our planet and our own health (“Trump administration opens...

Germany supports north central conservancies with N$15m boost
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), in partnership with the German government, has handed over infrastructure, equipment, and grants worth N$15 million to conservancies in Namibia’s North Central Region. The...

Industry welcomes German government plans to accelerate hydrogen rollout
The German government has agreed on a draft law to accelerate the lagging expansion of hydrogen infrastructure. “Licensing procedures are too slow and too bureaucratic. With the hydrogen acceleration law, we will simplify them from the ground up,...

Green Hedge sells 100 MW German battery storage project
Green Hedge Infra GmbH, a specialist developer of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects focused on the German market, has sold its first ready-to-build battery storage project to Econergy International, a global independent...
Germany Leads First Mogadishu Climate Talk on Peace, Security and Environment
Germany Leads First Mogadishu Climate Talk on Peace, Security and Environment MOGADISHU, Somalia - For the first time, a Climate Talk was held in Mogadishu under the auspices of the Embassy of Germany in Nairobi. Organised in cooperation with the...

Armenian government approves €15.6 million technical cooperation agreement with Germany
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned a technical cooperation agreement with Germany. YEREVAN, October 2. /ARКА/. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned a technical cooperation agreement with...

Europeans demand stronger climate action and corporate accountability
The public backlash to green policies in Europe has likely been overblown, with a majority saying that large companies should be held accountable for human rights and environmental harms in their value chains, says new poll The EU’s CSDDD, which...

Medtecs Showcases Global Capabilities at MEDICA and A+A in Germany - Advancing Global Partnerships through Competitive Pricing, Assured Quality, and Reliable Delivery
TAIPEI, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, digitalization, and smart healthcare is creating unprecedented opportunities for global health services, while posing significant challenges and transformative...