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Chancellor Scholz concerned about Musk’s support for far-right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expressed concern over US tech billionnaire Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for…
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Berlin minister speaks out in favour of fireworks ban in Germany
Injuries and deaths from powerful fireworks across Germany over the New Year holiday have again prompted debate about new restrictions or even a possible nationwide ban…
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Spain’s unemployment falls in 2024
The number of people registered as unemployed in Spain at the end of 2024 was down by 146,738, or 5.42 percent from the start of the year, data published by the…
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Winter break sees uptick in German unemployment – as expected
The number of unemployed people in Germany rose by 33,000 in December compared to the previous month, reaching 2.807 million, the Federal Employment Agency said in…
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Italy reports record cyber-fraud cases in 2024
Italy's Postal Police said Friday they investigated 18,714 cyber-fraud cases in 2024, resulting in over 181 million euros (186 million U.S. dollars) in stolen funds,…
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Wild New Year’s fireworks in Berlin again prompt calls for crackdown
After another New Year's Eve marked by damage and injuries from fireworks explosions across Berlin, some local politicians are calling for other measures to crack…
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German defence expert urges Merz to change Ukraine policy if elected
German defence expert Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann from the liberal Free Democratic Party wants Friedrich Merz, the conservative politician seeking to become chancellor,…
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Euro falls to 2-yr low against U.S. dollar
The euro lost 0.7 percent of its value against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, hitting a two-year low in a depreciation streak since last September repoted Xinhua. The…
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Slovak coalition to discuss response to Ukraine’s gas transit halt: PM
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday that his Smer-SD party is ready to negotiate with coalition partners about reciprocal measures against Ukraine following…
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Five killed in New Year accidents across Germany
Five people were killed in accidents, many others were severely injured and hundreds were arrested throughout Germany as the nation celebrated the turn of the year,…
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