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Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Covert Influence Operations In Greenland
Sahara Reporters
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Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen over intelligence reports alleging covert influence operations by U.S. citizens in Greenland aimed at whipping up opposition to Danish rule, the ministry said on...
Denmark PM apologizes for forced Inuit contraception
Deutsche Welle
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August 27, 2025
Denmark on Wednesday officially apologized to more than 4,500 victims of the country's forced contraception campaign, intended to reduce the birth rate of the Indigenous inuit group in Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that...
French star chef to 'step back' after domestic abuse complaint
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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French celebrity chef Jean Imbert said Wednesday he would "step back" from his restaurants after prosecutors opened an investigation into a domestic violence complaint from his former partner. Lila Salet, a former actor, lodged the complaint on...
Denmark unveils smiling figurine thought to be Viking ‘portrait’
Times of Malta
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August 27, 2025
Denmark’s National Museum unveiled Wednesday what it described as the first “portrait” of a Viking: a miniature 10th-century figurine depicting a man with an imperial moustache, braided beard and neatly-groomed hairstyle. Carved out of ivory...
Denmark Summons Top U.S. Diplomat Over Allegations of Greenland Espionage
Democracy Now!
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Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country after a news report alleged that three American citizens linked to President Trump were conducting covert influence operations in Greenland. Trump has repeatedly stated...
Germany's Merz: We do not want Ukraine to capitulate
Ukrainska Pravda
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Friedrich Merz. Photo: Merz on X (Twitter) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that everyone wants the Russo-Ukrainian war to end, but not at any cost. Source: The Guardian, as reported by European Pravda Details: Merz, together with French...
German investigators reportedly identify saboteurs who blew up Nord Stream — Zeit
TASS
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August 27, 2025
BERLIN, August 27. /TASS/. German investigators have reportedly identified all the saboteurs behind the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, according to Die Zeit newspaper. In a joint investigation conducted by Die...
France must get creative to confront its fiscal deficit
The Financial Times
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The writer advises the Observatory Group and is a senior fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations After having tried to prepare the French public and political class for the inevitability of a tough budget of tax rises and spending cuts,...
Germany’s July auto market: Short-term rebound masks long-term weakness, Chinese brands signal breakthroughs
Gasgoo
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August 27, 2025
In July 2025, new vehicle sales in Germany reached 264,802 units, up 3.4% month-on-month (MoM) and 11.1% year-on-year (YoY), reflecting a market characterized by "short-term rebound amid long-term pressure." MoM growth was mainly supported by...
Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill
Deutsche Welle
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August 27, 2025
In light of the growing threat posed by Russia and new NATO commitments, the German government is hoping to turn around the Bundeswehr's chronic under-recruitment. To that end, the cabinet on Wednesday (27.8.) approved a new plan to have 260,000...
German visitors say farewell
Republic-Times - Illinois
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August 27, 2025
Members of Sister Cities of PortaLoo bid farewell last week to a pair of German students who spent a month staying with a number of host families in the community as part of an annual cultural exchange. This year’s visitors were Kai Hering and...
German, Polish, French leaders visit Moldova in pre-election show of support for pro-EU president
The Malaysian Star
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August 27, 2025
CHISINAU (Reuters) -The French, German and Polish leaders promised support and the prospect of joining the European Union on an Independence Day visit to Moldova, where President Maia Sandu's pro-European allies face a stiff challenge in an...
Germany Plans to Introduce Mandatory Conscription for 18-year-olds From 2027
Militarnyi
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The German government has approved a bill to amend the rules on military service as the country seeks to expand the size of its armed forces. Deutsche Welle reported this measure. The new model, proposed by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, is...
Germany exported record amount of arms in 2024, most went to Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Participants in a rally in support of Ukraine in Berlin. Photo: Getty Images In 2024, the German government approved arms exports worth €12.83 billion, setting the country’s record. Source: German TV news service Tagesschau, as reported by...
German government approves bill on new model of military service — agency
TASS
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August 27, 2025
BERLIN, August 27. /TASS/. The German government has endorsed Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’s bill on a new model of military service, the DPA news agency reported. The bill introduces a voluntary military service similar to Sweden, where all...
Germany establishes national security council to centralize security policy
Xinhua News Agency
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BERLIN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The German federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of a national security council, a move designed to centralize and strengthen the country's security architecture. The new body, which will be located in...
Germany debates mandatory military service for both men and women
AzerNews
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August 27, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva In Germany, there is growing discussion around the idea of making military or national service in the Bundeswehr compulsory—not just for men, but for women as well, Azernews reports. According to Tagesspiegel, Thomas Röwekamp,...
French president tells Netanyanhu that continued Gaza war is gift to antisemites
The Jewish News
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August 27, 2025
Emmanuel Macron has responded to Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that his country’s decision to recognise Palestine would fuel an “antisemitic fire” by insisting Israel’s plan to reoccupy Gaza City threatens the safety of Jewish communities across the...
German construction performed better than expected in H1 2025
Construction Briefing
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August 27, 2025
Construction of an Autobahn in Germany (Image: Wolfilser via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.com) Germany’s construction industry performed better than expected in the first half of 2025, despite a collapse in roadbuilding orders. Official figures showed...
Germany approves record €12.8bn in arms exports, with Ukraine receiving bulk
Punch
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August 27, 2025
The German government approved a record 12.8 billion euros ($14.9 billion) of weapons exports last year, largely driven by Berlin’s support for Ukraine, according to a report approved by the cabinet on Wednesday. A total of 8.15 billion euros’...