Misstep and correction in Germany

OPINION [AP] We might never know the names of the 18 members of the Bundestag who shook Germany and all of Europe when they deprived Friedrich Merz of the chancellorship in the first vote on Tuesday. This defeat was unexpected, because just a few days …

Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests

Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Nazi Germany's Defeat with Grand Victory Day Parade

International -Sathish Raman Russia marked the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II with a grand parade in Red Square. President Vladimir Putin oversaw the event, which featured tanks, missiles, and troops. Over two dozen world …

Germany’s Merz backs Ukraine ceasefire efforts on first Brussels trip

Brussels, May 9, (dpa/GNA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday supported US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, as he visited Brussels for the first time since taking office earlier this week. “ …

Germany’s Feeble Grand Coalition

Friedrich Merz’s new coalition government was supposed to herald an era of unity and responsible governance. Built on a pact between Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), it follows years of strife under the previous “traffic …

Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests

NEW YORK (AP) — A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors. The complete spears made of spruce and pine are among the oldest known hunting weapons . NEW YORK (AP) — A set of …

Killjoys or community guardians? Making sense of Germany’s 'Ordnungsamt'

Born out of the country's obsession with "order", the Ordnungsamt is a uniquely German feature of public life. But what do these public order offices actually do - and how seriously should we take them? It’s a myth that Germans always follow …

EXPLAINED: How Germany is preparing for a looming US 'brain drain'

In the United States the Trump administration is cutting research positions at agencies like NASA and withholding funding for research. How prepared are German institutions to support valuable research and attract foreign talent? Citing far-reaching job …

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Friedrich Merz on the occasion of his election as …

Europe’s STOXX 600 up, Germany’s DAX at record peak on trade deal optimism

European shares extended gains on Friday, with Germany’s DAX index closing at an all-time high, as signs of easing global trade war relieved investors as they looked ahead to discussions between the U.S. and China over the weekend. The pan-European STOXX …