Category: International

A tragic fire at an unlicensed nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, has claimed the lives of 59 people and injured 155. The incident occurred during a concert on Sunday, March 16, 2025, when sparks from pyrotechnics ignited the roof of the club. Within minutes, panic ensued as attendees rushed to escape. Many were trampled, while…

The death toll has risen to 59 from the deadly fire that erupted during a concert at a club in North Macedonia. According to the Ministry of Interior, the victims’ ages range from 16 to 22 years old. Among them was an anti-drug police officer who was on duty. Out of the 59 victims, 35…

Following a request from North Macedonia, three severely burned victims of the tragic fire at a nightclub in Kotsani have been transferred to Greece’s Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki. The devastating fire claimed the lives of at least 59 individuals and left hundreds injured. According to diplomatic sources, an official request was made to the Greek…

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated today (14/03/2025) that Russia would guarantee the safety of Ukrainian soldiers located in the Kursk region if they surrender. Speaking at the Russian Security Council, Putin emphasized that Ukrainian authorities must order the troops in Kursk to lay down their arms. Earlier, Donald Trump mentioned in a post about communications…

In New York, students stormed Trump Tower demanding the release of a Columbia University activist. Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in support of Palestinians and called for the release of detained Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil, a human rights activist. The student was arrested a few days ago on charges of supporting Hamas during protests at Columbia…

On March 13, 2025, Ukraine and Finland signed a defense agreement against the backdrop of Russian aggression and Ukraine’s pressing needs for both economic and military assistance. The bilateral agreement aims to strengthen their defense cooperation, including equipment, intelligence sharing, and ammunition production. Finland’s Ministry of Defense announced a new military aid package worth approximately…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made statements today (12.03.2025) regarding the negotiations that took place yesterday between American and Ukrainian officials concerning the war’s progress and the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The head of American diplomacy emphasized that the US is urging Russia to cease all hostilities and added that later…

The hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Krivyi Rih region, has been targeted by Russian attacks. A 47-year-old woman was killed in Krivyi Rih, central Ukraine, while five others were injured in a missile attack, according to Dnipropetrovsk Governor Sergei Lisak. Four people were killed at the port of Odesa from a Russian ballistic…

The United States and Ukraine appear to have found common ground after lengthy negotiations on Tuesday (11/3/25) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, signaling a first green light toward achieving a ceasefire. However, Moscow has yet to reveal its cards. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated after the talks that “the ball is now in Russia’s…

On Tuesday evening (March 11, 2025), the Ukraine-US agreement for a 30-day ceasefire was finalized. The U.S. Secretary of State remarked that “the ball is now in Russia’s court.” Indications suggest that Vladimir Putin appears ready to engage. Shortly after, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it does not rule out contacts with U.S.…

An Israeli high school student was arrested after performing a Nazi salute during a school trip to Auschwitz, according to reports on Sunday (09.03.2025) by Israeli media. The teenager from Kiryat Bialik was on a school excursion in Poland when he made the gesture under the entrance sign of the Auschwitz camp. The young man…

At least three people have been killed and nine injured, including four teenagers, following an attack by Ukrainian forces on the village of Bilyaya in Russia’s Kursk region. According to local authorities, the strike hit a store, leaving devastation in its wake. Regional governor Alexander Hinstein condemned the attack as ‘barbaric and inhumane.’ The August…

One of the thousands who did not survive the attack in the city of Baniyas was Greek Orthodox, with the victim’s son describing the horrific scenes he and his family endured. Father Gregory, speaking to ERT News, recounts the massacre in Syria, saying: ‘The first time they searched our house in the morning, they didn’t…

A shocking video has been circulating online in recent hours, showing a caregiver apparently grabbing a toddler and yelling at it. The footage, released by Sigmalive, appears to show a classroom with young children in Cyprus, likely at a daycare center where a birthday party is being held. Suddenly, the caregiver is seen running across…

