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Germany's 'most expensive motorway' opens in Berlin
The Local - Germany
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August 27, 2025
After twelve years and €721 million in construction, Berlin is opening the newest stretch of the A100 motorway. Due to the projects contentious nature, the opening ceremony will take place behind closed doors. Berlin is set to open a new stretch...
German lawmaker says Berlin could leave Franco-German jet project
WHTC - Michigan
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August 27, 2025
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government must swiftly decide whether to proceed with the development of a Franco-German fighter jet or leave the project, a prominent member of the German parliament’s defence committee told Reuters...
Spain loses almost 3,000 firefighters in one year despite increase in number of more virulent fires
SUR in English
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August 27, 2025
Spain had 2,700 fewer firefighters at the end of 2024 than at the end of 2023, despite fires becoming increasingly common and virulent in the country. Data published by European office Eurostat on Tuesday reveals that Spain had 39,400...
German lawmaker says Berlin could leave Franco-German jet project
WKZO - Michigan
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August 27, 2025
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government must swiftly decide whether to proceed with the development of a Franco-German fighter jet or leave the project, a prominent member of the German parliament’s defence committee told Reuters...
Italian white wine stars: Top medal winners at DWWA 2025
Decanter
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August 27, 2025
Italian white wines are grabbing more of the international spotlight alongside the country’s famous reds, as shown by the diversity of styles winning top medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025. DWWA is the world’s largest wine...
Germantown principal resigns one week before school starts
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
GERMANTOWN, Wis. — One week before school starts, MacArthur Elementary Principal Tony Gonzalez has officially resigned his position after being on administrative leave. "The resignation letter has been approved," said Russell Ewert, president of...
Germantown School District 60 Board of Education met July 16
South Central Reporter - Illinois
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August 27, 2025
Germantown School District 60 Board of Education met July 16. Here are the minutes provided by the board: Holiday Waiver Hearing Minutes The Hearing was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Andrea Linders with the following members present:...
Germany reaffirms support for Romania’s OECD accession
Romania Insider
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August 27, 2025
Germany has reaffirmed its strong support for Romania’s bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), underscoring the country’s progress toward meeting international standards in governance, transparency, and...
German GfK Consumer Confidence To Fall Further
RTTNews
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August 27, 2025
German consumer confidence is set to continue to fall in September as rising fear of job losses weighed on purchase decisions and damped hopes of robust economic recovery, a closely watched survey showed on Wednesday. The forward-looking GfK...
Spain’s Secuoya Studios Signs First Look Deal With Icelandic Production Banner Act4 Led by ‘True Detective’ Actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Among Others (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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August 27, 2025
Spain’s Secuoya Studios is continuing its international expansion through a new first-look deal with the Icelandic production company Act4 which is spearheaded by a group of high-profile creatives, including “True Detective” actor Ólafur Darri...
Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland 'influence'
RTE Ireland
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August 27, 2025
Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry has said. Public broadcaster DR cited unnamed...
France Returns Looted Skull Of Beheaded King Toera, Two Others To Madagascar 128 Years After Colonial Atrocities
Sahara Reporters
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France has returned three human skulls looted during the colonial period to Madagascar, including one believed to be that of King Toera, who was beheaded by French troops in 1897. King Toera was beheaded by French troops in 1897, and his skull was...
Denmark summons US envoy over 'influence attempts' in Greenland
BDNews24
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Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry said on Wednesday. Public broadcaster DR cited...
France returns skull of beheaded king to Madagascar
Zambian Observer
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August 27, 2025
France on Tuesday returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be that of a Malagasy king decapitated by French troops during a 19th-century massacre. The skull, believed to belong to King Toera, was handed over in...
Spain's data protection agency takes hard line on hotels and accommodation providers asking guests for copies of ID cards or passports
SUR in English
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August 27, 2025
Spain's data protection agency (AEPD) keeps receiving complaints concerning hotels and accommodation providers asking for a full copy of the guest's ID card or passport to formalise their reservation or check-in process. Despite the countless and...
Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland 'interference'
The Brazil Times - Indiana
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Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory which US President Donald Trump wants to take over. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has...
Denmark Summons US Diplomat Over Covert Influence in Greenland
Mezha
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August 27, 2025
Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 21, 2025. Photo by Willy Kurniawan/Reuters As highlighted by CNN Copenhagen, Denmark – according to AP, the Danish foreign minister summoned the American chargé...
Denmark Summons US Envoy Over Greenland 'Interference' Attempts
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 27, 2025
Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires for talks Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory which US President Donald Trump wants to control. Since returning to the White House in January,...
French Markets Stabilize After Selloff as Political Vote Looms
BNN Bloomberg
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French assets steadied in early trading on Wednesday, bringing some respite ahead of a key vote next month that could trigger a collapse in the government. The CAC 40 rose 0.4% after two days of declines due to the political turmoil, performing...
'Germany Hiding Truth': Russia Blasts Berlin Over Nord Stream Blasts After Ukrainian Suspect Is Held
The Times of India
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August 27, 2025
At a fiery UN Security Council session in New York, Russia’s Deputy UN envoy Dmitriy Polyanskiy accused Germany and Western allies of concealing critical evidence from the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage probe. Moscow labeled the explosions,...