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SVOLT Energy Technology stops producing batteries for electric vehicles in Europe and closes its German subsidiaries. The company scales back a €2 billion investment project due to high costs and a trade conflict.

56% of foreign professionals in Germany report discrimination, especially when looking for housing. The IAB study found significant bureaucratic obstacles for immigrants, despite recent legislative changes.

China has launched a diplomatic “charm offensive” against US allies amid a possible Trump victory. Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Japan, India, Britain and Australia over economic concerns.

The meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense is postponed to November due to Hurricane Milton. The United States has already announced a new tranche of $400 million and is preparing an additional package of $800 million.

Attracting investment in times of war: challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian communities.

German manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply the Ukrainian Armed Forces with another 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles by the end of the third quarter of 2024. The total number of transferred vehicles will reach 200 units, including modernized Marder 1A3 with laser rangefinders.

The German chancellor has said that there was no need for a new decision on Ukraine's invitation to NATO. He emphasized that a country in a state of war cannot become a member of the alliance.

If Trump wins and imposes 20% import duties, the eurozone's GDP could shrink by 1. 3% by 2028. Germany will suffer the most, with a GDP decline of up to 1.5%.

The Center for Strategic Communications of Ukraine denied reports that seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. The president's spokesman said that this information was not true.

A 57-year-old Russian man is accused of killing two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau in April. According to investigators, the man killed the soldiers after a dispute about the war.

According to Politico, in addition to Germany and the United States, five other NATO countries are blocking Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. These are Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain, which have different reasons for this position.

The German and British defense ministers sign an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation. The document provides for joint exercises, weapons development, and countering russian submarines.

Radoslaw Sikorski suggested that Scholz transfer social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany directly to Ukraine. He believes that this will encourage men to return to their homeland.

Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.

The mayor of Brovary spoke about programs to support entrepreneurs, including grant opportunities and innovation. The authorities create favorable conditions for business, which stimulates the economic development of the community.

Ukraine is nearing the end of the first harvest of cotton used to make gunpowder. Next year, it is planned to increase the crops to 30,000 hectares, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will launch financing programs for farmers.

German manufacturer Rheinmetall will build a plant in the UK to produce artillery barrels and tanks from 2027. This is part of a new defense agreement between Germany and Britain to strengthen military cooperation.

The Robert Koch Institute has reported the first case of a new variant of monkeypox in Germany. There is currently no risk of wider spread, but the situation is being closely monitored.

The creator of the pirate library Flibusta, known as Stiver, has probably committed euthanasia. He had previously announced his diagnosis of glioblastoma and announced the closure of the site, but the library continued to operate.

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister proposes to return to Macron's idea of deploying troops in Ukraine. This is due to reports of cooperation between the DPRK and Russia in the military sphere.

President Zelenskyy said that most NATO countries support Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance until the war is over. Germany's position depends on the United States, whose support may increase after the presidential election.

Most European countries have requirements for the use of winter tires and fines for non-compliance. The rules for Moldova, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, the Baltic States, Germany, the Czech Republic and France are considered.

The Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC has appointed Oleh Hulyak as CEO. He has a military background and previously served as the Commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The conference in Helsinki discussed the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine. Yermak called for united efforts to overcome environmental challenges and develop mechanisms of responsibility for the damage caused.

Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

UNN presents a selection of 7 films about love for fall viewing. From tender romantic stories to difficult life trials, everyone will find something for themselves in this selection.

A treasure trove of nearly 3,000 Roman coins from the third century AD has been discovered in Germany outside the borders of the empire. The discovery was made in the Westerwald Mountains, far from the known settlements of the time, which raises questions among scientists.

U. S. President Joe Biden has completed his visit to Germany. He received Germany's highest honor for strengthening German-American friendship and the transatlantic alliance.

A selection of touching love series to watch in the fall. From historical dramas to modern melodramas, here are five series that reveal different facets of love relationships.

President Zelenskyy said that the United States is bringing Ukraine closer to NATO than ever before. He noted Germany's skepticism and the desire of some leading countries not to completely close the door with Russia.