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated as North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the West Sea, coinciding with the commencement of large-scale joint military drills between the United States and South Korea, dubbed ‘Freedom Shield.’ South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the projectiles were launched from the Hwanghae Province. Authorities stated…

The world watches in horror as massacres of innocent civilians once again erupt in Syria, this time with Turkey’s involvement under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ankara’s role in the Syrian conflict has raised serious questions about its impact on regional stability. Reports indicate that Turkey is supporting armed groups targeting Alawites and other minorities, escalating…

In harrowing scenes, residents of Syria have witnessed their streets transformed into mass graves over the past five days. The death toll from clashes between armed forces and supporters of ousted Assad has exceeded 1,000, with most victims being civilians, including women and children. At least 300 deaths are estimated among the opposing factions. This…

The absolute horror is once again being experienced in Syria as over 745 civilians, including Alawites, and hundreds of members of the country’s Armed Forces and supporters of the ousted Bashar al-Assad have been massacred in recent days. This tragic toll marks the worst since the start of the multi-year civil war in 2011, which…

Hamas called on Israel Sunday (09.03.2025) to begin negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, between Hamas and Israel, was implemented on January 19, 2025, following 15 months of bloodshed in the region with thousands dead and injured. According to reports, a delegation from Hamas…

Horror from hundreds of executions and concern over escalating tensions paint the scene of recent days in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced on Saturday (8/3/25) that more than 700 Alawite civilians were killed since Thursday (6/3/25) by Syrian security forces and allied groups during operations against loyalists to the ousted president, Bashar…

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that more than 700 Alawite civilians have been killed since Thursday by Syrian security forces and allied groups during operations and battles with supporters of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad in western Syria. According to the observatory, ‘745 unarmed Alawites were killed in the coastal areas and…

On Friday, March 8, 2025, the golf course of U.S. President Donald Trump in Turnberry, Scotland, was vandalized by activists advocating for Palestinian rights. Local media today revealed images of slogans spray-painted in red paint on walls around the grounds. The activists sprayed messages such as “Freedom for Gaza” and “Freedom for Palestine,” along with…

Russian forces have launched a large-scale offensive to retake areas in the western part of Russia’s Kursk region from Ukrainian troops, Russian bloggers and a senior Russian official announced on Saturday (08.03.25). Last summer, Ukrainian forces invaded the Russian Kursk region, seizing portions of land in an unexpected lightning strike, more than two years after…

Kim Jong Un, dressed in a black suit and tie, was seen smiling during his visit to North Korea’s latest submarine capable of carrying ten nuclear missiles that could potentially target the USA. The nuclear-powered weapons system admired by Kim on March 8, 2025, is currently under construction and poses a significant threat to South…

A man holding a Palestinian flag scaled the tower at Westminster, near London’s iconic Big Ben, early this morning on March 8, 2025. Local media reported that he was shouting “Freedom for Palestine.” A press representative from the Metropolitan Police stated that authorities were alerted about the man with the Palestinian flag atop Big Ben…

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, sent a clear message during his meeting with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Siboha, stating that ending the war in Ukraine is a top priority for Donald Trump. During their discussion, Rubio emphasized Trump’s desire for the conflict to end as soon as possible. According to a press release…

Hamas has publicly released a video showing an Israeli hostage alive and held in Gaza following the October 7th attack on southern Israel. The video, lasting several minutes, reveals the identity of the captive and includes a message to his family. The hostage, held by Hamas, calls on Israeli authorities to implement the second phase…

Developments are rapidly unfolding following the bloody large-scale ‘sweep’ operation launched by security forces against the Alawite community in western Syria, resulting in dozens of deaths among supporters of the former president. Specifically, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported today (07.03.2025) about the execution of 52 Alawites, the community from which Bashar al-Assad hails,…

