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Germany deports 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026

Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to figures released by the German federal government in response to a parliamentary inquiry concerning deportations and voluntary departures. The figures indicate that 60 Moroccan nationals were transferred under......

Germany faces AAA credit rating risk amid rising debt and weak growth

Germany could face pressure on its top-tier AAA credit rating if its economic performance continues to fall short of expectations, according to warnings attributed to S&P Global Ratings. The rating agency indicated that a prolonged deterioration in Germany’s economic indicators could eventually......

Volkswagen faces a historic crisis as cost pressures and Chinese competition intensify

Volkswagen is facing one of the most difficult periods in its history as weak global economic conditions, excess production capacity and growing competition from Chinese automakers put increasing pressure on Germany’s automotive industry. Volkswagen Group chief executive Oliver Blume has warned......

Six European countries call for a windfall tax on oil companies amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Six European Union countries are calling for the creation of a bloc-wide mechanism to tax windfall profits generated by oil companies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices higher and increase concerns over supply security. Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland and......

Apple pays $17 billion in taxes in Ireland in a single year

Apple paid approximately $17 billion in taxes to the Irish government over the past year, according to recently disclosed financial information, highlighting Ireland’s important role in the technology giant’s international corporate structure. The amount represented nearly 40% of Apple’s......

Europe records more than 30,000 excess deaths during a summer of extreme heat

Europe has recorded more than 30,000 excess deaths during a summer marked by repeated heatwaves, prolonged drought and severe wildfires, according to provisional estimates. Scientists have linked the increasing intensity of extreme heat to human-driven climate change. The EuroMOMO monitoring platform......

Sofia becomes Europe’s favorite name for baby girls

The name Sofia is emerging as one of the most popular choices for newborn girls across Europe, reflecting a growing preference for traditional names that remain adaptable across different languages and cultures. According to official statistics cited by Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Sofia continues......

German corporate investment in the United States falls to a three-year low

German companies sharply reduced their direct investment in the United States during the first half of 2026, with growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy weighing on new capital flows between the two major economies. According to figures from the German Economic Institute (IW), based on data from......

Belgium mobilized as historic wildfire devastates protected forest area

A massive wildfire sweeping through Belgium’s eastern forests has triggered an unprecedented emergency response, with hundreds of firefighters, farmers and aerial resources deployed to contain one of the most severe blazes recorded in the country’s recent history. The flames have already......