Category: Germany

Estrangement between Europe and Turkey grows as a referendum on Erdogana s power nears

The unusually bitter dispute between European countries and Turkey over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s attempts to hold political rallies in their cities is sharply escalating as Ankara releases its long-simmering frustration at its perceived mistreatment by its allies. After its ministers were barred from giving campaign speeches in Cologne, Rotterdam and other cities last week, the Turkish government stoked the crisis by accusing the German government of “Nazi practices,” calling the Dutch “Nazi remnants,” warning that they will “pay the price” and telling the Dutch ambassador not to return to Ankara.

The Latest: Rotterdam mayor issues emergency order in spat

The Dutch government on Saturday withdrew landing permission for the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s aircraft, draw… . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Volkswagen emissions scandal update

Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules. If a federal judge agrees to the Justice Department’s sentencing recommendation, the scandal will end up costing the company more than $20 billion in the U.S. alone, not counting lost sales and brand value.

Article 50 could be triggered on Tuesday

David Lidington, the Commons Leader, said the Prime Minister’s statement on the EU Council had been moved from Monday to Tuesday – blaming diary commitments. “It is absolutely necessary that, before talking about everything else, we need to clarify that United Kingdom citizens and European citizens can not be the victim of the political games we have seen since Brexit”.

Where things stand in the Volkswagen emissions scandal

Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules. If a federal judge agrees to the Justice Department’s sentencing recommendation, the scandal will end up costing the company more than $20 billion in the U.S. alone, not counting lost sales and brand value.

The Latest: Organizers of canceled Dutch rally urge calm

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Istanbul, Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Dutch government on Saturday withdrew landing permission for the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s aircraft, drawing the ire of the Turkish president and escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two NATO allies over campaigning for a Turkish referendum on constitutional reform.

Netherlands cancels landing permission for Turkish minister

The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu laughs during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Netherlands cancels landing permission for Turkish minister

The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu laughs during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Where things stand in the Volkswagen emissions scandal

Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules. If a federal judge agrees to the Justice Department’s sentencing recommendation, the scandal will end up costing the company more than $20 billion in the U.S. alone, not counting lost sales and brand value.

7 injured in ax attack at German station; 1 arrest

A man was arrested after injuring seven people with an ax at the main train station in Duesseldorf, Germany in what appeared to be a random attack, police said Thursday. “A person, probably armed with an ax, attacked people at random,” police said in a statement.

Country artists help propel soundtrack from The Shack to #1 on Christian Albums Chart

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CDC: Multistate outbreak of Listeriosis traced to Vulto Creamery

By definition, it’s a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. Far too many of these rules invade the lives of our families and inflict negative co… The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team is having one of their best seasons in the last five years and the Cougars are hoping to keep that momentum goin… — With NFL free agency underway, the quarterback carousel has begun to spin.One of the first dominos fell on Thursday when the Houston Texans sent Brock Osweiler t… — FBI Director James Comey traveled to Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with congressional leaders on a number of national security issues, according to senior offi… — Netflix has released the the first official trailer for the new Marlon Wayans comedy, Naked.

Watch: Marlon Wayans relives the same nightmare in “Naked”

By definition, it’s a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. Far too many of these rules invade the lives of our families and inflict negative co… The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team is having one of their best seasons in the last five years and the Cougars are hoping to keep that momentum goin… — With NFL free agency underway, the quarterback carousel has begun to spin.One of the first dominos fell on Thursday when the Houston Texans sent Brock Osweiler t… — FBI Director James Comey traveled to Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with congressional leaders on a number of national security issues, according to senior offi… — Netflix has released the the first official trailer for the new Marlon Wayans comedy, Naked.

The Latest: Dutch government frowns on Cavusoglu visit plans

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, standing at lectern, delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017. In this photo taken with reflections in windows of the visitors tribune German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017.

European Central Bank says risks have shifted from domestic

President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi speaks during a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017, following a meeting of the ECB governing council. FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank thinks the balance of risks facing the 19-country eurozone has shifted away from its own home-grown and drawn-out economic difficulties to the international arena.

European Central Bank says risks have shifted from domestic

President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi speaks during a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017, following a meeting of the ECB governing council. FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank thinks the balance of risks facing the 19-country eurozone has shifted away from its own home-grown and drawn-out economic difficulties to the international arena.

Germany backs EU chief for second term

German Chancellor Angela Merkel threw her weight behind Donald Tusk to retain one of the European Union’s top jobs ahead of an EU summit Thursday, despite staunch opposition from his home country of Poland. The 28 EU leaders are due to decide as their summit starts in Brussels Thursday on who will be president of the EU Council for the next 2A1 2 years.

The Latest: Turkey to extend state of emergency further

Turkey’s prime minister says a state of emergency that was imposed following the failed coup attempt in July will be extended “for a bit longer.” Turkey declared the state of emergency to facilitate its crackdown on the network of followers of U.S.-based Muslim Cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey accuses of orchestrating the July 15 failed attempt.

Leaders of euro zone’s biggest economies back multi-speed Europe

News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The leaders of the euro zone’s four biggest economies threw their weight behind a multi-speed Europe on Monday as the European Union ponders a future without Britain, Reuters reported. The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Spain met at the palace of Versailles to prepare for a March 25 EU summit in Rome marking the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which paved the way for European integration.

Turning point: Germany hoped to close border in 2015, didna t

Germany planned to close its border with Austria and turn back asylum-seekers in September 2015, a move that could have dramatically changed the course of the European refugee crisis that was at its peak at the time, according to a German newspaper. The Welt am Sonntag reported Sunday that Chancellor Angela Merkel and her ministers agreed Sept.

Turkey plans more pro-Erdogan rallies, German concerns mount

Turkey said on Saturday it would keep holding rallies in Germany and the Netherlands to urge Turks living there to back a vote to boost President Tayyip Erdogan’s powers, despite opposition from authorities in both countries. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticised German and Dutch restrictions on such gatherings as undemocratic, and said Turkey would press on with them in the run-up to the April 16 referendum.

Trumpism may fall in Europe

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Marine Le Pen, France’s presidential candidate and leader of the French National Front, in Paris on Feb. 28. SINCE THE election of President Trump, the biggest question in Western politics has been whether a version of his populist insurgency, and the similar anti-establishment fever that prompted Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, will spread to the Netherlands, France and Germany in elections scheduled for the coming months.

Rising inflation to stir ECB stimulus grumbling

Frankfurt, Germany a Official figures are expected to show inflation in the 19-country eurozone rose again in February – a development that would further galvanize critics of the European Central Bank’s stimulus efforts. The inflation number to be announced Thursday could reach 1.9 percent thanks to rising oil prices, according to a survey of analyst estimates compiled by financial data provider FactSet.

Teaching German

This is the first time Birte Kosten has been in the United States. But she has plenty of other experiences from around the globe.Kosten is the new first grade teacher at West Elementary in the Dual Language Immersion program.