A new study shows that more than three million people in Germany are engaged in unreported work, equivalent to 5.4% of the population aged 15 to 74. The Institute of German Economy (IW Köln) highlights that while Germany ranks relatively…
An attack on the presidential palace in N’Djamena, Chad, resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including 18 attackers. The government has described the incident as a disrupted attempt at destabilization. The motivations behind the assault remain unclear, with initial…
Lebanon has elected Joseph Aoun, the chief of the army, as its new president after more than two years of political deadlock. In a parliamentary vote, Aoun secured 99 votes, surpassing the required majority for his election. His presidency is…
Key supporters of Ukraine gathered in Ramstein, Germany, to discuss future assistance amid the upcoming U.S. presidential transition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged closer collaboration in light of Donald Trump’s inauguration, expressing optimism that Trump could push for peace talks…
In an interview with wildfire expert Dr. Ulrich Cimolino, challenges faced by firefighters battling wildfires in California, exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, are discussed. Despite strong winds of 160 km/h complicating efforts, the firefighter’s strategies prioritize human safety and effective…
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports a significant rise in flu cases in Germany, indicating the onset of a flu wave. Laboratory-confirmed cases have surged from approximately 1,220 in early December to about 4,560 by the end of December. Hospitalizations…
Rudolf Dreßler, the influential SPD politician and former German ambassador to Israel, has passed away at 84. A prominent advocate for workers’ rights and a member of the Bundestag for over two decades, Dreßler continued to voice criticism of his…
The European Court of Justice has established that data protection authorities must take all complaints seriously, even if they are submitted in high volumes. Authorities can only refuse to process complaints if they can demonstrate the complainant’s intention to misuse…
Ongoing clashes in northern Syria between Turkish-backed militias and Kurdish fighters have resulted in at least 37 fatalities, including civilian casualties, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The violence has intensified around the city of Manbij, with the…
In a positive turn for Germany’s struggling economy, industrial production rose unexpectedly by 1.5% in November, following two months of declines, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Although the October decrease was revised to a lesser decline of 0.4%, experts…
Wildfires in California have destroyed nearly 2,000 buildings, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, including among firefighters. The ‘Eaton Fire’ continues to rage northeast of Los Angeles, displacing approximately 130,000 residents. Firefighting efforts involve over 7,500 personnel facing challenging conditions…
As Austria braces for a possible government led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) under Herbert Kickl, questions arise about the implications for the nation and Europe. Kickl has cited Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as his model, sparking fears…
