Latest in Tag: Germany Highlight
Latest in Tag: Germany
Nine reasons Germany is an e-car nightmare
Germany is not only eco-friendly – it's also a car-making country. Although you'd think that would make it heaven for use of electric cars, Germany is way behind. DW reporters share results of a real-world test. Germany is known for its cars: Porsche, BMW and no speed limit on the Autobahn. But if you want to be eco-conscious and drive…
Bierhoff and Flick seek realism as world champions
After winning the World Cup in 2014, Germany is still considered the leading country when it comes to football. Will that be the case by 2018 in Russia? Both Oliver Bierhoff and Hansi Flick highlight what the plan is. Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff has delivered a warning to the current World Cup holders. "We cannot make the same mistake…
Opinion: Froome deserved better treatment
There are reasons many people doubt that cycling is completely free of doping. But DW's Joscha Weber says that Tour de France winner Chris Froome didn't merit the attacks to which he was subjected. Imagine the following scenario. Lionel Messi heads to the corner, sets up the ball on the pitch and a spectator dumps a cup of urine on…
Report: Lufthansa planning ‘budget’ pricing system
Lufthansa is planning a new pricing system to meet challenges from low-budget competitors, a German paper has reported. Meager earnings have spurred the shakeup at Germany's classic airline. Lufthansa's ticket chief Jens Bischof was quoted in the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" newspaper saying that passengers would only pay for what they used, unlike the all-round service that the airline has offered since…
Wolfburg’s Kevin De Bruyne named Germany’s footballer of the year
Belgian winger Kevin de Bruyne has been voted Germany's footballer of the year by sports journalists. He is just the fifth foreign player to win the award since it was established 55 years ago. Germany's "Kicker" magazine, which organizes the poll of sports journalists, reported that De Bruyne won this year's title easily, receiving 367 of the 814 votes. Bayern…
FIFA announces 2018 World Cup schedule
Just over a year after Germany clinched its fourth World Cup crown in Brazil, FIFA have announced the match schedule for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Will Germany be at the final again? FIFA have announced the match schedule for the 2018 World Cup in Russia on the eve of the qualifying draw in St Petersburg. Kickoff times for…
German lawyer barred from entering Egypt
Silke Noa Kumpf’s name appeared on a list of persons barred from entering Egypt
Germania and FTI to launch 4 direct weekly flights between Germany and Luxor
Efforts exerted abroad to promote Egyptian tourism, maintain incentives for charter flights to Luxor and Aswan international airports
Egypt’s debts to Paris Club decrease 18%
Egypt repaid $670m to Paris Club in July, another payment of same amount is expected to follow in January
Arrested employees of leading rights group released on bail
Director of ECRF says that their treatment is part of a “bigger picture” across the country
How Germany collaborated with Egypt in arresting Ahmed Mansour
By Jonathan Moremi The arrest in Berlin last weekend of Ahmed Mansour, famous journalist of the Qatar based Al Jazeera network, made headlines all over the world. The fact that Germany with its high reputation as a politically stable democracy acted on behalf of Egypt, a regime that is nationally and internationally accused of ignoring …
HRW tells Germany to investigate Al Jazeera journalist’s detention
Interpol had rejected Cairo’s request to issue extradition notice
Al Jazeera journalist released by German authorities
German Foreign Ministry suggested Monday that extradition to a country with the death penalty would be unlikely
Al Jazeera calls for release of Egyptian journalist in Germany
As confusion surrounds legal basis of detention, journalist Mansour holds there is no Interpol warrant against him
Egyptian Al Jazeera presenter detained in Berlin
Judge will decide on Ahmed Mansour’s fate
Goethe Institut takes Cairo to Frankfurt
“The participants’ skills are very advanced and they will definitely be influential writers in Egypt,” said El-Baaly
How Egypt‘s President tricked Germany‘s Chancellor Merkel – again
The relations between Germany and Egypt, who had only just agreed on cooperation in the Berlin declaration, slumped
Hungary expresses support for Egypt
President Al-Sisi met Hungarian prime minister and head of parliament following visit to Germany
Disagreements still in place, dialogue will continue: Merkel and Al-Sisi
Merkel criticised death sentences in Egypt, Al-Sisi said that Egypt guarantees region’s stability
Al-Sisi greeted in Germany by storm of criticism
Merkel shaking Al-Sisi’s hand is shaking “the hand that tortures”, says German media, while demonstrations break out
Al-Sisi starts 4-day Europe tour
Egyptian president travelled to Germany Tuesday, will head to Hungary on Thursday
Postponement of Morsi verdict ‘political manoeuvre’: Brotherhood spokesperson
“Politicised judiciary” adjourned possible verdict of former president, to save regime from embarrassment abroad, says spokesman of banned group
Al-Sisi in Germany: Divisions and accusations of bigotry
German politicians share concerns about human rights in Egypt, remain at odds on how to deal with it
Haber’s messages prior to Al-Sisi’s visit to Germany
By Emad El-Sayed “Al-Sisi’s visit to Germany will not be an easy one.” This was my impression after meeting with a journalist delegation and the German ambassador in Cairo, Hansjörg Haber. Haber sent direct messages to Al-Sisi regarding the questions for clarification that he will face during his visit to Germany next month. The messages the …
Should Al-Sisi cancel his visit to Germany?
Former foreign ministry official denounces “insulting” move after Bundestag President declared refusal to meet Egyptian president, while political party head disagrees
UNDP, USAID provide EGP 13.8m for WWII landmines clearance programme
“Britain did not meet our expectations in its intervention to remove landmines,” says Demining & Development programme Director
Merkel stands by Al-Sisi invitation despite diplomatic tension
Egypt downplayed significance of German Parliament leader’s refusal to meet Al-Sisi
Morsi verdict sparks further international condemnation
Protests ongoing in Turkey, Germany and UK add to international condemnations list
Egypt targets 1 million German tourists in 2015: Tourism Minister
The target will be to reach 1.3 million tourists from Germany by the end of next year, Rami said.
Why Germany should pay war reparations to Greece
By Dr Cesar Chelala In 1960, the then Federal Republic of Germany paid Greece DM115m on account of compensation for Nazi crimes. Greek governments stated that this was only a fraction of what is due on account of loss of life, damaged infrastructure, and the repayment of a forced loan the Nazis extracted on Greece in 1942. Recent statements by leading …