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Germany Presses Main Mosque Network to Distance Itself From Erdogan Ally Over Antisemitism
Amid a rising wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes, the German government is pressing the country’s main mosque association over its close ties to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, urging it to publicly distance itself from his antisemitic and...

Germany vs Slovenia Game Player Stats and Box Score - Sept. 10 | EuroBasket 2025 Quarterfinals
Germany vs Slovenia was one of the two quarterfinal games scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 10. In the intense first quarter, Germany took a four-point lead by mid-first quarter. However, things took a very quick turn with Luka Doncic taking over in...

Over 500 Athletes to Compete in SA’s Biggest University Rowing Showdown as women’s rowing breaks new ground
Johannesburg, September 2025: The RMB Universities’ Boat Race returns to the Kowie River in Port Alfred from 11–13 September, uniting South Africa’s top university crews in three days of intense racing and tradition. This year’s regatta promises...

'Too many without qualifications': German education system sees widening inequality
Germany produces a lot of STEM graduates and attracts a large number of foreign students, but inequality in educational outcomes is growing according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). While more young...

Germany pressures Turkish government-funded mosques to break with radical messaging
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Germany’s interior ministry has formally called on the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB), the German branch of Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), to clearly distance itself from extremist...

What do children actually learn at school in Germany?
Do you know your 'Lebenskunde' from your 'NaWi'? Or your 'Stunden' from your 'Fächer'? Read our guide and get up to speed with what your children are learning at school in Germany. Parents who routinely ask their children about their school day...

When Hong Kong impressed business visitors at a trade fair in Germany
“Hongkong will stage an official exhibit at the Frankfurt Trade Fair, Germany, in September,” reported the South China Morning Post on February 29, 1956. “This is in line with the Hongkong Government policy to bring the Colony’s manufactured goods...

Tax relief: Germany plans VAT cut in restaurants and hike in commuter allowance
Germany's cabinet agreed on tax relief measures on Wednesday, with plans to slash VAT on eating out from 19 to seven percent and other targeted measures. Politicians returned to the Bundestag on Wednesday after a summer break, pledging to ease the...

German human rights group seeks to prosecute IDF soldier over Gaza war role
Human rights lawyers have filed a lawsuit against an Israeli soldier of German origin over suspected involvement in the targeted killing of unarmed Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights and three...

German chancellor's 'China exploiting trade vulnerabilities' remarks show need of adjusting perception toward bilateral relations: expert
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the opening of the conference of heads of German missions abroad in Berlin, Germany, on September 8, 2025. Photo: VCGIn a latest speech, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while trying to signal an...

Jefferson and Mary Shreve donate to Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School to advance international education
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University proudly announces a major new gift from IU alumni Jefferson and Mary Shreve. This latest contribution strengthens their long-standing commitment to international...

“RIP”: Track & Field Community Pays Heartfelt Tribute as North Central College Hall of Fame Coach Passes at 83
Excitement for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo quickly turned into heartbreak for the track and field community. Widely celebrated as one of the greatest cross-country and track coaches of all time, Al Carius had shaped countless...
Ghanaian cyclist nears end of 10,000km solo ride from Germany to Accra
Ghanaian cyclist Emmanuel Adjei is on the final stretch of an extraordinary 10,000-kilometre solo cycling expedition from Germany to Ghana and is expected to arrive in Accra on Friday, September 19. The 90-day journey, dubbed Bike2MyRoots, has...

Luka Doncic stats: How did Slovenia superstar fare in quarterfinal clash vs. Germany? | EuroBasket 2025 (Sep. 10)
Luka Doncic and Slovenia went through the ultimate test in their 2025 EuroBasket campaign as they face the FIBA World champions, Germany, in the quarterfinals. Slovenia is living the underdog dream this year. The team started its campaign in the...

Europe’s slacker nation — Germany now works less than Greece and Portugal
For all their pride in their industriousness, Germans simply aren’t working enough. The data is more than a little shocking. Of the 38 advanced economies in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Germany ranks dead last in...

271 foreign students take admission to professional courses in state, institutions from Pune most popular
As this admission cycle of this academic year is nearing completion, total of 271 foreign students, including Non-Resident Indians (NRI) have taken admission to various professional courses offered by colleges in Maharashtra, through the state’s...

Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
A burgeoning movement among Big Ten universities would create an alliance to counter government attacks on higher education, which the White House says aim to end “woke” policies on campuses it views as fostering antisemitism and harboring foreign...

China’s Rare Earth Dominance and Germany’s Defense Industry
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Jakob Kullik, scientific associate...

Are you a high school student who dreams of travelling the world? Read this
Are you a high school student who dreams of travelling the world? The Rotary Youth Exchange Program might be for you. The program gives students a unique opportunity to expand their international understanding and learn new languages and customs...
EU Chat Control hinges on Germany’s decision
As the EU Council heads to vote on the so-called “Chat Control” law, Germany could prove the deciding factor. Put forward by Denmark, the law would essentially eliminate encrypted messaging, requiring services such as Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal...