Students who want to study in Germany can now apply for a scholarship from the German assistance organization Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), according to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Scholarships have been announced by the organization for students pursuing a Master’s degree in their Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS). “Under the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses […]
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Germany at a standstill as huge strike halts planes and trains
BERLIN, March 27 (Reuters) – Airports and bus and train stations across Germany were at a standstill on Monday, causing disruption for millions of people during one of the largest walkouts in decades in Europe’s biggest economy as soaring inflation stokes wage demands. The 24-hour “warning” strikes called by the Verdi union and railway and […]
Germany to bring in new faces for Euro 2024: Flick
BERLIN: A number of newcomers will feature in the Germany squad for the international matches against Peru and Belgium in March, coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday as the team rebuild with an eye on the Euro 2024 tournament on home soil. The Germans, who suffered their second consecutive group-stage World Cup exit in Qatar in December, […]
Qatar minister accuses Germany of ‘double standards’ in World Cup criticism
BERLIN: Qatar’s foreign minister has accused Germany of “double standards” over its criticism of the World Cup host’s human rights record and has defended its summoning of the German ambassador, in a newspaper interview published on Monday. Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers, who along with other foreigners […]
Germany protests as thousands demand solidarity in energy relief
Germany protests: Thousands of protesters in six Germany gathered on Saturday for protests to demand solidarity and a more just distribution of government funds to deal with rising energy prices and living costs and a faster transition away from fossil fuels. Protesters marched in Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hannover, Stuttgart, Dresden and Frankfurt-am-Main, holding signs bearing slogans […]
Germany slaps Telegram with $5 million fine
Germany slaps Telegram with $5 million fine. The country announced Monday that it is issuing fines of 5.125 million euros ($5 million) against the operators of the messaging app Telegram for failing to comply with German law. The Federal Office of Justice said Telegram FZ-LLC hasn’t established a lawful way for reporting illegal content or […]
German woman arrested in foiled plot to kidnap health minister
German woman arrested in foiled plot to kidnap health minister. German police on Thursday arrested a woman accused of being the ringleader of a far-right anti-lockdown group that planned to kidnap the health minister. The plot was uncovered earlier this year, when police arrested four men accused of “preparing explosive attacks and other acts of […]
No worries about energy bills in a tiny Germany Town
Europeans are opening their energy bills with trepidation these days, bracing for hefty price hikes as utility companies pass on the surging cost of natural gas, oil and electricity tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Many are trying to conserve by turning down the heat and shutting off lights this winter. Not so the people […]
‘Tornado’ in western Germany injures dozens
BERLIN: Almost 40 people were injured, several seriously, on Friday in a “tornado” which hit the western German city of Paderborn, the police and fire brigade said. A police spokesman said the tornado also caused significant damage in the city in the North Rhine-Westphalia state, following abnormally high temperatures for the time of year. The […]
Germany unveils relief package for companies amid Ukraine crisis
BERLIN: The German government unveiled a multi-billion euro support package Friday to help companies in Europe’s biggest economy weather the fallout from the Ukraine war and sanctions against Russia. Finance Minister Christian Lindner described the measures as a “shock absorber” to cushion the blow from soaring energy costs and disrupted supply chains. The package includes […]