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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: EU Imposes New Sanctions, Moscow Increases Aggression, Hundreds of Civilian Victims
Another difficult night around the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A series of international reactions and new sanctions mark the fourth night of shelling.
Sanctions
Germany continues, Ukrainians angry: "Hypocritical"
The delivery is taking place regardless of the sanctions of the European Union, "Welt" writes, referring to the document of the Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection.
Berlin fest cheers mum’s fight for son at Guantanamo
The true story of a mother's battle to bring her son back from Guantanamo Bay premiered to cheers in Berlin Saturday, as the German filmmakers called for reparations for the family.
"Rabiye Kurnaz vs George W. Bush" is one of 18 movies from around the world vying for the Berlinale film festival's Golden Bear top prize, to be awarded on Feb. 16.
European Reactions to the US decision to send Troops in Eastern Europe
The presidents of France and the United States pledged a coordinated response to Russia's military presence on the Ukrainian border.
Germany Forbids Estonia to Transfer German-Made Weapons to Ukraine
Germany prevents Estonia from providing military support to Ukraine by refusing to issue permits for the export of weapons of German origin to Kiev amid a potential Russian invasion, writes the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal.
Unlike the United States, Britain, Poland and other allies, the German government has refused to export deadly weapons directly to Ukraine.
German navy chief resigns following Ukraine comments
The head of the German navy resigned late on Jan. 22 after coming under fire at home and abroad for comments he made on Ukraine and Russia.
"I expect that we will be harsher towards Serbia"
German expert on the Balkans and Senior Associate at the Democratization Policy Council (DPC), Bodo Weber, expects a sharper attitude towards Serbia from the new German government.
Weber said that, with a tougher stance towards Serbia, he expects the continuation of the policy towards Pristina led by Angela Merkel's government.
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Op-ed: «Its the economy, stupid»
By Yannis Kartalis
We are in a period of international tumult as global geopolitical balances have not settled after the end of the bipolar world.
At a time when there is a predominance of authoritarian leaders, untrammelled populism, and dangerous military moves, the overarching question for Greece in terms of security is, "What exactly is Turkey up to?"
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Turkey praises Germany’s contribution to betterment of Turkish-EU relations
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakcı on Sept. 29 praised Germany's contribution to the advancement of relations between Turkey and the European Union.
Addressing a webinar on Turkish-German relations and prospects for the post-Merkel era, Kaymakcı drew attention to the special ties between the two countries.
Germany in political limbo after Social Democrats' narrow win
Germany is headed for weeks, if not months, of protracted coalition haggling as Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives insisted on Sept. 27 on trying to form a government even after losing to the Social Democrats in a tight race.