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Why work-life balance in Germany ranks among the best in the world
Workers in Germany enjoy the 4th best work-life balance in the world according to a recent analysis. Which benefits account for the country's high ranking? Work-life balance in Germany was ranked 4th best in the world according to recent analysis...

Landmark Treaty signed in London
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to London on Thursday July 17 following the recent visit of French President Macron. Landmark Treaty signed in London reinforcing relationship between Germany and the UK...
Britain’s Foolish Trust in a German Military Start-up
The German military start-up Helsing will open the United Kingdom’s first Resilience factory this year. The factory will enhance military artificial intelligence capabilities and produce hundreds of mini-submarine drones as part of a new “national...

Historical and Emerging Trends in Hepatitis B Virus Integration: A Bibliometric Visual Analysis
Introduction Globally, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection continues to pose a significant public health challenge. As one of the most common blood-borne diseases, HBV has infected about one-third of the world’s population.1 It is estimated that...

Germany's monasteries and convents dying out
It is an unusual real estate offer: A property of more than 136,000 square meters (34 acres), including 11,664 square meters (125,550 square feet) of living space, and 130 rooms. The Benedictine nuns from St. Erentraud's Abbey near Kellenried in...

Edmonton sportscaster names Oilers offseason addition as underrated signing
Edmonton sportscaster Dustin Nielson named the Oilers’ hiring of Paul McFarland as assistant coach as the team’s most underrated offseason move. Nielson highlighted the Oilers’ busy offseason, which included shedding cap space, moving veterans and...
UAE’s Q2 job growth outpaces Saudi Arabia driven by tech and property hiring
Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...

New Thriller ‘Cloud’ Paints a Gloomy Picture of Modern-Day Japan
The new film “Cloud” is likely to leave many viewers worrying about the state of Japanese society, particularly its men. Making its premiere Friday at the IFC Center, the movie fuses economic uncertainty and empty consumerism with digital rage and...
Travel: Plan A Trip To Luxembourg, The Lesser-Known European Destination
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) “This is one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful castles, but sadly not many know about it,” a local told me when I visited the Vianden Castle in Luxembourg. I couldn't agree more.Recommended For You UAE launches largest...

Opinion Have we become the ‘ordinary Germans’ now? By Jay Michaelson 4 min read
Federal agents wearing masks patrol the halls of immigration court in New York. Photo by Getty Images Contributing Columnist Jay Michaelson July 9, 2025 I have a newfound understanding of the “ordinary Germans.” Growing up in Jewish day school on...

Daimler Trucks to reduce workforce in Germany
By Alimat Aliyeva Daimler Truck, the German truck manufacturing giant, has announced plans to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency, Azernews reports. In its...

Kenya courts Germany for youthful opportunities
Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime. [Courtesy] Kenya is now courting Germany in a move seeking to unlock global employment opportunities for its youth. Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack...

NIIT Learning Systems Ltd acquires MST Group, Germany to expand Managed Learning Services Portfolio in Europe
NIIT Learning Systems Limited [NIIT Managed Training Services (NIIT MTS)] (Ticker Symbol: NIITMTS), a global leader in managed learning services, has completed the acquisition of Munich, Germany-based MST Group, a leader in managed learning...

‘The world needs to hear that story’: Author shares history of local couple who immigrated to U.S. from Germany after WWII
Published 5:19 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2025 1 of 7 Author Milt Ost poses with Irmi and Gerhard Kleih and Ost’s new book. Provided "It All Began with a Coca-Cola" by Milt Ost Irmi and sister Annemarie with their mother, Maria Roppert in 1942....

Russian MFA says Germany does poor job disguising desire to help with strikes on Russia
MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. Moscow sees through the veil of words that the government of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is using to conceal its desire to help with strikes inside Russia, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. According...

Stephan Roemer: «I Love German Sports Cars»
Mittwoch, 09. Juli 2025 14:02 A third of his job involves surprises and he loves interacting with other people and cultures. Stephan Roemer, CEO of tour operator tourasia, talks about his personal drive and his best investment. Every week,...

Catella secures Germany's largest organic supermarket in landmark Tübingen expansion
Germany's organic food revolution reaches new heights as Catella Investment Management locks in a 15-year lease with Alnatura for a supersized 2,000m² flagship store in Tübingen's Depot Areal retail park. The deal, set to open in early 2026,...

Siemens opens expanded train manufacturing facility in Germany
Siemens has inaugurated its expanded train manufacturing facility at Munich-Allach in Germany. The Munich-Allach facility is claimed to be one of Europe’s most advanced train production sites and a key location in the company’s European service...

Cognitive Dissonance in Modern Christianity
Imagine being a Jew living in a kibbutz in the 1940s. You listen as your colleagues discuss how awful the Allies are because they're dropping bombs on bridges and factories and killing German soldiers. They never mention Jews being rounded up and...

Sucafina expands European presence with new trading office in Germany
GERMANY – Sucafina, a multinational green coffee trading company, is set to open a new trading office in Bremen, Germany, in January 2026, marking its first full-scale operation in the country. The move underscores the company’s commitment to...