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- World
Macron calls on France, Germany to become pioneers of Europe refoundation
Paris: France and Germany should together become “pioneers” in the refoundation of Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron said in Paris during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of France-Germany reconciliation. Macron on…
- World
Germany reports record employment in 2022
Berlin: The number of people employed in Germany in 2022 was a record 45.6 million, up 1.3 per cent year-on-year, according to provisional figures published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Literary Festival to be held from Jan 27 to 29 in 2023
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) will be held once again between January 27 and January 29 in 2023. This will be the 13th edition of the festival which will feature Germany…
- Opinions
Japan announces big military push
After Germany, Japan becomes the second country to overhaul its military in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and increasing Chinese belligerence. It seems as if the war indirectly and the Chinese…
- World
Germany: 120 hate crimes against Muslims recorded in 3 months
In the third quarter of 2022, Germany recorded 120 anti-Muslim atrocities, which resulted in 10 injuries and damage to many mosques. The number of offences was 83 in the first quarter and…
- Business
Germany arrests 25 accused of coup
Berlin: Twenty-five people have been arrested in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government. German reports say the group of far-right and former military figures planned to storm…
- World
Jaishankar strongly defends India’s import of crude oil from Russia
New Delhi: India on Monday stoutly defended its import of crude oil from Russia amid the Ukraine conflict with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that New Delhi’s procurement was just one-sixth…
- World
Germany eases residency rules for skilled workers
Berlin: The German Bundestag, or lower house of Parliament, has adopted a new law that will enable foreigners with a short-term “tolerated stay” permit to obtain a permanent residence permit. A “tolerated…
- Technology
This CEO of $4.5 bn digital company ‘disgusted’ at tech layoffs
London: Julian Teicke, CEO of $4.5 billion digital insurance company Wefox, has said he is “disgusted” at tech companies laying off thousands of employees, saying “they are humans”. Teicke told CNBC he…
- World
Germany relaxes Schengen visa rules for Indians
New Delhi: Bringing a cheer to Indians, Germany has relaxed its Schengen visa appointment rules with the country centralising its short-term visa processing at its centre in Mumbai. “As a result of…
- Hyderabad
KTR welcomes German Consul Michaela Kuchler to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana IT, Industries minister KT Rama Rao greeted Michaela Küchler, Consul General of Germany in Chennai, on her first visit to Hyderabad on Wednesday. The minister, who posted images of the…
- India
India, other countries feeling weight of ‘big’ nation: German envoy
New Delhi: India and other countries feeling the weight of a “big and powerful nation” should sit together and see how to deal with the situation, German Ambassador Phillip Ackermann has said in…