German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to achieve better regional cooperation at a Western Balkans conference in Berlin on Friday. At the meeting of the region’s foreign ministers, the main focus will be on efforts to create a common regional …
German parliament suspends debt brake to pave the way for subsidies
Germany’s Bundestag lower house of parliament on Friday approved another suspension of the country’s debt brake against the backdrop of a planned subsidy package to offset soaring energy prices. Friday’s decision by lawmakers – which is only possible u…
General strike in West Bank after death of Palestinian attacker
Palestinian groups called for a general strike in the West Bank and East Jerusalem following the death of a Palestinian attacker, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah organization. The man was shot on Wednesday evening after he opened f…
Prague exhibition on Art Nouveau of Mucha extended to year’s end
A large exhibition of works by the Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha is being extended in Prague until December 31, giving visitors more time to see around 230 works from the Mucha family’s collection, curators say. The show traces the life of the painte…
French president warns Germany of isolation amid gas price cap debate
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will work with German Chancellor Scholz to find a solution to Europe’s gas price problems in Brussels. “I think it’s neither good for Germany nor for Europe if Germany is isolating itself,” Macron said on his ar…
Zelensky: Ukraine ‘preparing’ German counterpart’s visit to Kiev
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his invitation for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit Kiev after Berlin called off a visit set for Thursday. “We are preparing the visit of the German president to Ukraine,” Zelensky …
Hoffenheim striker Kramarić questionable for game against Bayern
Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić is questionable for the game against Bayern Munich on Saturday due to foot pain. “Andrej did a running test today, he still has foot pain. He will do it again tomorrow and we will see if he’s an option for the weekend…
Ignorant people easier to manipulate, Zelensky says at book fair
In a video address at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a “lack of knowledge” was causing people to tolerate the policies of countries like Russia and Iran. Ignorant people are easier to manipulate, Z…
Sleeping fewer than 5 hours a night may pose risks, study says
Adults age 50 and older who don’t get at least five hours of sleep at night are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases, compared to those who sleep for up to seven hours, a new study has found. Researchers with University Col…
NATO would aid Sweden, Finland if threatened, alliance chief says
NATO would help Sweden and Finland if the two nations come under threat while they proceed towards becoming members, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. “It is inconceivable that Allies would not act, should Sweden and Finland come under …