Italy warned the European Commission on Friday not to prevent Lufthansa’s planned partial acquisition of state-owned Italian airline ITA on Friday, saying any obstacles to the deal would harm the nation. Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said a…
Further fall in refugees seeking asylum in Germany
The number of asylum requests made in Germany continues to fall, with 17,231 initial applications registered in May, according to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). From January to May, there were an overall 103,467 applications, a d…
Homeless charity Gillingham Street Angels opens its first clothing emporium in Chatham High Street
A homeless charity hopes to create the “ultimate second-hand thrifting experience” with what’s believed to be Kent’s largest secondhand clothing shop. Gillingham Street Angels welcomed its first customers into the pre-loved clothing emporium in Chatham…
Cyprus swelters amid heatwave as temperatures soar above 40 degrees
People on Cyprus are suffering from a heatwave that has lasted several days, with daytime temperatures rising well above 40 degrees Celsius. On Friday, temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius were expected in the Nicosia capital region, according to the Cyp…
German president pays respects to slain officer stabbed in Mannheim
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described the knife attack in which a police officer was fatally injured on market square as a “bloody act of terrorism.” Steinmeier spoke said during a ceremony commemorating the death of police officer Rouven …
‘Stop the Steal’ activist tapped to craft RNC’s party platform
A prominent “Stop the Steal” activist has been tapped by the Republican National Committee to craft its 2024 party platform. , a former chair of the Missouri Republican Party and 2020 election conspiracy theorist, will serve as deputy policy director o…
‘Stop the Steal’ activist tapped to craft RNC’s party platform
A prominent “Stop the Steal” activist has been tapped by the Republican National Committee to craft its 2024 party platform. , a former chair of the Missouri Republican Party and 2020 election conspiracy theorist, will serve as deputy policy director o…
Rome warns Brussels not to hinder Lufthansa’s ITA airline bid
Italy warned the European Commission on Friday not to prevent Lufthansa’s planned partial acquisition of state-owned Italian airline ITA, saying any obstacles to the deal would harm the nation. Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said a rejection…
World War II bomb found by construction workers at Frankfurt Airport
A bomb dating back to World War II was found on the grounds of Frankfurt Airport on Friday. Police say it is a phosphorus bomb that was discovered during construction work. Incendiary bombs containing white phosphorus were used on a large scale during …
Rome warns Brussels not to hinder Lufthansa’s ITA airline bid
Italy warned the European Commission on Friday not to prevent Lufthansa’s planned partial acquisition of state-owned Italian airline ITA, saying any obstacles to the deal would harm the nation. Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said a rejection…