PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy the era of cheap government debt is overThomas KohlmannUS debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the growing debt burden, and will investors keep funding Washington's deficits? https://p.dw.com/p/5MYxMIf bond yields continue to rise, a stock market correction»»»

MIPIM 2027 will mark a new chapter for the global urban festival as it expands across Cannes, introducing new official destinations alongside its established home at the Palais des Festivals. From data centers to tech and AI, new stages and forums throughout Cannes will be fully integrated into the»»»

Cairo: Top diplomats of Egypt and Germany stressed the need to step up efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, as well as the importance of safeguarding maritime security in the Red Sea and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of international trade in accordance with international law and the UN»»»

EU leaders have called for a stronger presence in the Arctic as NATO expands its military activities in the region, citing what they describe as a growing security threat from Russia. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed such accusations, saying that NATO is undermining traditional regional cooperation »»»

Through its evolution from a passion project to a growing polo ecosystem, Singureni Manor has managed to put Romania on the international polo map. In this exclusive interview, Tito Gaudenzi, a veteran polo player and lifestyle events organiser, discusses the evolution of the estate, the role of it»»»

September 15 is a date that transcends time, one that is never forgotten, President Iliana Iotova said as she officially opened the new school year at Hristo Botev High School in Ruse. "There is no Bulgarian soul or heart that does not carry September 15 deep within. Each of us remembers our first »»»

Industrial action ​was expected to reduce French electricity supply by up to 5 gigawatts on ⁠Tuesday as energy sector ⁠unions stage a 24-hour strike in protest over calls to curb ​employee benefits ‌such as access to cheaper power. A 24-hour labour strike in France's power sector on Tuesday wa»»»

A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output. A»»»

Russia poses a long-term threat to European security that requires greater cooperation and investment in the Arctic, 12 European Union countries said in a joint declaration Monday. “We note with serious concern the significant and long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security,” the declar»»»

From Fiji to Vanuatu, Indians get up to 180 days in 25 visa-free destinations Dubai: Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa in advance, while 40 countries offer visa on arrival, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking. The Indian passport ranks »»»

Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. Twelve European countries meeting in »»»

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at her State of the Union address on Wednesday (16 September) will reportedly announce new migrant-busting plans — possibly even allowing EU states to suspend asylum whenever a large number of people arrive at a border. If true, it would likely be »»»

Poland recorded a current account deficit of PLN 10.4 bln in July 2026, according to the National Bank of Poland. Exports rose 12% y/y to PLN 135.5 bln, while imports increased 14.3% to PLN 143.5 bln, producing an PLN 8.0 bln goods deficit. Computer equipment remained the strongest export category,»»»

Lapse detected only after they had boarded Munich-bound flight without immigration checks Dubai: Three Italian nationals managed to fly out of India from Delhi airport without undergoing mandatory immigration clearance after a series of passenger-handling failures allowed them to move from a domest»»»

The United States begins G20 meetings in Houston on Monday promoting “energy abundance” as President Donald Trump’s war against Iran disrupts global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies, including China, India, Japan and Germany, will attend alongside oil producers Canada and Saudi Arabia»»»

800hp Ferrari joins Dubai Police fleet in fifth Mansory collaboration Dubai: The high-performance patrol car, unveiled during the first day of Arabian Travel Market at Dubai World Trade Centre, produces up to 800 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 345km/»»»

Hungary and Germany have agreed on closer political, economic and diplomatic cooperation, while Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s November visit to Berlin is already being prepared. Budapest and Berlin seek to strengthen ties Hungary and Germany are preparing to open a new chapter in their bilateral re»»»

The program includes key events, thematic sessions and discussions with leading Russian and foreign cultural figures, representatives of state authorities, and the professional and expert community. Russia's Roscongress Foundation will organize the XII St. Petersburg International United Cultures F»»»

Montreal, Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney calls Canada "the most European of non-European countries," and while formal EU membership may be tricky, he is pursuing unprecedented closeness with the bloc to reduce dependence on a hostile United States. Carney heads to Strasbourg, France, this week,»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

Nikkhil on Revolutionaries, patriotism & why he refuses to separate politics from art For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and social injustice.»»»

