Germany
Military
Germany’s Scholz Likely to Block Erdogan’s Fighter Jet Purchase
During their meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to reject Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's request to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Tensions have escalated due to Turkey's criticism of Israel among other things.
According to Bloomberg, Erdogan...
Greek News
OXI Day: Why Italy Attacked Greece
When Italy attacked Greece on the Albanian front on October 28, 1940, the Hellenic Armed Forces were expecting the move and were well-prepared
Archaeology
Scientists Recreate Fragrance of Egyptian Mummy
Max Planck Institute researchers replicated the fragrance of an Ancient Egyptian noblewoman's mummy from around 1450 BC. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the long-lost practices of Ancient Egypt, where mummification held a significant place in rituals concerning...
Europe
Walhalla: Germany’s Copy of the Parthenon of Acropolis in Greece
The iconic Parthenon in Athens has inspired many buildings around the world, including Walhalla, Germany's hall of fame.
Preserving historical memory and cultural heritage, this building is one of the most important and majestic monuments of Germany, dating back to...
Diplomacy
Greek PM Cancels Israel Visit After German Chancellor’s Airport Scare
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has canceled his planned trip to Israel after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's plane was evacuated on the Ben Gurion Airport runway following a rocket attack on Tuesday evening.
Greek government sources said the decision to...
Europe
The Diamond-Clad Town Built on an Asteroid Crater
The small town of Nordlingen in Germany is perhaps one of the most visited spots on earth by astronomists, as it is built on an asteroid crater and its buildings are filled with diamonds created by the asteroid impact.
A...
Environment
The Longest Underwater Tunnel in the World
Spanning eighteen kilometers, the new Fehrman Belt fixed link between Germany and Denmark is set to the longest and deepest combined road and rail tunnel in the world. When completed, it will cut travel time down to ten minutes...
Europe
Is this Hitler’s Last Photograph?
Much speculation and mystery surrounds the last photograph taken of Adolf Hitler who committed suicide on April 30, 1945. Records show that no photographers were in the Berlin bunker after March 20 and therefore confirming the Nazi dictator's final...
Europe
‘I am a Berliner’: Kennedy’s Historic Speech 60 Years Ago on this Day
"I am a Berliner" ("Ich bin ein Berliner") is one of the best-known speeches of the Cold War; it was given by US President John F. Kennedy on June 26, 1963, in West Berlin.
This speech became an enduring symbol...
Europe
German Tabloid Bild to Replace Editorial Jobs With AI
Germany’s Bild tabloid, the biggest-selling newspaper in Europe, plans to replace a range of editorial jobs with artificial intelligence (AI), it has told staff in an email, according to The Guardian.
As part of a separate, more immediate €100m cost-cutting...