Germany’s Inflation Rate Hit a High in 2022
The pace of consumer price increases began easing late in the year, but the country’s annual rate of inflation set a new, post-Cold War record.
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KMW begins building new RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), the giant of the German land systems industry, reportedly has begun a limited production run of its new wheeled self-propelled RCH 155 howitzers. Nicholas Drummond, a defense-industry consultant and analyst, said that KMW h…
Benedict’s Death Leaves Catholic Conservatives Bereft
Even after his resignation as pope, traditionalists invoked Benedict’s name and sought to draw him into internecine ideological wars. Now he is gone.
‘Extreme event’: warm January weather breaks records across Europe
At least eight countries experience record high temperatures of ‘almost unheard of’ heat, say meteorologistsWeather records have been falling across Europe at a disconcerting rate in the last few days, say meteorologists.The warmest January day ever wa…
Germany calls for fireworks ban after attacks on rescue services
Chancellor condemns incidents on New Year’s Eve in which firefighters and police officers were targetedGerman police and firefighters’ unions have called for a ban on personal fireworks on New Year’s Eve, as the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, condemned incid…
German Defense Minister Lembrecht’s New Year’s Message On Ukraine Is Being Ridiculed As ‘Tone-Deaf’
DW: German defense minister lambasted over NYE Ukraine message German media has mocked a “tone-deaf” video put out by Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht. She was slammed for discussing the war in Ukraine as people set off fireworks. …
Climate Activists Find a Way to Get Germany’s Attention: Stop Traffic
Extreme tactics have pushed the climate crisis to the top of the public discourse but also stirred debate over whether the activists are going too far.
New Year’s Eve celebrations: fireworks and festivities amid global uncertainties
Jubilant crowds ushered in 2023 with the first large gatherings without restrictions in many cities since before the pandemicCountries around the world welcomed in an uncertain new year amid economic woes, fears new Covid variants may arise in China, a…