The U.S. and Germany plan to start deploying long-range missiles in Germany by 2026, aiming for a permanent setup eventually. Despite German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s assurance to prevent escalation, the move has provoked a stern warning from Russia. Major General Vladimir Popov suggested that Russia might respond by increasing its
Germany’s decision to remove Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network has sparked strong backlash from China, with a spokesperson arguing that this move, driven by pressure from the US and NATO, undermines trust and future cooperation. Chinese experts warn that the switch could be costly and slow Germany’s digital
Saudi Arabian airline Saudia has placed a significant order for 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles from the German air taxi firm Lilium. This move marks a major step towards integrating flying taxis into mainstream transportation, with the deal set to be finalized during an upcoming event at
Over the weekend, several US military bases in Europe, including the one in Stuttgart, Germany, raised their alert levels to the second-highest state due to a serious and reliable terrorist threat. This heightened security, which hasn’t been seen in a decade, prompted closures of various services and activities, urging personnel
Germany’s new citizenship test requires applicants to affirm Israel’s right to exist, sparking a heated debate. This controversial measure, aimed at countering antisemitism, raises questions about free speech and the role of political views in national identity. As antisemitic incidents rise, largely driven by political speech against Israel, critics argue
In the German town of Düren, several politicians, including Werner Stump (CDU) and Jens Bröker (SPD), have been implicated in a fraud investigation for accepting payments to make fake residency permits for wealthy Chinese nationals. Several local politicians from the mainstream parties in the German town of Düren have been
According to shocking data from Eurostat, in 2022, about 3 million EU nationals renounced their citizenship, revealing massive emigration trends within the EU. Since 2011, immigration to the EU has become a contentious issue. Immigrants account for close to one-fifth of the population in several EU nations. But what about
Philipp Fussenegger, founder and owner of Cybrothel, said AI would mostly be used for porn because people feel more comfortable sharing private matters with a machine. Berlin residents will have the opportunity to schedule an hour-long encounter with an AI sex doll later this month, as the world’s first cyber
According to data from a Statista Consumer Insights survey, smoking is still popular in many countries like China, Germany, and Spain, with China topping the list as 42% of its population consumes cigarettes at least occasionally. While the percentage of smokers worldwide is steadily falling, the habit is still very
