GERMANY

US citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders

8:25 pm June 24, 2020

Brussels: Americans are unlikely to be allowed into Europe when the continent reopens its borders next week, due to how the coronavirus pandemic is flaring in the US and President Donald Trump’s ban on Europeans entering the United States. European nations appear on track to reopen their borders between each other by July 1, and their representatives […]

Coronavirus tracing app a test for privacy-minded Germany

8:55 pm June 16, 2020

Berlin: Germany launched a coronavirus tracing app Tuesday that officials say is so secure even government ministers can use it, though developers acknowledge it isn’t perfect yet. Smartphone apps have been touted as a high-tech tool in the effort to track down potential COVID-19 infections. Experts say finding new cases quickly is key to clamping […]

US and South Korea agree on new cost-sharing deal for troops

Stocks bounce higher on Wall Street a day after big rout

8:26 pm June 12, 2020

New York: tocks rose sharply in early trading on Wall Street Friday, as the market recouped some of its losses a day after its biggest rout since mid-March. The S&P 500 was up 2.2 percent a day after dropping 5.9 percent. The benchmark index is still headed for a weekly loss following three weeks of […]

German exports down nearly a quarter in April as virus hits

3:49 pm June 10, 2020

Berlin: German exports plunged by nearly a quarter in April compared with the previous month as coronavirus shutdowns dragged down demand, official data showed Tuesday. The figures from the Federal Statistical Office followed data showing big drops in factory orders and industrial production in Europe’s biggest economy in April, underlining expectations of a sharp economic […]

Study: Health systems, govt responses linked to virus tolls

Germany to extend virus-related travel ban for non-European countries

12:05 am June 10, 2020

Berlin: Germany plans to extend a travel ban for non-European countries until Aug. 31, government sources told Reuters on Tuesday, adding Berlin was also strongly advising against any cruises due to the special risks related to coronavirus. The German cabinet is expected to approve the step at its regular meeting on Wednesday, the sources said, […]