Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was "undermining stability" and prospects for a two-state solution. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»

Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, condemning settler violence and warning construction companies not to bid for tenders. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»

HELSINGBORG: NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statem»»»

European foreign ministers holding talks at a NATO summit in Sweden Friday scrambled to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 US troops to Poland, just weeks after he ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled out of Europe. Sweden's foreign »»»

Last year, for the first time in its history, Israel recorded a negative migration balance. In 2024, 82,700 Israelis left the country, an all-time record. In Europe, Germany is benefiting the most, attracting 18 percent of this emigration according to the OECD. Settling in Germany is facilitated by»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov denied any involvement in the appointment of former Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and rejected accusations linking him or his party to the so-called “Eight Dwarfs” affair and fugitive former investigator Petyo Petrov. Speaking to reporters in parliament,»»»

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation in the investment landscape. The number of announced projects was 7% lower than in 2024 and remains significantly below peak-period levels, against a backdrop shaped by moderate ec»»»

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, citing his support for the country’s conservative president, Karol Nawrocki. The move comes after the Pentagon abruptly canceled a planned rotation of 4,000 US troops into Poland last week, triggering conf»»»

Berlin, Germany: Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper. On Friday, Bayern announced Neuer was not a part of the 21-man squad making the trip to the German capital for the show»»»

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport’s management received a delegation from the Malta Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Department yesterday, accompanied by the Director of the Aviation Security Office at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was an audit aimed at reviewing a»»»

A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party. The giant structure -- set to dwarf the Eiffel Tower at 365 meters (1,200 feet) once completed -- is going up in the for»»»

POLITICS - JUSTICE Standart writes that the National Assembly made the first step towards restoring the commission for countering corruption after MPs passed the bill on first reading. The move comes amid pressure linked to blocked European funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, including ar»»»

The Russian Northern Fleet’s intelligence-gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov is loitering in the Norwegian Sea as NATO conducts its anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose. While Russia on Thursday concluded a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving ballistic and cruise missile launches in»»»

Felix Pauschinger in FrankfurtRichard Aphery, a custom shoemaker in Frankfurt, embodies a new vision of craftsmanship: sustainable, modern and personal. He talks about his journey to becoming a shoemaker and why a good pair of shoes can last a lifetime. https://p.dw.com/p/5D5plAdvertisementIn Frank»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing an earlier decision to cancel the deployment as Washington presses Europe to shoulder more of its own defence burden.  US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, afte»»»

WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that additional 5,000 US troops will be deployed to Poland. "Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announc»»»

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. Trump on Thursday announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI)»»»

Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fear»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, after Washington said an earlier planned deployment had been called off amid pressure on Europe to fend for itself. Trump said the move was based on his relationship with Poland's president Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist »»»

Poland's statistical office (GUS) reported that industrial output rose 3.1% year-on-year in April 2026 — a significant step down from March's revised 7.5% gain and below analyst forecasts of around 4.1%. On a month-to-month basis, production fell 7.4%. GUS noted that April had one fewer working day»»»

HELSINGBORG, Sweden: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO ​allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe. Before leaving for a meeting »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the American military footprint in Europe. The Trump administratio»»»

German prosecutors charged two men Thursday with planning to kill a prominent pro-Israel public figure and spying on Jews on behalf of Iranian secret services. Danish national Ali S. is charged with espionage, attempted murder, attempted arson and sabotage, prosecutors in Karlsruhe said. His allege»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the American military footprint in Europe.The Trump administration»»»

German politics is increasingly driven by revanchist attitudes toward Russia and "Fourth Reich" ideas, military expert Yury Knutov tells Sputnik. “The militarization of the economy now taking place in Germany is alarming because passenger car production is being phased out and replaced with the man»»»

LONDON: Syrian and British officials met in Damascus on Thursday to discuss international migration issues and efforts to facilitate the safe return of Syrian refugees. Ann Snow, the UK’s special envoy for Syria, and Kingsley Green, the director of international migration affairs, met Syrian Deputy»»»

Germany wants to re-arm and seize more territory while re-writing the histiory of the Second World War, former German Army officer Florian Pfaff tells Sputnik. "After World War II, its intention was to become friends" with the Soviet Union Pfaff says. But "now they need an enemy, and Russia is the »»»

The Russian secret services on Monday accused Latvia without evidence of helping Ukraine strike Russian targets using drones, and threatened the Baltic state with military retaliation. But the targeting of Latvia by the Kremlin, which continues to deploy new tactics in its hybrid war, was»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and p»»»