Intense battles erupted in northwestern Syria between members of the de facto government’s security forces and armed loyalists of the ousted president, Bashar al-Assad, leaving over 70 dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The clashes, described as some of the fiercest since Assad’s fall on December 8th, have taken place primarily in…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas demanding the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. In his message via the Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that this is the final warning for Hamas leaders to vacate Gaza while they still have the chance. Addressing both the leadership…

At least one person has been killed and three others injured in a Russian missile strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih, located in the Dnipropetrovsk region of eastern Ukraine late Wednesday night (05.03.2025). According to a post by regional governor Serhii Lisak on Telegram, a 53-year-old individual was killed, while three victims were hospitalized,…

Iraq has expressed its desire for the withdrawal of both the Turkish army and the fighters of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) from its territory. This was emphasized by Iraq’s National Security Advisor, who requested the departure of Turkey’s military forces and the PKK, contingent on a peaceful agreement between them. “We do not want…

Evidence suggests that the internal security service overlooked signs of an impending attack, as concluded in the investigation into the events of October 7, 2023. The investigation results were released on Tuesday evening (04.03.2025). Israel’s internal security service admitted it was misled, believing that Hamas did not intend a full-scale war, according to its report…

A groundbreaking case is captivating Spain as a young woman fights for her right to euthanasia against her father’s wishes. The trial began on March 4, 2025, stirring national debate over the ethical and legal implications of euthanasia. The 23-year-old quadriplegic woman, who suffered injuries from a previous suicide attempt in 2022, seeks to end…

A Russian drone attack on Monday (03/03/2025) caused damage to energy infrastructure in the Black Sea region. The Russian assault on Odessa resulted in power outages across the city and disruptions to heating systems, according to local officials. In a Telegram post, Governor Oleg Kiper stated, “A bombardment damaged energy infrastructure.” He added that there…

The U.S. government has halted funding for new arms sales to Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report indicates that Donald Trump is considering freezing arms shipments from American stockpiles, a move that threatens Ukraine’s ability to fight against Russian forces, current and former U.S. officials have stated. The funding freeze occurred in…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again issued a stern warning to Hamas, stating that the group will face consequences ‘beyond imagination’ if it fails to release Israeli hostages still held in the Gaza Strip. Speaking during an intense session of the Knesset, Netanyahu emphasized, ‘I say to Hamas: if you do not release…

An Israeli government representative stated that Hamas has ‘sufficient quantities of food for an obesity epidemic,’ following the suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza. A spokesperson for the Israeli government declared on Clean Monday (March 3, 2025) that Hamas possesses ‘adequate food supplies enough for an obesity epidemic’ in the Gaza Strip. Moreover, a far-right…

Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the truce agreement in Gaza, as requested by the government, a senior official of the organization stated today (02.03.2025). Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mahmoud Mardawi emphasized that Hamas will only release the remaining hostages from Israel according to the agreed phases of the truce agreement.…

Vigils honoring the victims of the train disaster were held by expatriates in Munich and Frankfurt on the second anniversary of the tragic event, Friday, February 28th. Hundreds of Greek expatriates gathered in the streets of Frankfurt, participating in memorial events for the 57 victims of the Tempi tragedy. The expatriates held banners and chanted…

A protest gathering took place in Prague commemorating the reasons behind the tragedy in Thempy, marking the second ‘black’ anniversary of the train accident. Greek visitors to Prague, along with residents of the Czech capital, gathered late Friday afternoon (February 28, 2025) to honor the memory of the 57 victims in Thempy. The attendees conveyed…

Islamic Jihad has accused Israel of attempting to annex the West Bank through force. On February 24, 2025, reports emerged that Israeli military forces had extended their operations in the region, displacing tens of thousands of residents. The previous day, Israel announced its army would remain for months in three refugee camps in the northern…

At a significant financial cost, the family of the missing 21-year-old German continues their search efforts. The man has been missing for 10 days in the area near Chania. His relatives have requested an international appeal for help to find the tourist lost in the Samaria Gorge, but this request has not yet been granted.…

