Late on Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Germany is considering purchasing a missile defense system to shield against a potential Russian attack. “This is certainly one of the issues we are discussing, and for good reason,” said Scholz. He… Read More ›
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Russia may not stop with Ukraine: NATO
Within hours of Russian missiles striking cities in Ukraine at the start of the conflict, German naval commander Terje Schmitt-Eliassen was told to sail 5 warships under his command to Latvia in order to help protect the most vulnerable part… Read More ›
Russian LNG gas deliveries resume supplies to Germany and Poland
According to data from German network operator Gascade, a section of the Russian Yamal-Europe pipeline has resumed eastbound gas delivery to Germany and Poland. According to the data, gas flows eastwards at the Mallnow exit point were at 4,296,828 kilowatt-hours… Read More ›
Germany to purchase 35 F-35s from United States
Germany has decided to purchase 35 U.S. F-35 fighter jets to replace its ageing Tornado fighters that are capable of delivering a nuclear bomb. The development sees a significant shift in German security policy, including a pledge to reach NATO’s… Read More ›
Hacking group Anonymous targets Rosneft’s German subsidiary
The German subsidiary of Russian energy giant Rosneft has reported a cyber attack, said a report from die Welt citing Germany’s BSI cybersecurity watchdog. The report states, BSI had offered support to mitigate the attack and had issued a cybersecurity… Read More ›
Reviving 2015 Iran nuclear deal close: France, UK
According to envoys from France and Britain, indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are closed being clinched. “We are close. E3 negotiators leaving Vienna briefly to update Ministers on state of… Read More ›
Germany ready for serious dialog with Russia over European Security: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
In a statement German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, he expects clear steps from Russia to de-escalate a potential conflict with Ukraine, saying Germany and its Western allies are prepared for serious dialogue with Russia over European security. “We are ready… Read More ›
Siemens to sell its mail and parcel business to Koerber for $1.31 billion
In a statement German engineering company Siemens said, it has agreed to sell the mail and parcels business of Siemens Logistics business to German technology group Koerber for a price of $1.31 billion (1.15 billion euros). The deal is expected to… Read More ›
VW must understand the Chinse car market better to increase market share: works council chief Daniela Cavallo
With German automaker Volkswagen missing its electric vehicles sales target in China in 2021, the carmaker’s works council chief Daniela Cavallo has called on the company to get a deeper understanding of the Chinese car market in order to increase… Read More ›
Global semiconductor shortage to ease slightly after Q3 : VW board member
In an interview to German industry magazine Automobilwoche, a board member from Volkswagen opined, the global shortage of semiconductors is likely to continue this year and ease slightly during the second half. “The volatile situation will affect us at least… Read More ›