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German foreign minister hands over aid to Ukrainian Interior Ministry units

Ukrinform ·

During his official visit to Ukraine, newly appointed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and delivered a new aid package to units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to...

German prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies on a work trip just days before the birth of his first child

Seven News · July 1, 2025

Prince Harald von Hohenzollern has died from a heart attack while on a work trip just days before the birth of his first child. The German royal, 63, was in Namibia on the southeast coast of Africa, to explore diamond mines, when tragedy struck....

German prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies of heart attack days before birth of child, months after marrying

The West Australian · July 1, 2025

A prince has suddenly dropped dead just months after marrying and only days before the birth of his first child. Prince Harald von Hohenzollern was on a work trip to Namibia when is believed to have had a heart attack. Princess Josefa shared her...

Berlin Man Sentenced for Felony Arson

WGMD - Delaware · July 1, 2025

A Berlin man who was convicted for felony arson has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby sentenced 38 year old Felix Rounds, Jr., on Friday – and suspended all but 15 years of active...

German Pianist Colin Pütz Awarded the 2025 Prix Serdang Swiss Piano Prize

The Violin Channel · June 30, 2025

The 2025 Prix Serdang Swiss Piano Prize was awarded to 18-year-old German pianist Colin Pütz at the Villa Serdang in Feldbrunnen near Solothurn, Switzerland. Established in 2022, the Prix Serdang is a 50,000 CHF award that supports and invests in...

Berlin council member James Samford resigns

The Cullman Times - Alabama · July 1, 2025

Published 12:03 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 BERLIN — The Berlin town council officially accepted the resignation of council member James Samford during a special-called meeting on Monday, June 30.Samford has served on the council since he was...

German BSI Head: Tech Sovereignty Needs Technical Solution

Bank Information Security - New Jersey ·

Cloud Security , Security Operations Claudia Plattner Says Complete Switch to European Technologies Is Unrealistic Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 30, 2025 Clouds over Berlin. (Image: Shutterstock) European ambitions to replace foreign tech...

German prince, 63, dies suddenly just days before welcoming first child, his heartbroken wife reveals

Daily Mail · June 30, 2025

Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern has revealed her heartbreak after her husband tragically died just days before they were due to welcome their first child. German aristocrat Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, is said to have died 'unexpectedly'...

Merkel criticizes German govt's policy on asylum seekers

Daily Finland ·

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized the new German government's decision to turn away irregular migrants at the border, even if they claim asylum. "When someone says 'asylum' here on the German border, then a procedure must take...

THIBIDI makes historic debut at CWIEME Berlin

Vietstock · July 1, 2025

THIBIDI makes historic debut at CWIEME Berlin THIBIDI, Vietnam's leading distribution transformer manufacturer, was the first and only representative of the country's electrical equipment industry at this year's CWIEME Berlin event. CWIEME Berlin,...

Artist showcases spirit of Bahrain at Berlin exhibition

Gulf Daily News Online ·

A large turnout of art lovers and culturally engaged visitors attended the opening of Bahraini artist Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s solo exhibition, titled ‘Quintessence’, in Berlin recently. Held at QGallery Berlin and running until...

Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions

The Kyiv Independent · July 1, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met in Kyiv on June 30, where the two leaders discussed Germany supplying additional IRIS-T air defense systems, joint weapons production, and strengthening sanctions against...

Hannah Gregg Disqualified at Amundi German Masters Over Score Error

BVM Sports · July 1, 2025

Golfer Hannah Gregg self-reported her disqualification from the Amundi German Masters after realizing she incorrectly recorded her score on the 14th hole. While driving home from the tournament, she discovered that she had made a mistake on her...

When 'Plum Rain' falls: A German novelist's love letter to Taiwan

Focus Taiwan · July 1, 2025

By Chao Yen-hsiang, CNA staff writer "I would say 'Plum Rain' ('Pflaumenregen') is my love letter to Taiwan," said German novelist Stephan Thome, whose works have been shortlisted for the German Book Prize three times. In early May, four years...

Inter Milan 0-2 Fluminense, FIFA Club World Cup 2025: German Cano, Hercules Score As the Tricolor Knock Nerazzurri Out Of Competition To Reach Quarterfinals

Latestly · July 1, 2025

In one of the biggest upsets of the year so far, Fluminense beat UEFA Champions League 2024-25 finalists Inter Milan in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 match to knock the latter out of the competition and qualify for the quarterfinals....

Hollywood's Go-To Comfy German Sandals Return Like Clockwork Every Summer—and I Found Them on Secret Sale

InStyle ·

I just spent the weekend by the beach, and my first thought was, “ahh, how amazing the warm sand feels on my feet!” But then, I immediately went into a panic because I also thought, “oh no, sand in my sneakers!” I was a bit ill prepared for my...

Trotz spritziger Wellen und kurzer Schauer lockt Jomtiens warmes Meer von Berlin bis Bangkok

Pattaya Mail · July 1, 2025

Jomtiens warme Meeresfluten bleiben ein beliebtes Ziel – für europäische Touristen ebenso wie für Einheimische, auch bei gelegentlichen Regenschauern. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Das Meer am Jomtien Beach ruft – ruhig, einladend...

From Berlin to Bangkok, Jomtien’s warm sea is a worthy escape — with just slight showers and splashy waves

Pattaya Mail · July 1, 2025

Jomtien’s warm sea waters worth the trip for European tourists and locals alike — despite occasional showers. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – The sea at Jomtien Beach seems to be calling your name — calm, inviting, and perfect for a...

Fluminense gets early goal from Germán Cano to knock out Inter Milan in Club World Cup...

Dayton Daily News - Ohio ·

Almost before both teams were able to break a sweat in the 90-degrees Fahrenheit heat, Jhon Arias sent a slightly deflected crossing pass from the right corner that Cano headed between goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s legs into the net for a 1-0 lead. It...

German banking giant Sparkassen to offer crypto trading to 50 million customers by 2026

CryptoSlate · June 30, 2025

Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is preparing to offer crypto trading services to its retail clients by summer 2026, Bloomberg News reported on June 30. The move represents a significant policy shift for Sparkassen, which...