New York, USA: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth s»»»

d.velop Eastern Europe expands the local company’s mandate to include commercial development in the Romanian market. Established in early 2025 as a specialized unit of the d.velop group, the organization contributes directly to product development, architecture, technical decisions, and innovation »»»

An inventory check will be carried out on every voting machine to be used in the elections, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said in an interview with bTV here on Monday, commenting the upcoming October 25 presidential elections. “On the recommendation of the»»»

President Nicusor Dan discussed the European Union's future budget, strengthening NATO's Eastern Flank, defence industry cooperation and the EU enlargement process with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday, during a meeting in Rovaniemi on the sidelines of the European Summit on the A»»»

An interagency commission under the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad has reviewed the status of five recruitment agencies that send Kyrgyz citizens to work in Serbia, Germany, Poland and Russia. According to the center, Human Capital LLC has received a permit to arrange employment for citiz»»»

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition lay»»»

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in control of the count»»»

Tens of thousands of people marched in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right after the AfD's historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy as mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.»»»

Abu Dhabi, Bayer to explore desert crop trials and wider access to advanced therapies Dubai: Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Bayer will explore cooperation on desert crop trials, advanced therapies and healthcare access under a new agreement aimed at expanding work across life sciences and food sec»»»

ADNOC, XRG and Masdar expand German partnerships across LNG, wind and technology Abu Dhabi: ADNOC, XRG and Masdar have signed a series of agreements with German companies that could enable more than €5 billion of investment across energy, industry and advanced technology, expanding cooperation in L»»»

ECI and Euler Hermes open talks on reinsurance for UAE-Germany export projects Dubai: UAE exporters could get greater support in managing the financial risks of international projects under a new cooperation framework signed between Etihad Credit Insurance and Germany’s Euler Hermes. Sign up for ou»»»

About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is no»»»

Tunis,12 sept. (TAP)- Two daily cargo flights were launched Friday between Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport and the airpoirts of Hahn (HHN) in Germany and Wroclaw (WRO) in Poland.Both are operated by the European Polish cargo airline...»»»

Exhibitors from 95 countries, 1,500 events, Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour Thirty-five years have passed since the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was first launched at the Cultural Foundation, evolving today into one of the leading cultural and knowledge platforms on the international book-fa»»»

Airlines are restoring some routes, but major international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another weekend of mixed flight operations as some delays and cancellations were recorded at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while airlines conti»»»

Berlin, Sept. 12 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates and Germany stressed on Friday the importance of preserving Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement issued on the occasion of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Germany and published by the »»»

Kyrgyzstan will use a software system developed by German company EMPIC GmbH to oversee flight safety, the State Civil Aviation Agency reported. The system has been successfully tested. Agency head Daniyar Bostonov and EMPIC GmbH Managing Director Joerg Kottenbrink signed the relevant agreement. Th»»»

Toronto, Canada: Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow. After nearly a decade in prison, the Romanian sought redemption on some of the world's most extreme routes. His story is portrayed in the documentary "The U»»»

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has filed a criminal complaint against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he claimed that the right-wing party is calling for ethnic cleansing. Merz made the remark in a heated parliamentary debate following the AfD’s resounding victory in the regional election»»»

A Polish MEP has taken an axe to a memorial honoring Nazi-linked Ukrainian nationalist paramilitaries responsible for massacring Polish civilians during World War II. In a video posted on X on Thursday, Grzegorz Braun can be seen repeatedly striking a stone obelisk in Bialystok, near Poland’s borde»»»

"European strategic autonomy" is a buzz phrase in Brussels and in EU capitals these days. What does it mean for space policy? That was one of the central points that we raised with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, during his visit to Paris for the International Space Summit hosted by »»»

Sheikh Mohamed departs Munich following a multi-day state visit to Germany Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today departed Munich at the conclusion of a multi-day state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.»»»

More than 300 medical professionals are taking part in the seventh Ruse Interventional Days, which opened in the northern Bulgarian city on Friday and will continue until September 13, the organizers said. The three-day forum brings together Bulgarian specialists and guests from Spain, Italy, Germa»»»

Talks focus on investment, technology, energy and opportunities created by new agreements Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, »»»

UAE President pledges full support for Emirati scholars pursuing studies in Germany Berlin: As part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of UAE students studying at universities in the country. During »»»

Meeting underscores enduring partnership and shared vision between nations Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting»»»

Paris: France is facing increasing economic and financial pressures, amid a drop in economic growth forecasts and rising borrowing costs, at the same time as the government needs to take tough measures to reduce the budget deficit and secure financial resources. Roland Lescure, the French Minister »»»