NEWS
The Future of Europe
Young voters fueled a Green wave in 2019. Now, under-30s seem poised to boost the far right in the European Parliament. It’s not quite a youth wave, but eurosceptic, anti-immigrant parties are no longer just […]
Europe
CULTURE
Marta – An Installation by Sonya Schönberger, until May 31, 2024
Do our possessions reflect the essence of who we are as people and bear the memories of our life experiences? What is the result when an artist “inhabits” someone else’s world or looks for the […]
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Will Italy replace Germany as Europe’s economic powerhouse?
While Germany’s economy is stalling, Italy is experiencing continued growth. The post-pandemic economic resurgence has little to do with PM Giorgia Meloni’s economic policies and everything with subsidies and new debt. Mauro Congedo has been […]
TRAVEL
Kristin Karst Named One of 2024 Most Influential Women in Travel
As 2024 unfolds, there continues to be a diverse array of complex challenges facing the world and the travel industry. Women’s rights, racial justice, geo-political instability, and climate change all remain pressing top line issues […]
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Is Russia preparing to conduct nuclear tests?
A nuclear test over Siberia would be “a nuclear ultimatum” to the West that would have no serious consequences for Russia’s own population — according to Margarita Simonyan. The editor-in-chief of RT, Russia’s state-controlled international broadcaster, made the […]
NEWS
EU enlargement: Is the bloc ready for new members?
Countries from Ukraine to the Western Balkans are busy undertaking reforms to qualify for EU membership. But the bloc has its own issues to tackle before it can roll out the welcome mat. Since February […]
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German coalition parties agree deal on controversial heating law
The parties of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government have agreed on details of a new domestic heating law, which has been causing tensions in the coalition for months. The general aim of the new […]
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Audi chief Duesmann fired, Döllner set to take over
German carmaker Volkswagen is firing the chief of its Audi subsidiary, Markus Duesmann, Audi announced on Thursday. Duesmann’s successor is expected to be Gernot Döllner, Audi said following a supervisory board meeting. Audi is owned […]
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German army orders 367 military lorries from arms maker Rheinmetall
Germany’s Bundeswehr has placed an order for 367 military lorries worth more than €285 million ($311 million) with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, the company said Thursday. Delivery should take place by this autumn, Rheinmetall said in […]
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German arms maker Rheinmetall to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
German defence contractor Rheinmetall is to supply 14 Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine next year, the company said in Düsseldorf on Tuesday announcing a contractual deal with representatives of the German, Dutch and […]