Economy Minister Robert Habeck sees the German economy in “rough waters” as the country is “coming out of the crisis more slowly than we had hoped,” he said on Wednesday. The government expects only a small amount of growth of 0.2% this year, down from…
Austrian ex-health minister Rendi-Wagner nominated as new ECDC chief
The former Austrian health minister Pamela Rendi-Wagner has been nominated to be the next director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the EU health authority said on Wednesday. Rendi-Wagner, a Vienna-born doctor, was Aust…
Israel parliament vetoes ‘unilateral recognition’ of Palestine
Israel’s parliament is strongly against the “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state, with 99 of the 120 Knesset members voting in favour of a government declaration to this effect on Wednesday. “The Knesset today voted by a large majority again…
German Football League abandons plan to bring in investor
The German Football League (DFL) has decided to abandon a billion-euro plan to bring an investor into the league following several fan protests, DFL CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke says.
Kim Kardashian Labeled ‘Desperate for Money’ as She Sells Damaged Birkin Bag for $70K
Kim Kardashian is being called out for selling a used designer handbag for a crazy amount of money. The other day, the reality star updated her family’s Kardashian Kloset and added a Hermès Birkin purse, listing it for $70K — and fans were shocked to s…
German economy minister sees minimal growth and ‘rough waters’ ahead
Economy Minister Robert Habeck sees the German economy in “rough waters” as the country is “coming out of the crisis more slowly than we had hoped,” he said on Wednesday. The government expects only a small amount of growth of 0.2% this year, down from…
Apple launches free Sports app for following live scores
Apple has launched its own dedicated sports app, with the free iPhone download offering real-time score updates and stats across a range of sports. Called Apple Sports, the app can be personalised with a user’s favourite teams and leagues, enabling the…
“Jammu and Kashmir has made special place in sports infrastructure under PM Modi”: LG Manoj Sinha
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that the Union Territory has made a special place in sports infrastructure under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sinha and the Min…
Germany’s Scholz still holding off on Taurus delivery to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz continues to oppose the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, despite growing pressure from his coalition. On Thursday, Germany’s coalition parliamentary groups want to in…
Lithuania to close two border checkpoints with Belarus
The Lithuanian government approved the closure of two checkpoints on the border with Belarus on Wednesday, February 21, according to Delfi. “On February 21, the government approved the closure of two checkpoints on the border with Belarus – Raigardas a…