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French PM proposes cutting national holidays to cut debt
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Tuesday he wanted to reduce the number of public holidays in France as part of a bid to tackle what he called the “curse” of his country’s debt. Presenting 2026 budget proposals, Bayrou said two out of France’s...

Top German Court Allows US Air Base Facility to Support Drone Attacks
Karlsruhe, Germany — Germany's top court on Tuesday rejected a constitutional complaint over the government's legal responsibility for US drone attacks carried out in Yemen with the assistance of facilities at a US air base in Ramstein. The...

Murder of Algerian nurse in Germany sparks outcry, demands for justice
The fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee Rahma Ayad in Hanover has ignited protests and diplomatic pressure amid rising hate crimes and Islamophobia in Germany. The murder of Rahma Ayad, a 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee,...

French PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit
Published on 15/07/2025 - 19:32 GMT+2 France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has outlined plans to cut €43.8 billion from the national budget, warning that debt presents a "mortal danger" for the country. The cuts involve reducing the number of...

EU approves Germany’s mega spending plan
The agreement makes use of the flexibility within the EU's new fiscal rules, with Berlin pledging to curb the pace of expenditure after a short-term investment boost. “Due to investments in infrastructure, security and defense this year and next,...

MSC Air Cargo joins BARIG to strengthen air freight sector in Germany
The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has announced the addition of MSC Air Cargo to its growing network, marking a further expansion of its expertise in the air freight sector. MSC Air Cargo,...

Labour talks to continue in September, Luxembourg 'IS fighter' sentenced, and huge tarantula find at German airport
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Tuesday, 15 July. Luxembourg BORDER CONTROLS – Minister for Home Affairs Léon Gloden and his German counterpart from Saarland, Robert Jost, have confirmed that German border controls...

UC Webmasters send five athletes to World University Games in Germany
The UC Webmasters’ table tennis team, along with UC athletic director Jessica Honoridez, pays a courtesy call on Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival. | Contributed photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters are sending five...

US and Germany discuss Patriot missile system transfer to Ukraine at Pentagon meeting
By Euronews with AP Published on 15/07/2025 - 5:36 GMT+2•Updated 9:04 US Secretary of State Pete Hegseth welcomed on Monday his German counterpart Boris Pistorius to the Pentagon, where they were expected to have discussed the transfer...

Colliers: Romanians spent EUR 3 bln on international travel in first four months of 2025
According to an analysis from real estate consultant Colliers based on National Bank of Romania data, Romanians spent more than EUR 3 billion on international travel in the first four months of 2025, 15% more than in the same period of 2024. If...

ARBURG reopens German technology centre after two years of modernisation
ARBURG has reopened its refurbished ARBURG Technology Centre (ATC) in Radevormwald, Germany. After the successful completion of its two-year modernisation process, ARBURG Partners Juliane and Michael Hehl, Managing Directors, and Project Leads all...

US, Israeli attacks on Iran breech international regulation
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has denounced recent US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating they represent blatant violations of international law. Speaking at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit on...

China, Germany holds 'comprehensive, pragmatic, candid, and constructive' dialogue: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Photo: fmprc.gov.cnChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held the 8th round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Berlin on Thursday local time. The Chinese diplomat calls on the...

Vietnam tourism grows 21% with 10.7 million international visitors
Vietnam welcomed 10.7 million international tourists in H1 2025, driven by visa exemptions and regional growth, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Thanks to open visa policies and effective tourism stimulus programs, Vietnam welcomed approximately...
Ter Stegen's Barcelona demotion sparks doubts over Germany future
by Oliver Trust BERLIN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Marc-Andre ter Stegen's reported demotion at Barcelona has raised fresh concerns about his standing in Germany's national team just a year before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Spanish and German...

Top 10 countries with the largest international migrant populations in 2025: Here’s where India stands
Top 10 countries with the highest migrant populations in 2025: Migration has been a defining feature of human history, and in an increasingly globalised world, international migration continues to rise. According to the latest estimates by the...

From Germany to the Netherlands, some Moroccans are slowly reversing a decades-old migration
As anti-Muslim sentiment hardens across Europe, some Moroccans are no longer waiting to be pushed out, they’re voluntarily leaving, reversing a migration trend decades in the making. They are heading back to Morocco, doing exactly what far right...

Bundestag boss wants rainbow flags out of German parliament
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), has been engaging in fiery debates with deputies from the opposition Left and Green parties about whether political and cultural symbols have a place in the German...

Court rejects German responsibility in Yemen drone case
The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that Germany did not violate international law by failing to strictly monitor or prevent US drone attacks carried out with the help of signals from the Ramstein air base. The ruling comes...

Wang Yi to Visit the EU Headquarters, Germany and France and Hold High-level Dialogues
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the EU Kaja Kallas, Federal Foreign Minister of Germany Johann Wadephul and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of...