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Western ban on oil imports will double price to $300 a barrel: Russia

A Western ban on Russian oil imports may more than double the price to $300 a barrel and prompt the closure of the main gas pipeline to Germany, Moscow warned on Monday

Germany, Italy, USA, Kazakhstan advance to Davis Cup Finals

Germany, Kazakhstan, Italy, USA, Belgium won their respective ties in Davis Cup Qualifiers to reach the Finals.Germany maintained their perfect record in Davis Cup Qualifiers by beating Brazil 3-1 in Rio to reach the Finals for the third time. With the tie balanced at 1-1, Germany were able to call on some of their most reliable performers on Saturday, with the unbeaten Davis Cup duo of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz beating Meligeni Rodrigues Alvez and Bruno Soares 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 in the doubles, before world No.3 Alexander Zverev sealed victory with a hard-fought 6-1, 7-5 win over Thiago Monteiro.Alexander Bublik's first victory in four matches against Casper Ruud sealed Kazakhstan's place in the Davis Cup Finals for the third consecutive season - but the Norwegian team remained upbeat despite the loss, with much cause for optimism after a competitive Davis Cup week in Oslo.After Aleksandr Nedovyesov and Andrey Golubev had nudged Kazakhstan into the lead with a 7-6(10) 6-3 doubles ...

Tesla to win approval for $5.5-bn Berlin gigafactory on Friday

State of Brandenburg to hold press conference on Friday; Tesla's Berlin gigafactory has faced several delays, factory key to Tesla's ambitions in Europe

Germany eases Covid-19 measures for entering country as cases fall

Germany's seven-day Covid-19 incidence rate has continued to fall after the Omicron peak

Germany to give $720 million to Holocaust survivors globally

Germany has agreed to extend another $720 million (647 million euros) to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors

Ukrainian refugees receive EU protection for up to 3 years: German Ministry

Refugees from Ukraine do not need to go through the asylum procedure, and will receive immediate protection for up to three years in the European Union, German Minister Nancy Faeser said

Contamination levels in North Sea declined significantly since 1980s

Contamination of the North Sea with inorganic and organic pollutants has declined significantly since the 1980s, according to a study published by Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency

German chancellor Olaf Scholz lands in Israel amid Ukraine crisis

On Wednesday morning, Scholz and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will visit Yad Vashem, Israel's official Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, and then hold a private meeting

Taiwan sends medical supplies to help Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Taiwan says it sent 27 tons worth of medical supplies to Ukraine via a flight to Germany late Monday.

Germany's move to help Ukraine with weapons signals a historic shift

Germany's decision to send anti-tank weapons and Stinger missiles to Ukraine leaving its long-held refusal to export weapons to war zones is a historic break with its post-World War II foreign policy

In major shift for Europe, Germany to spend $113 bn on defence

Germany announced Sunday it was committing 100 billion euros ($113 billion) to a special armed forces fund and would keep its defence spending above 2 per cent of GDP from now on

Germany to supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons, 500 Stinger missile

Germany will supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 anti-aircraft Stinger missiles in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Kyiv.

Germany to send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine amid Russian invasion

In a significant shift, the German government confirmed that it has approved the shipment of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine and supports some restrictions of the SWIFT global banking system for Russia.

5 essential commodities that will be hit by Russia's war on Ukraine

Ukraine, Russia may only account for a small proportion of imports of major manufacturing nations like Germany and US, but are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many supply chains.

German exports to non-EU countries increases by 10.5% in January

The US remained the largest market for German exports

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Germany takes steps to halt Nord Stream 2

Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said

Germany indicts arms control law breach suspect over Russia sale

German prosecutors said they have indicted a businessman on suspicion of breaking arms control laws by helping Russia purchase sophisticated machinery

Tesla's Autopilot feature being probed by German regulators: Report

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (Federal Motor Transport Authority) is reportedly assessing whether the technology, which Tesla offers as an upgrade, is safe to use on German roads

German skincare brand Sebamed cuts prices, to use sachets for Indian market

The brand usually caters to premium consumers in personal care and baby care and it is a recent entrant in India

Germany urges citizens to leave Ukraine; Lufthansa to suspend flights

Lufthansa said that flights to Lviv in western Ukraine will continue on a regular basis.