Japan and Germany agree to boost security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region

Both sides said their countries would create an economic security framework amid fears about what they view as China’s overproduction of electric vehicles and other key products using massive subsidies.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio…[Read more]

Germany’s economic sentiment slips more than expected: Is recovery at risk?

Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell from 47.5 to 41.8 in July, missing forecasts and ending an eight-month of consecutive increases. Factors such as declining exports, political uncertainty in France, and unclear ECB monetary policy contributed to the…[Read more]

Germany ‘blocking’ medical treatment for Palestinian children from Gaza

Around 40 medical facilities agreed to treat children from Gaza in Germany and cover the costs, but reports say the foreign and interior ministries have hindered their efforts.

German aid organisations have accused the government of blocking much-needed medical help for…[Read more]

The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it’s freaking out crypto investors

For weeks now, Germany’s government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin — and it’s been a key factor behind the cryptocurrency’s intense sell-off.

Last month, the German government began selling bitcoin from a wallet op…[Read more]

Missing American teen who left cruise ship at German port found safe in a city more than 100 miles away

Aydin Brown, 14, was found safe Saturday night in Brandenburg, police in the city of Rostock said. He had been missing since Thursday morning.

A 14-year-old American boy missing for three days after he walked away from a Caribbean Princess…[Read more]

Missing woman rescued near Tokyo after 36 hours adrift at sea

A woman was rescued from the sea off Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Wednesday morning after drifting some 80 kilometers over about 36 hours, a local coast guard office said.

The 21-year-old Chinese woman, who was on a swim ring, was found dehydrated but conscious, according to the…[Read more]

Japan PM leaves for U.S., Germany for summits amid security concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left for Washington on Wednesday to attend a NATO summit to confirm cooperation with the alliance in addressing the increasingly severe security challenges posed by Russia and China.

During his five-day overseas trip through Sunday, Kishida…[Read more]

Leaders of South Korea, Japan share concerns over Russia-North Korea ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shared concerns over growing ties between Russia and North Korea and agreed to continue their security cooperation, a statement from Yoon’s office said on Thursday.

The two leaders, who are…[Read more]

German defense minister says military budget gap ‘annoying’

Germany’s defense minister has voiced irritation after his ministry received less funding than he had hoped.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Monday expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the budget negotiations for the country’s defense budget.

A coalition deal on…[Read more]

England and Germany fans clash in Dusseldorf after host nation’s exit – reports

Thousands of England supporters are in the German city ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.

England and Germany fans were involved in clashes in Dusseldorf on Friday night, according to reports.

Thousands of England supporters are in the G…[Read more]

German police record more cases of child sexual abuse

German police have reported a significant rise in cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents. The increase in cases related to the sharing of images of abuse was particularly striking.

The number of known cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents in Germany increased…[Read more]

Germany: Explosion, fire at refugee accommodation facility

German police have reported an explosion and fire at a facility housing asylum seekers. The blast took place as police were investigating reports of a fire hazard. Two officers were injured, and one dead body was found.

Police in northern Germany on Monday reported an explosion and large…[Read more]

Japan’s stock records lack punch of yen’s fall

Japanese stocks hit new highs on Thursday with a whimper rather than a bang, greatly contrasting the noise around the yen’s recent fall to a 38-year low.
Analysts contacted on Friday about the rise of the 225-issue Nikkei average to an all-time record above 40,000 dispensed with celebratory remar…[Read more]

Suggestive poses and pets in election campaigning tests Tokyo’s patience

Tokyo elects a new governor this weekend, but residents say personal publicity stunts have overtaken serious campaigning to a degree never seen before, with nearly nude women in suggestive poses, pets, an AI character and a man practicing his golf swing.

It’s impossible to…[Read more]

Japan confirms China set up buoy over its southern continental shelf

The Japanese government said Friday it has confirmed China has installed a buoy in the high seas over Japan’s southern continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean, in a move that could further strain bilateral relations.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news…[Read more]

German industrial output declines unexpectedly in May

German industrial production unexpectedly fell in May, adding to signs that manufacturing in Europe’s largest economy will not recover in the coming months.
Industrial production fell in May by 2.5% compared to the previous month, the federal statistics office said on Friday. Analysts polled…[Read more]

Germany gives apartment-dwellers legal right to solar power

Germany’s lower house of parliament has passed legal amendments allowing apartment owners and tenants to install solar systems on their balconies, as the country seeks to increase uptake of the energy form.
The reforms, passed late on Thursday, allow what is referred to as a “privileged…[Read more]

Germany reach quarter-finals

The German football team has reached the quarter finals of the European Championship in their own country. Under manager Julian Nagelsmann, the team beat Denmark 2:0 in Dortmund on Saturday evening. Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala were the scorers. Play was suspended in the 35th minute of the match due to a…[Read more]

Renewables cover 58 percent of Germany’s electricity consumption

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Renewables cover 58 percent of Germany’s electricity consumption
Berlin/Stuttgart (dpa) – New half-year record for renewable electricity generation: in the first half of 2024, electricity produced from wind,…[Read more]

New law for adapting to the impacts of climate change

Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent in Germany too. A new law provides a framework for preventive measures.

For the first time, Germany has a nationwide law that provides a framework for measures to protect against the impacts of climate change. The Climate…[Read more]