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Where drivers in Germany can expect heavy traffic this weekend
The Local - Germany
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July 10, 2025
Major traffic jams are expected on Friday and through the weekend as schools close for the summer in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here's where traffic jams are expected to be worst. Summer school holidays begin this weekend in North Rhine-Westphalia,...
‘Germany Broke, Stop Helping Ukraine': AfD’s Alice Weidel Blasts ‘Chancellor Of Lies’ Merz | Watch
The Times of India
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July 9, 2025
Several Feared Dead As Vehicles Plunge Into River After Bridge Collapse In Vadodara; Rescue Ops On A portion of the Gambhira Bridge over the Mahisagar River in Vadodara, Gujarat, collapsed on July 9 morning, resulting in at least nine deaths and...
Uruguayan authorities summon German, French ambassadors over passport crisis
MercoPress
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Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 20:46 UTC France admits Uruguayans normally, but is unable to process visa requests for stays exceeding 90 days Uruguay's Acting Foreign Minister Valeria Csukasi and Undersecretary of the Interior Gabriela Valverde on...
My family of 4 moved to Germany for my husband's job. We've become closer, but miss our relatives back home.
Business Insider
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July 10, 2025
I was lucky to grow up in Maryland, within 45 minutes of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. This guaranteed near-monthly family birthday parties and plenty of 'just because' events to gather. After I married my husband, we moved to nearby...
Germany's eCap Marine Wins Two Contracts for Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
Ship & Bunker
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July 9, 2025
eCap Marine signs hydrogen contract with Samskip. Image Credit: eCap Hamburg-based eCap Marine has secured two contracts to supply hydrogen propulsion systems for four vessels - two bulk carriers for Norway's Møre Sjø and two short-sea container...
What's the difference between German citizenship and residency?
The Local - Germany
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July 10, 2025
As a foreigner in Germany the rights you’re afforded, and the hoops you need to jump through, are determined by your residency or citizenship status. One common question that comes up is the differences between them. Here's an overview....
Germany Condemns China for Laser Incident Involving German Aircraft on EU Red Sea Mission
EUToday
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July 9, 2025
16Germany has summoned China’s ambassador in Berlin following an incident in which a Chinese warship reportedly directed a laser at a German surveillance aircraft operating under the European Union’s maritime security mission in the Red Sea. The...
US Navy and Latvian EOD Experts Work to Clear Shipwreck
Deeper Blue
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July 10, 2025
US Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians joined forces with the Latvian Navy Diving Unit to remove unexploded ordnance from the wreck of the World War II–era German cargo ship Ilmenau off Liepaja. The operation, part of the BALTOPS 25...
France, Germany reject Uruguayan passports with no birth place
Buenos Aires Herald
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July 10, 2025
Uruguay is facing rising tensions with Germany and France after they decided not to recognize new Uruguayan passports issued since April 23. In response, the Uruguayan government announced Tuesday that it has summoned the ambassadors of both...
Merz: Germany is prepared to buy Patriot systems from US for Ukraine
European Pravda
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Germany is prepared to purchase Patriot air defence systems from the United States and send them to Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. As reported by Reuters, Merz said he asked US President...
Space X set to launch Transporter-14 rideshare mission
Space Travel
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Space X set to launch Transporter-14 rideshare mission by Andrew Sookdeo Washington DC (UPI) Jun23, 2025 SpaceX is set to launch its Transporter-14 rideshare mission, carrying multiple satellites and human DNA. The flight is set to launch from...
HOCHTIEF secures $199.1m rail refurbishment contract from Deutsche Bahn
Yahoo Finance
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HOCHTIEF has secured a contract exceeding €170m ($199.1m) from Germany’s mobility provider Deutsche Bahn, to refurbish a 42km double-track railway section along the Rhine's right bank. The project, scheduled from July to December 2026, will...
Germany updates: Merz in hot seat at budget debate
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
Skip next section What is in the planned budget? The Bundestag is debating the government's budget plans for the years 2025 to 2029. The draft budget, which was presented on Tuesday, includes record expenditures and debt, with the government...
German tests to reopen Mosel river to shipping successful, authorities say
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 9, 2025
HAMBURG (Reuters) -Trials to reopen the Mosel river in western Germany to domestic freight shipping have initially been successful with ships able to use a damaged lock for sailing in both directions, navigation authorities said on Wednesday....
EU Braces for Major Summer Flight Delays as Air Traffic Struggles to Cope
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
Source: IATA Strikes, wildfires, and soaring travel demand strain Europe’s skies, warns Financial Times report Airline passengers across Europe could face unprecedented flight delays this summer as air traffic control systems struggle to manage...
Study in Germany without tuition fees: 5 universities for students to explore
The Times of India
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Germany has become a top choice for international students seeking quality education without the financial burden of tuition fees. Most public universities in Germany don't charge tuition fees to international students, making it one of the most...
Franco-German fighter jet clash clouds future ahead of Macron-Merz talks
EurActiv
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July 10, 2025
The German aviation industry is turning to Berlin for support amid renewed tensions over the joint European next-generation FCAS fighter jet project, with Paris reportedly seeking a significantly larger share of the work for French contractors....
Egypt nears record strawberry exports to Germany
Fresh Plaza
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July 10, 2025
Egypt is enhancing its role in the global fresh strawberry sector, with exports to Germany at a peak for the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, relayed by EastFruit, indicates a shipment of...
Radio Quality in Rail Transport: NET CHECK Launches ACT-SCAN
Total Telecom
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July 10, 2025
NET CHECK, a company of the NC Group, is launching ACT-SCAN, a novel measurement system that for the first time enables fully automated and simultaneous monitoring of both public mobile networks and railway communication systems. Following...
HGK Shipping, Covestro to install wind propulsion tech on Amadeus Titanium
Offshore Energy
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July 10, 2025
German shipping company HGK Shipping and compatriot chemicals company Covestro have decided to retrofit a liquid coaster vessel with wind-assisted propulsion technology. Courtesy of De Bock Maritiem Pressing ahead to provide sustainable shipping...