Germany considering free public transportation
Germany is considering making public transportation free in an effort to fight air pollution, according to a letter to EU Environment Commissioner. The letter…
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Germany: Learning e-mobility from Norway
A delegation from Baden-Württemberg in Germany recently spent several days in Norway. One hour of their tight schedule was set aside for a meeting with…
Germany and Norway embark in a Naval agreement
Germany and Norway have entered into an agreement on long-term strategic cooperation between the two countries’ Navys. The agreement was signed between the German…
One in five children in Germany are living in poverty
Around 21 percent of German children have lived in poverty for a period of at least five years, a new study shows. Another 10 percent…
Surprise decline in German unemployment
Unemployment in Germany continued on a surprise downward trajectory in September. It’s another sign of an upswing in Europe’s largest economy. Unemployment now stands…
Voting booths have opened in Germany
More than 60 million Germans can today vote for the country’s next parliament. Angela Merkel’s ‘Christian Democrats’ lead by a large margin, but the vote…
The beer flows at Munich’s Oktoberfest
The beer flows at Munich’s Oktoberfest The beer flows again at Munich’s famous Oktoberfest after Mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first liter mug. Around…
Nigerian sham marriage network dismantled
Nigerian sham marriage network dismantled Nigerian sham marriage criminal network dismantled in Germany and Portugal On 12 September 2017, an international police operation supported…
My worst game says Mats Møller Dæhli
In a curious reminder of Germany’s 7-1 defeat of Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semi-final, Mats Møller Dæhli said he felt helpless as Germany…
Adult men arrested new for tagging in Oslo
Three taggers, from Germany, was Saturday evening arrested by police in Oslo, suspected of tagging on a subway carriage at Frognerseteren metro station. One of…
Barth Eide: Norway must look towards Germany
Barth Eide: Norway must look towards Germany and the Nordic region Espen Barth Eide believes that Norway must build closer ties to Germany and Scandinavia,…
Record low rate of unemployment in Germany
Record low number of unemployed in united Germany Germany could once again record the lowest rate of unemployment ever, shows official figures. From April…
Harsh criticism against Trump from Germany
German Foreign Minister with harsh criticism against Trump The German Foreign Minister comes with harsh criticism against Trump. This the day after Kansler Angela Merkel…
Unique bridge to Russia is in place
The last section of the joint Norwegian-Russian road bridge is in position. The tide was used to help get the bridge in place after transport…
Hydro received two prime ministers
Hydro opened automotive facility Erna Solberg and Angela Merkel were both in place when Hydro opened its new automotive production facility in Grevenbroich, Germany. …
Marcus and Martinus to conquer Germany
– Now they must learn German, says Anita Hegerland, who also made great career in Germany. The twins Marcus and Martinus have taken Norway by…
Thousands of air passengers affected by strikes in Finland and Germany
Strikes amongst the ground personnel at airports in Helsinki and Berlin are affecting thousands of travelers on Friday. Over 7,000 of Finnair passengers should plan…
China-beating US as Germany’s largest trading partner
For the first time, China is the main trading partner for Germany. France is still number two, while the US falls from first to third…
Missile Cooperation with Germany gives Norwegians sales to the tune of 10 billion
Germany is buying the Norwegian NSM, and the value of future sales can reach over 10 billion Nok. This agreement is in connection with the…
Germany chosen as strategic partner for new submarines to Norway
After a comprehensive evaluation process, The Norwegian Government decided on Germany as strategic partner for new submarines. The partnership is based on a German-Norwegian common…