Month: July 2024

An alliance of climate and road safety organizations has called on the German government to introduce a speed limit on the country’s road network ahead of a parliamentary debate. A succession of governments have refused to implement the policy, “even t…

German coalition leaders have agreed to lower bureaucratic hurdles for foreign nationals seeking employment in the country. Under the terms of the preliminary 2025 national budget, which was agreed on Friday by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Vice Chancellor R…

FOOTBALLEuro 2024 quarter-finals: Spain v Germany at 1600, Portugal v France at 1900 \- Copa America quarter-final Venezuela v Canada at 0100 Saturday \- UEFA suspends Turkey’s Demiral for two matches over wolf salute, moving \- No absentees for Englan…

As a French citizen, the outcome of the first round of the French snap elections is a heartbreaker. As a climate campaigner, it is an absolute nightmare. Whatever the final result and the final composition of the Parliament, climate and the environment…

Germany has delivered a third Patriot air-defence system to Ukraine, authorities said on Friday. German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jäger said on the social media platform X that the move would “help to improve the protection of the population and inf…

UEFA has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches for making the controversial wolf salute during a Euro 2024 match, adding to the tensions ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against the Netherlands. The ruling body said on Friday it sancti…

German police have arrested a former security worker for the family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher in relation to a case of attempted blackmail, prosecutors announced on Friday. The 52-year-old suspected accomplice of two men already in custo…

German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) president Thomas Weikert has expressed hope that the upcoming Paris Games will be a peaceful event in turbulent times. “The general conditions are very difficult. I hope it remains safe and peaceful,” Weickert…

UEFA says it has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches for making the controversial wolf salute during a Euro 2024 match. The ruling body said it sactioned the defender “for failing to comply with the general principles of conduct, for …

UEFA says it has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches for making the controversial wolf salute during a Euro 2024 match. The ruling body said it sactioned the defender “for failing to comply with the general principles of conduct, for …