Minutes after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned of the global consequences of the war in Ukraine, Argentinian President Alberto Fernández appeared on Wednesday to put his country forward as an alternative source of food and energy during a visit to …
Scholz calls Zelensky’s invite to G20 summit ‘very important sign’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation to the G20 summit in Indonesia. Scholz called it “a very, very important sign” of the seriousness with which the world’s largest economies are taking the war…
Aeroplane mask rules set to ease as EU revises recommendations
The recommendation to wear masks in airports and on aircraft will be dropped starting next week, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the EU health authority ECDC said on Wednesday, as Covid restrictions for European travellers relax. For pas…
Prague central station becoming overwhelmed with Ukraine refugees
Prague’s central train station is reaching its limits as the flow of arrivals continues of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s bombardment of their country. Millions of people have escaped the fighting that began on February 24, with most heading to countries …
New Dortmund striker Adeyemi doesn’t see himself as Haaland successor
Newly-signed Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi does not see himself as the successor of Erling Haaland for the second time in his career. Bundesliga runners-up Dortmund said on Tuesday that they have signed the German international Adeyemi who li…
German government recommits to West Africa military missions
The German government is recommitting to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali and raised its maximum contingent of participating soldiers from 1,100 to 1,400. “We are flying the flag for the security of the people in Mali,” Foreign Minister Annalena B…
France to lift mask requirement for people using public transport
France is preparing to lift the requirement that people using public transport wear masks, as the number of cases of Covid-19 continues to fall. French Health Minister Olivier Véran said on Wednesday that the change will enter force at the beginning of…
Leitl positive for coronavirus, set to miss last game as Fürth coach
Coach Stefan Leitl has tested positive for the coronavirus and is set to miss his last game in charge at relegated Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth. Fürth said on Wednesday that Leitl would “probably miss” the league season-ender on Saturday at Augsburg,…
Slovakia and Poland demand quick EU candidate status for Ukraine
Slovakia and Poland will work together to help Ukraine obtain EU candidate status as soon as possible, Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and her Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda said in Bratislava on Wednesday. Both announced that they would jointly visi…
Toyota says materials, logistics costs will hurt full year result
Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation said on Wednesday that it expects a decrease in its operating income due to unprecedented increases in materials and logistics costs. For fiscal 2023, the company is expecting a profit of ¥2.260 trillion ($170…