Latest in Tag: Germany Highlight
Latest in Tag: Germany
Germany concerned about ârepressionâ of human rights NGOs in Egypt
Respect for human rights, a free civil society prerequisites for sustainable stability, German Foreign Ministry
Low fuel costs boost Lufthansa profits
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa posted a 55-percent jump in profits for 2015, benefiting from low oil prices. The result comes despite protracted industrial action by pilots throughout last year.
Artists frustrated by Germany’s efforts to boost their intellectual property rights
How can artists be fairly paid for their work? Germany’s copyright reform was supposed to make life easier for artists, writers and other creatives, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
Why Holocaust drama ‘Son of Saul’ is an ‘anti-‘Schindler’s List” film
Germany is one of the last countries to release the Oscar-winning Hungarian concentration camp drama “Son of Saul” in cinemas. It raises the never-ending question of whether fiction can truly do justice to the Holocaust.
A holiday in South Sudan?
Not just Africa’s top tourist destinations are trying to attract more visitors. Strife-torn nations like South Sudan and Mali are also aiming to boost tourism arrivals by participating in the Berlin ITB tourism fair.
German economic delegation to visit Egypt in April
Bilateral trade between Cairo and Berlin was recorded at âŹ5bn in 2015
German experts to review security in Egyptian airports
Egypt is applying the maximum safety standards and welcomes any cooperation to improve security in Egyptian airports, says minister
Price of desert land in Egypt is higher than that of fertile land in Germany: El-Kateb
We cooperate with German experts to process sewage for a low cost
In Video: Germany works with Egypt to provide German organisations with proper atmosphere to work
Video by Asmaa Gamal and Ahmed Hendawy Editing by Omar Korashi
Voice recorder from Russian plane to be sent to Germany for spectral analysis
The wreckage of the crashed Russian plane was moved to Cairo airport this week for further studying
Berlinale: 10 things you should know about Germany’s most important film festival
It’s an exceptional event: Glamorous stars meet challenging political filmmakers on the red carpet during Berlin’s International Film Festival, the Berlinale. Get your facts straight here before it opens on February 11.
Why Germans are demanding a shift in agriculture
DW looks at why people are taking to the streets in Germany to demand an “Agrarwende” – or agricultural transformation. Issues include health concerns, protection of animals, and pollution impacts on water and climate.
Arabsâ sexual harassment in Germany and its effect on Merkel’s plans
The sexual harassment incident in Cologne, Germany on New Yearâs Eve resulted in massive shock in the European community. About 1,000 immigrants of Arab origins gathered to practice mass harassment, which has become widely commonplace in Arab and Islamic countries. They separated the women in circles, with a detailed plan to isolate them so they could harass …
Time for Saudi Arabia and Iran to ‘act responsibly,’ says Steinmeier
Germany’s foreign minister told “Bild” newspaper that both countries must focus on solving military conflicts in the region. Tensions are worsening between Tehran and Riyadh over the execution of a prominent cleric.
‘Frank’ losing steam, says Germany’s DWD
Atlantic storm “Frank” that shoved warm air toward the North Pole and deluged Britain is fading, says German meteorologists. To the east, continental Europe’s cold zone has brought frosts to Greece and snow to Turkey.
Young managers from Africa learn in Germany
The initiative Afrika Kommt! (Africa’s coming) was founded seven years ago to promote young African business leaders. One of the participants is Brenda Otieno from Kenya. She has big plans upon completing her program.
Building quickly and cheaply, but with a concept: Making a home for refugees in Germany
The German Architecture Museum in Frankfurt is inspiring politicians with its exhibition on architecture for refugees. It’s been chosen to represent Germany at the Venice Biennale in 2016, and the world will be watching.
The German Architecture Museum in Frankfurt is inspiring politicians with its exhibition on architecture for refugees. It’s been chosen to represent Germany at the Venice Biennale in 2016, and the world will be watching.
