Germany Spent Over €17 Billion on Housing Support in 2024

Nearly half of Germany’s €17.68 billion in housing support for 2024 was paid out to foreigners, according to new government data cited by Bild. The money, distributed as part of the Bürgergeld welfare system, was used to cover rent, heating, operating …

Germany Pledges €2 Billion for Air Defense, Says ‘Peace Will Come When Aggression Is Stopped’

Arriving in Kyiv following weeks of intensified Russian missile and drone attacks that have killed dozens and damaged critical infrastructure, on Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged €2 billion ($2.3 billion) for air defense, warning …

Germany vows firm support for Ukraine

KYIV — Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, in a show of continuing support for Ukraine’s fight to repel Russia’s invasion as US-led international peace efforts fail to make progress. TIRELESS LEADER …

This Day in History on June 30: The Night of the Long Knives Shakes Germany

June 30th has long been a date packed with pivotal moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events came in 1908, when the Tunguska event shook Siberia. At around 7:14 a.m. local time, an enormous explosion …

France, Germany, UK Urge Iran To Resume Cooperation With IAEA

France, Germany and the United Kingdom called on Iranian authorities to refrain from any steps to cease cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Foreign Ministers of the three nations condemned threats against the Director General of …

Germany-Based MTU Maintenance Expands Fort Worth, Texas, MRO Operations

Related Research Germany-based MTU Maintenance, a company specializing in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), plans to expand its operations in Fort Worth, Texas. The $120 million project is expected to create 1,200 jobs. The …

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport

A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that allows for full cargo, Reuters reports. The low water level is causing additional costs for freight carriers, as it is …

Kazakhstan’s TCO ships first oil to Germany via Druzhba pipeline, sources say

Kazakhstan’s Tengizchevroil (TCO) exported its first oil to Germany last month via Russia’s Druzhba pipeline, supplying 100,000 metric tons, two industry sources told Reuters, as the venture ramps up production. TCO is owned by Chevron CVX with a 50% stake …

Germany commits to €107bn rail investment

A Ukrainian woman and her daughter were found dead in Germany — a teenager confessed to involvement in the murder

The bodies of a Ukrainian woman and her one-year-old child were found in the German city of Dorsten. A 16-year-old Ukrainian later contacted the police and admitted his involvement in the crime. This was reported in a joint press release by the Essen …