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Widespread Strikes Hit German Hospitals and Transport Amid Public Sector Pay Dispute BERLIN, 30 January 2026 – Germany is grappling with significant industrial action this week as thousands of public sector workers, led by the Verdi trade union, have walked out in a coordinated wave of warning strikes. The actions, primarily targeting university hospitals and […]

Ross Antony Set to Compete in Let’s Dance 2026 COLOGNE, 29 January 2026 – German-British singer and television personality Ross Antony has been officially confirmed as one of the 14 celebrity contestants for the upcoming 19th season of RTL’s hit dance competition, Let’s Dance. The show is scheduled to premiere on 27 February 2026. From

Son of German Cinema Legend Enters the Jungle as Dschungelcamp 2026 Kicks Off BERLIN, 29 January 2026 – The new season of Germany’s hit reality show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” (I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!) has begun, with a notable participant drawing both viewer interest and public debate:

Angers Striker Sidiki Chérif at Centre of Multi-Club Transfer Tussle 29 January 2026 – SCO Angers’ teenage striker Sidiki Chérif has become one of the most sought-after prospects in the final days of the transfer window, with interest from clubs in England and Turkey intensifying. The 19-year-old’s future is further complicated by a recent injury

Merz Calls for Europe to Speak the ‘Language of Power’ in Landmark Policy Address BERLIN, 29 January 2026 – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a defining government statement to the Bundestag, outlining a vision for a more assertive Europe that must embrace “hard power” to defend its interests in a shifting world order. The address

Nelson Peltz: The Activist Investor Shaking Up Corporate Boardrooms BERLIN, 29 January 2026 – Nelson Peltz, the billionaire founder of Trian Fund Management, remains a formidable figure in global finance, known for his aggressive “activist investing” strategy. While recent headlines have focused on his family’s connection to the Beckham dynasty, Peltz’s legacy is built on

Dormagen: From Chemical Town to Green Tech and Aerospace Hub DORMAGEN, 29 January 2026 – The North Rhine-Westphalian town of Dormagen, long associated with its major chemical industry, is rapidly transforming into a focal point for advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology. Recent developments, including the construction of a pioneering battery recycling facility and strategic corporate

Jungle Camp 2026: Gil Ofarim’s Past Scandal Dominates Show as Contestant Faces “Liar” Accusations COLOGNE, 28 January 2026 – The 2026 season of RTL’s celebrity reality show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” (Jungle Camp) has been overshadowed by the controversial past of contestant Gil Ofarim. The 43-year-old singer, who falsely accused

Fed Holds Steady as Germany Watches: ECB Grapples with Strong Euro Ahead of US Decision FRANKFURT, 28 January 2026 – Global financial markets are in a holding pattern ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate decision of the year, with Germany’s export-dependent economy caught between domestic weakness and international monetary policy crosscurrents. The

Paraguay Garners Economic Praise and Signs Historic EU Trade Deal ASUNCIÓN, 28 January 2026 – Paraguay is experiencing a moment of significant international recognition and economic momentum. The landlocked South American nation has received a credit rating upgrade, successfully concluded a major free trade agreement with the European Union, and secured fresh funding from the