Consumer confidence in Germany on the rise
A leading German market research group has said German consumer confidence has remained unfazed by the terror attacks in Paris and the rising likelihood of such attacks in Germany. A robust labor market is key.
Chinese investors home in on Germany
Chinese investors have said they’re interested in stepping up their activities in Europe and Germany in particular. A weak euro provides some extra motivation for investors to sign lucrative deals. The super-rich China Investment Corporation (CIC) – a state-run investment fund managing no less than $750 billion (690 billion euros) â was considering expanding its …
VW releases internal probe findings
At their first full press conference since Volkswagen’s emissions-cheating scandal broke, the carmaker’s top executives admitted to a company culture that tolerated rule-breaking, landing VW in its worst-ever crisis. Speaking to reporters in Wolfsburg, Germany, VW Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch said “the last two and a half months have been unprecedented for the VW group,” …
A never-ending story: bird flu strikes again
Authorities in southern Germany have discovered the H5N2 bird flu virus on a poultry farm. Around 13,000 animals will have to be killed. Here’s an overview of the virus and its dangers. What is bird flu? Avian influenza – also called bird flu or fowl plague – is a viral disease that infects birds, especially …
Opinion: China setting an example for others in Africa
China is investing heavily in building up infrastructure and human capital in Africa. Germany should follow its good example. The continent will play a steadily increasing role in Europe’s future. In South Africa on Friday, China’s president announced $60 billion (55 billion euros) in new investments into Africa over a three-year period within the framework …
Second-division player referees girls’ game at club’s request
A second division footballer in Germany was handed a unique punishment after insulting a female referee during a match. Kerem Demirbay was made to officiate a girls’ game during the weekend. Fortuna DĂŒsseldorf’s Kerem Demirbay was made to take charge of a girl’s game on Saturday as punishment for insulting a female referee. The Turkish …
Germany’s Freund in incredible 19th World Cup ski jumping victory
Severin Freund has scored another ski jumping World Cup victory in Lillehammer, Norway. The German expressed surprise at his victory after having to wait two hours in bad weather for his run, nearly losing his nerve. Germany’s Severin Freund, showing nerves of steel and a great deal of patience, clinched an astounding 19th World Cup …
Germany set for record year of toy sales
This holiday season, toy Death Stars and armies of miniature Stormtroopers are among the items filling kids’ wish lists. The popularity of some movie franchises has Germans buying more toys than ever before. The new Star Wars movie hasn’t even been released yet, but toy stores in Germany are already stocking their shelves with Rebel …
Could Morocco’s megaplant revive dreams of Saharan solar?
In December, the first plant of a gigantic thermal solar power complex on the edge of the Sahara will go online. But this does not fulfill a former dream of exporting such power to Europe – which is still a long way off. Bold plans to use desert sun to supply northern energy needs were …
Born 125 years ago: Celebrating the films of Fritz Lang
“Metropolis” was his most famous work. One of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, Fritz Lang was born 125 years ago on December 5 – an opportunity to rediscover his masterpieces. His famous silent films have been shown in countless retrospectives in Germany, especially after their careful restoration. Few other films have …
Germany works with Egypt to ensure tourism security
Lufthansa previously announced that it would halt flights to Hurghada until further notice, a decision that impacted Eurowings’ weekly flights departing from the German city of Cologne.
Germany’s RWE to spin off renewables unit
Germany’s second-largest power firm RWE has confirmed it is to split its operations by separating renewables, grids and retail operations from conventional operations. It is to be listed on the stock market in late 2016. The aim of the spin-off was to “create a platform for growth with its own access to the capital market. …
‘Islamic State’ is a problem; Assad is a bigger problem
Syria’s president has tried harder than ever to recommend himself as a partner in the fight against “Islamic State.” However, it appears that Bashar al-Assad is a major part of the problem – and not part of the solution. Outrage began to filter out from Germany’s opposition parties on Sunday after Defense Minister Ursula von …