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German parliament to vote on historic debt reform

The Reichstag building in the early morning. Paul Zinken/dpa | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Germany's Bundestag is set to vote on a major fiscal package later on Tuesday, which includes changes to long-standing debt policies to enable higher …

German parliament to vote on historic spending surge

BERLIN: Germany’s lower house of parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on a massive surge in borrowing that could boost Europe’s largest economy and stimulate growth across the region, even as it faces trade tensions with top partner the United States. The …

German parliament to vote on defence spending surge

Germany's lower house of parliament is set to vote on a massive surge in borrowing that could boost Europe's largest economy and stimulate growth across the region, even as it faces trade tensions with the United States. The Conservatives and …

German parliament to vote on huge spending boost for defence, infrastructure

The plans would free German defence spending from strict debt rules - Copyright AFP/File RALF HIRSCHBERGER Femke COLBORNE German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting …

Verdi union leadership supports German government’s pro-war agenda: Build independent rank-and-file action committees!

Warning strikes in the public sector, Nuremberg strikers demand: “500 billion for us instead of for armaments”For weeks now, the warning strikes and protests in the public sector have shown the great anger and willingness to fight that is building up in …

Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan

ArmInfo. German President Frank-Walter  Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender will visit Armenia and  Azerbaijan from March 30 to April 2. According to the press service  of the German President, this will be Steinmeier's first visit to  these …

German president to make first official visit to Azerbaijan

17 Mart 14:00 En President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will make his first official visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan, Olaylar informs referring to the press service of the German president. The visit will take place from March 30 to April 2, …

German President to visit Armenia for the first time

March 17, 2025 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay an official visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan from March 30 to April 2. According to the German presidential office, this will be the first visit of a federal …

German president to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse Elke Büdenbender will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan from 30 March to 2 April, the presidential office reported. It will be the first time that a federal president has visited either country. "In …

German president to pay a visit to Azerbaijan

German President Steinmeier to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia for the first time

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia from March 30 to April 2, marking the first-ever visit by a Federal President to either country, Azernews reports. According to Steinmeier's office, he will be accompanied …

Editorial: Japan should express enduring support to Ukraine as ceasefire is negotiated （2025/3/18）

Clockwise from background center right, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, European Union foreign policy chief …

Brussels Conference: Shibani Urges Sanctions Relief and Greater Support for the Syrian People

During his address at the Brussels Conference on Syria, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani highlighted the challenges facing the country in the wake of major political transformations. Despite the nationwide celebrations marking the fall of the Assad …

Germany Sends Aid to Syrian Regime, Hungary to their Victims

File photo of Hungarian humanitarian aid arriving in Syria   Despite mounting evidence towards the new Syrian Islamist regime committing genocide and ethnic cleansing, the outgoing German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has announced an EUR 300 million …

Sybiha discusses with head of German Chancellor's Office path to peace in Ukraine

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with the head of the Federal Chancellor’s Office, Federal Minister for Special Assignments Wolfgang Schmidt, who is on a visit to Ukraine, to discuss a way to a just and lasting peace. That’s according to the Ministry of …

Will the threat of Trump end Germany’s austerity zeal?

Death of the Swabian housewife Germany’s puritanical streak when it comes to accruing debt runs deep. After all, the German word for “debt,” Schuld, also means “guilt.” Germany’s debt brake, which restricts the federal deficit to 0.35 percent of GDP, was …

Germany's Bundestag debates historic financial package

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Can Trump extract concessions on Ukraine from Putin over the phone?

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Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire after IDF strikes kill more than 400 Palestinians | First Thing

Good morning. More than 400 people have been killed and hundreds more injured as Israeli military forces hit dozens of targets across Gaza early this morning, in effect ending the increasingly shaky ceasefire that had halted violence in the devastated …

Students Shine with Innovative Solutions at Newsmatics' Inaugural Hackathon; Winning Team Takes Home 25,000 CZK

Student Teams Excel in Newsmatics Hackathon with Projects on Fake News Detection, Market Analysis and More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of creativity and technical prowess, students from …

Stylo News Launches: AI-Powered Insights for Work, Home, and On the Go

Stylo News Debuts as the First AI-Powered News Platform for Real-Time, Multi-Source Analysis—Designed for Professionals, Businesses, and Users on the Go. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProWave AI, LLC is proud …

SCAN Group Advocates for Expansion of PACE; Testifies at Nevada Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in Support ...

