“Day of German Unity”: Germany’s leading conservative paper attacks Lenin

The front page of the online edition of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on October 3, the 35th anniversary of German unification, carried a frontal attack on Lenin. Under the headline “One must counter the myth that everything started out...

Germany’s Unity Day and the Shadow of History: Memory, Policy, and Moscow’s Rhetoric

Commemorating Reunification While Navigating Europe’s Security Dilemmas Germany marked its 35th Unity Day this week, celebrating the historic 1990 unification of East and West. Political leaders used the anniversary to highlight democratic...

Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic Back Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Push

Marrakech – Morocco positioned itself as a future green hydrogen supplier to Europe at the fifth Power-to-X Summit in Marrakech on October 1-2, drawing delegations from Germany, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. The summit brought together...

German Unity Day: Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha Stresses RSS Message Of Unity, Stronger Indo-German Ties

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha addresses German Unity Day reception in Mumbai | File Photo Mumbai: At a reception celebrating the Day of German Unity at Hotel Taj Palace, Colaba, Maharashtra’s Minister for Skill Development and...

Germany’s Merz Calls for “New Unity” On 35th Anniversary of German Unification

By Janet Ekstract, ISTANBUL – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave a rousing opening speech on October 3, 2025 to mark the 35th anniversary celebrations of German unification, commemorating the breaking of the wall between East and West Germany...

German Regulator Adjusts Enforcement Practice Regarding the German Supply Chain Act

In response to the decision of the German government to change the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) with a view to abolishing the reporting obligation and to limiting the number of omissions for which fines can be imposed, BAFA, the...

German Federal Cabinet Approves Hydrogen Acceleration Act

The German government has taken a significant step to accelerate the hydrogen economy with the recent approval by the Federal Cabinet of the Hydrogen Acceleration Act (Wasserstoff-Beschleungigungsgesetz). This new legislation seeks to advance...

Germany announces expanded cooperation with Ukraine and Israel on drone defence

A drone. Stock photo: Getty Images Germany is set to expand cooperation with Ukraine and Israel in the field of protection against drones, Germany's Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has announced. Source: German newspaper Die Welt, as...

Sofia Art Fair 2025 – IMAGINE with large-scale works and new ideas from 13 countries

From October 2 to 5, Sofia Tech Park is hosting the only international contemporary art exhibition in BulgariaSofia Art Fair 2025 – IMAGINE. The event brings together participants from 13 countries and leading figures from the world art scene,...

Stocks Enter Q4 With Fed, Tax, Earnings, And AI Tailwinds, But Also Lofty Valuations

Image Source: Pixabay Well, the FOMC followed the script and cut the fed funds rate (FFR) by 25 bps (from 4.25-4.50% range down to 4.00-4.25%) in an 18-1 vote. It was the first rate cut since December of last year—even though the rate needs to be...

Runways at Germany’s Munich airport closed again after drone sightings

MUNICH, Germany - Both runways at Munich airport were closed on the evening of Oct 3 for the second time in less than 24 hours after drones were again sighted, authorities said. “German air traffic control restricted flight operations at Munich...

Mattoni Liberec Trail Run 2025 Closes the RunCzech Season with a Sold-Out Race

The Mattoni Liberec Trail Run 2025 will bring the RunCzech season to a spectacular close on Sunday. With both main races sold out and more than 3,400 runners taking part, the event combines international competition, family-friendly fun and the...

Poland deploys troops to the borders with Germany and Lithuania

Polish President Karol Nawrotski has ordered the deployment of Armed Forces units to the borders with Germany and Lithuania, the Polish National Security Bureau said, APA reports. "From October 5, 2025 to April 4, 2026, troops and units of the...

Vancouver’s beloved Christmas Market returns with new features for its 15th year (Metro Vancouver)

Photo: Photo by Maya Pankalla/courtesy of the Vancouver Christmas Market. Get into the festive spirit as the Vancouver Christmas Market marks 15 years of merry food, shopping, music, and fun. The event doesn't start until after Remembrance Day,...

Oktagon 77: Hojat Khajevand Hoping to Ditch Day Job with Gamechanger Win

Hojat Khajevand, an Iranian-German mixed martial artist, is gearing up for the critical semifinal match against UFC veteran Krzysztof Jotko at Oktagon 77. With a current record of 10-4 and three consecutive wins in Oktagon, Khajevand sees this as...

7 Underrated War Shows With Rotten Tomatoes Scores Above 90%, Ranked

Rotten Tomatoes, if you didn't know it already, is a critical site where scores of movies or films are based on percentages. The percentages are a weighted average of positive or negative reviews, with separate sections allowing for both scores...

Plan your Route 66 itinerary with this guide

In a country mad for the open road, Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip. Indelibly dubbed the “Mother Road” by great American novelist John Steinbeck, this very long string of small-town main streets and country byways first...

Rescue Dog Spent Months Hiding Behind Sofa and Refusing Walks. Now She's Helping Her Owner with His Parkinson's (Exclusive) By Kirsty Hatcher

NEED TO KNOW A rescue dog spent months hiding behind her owner's sofa and refused to go on a walk for over a year Her owner, author and former BBC News correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones, tells PEOPLE how Sophie, who is now 3, is helping him with his...

Encouraging week for Gonzaga culminates with Kraziness in Kennel showcase

An encouraging news week for Gonzaga basketball fans will culminate with one of the most anticipated events of the preseason, as the Zags host their annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase on Saturday afternoon. Doors open at 3 p.m. with the event...

New City Players Bring Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps to Life with a Comedic Twist

Inside South Florida welcomed actors Brandon Campbell and Camille Schiavone from New City Players’ latest production, The 39 Steps. The Tony Award–winning play, based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller, offers audiences a mix of suspense,...