German ambassador refuses to attend Georgian foreign ministry meeting

German Ambassador Peter Fischer did not accept an invitation to a meeting with ambassadors accredited to the country at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today, APA's local bureau reports. At the meeting held at the MFA, the diplomats...

Germany looks to deepen green energy cooperation with Azerbaijan

Germany looks to deepen green energy cooperation with Azerbaijan 7 October 2025 15:20 (UTC+04:00) Germany has expressed its intention to further expand cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of renewable energy, emphasizing the country’s growing...

Germany warns it will BOYCOTT Eurovision if Israel is excluded as chancellor issues firm support: 'Scandal it's being discussed!'

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared his nation would abandon the Eurovision Song Contest should Israel face exclusion from the 2026 competition. The topic of Israel's inclusion has sparked furious debate among a number of European...

Germany chief Voller lays out World Cup requirement for Barcelona keeper Ter Stegen

Germany team manager Rudi Voller is eager to see Marc-Andre ter Stegen leave Barcelona in January. Voller insists Ter Stegen is the best goalkeeper available to Germany, but he must play regularly once he recovers from his back operation if he is...

Germany's fragile defense weighs on coach Julian Nagelsmann

By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, national coach Julian Nagelsmann has been forced into unexpected roster changes due to a mounting defensive...

German states’ push to halt global minimum tax hits setback

A failed attempt by three of Germany’s biggest state economies to suspend adoption of the global corporate minimum tax reveals continuing discontent in Europe over major industrialised nations sitting on the sidelines of the OECD-led reform. On...

German mayor fighting for life after being found in apartment with stab wounds

The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany was found at her apartment on Tuesday with serious stab wounds, German media reported. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said she was the victim of “an abhorrent act”. Iris Stalzer was elected as mayor...

National Art Museum presents new permanent exhibition

A new permanent exhibition titled "Azerbaijani Fine Arts: From Classicism to Postmodernism" has opened at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, Azernews reports. Director of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Honored Cultural Worker Shirin Malikova,...

German startup Energy Robotics raises €11.5 million to advance autonomous robot and drone inspection software

Darmstadt’s Energy Robotics, an AI software platform for autonomous inspection with robots and drones, today announced the successful close of €11.5 million Series A funding to commercially deploy their software across energy, chemicals,...

German Chancellor Merz suggests a return to conscription

"I am skeptical," Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now said with regard to the new model of voluntary military service, which his government had agreed upon in August. It is to be debated and approved by the Lower House of Parliament, the Bundestag...

German mayor fighting for life after being stabbed in ‘abhorrent attack’

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Germany says EU sanctions allow limited private money transfers with Iran

“The measures contain restrictions in the financial sector, but provide exceptions, thresholds or authorizations to enable certain transactions, for example money transfers with Iranian persons in limited amounts as well as certain private...

German Cardiologists and Transplantologists Perform Surgeries in Turkmenistan

A team of professors and doctors from the Federal Republic of Germany is currently on a working visit to Turkmenistan, sharing their expertise with local specialists. They are visiting medical institutions in the capital, Ashgabat, and Arkadag,...

Jugger to Sporthocking: Six off-the-wall German sports everybody should try

From flunkyball to Boßeln and sporthocking, there are plenty of German activities which challenge the national reputation for taking a rational and level-headed approach to life. Here’s our list of the top six. There are days when it seems as if...

SADC–Germany partnership launches pharmacy lab in Zambia to strengthen regional pharmaceutical capacity

Staff Reporter THE Southern African Development Community (SADC), with support from the German Government through a GIZ-implemented partnership, is set to host the groundbreaking ceremony for the Industrial Pharmacy Laboratory at the University of...

Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu chooses Germany: Another missed chance for the Super Eagles?

Noah Atubolu's first call-up to the Germany senior national team is a proud moment for the young goalkeeper, but it also raises uncomfortable questions for Nigerian football. The 23-year-old, who recently set a Bundesliga record by saving five...

German Doner Kebab Enters Ireland

German Doner Kebab (GDK), one of the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant brands, has announced it will launch in Ireland for the first time this year through a master franchise agreement with long-standing partner Strava Group. The move will see the...

Parapet and Kreutzpointner Energy Have Completed the Installation of a 40 MWp Solar Power Plant in Germany

Parapet, a company specialized in EPC services for renewable energy projects, together with Kreutzpointner Energy, a provider of electrical engineering services, announce the completion of a 40 MWp photovoltaic power plant located near Friedland,...

Navigating Change: Data’s Role in Germany’s Evolving Industrial Landscape

Germany’s industrial heartland, the renowned Mittelstand, is experiencing a profound transformation. A significant wave of foreign capital is reshaping the economic landscape, signaling a pivotal shift in the nature of international investment....

Merz threatens German boycott of Eurovision if Israel removed

Germany has been a staunch defender of Israel on the international stage since the war in Gaza began [Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to boycott Eurovision if...