As the release of Hamas prisoners in Gaza continues, Israel is preparing offensive plans. This statement was made by the head of the general staff of the Israeli army, General Herzi Halevi, on Saturday (15.02.2025). According to General Halevi, ‘while there is great excitement accompanying the return of each prisoner, we in the army remember…

The decision to end stipends for the families of imprisoned Palestinians and ‘martyrs’ was announced by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday (10.02.2025). The Palestinian Authority, led by Abbas, declared that it is ending the system of ‘granting stipends’ to the families of detainees, injured individuals, and ‘martyrs,’ responding to a long-standing request from…

‘ Categorically opposed” is the increase in Americans, according to today’s statements (5.2.2025) by the Chinese Foreign Minister’s representative and called Washington to “dialogue” after announcing yesterday a series of measures in response. “China expresses its deep dissatisfaction and is categorically opposed” to American measures, Lin Gian, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, said…

It extended its support to its national currency, Wan, or , by setting the daily reference rate at a level stronger than 7.2 per dollar, as the escalating trade tensions with the devaluation pressures of Wan increase. The People’s Bank of China determined the so-called fixing at 7,1693 per dollar today (5.2.25), as markets reopened…

The (EU) is preparing for a transatlantic trade war, but the US President’s decision to delay the imposition of large tariffs on Mexico and Canada this week has strengthened confidence in the Union that it will be able to negotiate an acceptable result. Trump’s folding on the American continent has led to the strategy of…

The new sanctions, the weak ruble and the lowest harvest are the reasons that led to a high in December 2024 and January 2025, according to the Russian central bank. Inflation, which reached 9.5% in 2024, has emerged as the largest economic challenge for the Russian authorities, as Russia approaches the fourth year of the…

The new sanctions, the weak ruble and the lowest harvest are the reasons that led to a high in December 2024 and January 2025, according to the Russian central bank. Inflation, which reached 9.5% in 2024, has emerged as the largest economic challenge for the Russian authorities, as Russia approaches the fourth year of the…

The first round of sanctions against the American was accepted with “grumbles” while investors speculate that this move is unlikely to shake U.S. crude exports, according to a Bloomberg report. After China targeted the oil markets from the US with 10% return rates, the forward market took an initial dive – but most of these…

The first round of sanctions against the American was accepted with “grumbles” while investors speculate that this move is unlikely to shake U.S. crude exports, according to a Bloomberg report. After China targeted the oil markets from the US with 10% return rates, the forward market took an initial dive – but most of these…

The gaps in December 2024 were reduced more than expected in a low of three months, which is consistent with a gradual slowdown in the labour market. The available jobs in the US were reduced to 7.60 million from the revised measurement of 8.16 million in November, today showed (04.02.2025) the Office of Labour Statistics’…

There will probably be further reductions as inflation approaches its goal, according to François Villeroy de Galeau’s statements, a member of the Board of Directors of the European Central Bank ( ). “We are in the process of returning to our target of 2%,” he said today (4.2.2025) at a conference in Paris, repeating previous…

Her government reached agreement with the unions to reduce their number to 37.5 out of 40 hours weekly, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tries to capitalise on social policies, while struggling with weak support in parliament, according to Bloomberg. “It has been more than 41 years since working hours in our country changed,” Deputy Prime…

Her state deficit declined in 2024, offering the government a certain relief, as it swings into power in a dispute over the restoration of public finances. The deficit in the central state’s budget shrunk at 156.3 billion euros in 2024 from 173.3 billion euros in 2023, the French Treasury announced. Net tax revenues increased by…

It took a single phone call from Mexico President Claudia Seinbaum to make him retreat—at least temporarily—from his threat to , while Canada’s Justin Tridot needed two (phone calls), according to Bloomberg reports. It is a proof of Seinbaum’s ability to “read” the US president, even though she is a leader of her country much…

