- 2d ago
Rheinmetall lands €5.7 billion Romanian arms deal, its largest international order ever
The German defence giant will supply nearly 300 Lynx infantry vehicles, Skyranger air defence systems, ammunition and four naval vessels, with deliveries running from 2028 to 2030.
- 2d ago
Switzerland departs for World Cup without Embolo after US travel document placed under review
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was left stranded at Zurich airport on Tuesday when U.S. authorities placed his travel authorization under further review hours before the team's flight to a World Cup training camp in California.
- 3d ago
Germany's poverty rate climbs to 16.1%, highest since records began in 2020
The share of Germans living in poverty rose to 16.1% in 2025, according to the Parity Welfare Association, with single parents and the elderly hardest hit and regional gaps widening.
- May 29
Wall Street hits records on 60-day Iran truce hopes, but Trump approval and fresh strikes cloud outlook
Hopes for a 60-day extension of the US-Iran ceasefire drove the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closes, though President Trump has not yet signed off and new Centcom-confirmed strikes underscore the fragility of the diplomatic opening.
- May 27
NRW slashes public transport fare zones to clear 'tariff jungle', but critics warn of gaps for occasional riders
North Rhine-Westphalia's four transport associations are radically simplifying their fare structures, reducing dozens of price levels to just three or four. But passenger advocates say the digital-first approach risks leaving rural riders and tourists behind.
