Section: Germany
2015: the year Merkel became Europe’s boss
In a year of crises for Europe, from the Ukraine war to Greece’s debt turmoil to the historic refugee influx, Germany’s Angela Merkel emerged as the continent’s de facto leader, drawing more praise and fire than ever. …read more Source: The Local...
Bread basket case: Putin lets Russians eat cake
‘Merry Christmas and a happy new set of sanctions to you’ is Russia’s message to Ukraine from January 1. Fiona Clark wonders what will be left to eat in Moscow come the New Year. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Visa-free travel for eastern Europe, but with a lot of question marks
The EU Commission has recommended visa-free travel for the citizens of Georgia and Ukraine. But the abolition of visa requirements does not mean immediate unlimited travel. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine approves 2016 budget, clearing way for delayed IMF loan
Ukraine has approved an annual budget that includes a deficit specified by the International Monetary Fund. The organization said it was necessary the country met its stipulations before it provided more financial aid. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Putin’s struggle for a new world order
No sooner had the conflict in eastern Ukraine frozen than Russia began its military deployment to Syria. Moscow’s return to the world stage presents new opportunities, but also new dangers. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst banned from Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities have blacklisted American singer Fred Durst ‘in the interests of guaranteeing the security of our state.’ Durst is married to a woman born on the Crimean peninsular. …read more Source: Deutsche...
EU officially extends Russia sanctions for six months over Ukraine conflict
The EU has decided to maintain economic sanctions against Moscow citing incomplete implementation of the Minsk peace accord. Moscow claims the extension will encourage Kyiv to ‘sabotage’ the peace process. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kyiv halts payment on $3 billion debt to Russia
Ukraine has imposed a “moratorium” on the large loan Moscow granted its neighbor before the regime change, the country’s prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said. The Kremlin has threatened to sue Ukraine over the issue. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Food aid provides lifeline for most vulnerable in Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has left millions displaced and in need of help. Aid groups are busy trying to distribute food to those – on both sides – who have no other means. Filip Warwick reports from eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Germany happy but wary after Euro 2016 draw
Germany boss Joachim Loew said his team would be foolish to under-estimate Ukraine and Northern Ireland in their Euro 2016 group even if their clash with Poland is the key to Group C. …read more Source: The Local...