The U.S. State Department will now require all U.S. citizens and legal residents traveling back to the United States from three African countries experiencing an Ebola outbreak must enter the country through Washington, D.C., for an enhanced security screening. EPA-EFE/Stringer May 21 (UPI) -- Amer»»»

Amid the conflict in Ukraine, voices in the German establishment increasingly call for strengthening the armed forces to counter the perceived Russian menace. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to make the German army the strongest in Europe, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns of a new»»»

FRANKFURT: Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer ‌has come out of international retirement to compete in next month’s World Cup after being named on Thursday as the starting goalkeeper in Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for the tournament. Nagelsmann made the decision after having long labelled Hoff»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?Astrid Prange de OliveiraThe tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices. https://p.dw.com/p/54mh5»»»

LONDON: British police are sending just three officers to the US as “cultural interpreters” during the World Cup given the lack of any US funding, UK police said on Thursday. By contrast, 40 officers went to Germany for the 2024 European Championships, with financing by the hosts, said Mark Roberts»»»

LONDON: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Crown Prince Hussein discussed de-escalation efforts in the Middle East with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday. The meeting also highlighted collaboration across economic, technological, and educational sectors while e»»»

A 60-year-old Belarusian man returning home from Germany was shot multiple times in Poland by plain-clothes officers in unmarked vehicles. He was hit in the head and legs — with 30 bullet holes found in his car. Not a single shot was aimed at the tires, the News.by website reports.The victim was ru»»»

The German Interior Ministry is considering offering Syrian refugees up to €8,000 ($9,300) to return home voluntarily, Focus magazine reports, citing government sources. The proposal comes as support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has been campaigning heavily on migration concer»»»

Travelers to and from LaGuardia International Airport should check their flights after a sinkhole opened up on a runway Wednesday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- A sinkhole on the runway discovered at LaGuardia Airport is causing travel delays and cancellations on »»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador to Germany Elyes Ghariani met Wednesday in Berlin with Director of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Tunisia Manuel Gath. The meeting is part of the follow-up of bilateral cooperation, the embassy said on...»»»

Bulgaria is stepping up efforts to attract more visitors from Romania, Germany, and Poland as the country looks to strengthen its tourism sector ahead of the upcoming seasons. Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov held discussions with Bulgaria’s tourism attachés in Germany and Poland, as well as with Bul»»»

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters as it approached Gaza on May 18, preventing the vessels from reaching the enclave and detaining more than 400 activists from around 40 countries. The mission set out from Türkiye to challenge Israel’s naval blockade and dr»»»

Corruption, administrative reforms, proposed changes to Parliament’s Rules of Organization and Procedure, fuel prices, education, and others are the leading topics in Thursday’s news media. POLITICS Mediapool.bg has published the first part of a series of articles by former Prime Minister Ivan Kost»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus surged 218.9 percent year on year to SR57 billion ($15.2 billion) in March, marking its sharpest annual increase in nearly five years as oil exports jumped and imports declined sharply. Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed merchandise »»»

An Air France flight en route to Detroit on Wednesday we re routed to Montreal due to a Congolese passenger being denied entry to the United States. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- An Air France flight bound for the United States was diverted to Canada after a passen»»»

Berlin, May 21 (SANA) Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, security and stability during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday. According to Jordan’s Petra news agency, the meeting took place at the st»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce issued an official directive requiring all private-sector shipping and delivery companies to allow consumers to open packages, inspect their contents, and examine them in the presence of the delivery representative before completing final delivery or providing th»»»

Bulgaria’s National Assembly has given final approval to the country’s accession to the Treaty establishing the European Stability Mechanism, formally integrating the country into one of the eurozone’s key financial protection instruments. The European Stability Mechanism, known as the ESM, was cre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) kicked off with strong participation from both regional and international publishers. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) transformed into a vast landscape of cultural exchange in a testament to the fair’s global appeal, with vi»»»

BUNIA, Congo: Anxious health care workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places.Long the scene of attacks by an array of armed groups, the reg»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaElon Musk's SpaceX files for what could be historic IPORoshni Majumdar with AFP, AP, ReutersThe rocket giant could seek to raise $75 billion in the IPO, in what could be the biggest-ever market debut. Musk, set to become SpaceX's CEO, CTO, and Chairman of the Board, »»»