It took a single phone call from Mexico President Claudia Seinbaum to make him retreat—at least temporarily—from his threat to , while Canada’s Justin Tridot needed two (phone calls), according to Bloomberg reports. It is a proof of Seinbaum’s ability to “read” the US president, even though she is a leader of her country much…

More damage will be suffered by commercial war with it, according to what German economists estimate. According to a press release issued by the economic institute Ifo of Germany Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China could reduce exports from the US by 22%. Canada and Mexico will also be massively…

His associates took control of the US Treasury, responsible for distributing federal funds of trillion dollars, a measure denounced by democratic elected officials as “extremely dangerous” and has been brought to justice. “Corruption and waste are eliminated in real time”, argued Elon Musk, to whom Donald Trump commissioned to run a committee of “government efficiency”…

Disconnecting its largest buyer and seller in the world could lead to China’s decision to impose countervailing duties on this fuel it imports from . Beijing announced 15% charges on American gas just minutes after President Donald Trump imposed duties on products from China. China introduced about 6% of its LNG from the US last…

The European Union (EU) is willing to talk to the , but if it is wrongly targeted, there will be a decisive response, said the President of the European Commission (eds ), Ursula von der Leien, at the press conference that he gave some time after the informal European Council in Brussels yesterday (3.2.225), which…

An order to create a State Wealth Fund was signed yesterday (3,2.225) by the president, implementing an idea he had formulated during the campaign. “We have enormous potential,” Donald Trump told reporters at the Oval Office yesterday, as he announced this move. The president said this action would assign US Finance Minister Scott Bessend and…

Answer Donald Trump and the 10% he had imposed on Chinese products, was given by the Chinese government, with commercial duties 15%. The Government of China has announced today (4.2.2025) the next imposition of additional customs duties of 15% on imported coal and imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the USA, counter-measures for the application…

Claudia Seinbaum’s president said Monday (03.02.2020) that the United States agreed to suspend for a month the president’s duty on products from its country. “I am sure that in this month we can achieve results,” he said at the press conference he granted. CORVERSE Trump on his part, with his posting on social networking sites,…

Claudia Seinbaum’s president said Monday (03.02.2020) that the United States agreed to suspend for a month the president’s duty on products from its country. Seinbaum also reported on a tweet, that after her conversation with Trump, Mexico “will immediately strengthen its northern border with the US with 10,000 National Guard soldiers “to prevent drug trafficking…

Her Prime Minister, François Bairu, passed today (03.02.2025) from the lower parliament the bill for him of 2025, using a constitutional provision that will cause a vote of mistrust likely on Wednesday. France has already stated that it will submit the proposal of mistrust on the basis of the budget. The Socialist leadership said today…

+ kept his production plans unchanged during today’s meeting (03.02.2025), despite the call of US President Donald Trump, to reduce the prices of the slow. The meeting of key OPEC+ members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia retained plans to maintain the holding of crude oil supplies for the remainder of the quarter and then…

In two tranches the government of Canada will apply its billion-dollar reprisals to which the president has imposed, which will enter into force tomorrow (04.02.2025). Specifically, the first dose of retaliation to Trump’s duties will concern products such as alcoholic beverages, and will be valid from tomorrow, while more information on the second instalment will…

The main members of the Oil Export Organization are to be gathered today on Monday (3,2.225) online for a review meeting, at which they are expected to leave the current supply plans unchanged. President Donald Trump has urged OPEC to reduce its price. The Saudi and Russian-led team – which has withheld production for more…

The US President’s duties in Canada and Mexico are “concerned” and increase economic uncertainty for Europe, said the Governor of the Bank of France and a member of the Board of Directors of the European Central Bank (ECB), (Francois Villeroy de Galhau). Donald Trump increased charges threats against the European Union yesterday Sunday (2.2.2025), after…

