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Venezuela's opposition leader - Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Prize medal
In a symbolic gesture, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to the US president. However, this apparently did not change Trump's opinion on who should lead Venezuela.
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Signed in Paraguay: EU and Mercosur countries conclude agreement - this is what it's about
After years of negotiations, the Mercosur agreement has now been finalized. The EU and South American countries are thus creating one of the world's largest free trade areas.
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Mossad spurs Iran protests, says agents with demonstrators in Farsi message
As protests grow across Iran, the Mossad posted an unusual Farsi message urging demonstrators to act, saying it is with them in the streets, amid rising economic pressure and public unrest.
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Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum
Europe – yes, or no? On October 20, Moldovans will vote in a referendum on putting EU membership as a national objective into the Constitution. Ahead of the people’s vote Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie travelled through this country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine. He spoke with both, pro-Europeans in the West and also with pro-Russian separatists in the east, in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria. He found a still deeply divided country.
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UAE cuts funds for citizens to study in UK over refusal to ban Muslim Brotherhood
The United Arab Emirates has restricted funding for citizens to study at British universities over tensions with the UK for its decision not to ban the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation.
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"Help is on the way" - Trump indirectly calls for overthrow in Iran
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday again spoke out more about the mass protests in Iran and even indirectly called on the "Iranian patriots" to take over "your institutions". Help is already on the way. The regime in Tehran, however, is sticking to its violent course against the demonstrators. According to the authorities, there are already around 2,000 dead. The first charges have also been brought against protesters, some of whom face the death penalty.
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III. Translated News in English
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Despite being caught off guard: Baden-Württemberg votes for Palantir
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The Baden-Württemberg state parliament has approved the law introducing automated data analysis and amending other police regulations with 113 out of 136 votes. With only 22 votes against and one abstention, the measure is supported by the Green-Black coalition as well as large sections of the FDP/DVP and AfD parliamentary groups. This means that Palantir's software may now also be used by the state police.
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Concern about Russia - Moldova's president is open to reunification with Romania
Maia Sandu aims to lead the small republic of Moldova into the European Union by 2030. However, she apparently also considers other paths possible to protect the country from Russian influence.
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Consequences of the recession - "No longer an outlier, but a trend": 2026 will be a new year of bankruptcies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Record insolvencies, shrinking reserves, rising costs: DATEV warns of new record highs in 2026. Small businesses and the hospitality industry are coming under particular pressure.
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Record insolvencies: Federal Statistical Office halts publication – causing an uproar
A wave of bankruptcies is sweeping through Germany . Researchers see the number of corporate insolvencies at its highest level in 20 years. And what is the Federal Statistical Office doing? It is ceasing to publish preliminary insolvencies. The decision is causing an uproar.
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Ukraine awards lithium mining rights to US-linked investors
Ukraine has awarded the mining rights for the Dobra lithium deposit to an investor group with ties to the United States. This is seen as an important test of whether Western capital can flow into the country's war-torn economy. It is also intended to deepen relations with Washington.
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Brandenburg - Former BSW MPs form their own group
Three former BSW members of parliament are founding the group "We for Brandenburg," despite legal uncertainties. After another break with the BSW, they want to make a fresh start and critically monitor the planned SPD/CDU coalition.
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Inheritance tax: Who pays how much - and why do some pay so little?
What are the inheritance tax regulations in Germany? Why are they considered in need of reform? An FAQ on the SPD's concept for a new inheritance tax.
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Erbschaftsteuer: Die Lobby lügt
Die Arbeitgeberlobby schäumt vor Wut, weil die SPD die Erbschaftsteuer reformieren will. Ihre Argumente aber sind lächerlich
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CDU closed-door meeting: CDU adopts package of measures on the "priority of growth"
At a closed-door meeting, the CDU executive committee adopted a declaration calling for greater economic growth. In some respects, this goes beyond the coalition agreement with the SPD.
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Europa auf Deflationskurs, und die EZB sitzt schon wieder auf dem falschen Dampfer
Es geht schon los: Eine der größten deutschen Gewerkschaften, die Chemiegewerkschaft IGBCE, geht ohne konkrete Forderung in die Tarifverhandlungen, die noch im Januar beginnen. „Jeder Job zählt, jeder Euro zählt“, plakatiert die Gewerkschaft zwar, wer aber die Jobs klar vor die Euros stellt, will nicht mehr Geld, sondern Beschäftigungssicherung. Und Beschäftigungssicherung, so die gewerkschaftlich-betriebswirtschaftliche Pseudologik, bedeutet Verzicht bei den Löhnen. Die Arbeitgeber haben eine Nullrunde angeboten und man kann jetzt schon ziemlich genau sagen, was rauskommt: Ein Abschluss in der Nähe von 1.5 Prozent.
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"Most likely a foreign government contract" - Federal Court of Justice: Ukraine commissioned Nord Stream attack
According to the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines was likely carried out on behalf of a state. Ukraine is specifically suspected
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According to the ruling, the detonations in autumn 2022 were "most likely carried out on behalf of a foreign state." Although the court does not name a specific country in its decision, the context suggests a connection to Ukraine
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Deutsche Bahn
No money for planned expansion of five routes
Five train lines across Germany cannot be expanded as planned for the time being – the money is lacking. Another project has priority for the railway company.
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Statements from the new CEO - Deutsche Bahn expects a "difficult year in terms of punctuality"
Making the railways punctual again is not so easy. DB CEO Evelyn Palla says the company will not be able to fulfill this wish for its passengers in 2026 – and announces line closures.
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Forged AfD letters sent: Artist acquitted
Nine AfD members received congratulatory letters – allegedly from the party leadership. The letters stated that the recipients wanted to review data in connection with a potential ban. Now, a trial for forgery has followed.
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