Germany's conservatives set to win repeat Berlin state election BERLIN: Germany's conservative CDU party is on track to win a repeat election in Berlin, in a blow to Chancellor ... Published 12 Feb, 2023 11:18pm
World Scholz ‘certain’ Putin ‘will not achieve goals’ in Ukraine BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday it was clear almost a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10pm
World Germany won't send fighter jets to Ukraine, says Scholz BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Sunday that Germany will not send fighter jets to Ukraine, as Kyiv steps ... Published 30 Jan, 2023 12:44am
World Germany’s Scholz sets off on first South American tour to boost trade, environment ties BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to Argentina on Saturday for the first leg of his inaugural tour of... Published 28 Jan, 2023 12:20pm
World 100 billion for German army 'not enough': defence minister BERLIN: A 100-billion-euro ($108-billion) fund to reform the German army announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after... Published 27 Jan, 2023 10:55pm
World Germany to send Leopard tanks to Kyiv, allow others to do so BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other countries such... Published 24 Jan, 2023 10:53pm
World France, Germany firm up ties as European ‘driving force’ PARIS: Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged to drive Europe... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:24am
World Germany will coordinate with allies on Ukraine weapons decisions PARIS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under pressure to allow the shipment of German-made tanks to Ukraine, said on... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:16am
World Scholz wants US, Germany to both send tanks to Ukraine: US congressman DAVOS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told US congressmen in Davos that Germany will supply heavy tanks to... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:45pm
World Dutch to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands will send a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, Dutch news agency ANP reported on... Published 17 Jan, 2023 10:46pm
World Germany 'not going into a recession' in 2023: Scholz BERLIN: Germany will avoid a painful recession this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, predicting that... Published 17 Jan, 2023 10:20pm
World Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine DAVOS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who named a new defence minister on Tuesday, faced increased pressure from... Published 17 Jan, 2023 05:03pm
World Russia hits Ukraine's Kharkiv after German minister visits KHARKIV: Russian strikes hit eastern Ukraine's city of Kharkiv late Tuesday, the regional governor said, just hours... Published 11 Jan, 2023 03:54am
World Germany’s Scholz: pro-Bolsonaro riots an attack on democracy BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday condemned the storming of key government buildings in Brazil by... Published 09 Jan, 2023 01:20pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy thanks Scholz for defence package, discusses ‘further cooperation’ KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had spoken by phone to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday and... Published 06 Jan, 2023 10:00pm
World Germany to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine BERLIN: Germany will follow the US in providing a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf... Published 06 Jan, 2023 12:46am
World Germany, US plan new Ukraine weapons deliveries BERLIN: Berlin and Washington are coordinating a "qualitative new step" in their weapons deliveries to Ukraine,... Published 05 Jan, 2023 10:29pm
World Scholz under pressure for tanks to Kyiv after France move BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced renewed calls Thursday to deliver Leopard tanks long sought by Kyiv,... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:00pm
Markets German inflation drops on gas bill subsidy FRANKFURT: German inflation eased in December for a second straight month, preliminary data showed Tuesday, as... Published 03 Jan, 2023 08:21pm
Business & Finance Germany cuts the ribbon on first LNG terminal WILHELMSHAVEN: Germany on Saturday inaugurated its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, built in record time,... Published 18 Dec, 2022 03:36am
World EU united in spat over US green subsidies: Scholz BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that Europe would stand united in any dispute with the United... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:58pm
World G7 leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine aid BERLIN: The leaders of the G7 club of wealthy nations will hold an online meeting on Monday ahead of a planned... Published 12 Dec, 2022 03:37pm
World Germany's Scholz bets on immigration, more working women to counter labour shortages POTSDAM: Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this weekend Germany should attract more foreign workers and make it easier for... Published 11 Dec, 2022 11:16pm
World Germany’s Scholz says strong immigration may secure population boost to 90mn POTSDAM: Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday Germany could increase its population strongly in the years ahead... Published 10 Dec, 2022 09:18pm
World Germany’s Scholz: expressed condolences to Polish president and citizens over blasts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a statement on Wednesday that he had spoken with Polish President Andrzej Duda... Published 16 Nov, 2022 11:04am
World Germany’s Scholz calls for closer EU trade ties with Southeast Asia BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the European Union should expand its cooperation with Southeast Asian... Published 14 Nov, 2022 01:28pm
World Scholz: Xi opposing nuclear weapons in Ukraine reason enough to visit China BERLIN/FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was heavily criticised for a trip to Beijing this week, said on... Published 05 Nov, 2022 10:53pm
World Scholz vows not to ignore 'controversies' on China visit BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged on Wednesday not to ignore "controversies" during a high-stakes trip ... Published 02 Nov, 2022 10:30pm
World Scholz rejects Russia's claim Kyiv is preparing a dirty bomb BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected on Monday Russian claims that Kyiv is preparing to use a dirty bomb,... Published 01 Nov, 2022 04:36am
World Scholz says EU mulling ‘further steps’ against Iran BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that the European Union was considering further sanctions... Published 31 Oct, 2022 06:34pm