Increases in basic goods such as vegetables, fruit and cars are expected to cause the new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s president, up to 25% on products from Canada and Mexico and 10% on products from China. In particular, economists have warned that US-based companies paying more to import products will increase their prices to…

A mine for the European Union economy is the new package of Americans which – by Trump’s decision – comes into effect tomorrow Tuesday (4.2.2025) in addition to Canada and China. For Mexico, the US punitive tariffs 25% announced by US President Donald Trump, on products from Mexico and Canada and 10% on products from…

German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies warned today Sunday (2.2.2025) about avoiding excessive reactions if Trump extends them to , saying: “No one should react panicking in the first decision, but see it as the beginning of negotiations, not until the end”. It is noted that the EU has announced that it will “answer decisively” if…

Bloomberg Intelligence’s chief strategic stock analyst, Gina Martin Adams, believes that US multinational companies are likely to suffer from those announced yesterday Saturday (1.2.2025) o , with estimates of the global operating profit margin likely to be hit. “Customs may have an even greater impact on fundamental sizes this time, since they are likely to…

Justin Trido’s Prime Minister and Claudia Saintbaum’s president discussed the issue of imposing American tariffs during a telephone conversation, Trido’s office announced today (2.2.2025). The two leaders agreed to work together in areas of common interest and improve already strong bilateral relations between Canada and Mexico. CORVERSE It is recalled that Canada announced earlier today…

The European Union regrets today (2.2.2025) that the US has decided to impose on Canada, Mexico and China, as stated in the European Commission communication (p. At present, “we do not know that additional duties will be imposed on EU products. Our trade and investment relations with the United States are the largest in the…

The European Union regrets today (2.2.2025) that the US has decided to impose on Canada, Mexico and China, as stated in the European Commission communication (p. At present, “we do not know that additional duties will be imposed on EU products. Our trade and investment relations with the United States are the largest in the…

The European Union (EU) deplored today (2.2.2025) the US decision to impose on Canada, Mexico and China. At present, we do not know that additional duties will be imposed on EU products. Our trade and investment relations with the United States are the largest in the world. There’s a lot at stake. We should both…

The “is deeply concerned” by the potential effects on the world economy of young people forced yesterday by American President Donald Trump in Canada, Mexico and China, today noted (2.2.2025) a Japanese government official. “We are deeply concerned about the way these tariffs might affect the global market,” the official stressed on the Fuji TV…

At different speeds in their reduction, the US Federal Bank (Fed) and the European Central Bank ( ) move in 2025 as the American economy is on a different path from that of the eurozone. Last Wednesday (29.1.2025), the Fed maintained its basic interest rate unchanged in the range 4.25% to 4.5%, after three successive…

The pledged today (2,2.22025) to respond to the young Americans , whom American President Donald Trump announced yesterday (1.2,2025) , repeating that commercial wars “do not have a winner”. The Republican increased yesterday by 10% the tariffs for imported products from China, the US’s second largest trading partner after Mexico. Sino-American trade amounted to around…

The – like Canada – reacted yesterday Saturday (1.2.2025) to the 25% duties imposed on imports of Mexican products in the US by the American president. These duties, according to analysts, may affect exports, economic growth and the country’s currency. Mexico’s president, Claudia Shainbaum, immediately announced tariff and other measures to protect Mexican interests. The…

After promising during his campaign that he would restore taxes on imports to the centre of their economic policy during his second term as president, the president took a dramatic step in this direction on 1 February. Trump signed decrees to impose horizontal duties 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% from China.…

At the table remains the threat of hurting all its imports with China at 10% tariffs, according to what the President said, pointing out that this could come next month. “We are talking about a 10% duty in China, based on the fact that they send fentanyl to Mexico and Canada,” Trump said during an…

