‘Cliched’: Turkish-Germans react as president brings kebab on Istanbul trip Frank-Walter Steinmeier faces backlash on social media as Turkish diaspora argue move fails to treat them as equals The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024
Kebab Chef Joins German President On Tricky Turkey Visit German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a delicate visit to Turkey on Monday, taking a Berlin kebab chef with him as a show of close personal ties between the two nations despite differences with his Turkish counterpart. International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024
Steinmeier says Arabs in Germany should distance themselves from Hamas Germany’s president urges ‘clear stand against terror’ anti-Semitism. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Germany seeks to reckon with colonial atrocities in Tanzania Visiting Tanzania this week, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier asked for forgiveness for Germany’s brutal quelling of the Maji Maji uprising over a century ago. Around 300,000 Tanzanians died during this dark episode of Germany’s colonial history; some combattants beheaded and their remains yet to be returned to Tanzania. Radio France Internationale · Nov 4, 2023
Germany’s president apologises for killings in Tanzania under colonial rule Steinmeier sought forgiveness from the descendants of hundreds of thousands of victims of violence over a century ago. Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023
King Charles’s visit to Kenya unearths memories of ‘unresolved injustices’ The monarch’s presence elicits mixed reactions among Kenyans even as he expresses regrets for colonial violence. Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023
German leaders in Africa to boost economic ties and talk migration German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Nigeria and Ghana on Sunday, as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is to visit Tanzania and Zambia from Monday. Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2023
New Chinese premier’s visit to Germany, France highlights strained relations with EU China’s new Premier Li Qiang is currently on a visit to Germany, his first trip abroad since taking office in March. With France lined up as the next stop on his agenda, Li’s Western European excursion is the subject of much speculation amid strained relations between China and the EU. France 24 · Jun 19, 2023
Chinese premier hopes for closer ties with Germany BERLIN: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here on Sunday for an official visit to Germany, where he will also hold the seventh China-Germany inter-governmental consultation. Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2023
Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises its colonial past The wooden "sun masks," which date back to the mid-15th century, were handed over at the presidential palace during a visit to Berlin by Colombian President Gustavo Petro WEKU · Jun 17, 2023
Germany’s return of sacred Kogi masks to Colombia may have health risks Wooden artefacts dating from 15th century and bought from indigenous people were treated with pesticides while in museum The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises the past Germany has handed over to Colombia two masks made by the Indigenous Kogi people that had been in a Berlin museum’s collection for more than a century The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Germany marks 70th anniversary of uprising against Communist dictatorship in east Germany’s parliament has commemorated the 70th anniversary of a popular uprising in the Communist east that was brutally crushed by its Soviet-backed dictatorship The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Zelenskiy arrives in France to meet Macron after Germany visit Ukrainian president will hold talks with French president over dinner following rip to Berlin The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory, while two Russian commanders are killed in fighting near Bakhmut.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023 Germany’s Scholz vows to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’ Zelenskyy thanks Germany and assures partners that their military aid won’t be used to attack Russian territory.
WEKU · May 14, 2023 Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is in Germany for the first time since Russia invaded German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on his first visit to the country since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Reuters · May 14, 2023 Zelenskiy in Berlin: we can make Russia's defeat 'irreversible' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Kyiv and its allies could make a Russian defeat "irreversible" as early as this year as he secured a bumper new military package on a trip to Germany.
France 24 · May 14, 2023 Macron promises Zelensky more light tanks and armoured vehicles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of military support as his country gears up for a counteroffensive against Russian occupation forces. The two leaders will discuss Ukraine's…
Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023 Macron to head for state visit to Germany with China and energy in the spotlight French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first state visit to Germany in July amid tensions on issues ranging from energy policy to China.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2023 Germany probes security failures 50 years after Munich Olympics massacre Germany has appointed an international commission to investigate the security failings that allowed the deadly attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 421 As the conflict enters its 421st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Reuters · Apr 19, 2023 Poland marks 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Eighty years on from the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - the largest Jewish revolt against Nazi Germany during World War II - Poland marked the heroism of those who took part with a warning to the world against sowing hatred.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023 Angela Merkel decorated with Germany’s highest possible honour Former chancellor Angela Merkel has been decorated with Germany’s highest possible honour in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm…
Reuters · Apr 17, 2023 Merkel decorated with highest German honour amid reflection on tenure Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the country's highest possible honour on Monday amid reflection on her 16-year tenure at the helm of Europe's biggest economy.