Tag: Angela Merkel
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel tests negative for Coronavirus for third time
Merkel has kept working through telephone and video links.
March 31, 2020 -
Germany finance minister found dead, apparently committed suicide over COVID 19 fear
Thomas Schaefer, 54, the finance minister of Hesse state, Germany, was found on a high-speed train line in the town of Hochheim between Frankfurt and Mainz, the police confirmed on Saturday.
March 29, 2020 -
COVID-19: Germany announces biggest aid package since WW2
The COVID-19 disease has killed 16,557 people worldwide out of 381,499 confirmed cases. A total of 101,794 people have recovered.
March 24, 2020 -
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in quarantine after coming in contact with COVID-19 positive doctor
Gatherings of more than two people have been banned in Germany, as Europe's biggest economy toughened restrictions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
March 23, 2020 -
‘Coronavirus biggest challenge since World War II’, says German chancellor Merkel
Germany is among the countries worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with latest figures showing 12 deaths and 8,198 confirmed cases on Wednesday, a jump of 1,042 from the previous day.
March 19, 2020 -
European Union imposes entry ban for 30 days over Coronavirus: Angela Merkel
With countries severely curtailing travel to prevent COVID-19 contagion, Germany had earlier issued a warning against travel worldwide.
March 18, 2020 -
30, including children injured as car drives into carnival parade in Germany
The prosecutor's office in Frankfurt said that the suspect was receiving medical attention and would be brought before an investigating judge soon.
February 25, 2020 -
Turkey President Erdogan to hold Syria summit with Russia, France and Germany next month
Earlier, the Syrian regime and Iranian-backed groups also launched a ground offensive in Aleppo province, a designated de-escalation zone, forcing at least 13,000 more civilians to move toward Turkey’s border.
February 23, 2020 -
Crisis in Germany
While the contours of the political landscape are as yet unclear, there is little doubt that Ms Merkel’s position ~ pivotal in the context of the migrants issue ~ has considerably weakened in the aftermath of the resignation.
February 13, 2020 -
Libya stumbles
The conference in Berlin of 11 countries was aimed at bringing an end to the fighting between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli led by the Prime Minister, Fayez al-Sarraj, and the Libyan National Army.
January 24, 2020 -
Mike Pompeo to attend Libya conference in Germany, primary issue is ceasefire: US State Department
On Sunday, Germany will host a summit bringing together foreign powers and the Libyan rival camps backed by them to try to end the war over Tripoli and resume talks on a power-sharing deal.
January 17, 2020 -
Rise in number of visitors to Germany from city: Guido Meyer
From 2017 to 2019, the number of both short- and long-term visas granted to applicants from Kolkata has jumped by 60 per cent from 5,800 to 9,225.
January 12, 2020 -
Russia, Germany back further implementation of Iran n-deal
"We certainly could not ignore the issue of preserving the JCPOA on Iran's nuclear programme, which is vitally important not only for the region but also for the whole world," he said.
January 12, 2020 -
Putin, Ukraine President meet at Paris summit, agree on measures to de-escalate conflict
Zelensky said a new exchange of prisoners would take place between Ukraine and pro-Moscow separatists by the end of this year.
December 10, 2019 -
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expresses ‘deep shame’ on first visit to Auschwitz
Merkel further said, "To be aware of this responsibility is part of our national identity, our self-understanding as an enlightened and free society".
December 7, 2019 -
Angela Merkel coalition in balance as ally loses SPD leadership race
The far-right AfD also predicted an end of the coalition, with its co-leader Joerg Meuthen forecasting that "it will break up".
December 1, 2019 -
Former German President’s son stabbed to death in Berlin
The suspect was overpowered by other people present, one of whom was severely injured by the attacker.
November 20, 2019