A private sector investment to build infrastructure on, Donald Trump is expected to announce, according to CBS television network. According to the report, artificial intelligence companies OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle are planning a consortium called Stargate. The CEOs of Japanese multinational Softbank, Masayoshi Sean, OpenAI Sam Altman and Oracle Larry Ellison are expected to go…

An increase in American products by up to 20% predict bank analysts, according to Bloomberg. Analyse Goldman Sachs economist Alec Phillips, regarding Trump’s announcements on customs duties in a note to the customers of the American bank, maintains the basic scenario of increasing the duty on China’s products by around 20 percentage points on the…

It may reduce its corporate sustainability reporting requirements (ESG), as France is preparing to present an official proposal aiming to limit the implementation of the regulatory framework, according to a Bloomberg report. In particular, the French Government is preparing a new set of recommendations aimed at restricting the corporate sustainability report directive and may present…

Consistent optimism expressed today (21.01.2025) the Chancellor of Germany on the potential of German-American relations under the president , referring to the good first talks he had with his government, but stressing the importance of “coolness” in the face of uncertainty. Specifically, in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Salts said:…

More products will continue to import Beijing, according to what he said today (21.1). 25) the vice president of the Chinese government, Ding Suesiang, from the few hours after U.S. President Donald Trump left her outside the countries he wants to strike tariffs directly. “We are not looking for a trade surplus. We want to…

New allies will be sought by the EU towards US President Donald Trump, according to what the President of the European Commission said, today (21.1.2025) in . “Our absolute priority will be to engage in dialogue without waiting, to consider what our common interests are and to prepare for negotiation,” said Ursula von der Leien,…

In favour of allocating resources of at least 2% of Germany’s GDP to defence spending over the next few years, the leader of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU) took part, while arguing that there is an “urgent need” for EU coordination after its inauguration in the US. “Europeans must now sit together quickly and discuss…

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) calls on it not to proceed directly to countermeasures in response to possible tariffs from them, but to submit proposals for economic cooperation, as “there are still many opportunities for cooperation with mutual benefit”. “Many of Donald Trump’s announcements were expected. It wants to undermine the multilateral mechanisms and…

No customs duties on the first day of his return to the White House increasing the odds of an approach as both sides want to win from each other instead of causing harm to an opponent. Speaking after his inauguration, Trump avoided referring to China, his ever rival in a previous trade war, even though…

Not at all did their president waste time, after his inauguration, as he immediately announced measures to implement many of his election promises, including on immigration, energy, military and federal labour force, considering many of them as a reversal of his predecessor’s policies, Joe Biden. “We will immediately restore the integrity, adequacy and loyalty of…

European prices fluctuate following the US President’s announcement, according to which the moratorium on new export licences is defrosting, mitigating uncertainty about the long-term global offer. Future reporting performance contracts declined following the rise of more than 2% at the previous meeting. Trump canceled a measure introduced by his predecessor, clearing the way for applications…

Resignation records its prices , as the traders entrusted a number of promises and executive decrees of the president , including the threat of tariffs in Canada and plans to strengthen domestic energy production. Specifically, Brent “dropped” under $80 a barrel, after previously swinging between profits and losses, while West Texas Intermediate was close to…

The agreement on the global minimum tax rate for multinationals “has no effect or effect” on , in practice as stated yesterday (20.01.2025) the American new president , withdrawing his country from this international agreement – a milestone of 2021 negotiated by the government of his predecessor Joe Biden with nearly 140 countries. With his…

His government is working to convince the new government that tariffs will also harm the American economy, according to what Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said and Finance Minister Dominic Leblan (Dominic LeBlanc), immediately after the official US President’s announcements, about an increase in tariffs against Canada by 25%. The same politicians in Canada are prepared…

The “elimination of the mandate for” was ordered by the U.S. President’s government , in its attempt to lift regulations governing the pollution of cars and fuel economy standards, which, he claims, unfairly restrict consumer choices. In particular, the Trump Government directive, included in a broad energy-focused executive decree, also calls on regulatory authorities to…