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The BND employs around 6,500 staff members, including nearly 800 active-duty soldiers seconded from the army, which is also experiencing staffing shortages. Exterior view of the BND building, host of the Federal Intelligence Service, BND, in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (AP) The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) is…

Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned on Sunday the “extremist” attack on its consulate in Germany’s Frankfurt, lamenting the host country’s failure to protect the sanctity of its consulate mission’s premises.“In yesterday’s incident, the security of Pakistan’s consulate in Frankfurt was breached, endangering the lives of its consular…

(Montel) Norwegian energy minister Terje Aasland has told German authorities their one bidding zone policy is problematic for the European power market, he told Montel on Thursday. Share:…

On Thursday, the Knesset passed a resolution by a vote of 68 to 52 opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank. European Union flags flap in the wind ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, June 27, 2024 (AP) A statement issued by the European External Action Service (EEAS) on Friday said that Brussels "deplores"…

Russia must not feel "internal constraint" as it calibers its response over what to deploy and where, according to Sergey Ryabkov. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov attends a Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) conference in Beijing of the UNSC's permanent members on January 30, 2019. (AP) Russian Deputy…

Germany is faced with a massive skilled worker shortage which is further compounded by many engineers and scientists now entering retirement just as Germany is embarking on a massive digital transformation. Germany is raising concerns over losing highly-skilled migrants to Britain and other English-speaking…

The first charge across a Dortmund city square by the riot police who had been watching over hundreds of drinking England fans was followed by another straight afterwards.As this second charge saw the same 20 or so officers effectively retrace their steps back across the square before heading for a different exit, the response from the watching…

“The people who come here are above average in terms of education, and they earn significantly more than migrants from other countries,” said German Economic Institute researcher Wido Geis-Thöne.At the same time, Germany is under pressure to extend border checks put in place for Euro 2024 as Right-wing parties…

MOSCOW, Russia: The deployment of long-range US missiles in Germany marks a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions, reminiscent of the Cold War era. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vehemently opposed this move, warning of targeting European capitals in response. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia’s…

Dmitry Peskov described to the situation as a "paradox," indicating that while Russia has the means to respond, European capitals could be at risk. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with the new cabinet members at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP) The Kremlin…