Purchase of Qatari LNG not off the table, says German chancellor

The purchase of Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) is not off the table as there are ongoing talks in Qatar on an agreement, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday.

Germans Warned of Major Power Cuts in Winter as Energy Crisis Deepens

A German official sounded the alarm, warning of serious electricity shortage in the country, and across the region.

Iran Lambasts German Chancellor’s Undiplomatic Comments

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman decried recent “interfering, provocative and undiplomatic” remarks from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who has criticized Iran for what he called “violence against protestors”.

Serbia rejects Western proposal on Kosovo

Serbia has turned down a proposal on Kosovo put forward by France and Germany, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dacic has revealed to journalists. 

Germany urges Italy to help migrants stranded onboard NGO boats

Germany has urged Italy to help migrants who have been onboard a German-flagged NGO boat for more than a week, saying charity vessels operating in the Mediterranean play an important role in saving lives at sea.

Qatar summons German envoy for Berlin's interior minister's World Cup criticism

Qatar's Foreign Ministry handed a protest note Friday to Germany's envoy in Doha because of Berlin's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser comments about the upcoming 2022 World Cup tournament.

Berlin vows to deliver more air defense systems to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was “glad” that modern German-made air defense systems, including the Iris-T, are now being used in Ukraine, adding that three more of these systems will be delivered “as soon as possible.”

Inquiry Hears NATO Allies Kept in Dark About Trump's Taliban Deal | Farsnews Agency

NATO allies were kept in the dark about the US deal with the Taliban that led to the withdrawal from Afghanistan, an inquiry heard.

Plane from Mexico carrying five Germans goes missing off Costa Rica

A small plane from Mexico with five German nationals on board disappeared off Costa Rica on Friday, Public Security Minister Jorge Torres announced.

West ‘literally steps into minefield’ by shipping landmines to Ukraine, Russian envoy says

The West has crossed all conceivable red lines around the situation in Ukraine and literally steps into a mine field, Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky said on his Facebook (banned in Russia, since it’s owned by Meta, deemed extremist in Russia) page Wednesday.

Germany sacks cybersecurity chief over suspected Russia ties

Arne Schoenbohm, the head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency, the BSI, has been dismissed following reports of possible ties to Russian intelligence, the Interior Ministry has said.

Germany Pushes to Extend Lifespan of Three Nuclear Plants

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked the economy, environment and finance ministries to lay the legal framework to keep the country's three nuclear power plants operational until as late as April 15, 2023, a letter seen by Reuters showed on Monday.

Germany sending IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine - China.org.cn

Germany is sending the first of four IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Ukraine, the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency reported on Monday, citing the German Defense Ministry.

Bankruptcies increase rapidly in Germany

The incidents of bankruptcy claims filed by companies and partnerships in Germany have increased by 34% to 762 year-on-year in September, exceeding forecasts, the economic research institute IWH said on Monday.

Germany Deploys Police, Military To Probe Nord Stream Blasts In Baltic Sea

 German federal police and armed forces (Bundeswehr) have started their reconnaissance mission to investigate recent acts of sabotage on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Tagesschau news service reported on Sunday, citing a letter of the country's defense ministry to the Defense Committee of the Bundestag.

Germany Raps US over ‘Astronomical’ Gas Prices Amid Energy Crisis

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck criticized the United States for charging too much for its gas exports to the country, which is trying to wean itself off Russian gas supplies.

Germany, Denmark, Norway to give Ukraine more long-range weapons

Germany, Denmark and Norway will buy 16 Slovak Zuzana-2 howitzers for Ukraine, the German defence ministry said, with delivery to begin next year.

Denmark reports leak in Russian Nord Stream 2 offshore gas pipeline

Danish authorities reported a gas leak Monday from the defunct Nord Stream 2 pipeline close to the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, according to Interfax news agency.

One in Six Elderly Germans at Risk of Poverty: Media

Around one in six Germans over the age of 65 is at risk of falling into poverty, according to a study by the Federal Statistical Office and published by the German media group Funke.

Berlin to nationalizes , acquire 99% of Uniper. It still needs to be approved by EU

The German government will spend €8 billion to acquire 99% of the shares of ailing gas giant Uniper after agreeing with the Finnish government, whose state-company Fortum is a major shareholder.