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Poll indicates AfD now Germany’s most popular party
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has overtaken Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc to become Germany’s most popular party, according to the latest RTL/ntv ‘Trendbarometer’ survey. The AfD now polls at a record 26%,...
Germany Prepares Forming National Security Council
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is reportedly preparing to set up the National Security Council later this month to tackle both domestic and international dangers, a news agency has stated. According to the German Defense Ministry, the country has witnessed its...
Germany Suspends Military Equipment Exports to Israel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared on Friday that Germany will immediately halt all military equipment exports that could be deployed in the Gaza Strip. This move follows the Israeli cabinet’s authorization of military actions...
Germany Halts Arms Exports to Israel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has put a stop to sending weapons to Israel that might be deployed in Gaza, following the approval of a strategy by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet to seize control of the Palestinian territory’s capital. The...
Tire Recycling Market worth $7.29 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.7%, says MarketsandMarkets™
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tire Recycling Market is projected to reach USD 8.92 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.7% from USD 7.44 billion in 2024. Other than focus on sustainability and stringent governmental...
Germany halts weapons supplies to Israel over Gaza
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has suspended arms shipments to Israel that could be used in Gaza following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet approval of a plan to occupy Gaza City. Netanyahu’s office described the plan as part of efforts to...
Dutch far-right politician gets criticized over anti-Muslim hate on social media
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A coalition of Muslim groups in the Netherlands submitted a formal complaint on Monday against far-right politician Geert Wilders, accusing him of promoting hatred, discrimination, and violence toward Muslims. This legal action follows...
Dutch Muslim Groups File Complaint Against Politician
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Muslim organizations in the Netherlands lodged a formal complaint against far-right politician Geert Wilders, accusing him of provoking hatred, discrimination, and violence against Muslims. The complaint follows an incident...
Germany Set to Prolong Border Controls Beyond September
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany will continue its internal border controls past September in an effort to curb illegal immigration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed on Thursday, signaling a sustained hardline stance on migration. “Border controls...
Germany blames Israel for ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The German government stressed on Saturday that Israel is responsible for ensuring the full delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, with support from the UN and other aid groups. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said Foreign...
German Public Figures Urge Halting Arms Exports to Israel
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 160 well-known German personalities, including entertainers and journalists, joined a growing initiative on Wednesday urging Germany to end its weapons exports to Israel. According to the activist network Avaaz, the list of 162...
German general ridicules warnings of Russia possibly to attack NATO
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Major General Andreas Henne, head of the German Army’s Homeland Security Division, has dismissed growing concerns in Europe about a potential Russian attack on NATO, stating that such a scenario is highly unlikely. In an interview with...
NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture Comes to GeForce NOW
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
News Summary: The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture is coming to GeForce NOW in the platform’s biggest update yet, delivering NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080-class GPUs to the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation for streaming up to 5K...
Media reports Germany to cut payments for Ukrainians
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Labor Ministry has proposed reducing welfare payments for newly arriving Ukrainian migrants, citing mounting financial strain from continued inflows. According to German media, Labor Minister Barbel Bas has submitted a draft...
Germany Hesitant to Shelter Traumatized Gaza Children
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The German federal government expressed restraint Monday regarding initiatives by Hanover and Dusseldorf to provide refuge for children traumatized by the ongoing war in Gaza. Interior Ministry spokesperson Lars Harmsen emphasized that...
Germany Mulls Scaling Back Ukrainian Refugee Benefits
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A top official in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration on Monday endorsed a controversial proposal to scale back social welfare for Ukrainian refugees, aligning with a demand from the government’s coalition partner. Thorsten...
Germany states Israel responsible for ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches Gaza
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The German government reiterated on Saturday that Israel bears the responsibility for guaranteeing the delivery of full-scale humanitarian assistance to Gaza, in coordination with the UN and other aid groups. Government spokesperson...
Germany Warns Israel’s Gaza Blockade Drives Famine, Civilian Deaths
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday condemned Israel’s effective blockade of Gaza, linking it directly to widespread famine and escalating civilian fatalities. Following a recent visit to Israel and Palestine, Wadephul told...
Germany Witnesses Surge in Military Recruitment
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The German military has reported a 28% surge in enlistments between January and late July this year, compared to the same timeframe in 2024. This development occurs as Moscow persistently condemns the alliance’s growing focus on what it...
German army witnesses surge in recruitment
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Defense Ministry has announced a significant boost in military enlistment, reporting a 28% rise in new recruits from January through late July 2025 compared to the same period last year. Over 13,700 people have joined the...