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Kelsey Avery, Director of State Government Affairs at SCAN Group (SCAN), a not-for-profit healthcare organization that includes SCAN Health Plan, one …

MyFriend, an AI-Powered Companion, Launches to Tackle the Global Mental Health Crisis

A New Era for Mental Wellbeing – Now Available on the Apple Store LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the world facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, Strategia Data Sciences (SDS) has introduced a …

At Human Rights Council, CSI calls on Bangladesh to protect rights of religious minorities

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Religious minorities in Bangladesh are facing increased violence and persecution under the interim government, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) warned on March 17 at the United Nations …

Mobile App ‘Fyouture’ Empowers Voters to Send Messages to the Next Generation

Capturing thoughts, emotions, and predictions ATLANTA, GA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the most recent presidential elections shaping up to be one of the most consequential in history, Fyouture, a revolutionary time- …

The BC First Nations Justice Council Welcomes Canada’s Indigenous Justice Strategy with Optimism and Support

Okanagan syilx Homelands, Westbank BC, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) applauds the federal government’s release of Canada’s first National Indigenous Justice Strategy to address systemic discrimination and …

Trump administration threatening Canadian researchers

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning that the Trump administration is undermining the integrity and independence of academic research conducted in Canada. Researchers working …

L’administration Trump menace les chercheuses et chercheurs canadiens

OTTAWA, Ontario, 18 mars 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Association canadienne des professeures et professeurs d’université (ACPPU) lance un avertissement : l’administration Trump mine l’intégrité et l’indépendance de la recherche académique menée au Canada. …

Pollen Seasons are Longer and More Intense, Affecting Millions

Washington, DC, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its 2025 Allergy Capitals™ report detailing the most challenging places in the United States for living with pollen allergies. Pollen allergies …

Bureau members from the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration meet with Representatives of States parties

President of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (CCA) Emmanuel Decaux, Vice-President Erkki Kourula, Justice Mats Melin as well as Professors Christian Tomuschat, Vasilka Sancin, Verica Trstenjak, and Anne Ramberg held an information meeting …

3 Wyoming Cities to Host Alan K. Simpson Memorial Events

CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial observances for former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson will take place later this month in three Cowboy State cities. Cheyenne, Laramie and Cody will each host separate gatherings …

Condemnation of SAG-AFTRA’s Resolution on Trump’s DEIA Initiative Cuts: Hollywood Should Be Merit-Based

Opposing viewpoint: Labor Union ill-advised to attack Trump Administration on DEIA LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles, CA // Boston, MA – March 17, 2025 – A significant wave of …

Bridging the Distance: $17.4 Million to Expand Opportunities for Hawai‘i Youth

Ensuring Equitable Access for Neighbor Island Students HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Stupski Foundation is providing $17.4 million in support of organizations working to ensure that students across Hawai‘i …

Knife Industry Leaders Support the American Knife & Tool’s Ambitious 2025 Schedule

CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is excited to announce it has secured significant support from seven leading companies in the knife industry, who will serve as 2025 Contributing …

ConservativeCounseling.com Offers a New Approach to Mental Health Support Amid Rising Political and Cultural Anxiety

A Sanctuary for Conservatives ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the increasing emotional toll of progressive policies and cultural shifts, Conservative Counseling and Coaching is launching as an online mental …

Joe Lieberman: Navigating Identity in the Crosshairs of American Politics

Discover the untold story of Joe Lieberman, a political pioneer torn between party lines, faith, and a legacy that redefined bipartisanship in America. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Political Career …

McClung PR Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments

Kathleen McClung Joins as Vice President, Public Relations & Corporate Communications; Kate Raddatz Promoted to Vice President, Media Relations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McClung PR is strengthening …

Armenian financial institutions strengthen their crypto capabilities

On 17 and 18 March 2025, the OSCE conducted an introductory workshop for financial institutions on investigating the criminal use of virtual assets in Armenia. The workshop brought together representatives from the Central Bank of Armenia, the Financial …

OSCE supports K9 handling masterplan to boost Moldovan law enforcement operations into 2028

The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) introduced a canine (K9) handling masterplan developed with OSCE support in Chisinau, Moldova, on 17 March. Covering the years 2025 to 2028, this document sets a clear framework for enhancing the operational …