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Germany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says
Politico Europe
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August 18, 2025
“We are now hearing signals from Washington that they are prepared to do so [provide security guarantees], and this must then be worked out together with the Europeans, with Germany naturally having to play an important role,” Wadephul said in the...
Germany’s top diplomat speaks against putting Bundeswehr boots on the ground in Ukraine
TASS
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August 18, 2025
BERLIN, August 18. /TASS/. German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul criticized the idea of sending German troops to Ukraine. Wadephul insisted that Ukraine needs security guarantees and that Germany must play "an important role" in...
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceed 1.5 million so far in 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded 1.5 million so far this year, a minister said on Monday. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said in a post on social media that the...
Tiny country with affordable cities and ‘healing’ saunas is Europe’s fastest-growing destination
Metro
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August 18, 2025
Lithuania has been a European hidden gem for years, but it’s set for big things in 2025 (Picture: Getty Images) Sparkling lakes surrounded by lush pine forests. Cosmopolitan cities and medieval towns. Forest saunas, treetop walks, and...
Does Germany's Autobahn Have A Speed Limit? The Answer May Surprise You
SlashGear
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August 18, 2025
The answer to whether Germany's Autobahn has a speed limit is — yes and no. While around half of the Autobahn system has no posted speed limits, one-third of the Autobahn has a permanent, posted limit and the other one-sixth has 'variable' speed...
Behind in the tourism race? Just 99.52 lakh foreign tourists visited India in 2024
Business Today
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August 18, 2025
India recorded 99.52 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in 2024, with the United States and Bangladesh topping the list of source countries over the last five years, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha on Monday....
US, Bangladesh, UK top list for tourist arrivals in India in last 5 years: Govt
The Siasat Daily
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi: The US, Bangladesh, the UK, Australia and Canada were the top five source countries for Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in the last five years, according to data shared by the government on Monday. Union Culture Minister...
Nobilis Group to distribute new Aviator fragrances in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
DFNI-Frontier
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August 18, 2025
Nobilis Group, the 50% Gebr. Heinemann-owned beauty distributor and service partner in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), has announced its exclusive distribution partnership for the Aviator fragrance collection. The...
New pandemic looms as threatening virus variant emerges; travel restrictions introduced
Daily News Hungary
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August 18, 2025
Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox emerged as another global health threat, first causing a worldwide outbreak in 2022. Now, health officials warn the virus is staging a comeback—spreading rapidly, particularly among younger people....
EU leaders traveling to Washington as Zelensky’s 'backup' — Politico
TASS
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August 18, 2025
BRUSSELS, August 18. /TASS/. European leaders are heading to Washington in an attempt to prevent US President Donald Trump from increasing pressure on Vladimir Zelensky and putting forth new demands on Ukraine on the peace settlement following...
'Trump Slump': Tariffs And Imperial Attitude Are Killing Tourism Industry
National Memo
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August 18, 2025
President Donald Trump is so disastrously incompetent he once managed to bankrupt a casino in Atlantic City. Now, from the Oval Office, he’s trying to do it again—in Las Vegas. In June 2025, Las Vegas welcomed 400,000 fewer visitors than in June...
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One-time Celtic flop issues Rangers transfer advice to Ibrox target as one destination a write off
GlasgowWorld
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August 18, 2025
The Ibrox-linked striker is the subject of interest from New England Revolution The Light Blues could soon be looking to recruit another striker to replace either Hamza Igamane or Cyriel Dessers, who is reportedly still on the radar of Greek oufit...
AI in Travel Planning Gains Trust Despite Risks, Kaspersky Survey Finds
I Africa
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August 18, 2025
According to Kaspersky’s recent global survey less than a third (28%) of respondents trust AI to plan trips, however 96% of those that do are satisfied with this experience with 84% planning to use it in the future. In recent years, artificial...
German airline Condor's Boeing 757 right engine catches fire mid-air, pilot makes emergency landing with 281 people on board
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
A major tragedy was averted on August 16, 2025, when a Condor Boeing 757 aircraft flying from Corfu in Greece to Germany's Düsseldorf made an emergency landing in Italy after one of its engines caught fire mid air. The flight DE3665 was carrying...
Foreign tourists amazed by Jalur Gemilang festive display in Kuala Lumpur
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The vibrant display of the Jalur Gemilang across the city has not only stirred national pride but also captivated foreign tourists. A German software developer, Anna Becker, 36, expressed surprise at the abundance of flags lining the...
Are you a Boris or a Macron? Men, your holiday etiquette guide
The Times
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To begin with, I was intrigued and a bit excited by the recent spate of photos featuring the Beckhams holidaying around the Med on their luxury yacht. But ultimately, I was left disappointed. I had allowed myself to imagine that, despite the...
Krif Ghana and Germany’s DURABLE ink deal for Africa inventory hub in Accra
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 18, 2025
KRIF Ghana Limited, a leading stationery supplier, has sealed a new agreement with German office equipment manufacturer, DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG, to establish a central inventory hub in Accra that will serve the entire African...
AI in travel planning underused globally despite 96% satisfaction rate: Survey
The Arabian Stories
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August 18, 2025
MUSCAT — Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving effective in travel planning, yet it remains underutilized by global travelers, according to a new survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The study, conducted in partnership with research provider...
German cultural festival coming to Mansfield
Mansfield News Journal - Ohio
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Mansfield Liederkranz will host Treffen2025, a German cultural festival, during Labor Day weekend. The event, formally known as Landenstreffen der Donauschwaben, will take place Aug. 29-31, according to a community announcement. The festival will...
Foreign Tourists Captivated By Festive Display Of Jalur Gemilang In Capital
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The festive display of the Jalur Gemilang here, a manifestation of Malaysians' pride in celebrating the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2025, has also attracted the attention of foreign tourists. A German...