Austria says ‘no’ to politicizing Nord Stream 2 as Brussels & Washington call for sanctions over arrest of opposition figure

The Russian-led Nord Stream 2 offshore gas pipeline project shouldn’t be tied to the case of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who was sentenced to jail for violating his probation, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said. … Read More >Austria says ‘no’ to politicizing Nord Stream 2 as Brussels & Washington call for sanctions over arrest of opposition figure

German Authorities Discussing ‘Shutdown Mechanism’ for Nord Stream 2 – Reports

The German authorities are considering the possibility of creating a shutdown mechanism for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which would be used in the case of a Russian attempt to decrease gas transit via Ukraine, German media reported. … Read More >German Authorities Discussing ‘Shutdown Mechanism’ for Nord Stream 2 – Reports

German farmers drive their tractors by Brandenburg Gate with message: ‘Don’t kill farms to save bugs’ (VIDEO)

A German farmers’ group has staged a tractor ride through central Berlin to protest against the looming approval of new regulations, which they predict will cost many of their livelihoods in the name of environmental protection. … Read More >German farmers drive their tractors by Brandenburg Gate with message: ‘Don’t kill farms to save bugs’ (VIDEO)

‘Genie’s out of the bottle’: German FM pledges €21 million to help Belarusian opposition in fight to remove embattled Lukashenko

Germany has set aside €21 million ($25.3 million) as part of its new “action plan” aimed at supporting opponents of the Belarusian government, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has told an improvised pro-opposition online conference. … Read More >‘Genie’s out of the bottle’: German FM pledges €21 million to help Belarusian opposition in fight to remove embattled Lukashenko

Russia’s Vessel Fortuna Starts Laying Nord Stream 2 Pipes in Danish Waters, Company Says

Russia’s vessel Fortuna has begun laying pipes in the waters of Denmark after successfully completing preparatory work for the resumption of the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the operator of the pipeline, Nord Stream 2 AG, said on Saturday. … Read More >Russia’s Vessel Fortuna Starts Laying Nord Stream 2 Pipes in Danish Waters, Company Says

German Company to Clear Beirut Port of Hazardous Materials Kept in Containers for Years

The explosion of an ammonium nitrate fertilizer stockpile on August 4, which had been left to haphazardly gather dust in the port of Beirut for years, killed more than 200 people, injured at least 6,500 others and destroyed hundreds of the capital’s buildings. … Read More >German Company to Clear Beirut Port of Hazardous Materials Kept in Containers for Years

Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

Moscow has revoked the credentials of three officials from EU nations, over claims they took part in unauthorized rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, local media reported on Friday. … Read More >Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

A blast has occurred at the German Red Cross building in Memmingen, leaving five in need of medical attention. Police say another explosion cannot be ruled out, and have evacuated the surrounding area. … Read More >Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

German nuns ‘rented’ orphaned boys to businessmen for ‘gang bangs & orgies’ – suppressed report seen by media

A report being withheld from the public documents horrific acts of rape and sexual abuse against young boys that were facilitated by nuns belonging to the Cathoic Archdiocese of Cologne in Germany, according to the Daily Beast. … Read More >German nuns ‘rented’ orphaned boys to businessmen for ‘gang bangs & orgies’ – suppressed report seen by media