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German state owned broadcaster

Deutsche Welle, commonly shortened to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic. The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act, stating that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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Bulgaria: Border Police Obstruct Aid to Asylum Seekers

In late 2024, Italian volunteer Gaia witnessed and experienced systematic obstruction by Bulgarian border police against humanitarian aid efforts for asylum seekers near the Turkish border, highlighting a broader European issue of pushbacks and human rights violations; reports indicate over 51,000 s...

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Russia to Supply Gas to Transnistria Amidst Energy Crisis

Russia plans to purchase up to 3 million cubic meters of natural gas daily from the European spot market for Moldova's Transnistria region from January to April, costing an estimated $164 million, to address an energy crisis resulting from halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine.

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Respecting Grief During Wartime: A Plea for Sensitivity

This opinion piece addresses the lack of respect shown towards the families of prominent Ukrainian war victims, exemplified by insensitive media coverage during funerals, arguing that while collective grief is important, the intimate pain of those closest to the deceased must be prioritized.

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Volkswagen Sales Drop 2.3 Percent in 2024 Amidst Market Challenges

In 2024, Volkswagen Group's global car sales fell by 2.3 percent to over 9 million units due to decreased European demand, Chinese competition, rising costs, and potential US tariffs; the VW brand alone saw a 1.4 percent sales drop and a 37 percent profit decrease, leading to 35,000 job cuts in Germ...

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Iohannis Remains in Office Amidst Impeachment Attempts

Following a large protest demanding his resignation, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis is using a constitutional clause to remain in office until a new president is sworn in, despite impeachment attempts by opposition parties who lack the votes for a referendum.

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Serbia's Propaganda Campaign Targets Croatian Serb Leader Amidst Student Protests

Serbia's government launched a propaganda campaign against Milorad Pupovac, head of the Serbian National Council in Croatia, accusing him of being pro-Croatian following student protests and a diplomatic incident involving the Serbian ambassador. The campaign aims to deflect from domestic problems a...

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South Korean President Arrested Amidst Deepening Political Crisis

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on January 15th by 3,000 police and CIO agents at his Seoul residence following weeks of self-imposed confinement; he faces impeachment and accusations of treason, but his arrest may not resolve the deep political divisions and public distrust in the...

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Kosovo's Closure of Parallel Serbian Institutions Draws International Condemnation

Kosovar authorities closed ten parallel Serbian municipalities and other institutions on Wednesday, prompting sharp criticism from the EU, US, UK, and Germany for violating its EU path commitments, undermining citizen trust, and worsening relations with Serbia during election season.

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RD4U Opens Compensation Claims for Families of Ukrainian War Victims

The Hague-based RD4U, a Council of Europe initiative, now accepts applications for compensation from families of Ukrainians killed by the Russian invasion, adding to its existing program for material damage claims, with applications submitted electronically; compensation will be paid post-war.

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German Arms Firm Denies Supplying Weapons to Russia

Hans Wrage & Co. GmbH denies supplying weapons to Russia, contradicting an investigative report alleging indirect weapon transfers via Kazakhstan. The firm cites contractual clauses, end-user certificates, and the cessation of all weapon exports to Russia before the Ukraine invasion as evidence.

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Germany's Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year Amidst Multiple Challenges

Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in 2023, following a previous decline; economists foresee weak recovery, while various factors—energy crisis, Chinese competition, and political uncertainty—contribute to the economic downturn, impacting consumer spending and industrial production.

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Brazil Revokes Pix Monitoring After Misinformation Campaign

Brazil revoked a measure increasing Pix transaction monitoring over R$5,000 due to misinformation campaigns causing a 15.3% drop in Pix transfers; a new measure will prohibit extra charges for Pix and reinforce bank secrecy.

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