Russia to hold business forum with US, Germany next year
The Russian president’s special envoy said the planned forum would serve as an example of how business dialogue can in practice help overcome barriers
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Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices - Lavrov
Russia will close the Goethe-Institut branches in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg in response to the German authorities’ closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russian Foreign Minister …
Germanys Finance minister calls on Trump to end Iran conflict
Klingbeil said he considers the US authorities’ provocation of a war with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to be irresponsible behavior
Tel Aviv considers expelling European officials from Gaza coordination center - report
Israel is considering expelling British, and possibly other European officials, from the U.S.-led coordination centre for post-war Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
European countries-urges Israel to withdraw its E1 settlement project plans
Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and France assessed Israel’s decision to issue a tender for the construction of homes for Jewish settlers in the E1 zone near Jerusalem as unacceptable and urged the Israeli government to immediately withdraw these plans and halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, the countries’ leaders said in a joint statement.
Germany appoints new ambassador to Georgia
Barbara Voss has been appointed Germany's new ambassador to Georgia, succeeding Peter Fischer, who held the post from 2022 to June 2026.
Bayramov welcomes new German ambassador to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Azerbaijan, Dirk Lölke, on July 28, according to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. …
Azerbaijan, Germany become strategic partners
A signing ceremony for German-Azerbaijani documents was held today in the German capital
Ilham Aliyev meets Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held an expanded meeting with President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Germany appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
Dirk Lölke has been appointed head of the German Embassy in Baku, replacing Ralf Hörlemann, who left the post last month.
Six EU countries speak out against anti-Russian sanctions
Support for new anti-Russian sanctions within the European Union is weakening as European governments grow concerned that such measures could harm their leading companies, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.
Paraguay defeats Germany, advances to World Cup Round of 16
Paraguay’s national team defeated Germany in a penalty shootout during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup. Brazil defeated Japan 2:1 in Houston, also advancing to the next stage of the competition.
Turkey beat the USA, Australia reach World Cup knockout stage
Australia advanced to World Cup knockout rounds after a goalless draw with Paraguay, the U.S. closed out the group D play with a 3-2 loss to Turkey, The Dutch team defeated Tunisia 3-1, Cote d’Ivoire beat Curacao 2-0 in a Group E match, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1.
35 countries ready to lift sanctions against Iran
A total of 35 states have signaled their support for the lifting of restrictions on Iran, following the signing of an agreement between Washington and Tehran.
Leyla Aliyeva meets with Executive Secretary of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
On June 16, Leyla Aliyeva met with Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Simon Stiell in Bonn, Germany.
17 countries may lift sanctions against Iran
A group of 17 countries welcomed the memorandum of understanding announced between the U.S. and Iran, describing it as an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.
EU not yet planning chief negotiator for Ukraine-Russia talks - report
The European Union is not planning for now to appoint a chief negotiator for possible Ukraine peace talks with Russia, senior EU officials and diplomats said.
Tbilisi mayor writes letter to Germans
German media reported that Saarbrücken, which became Tbilisi's sister city in 1975, is planning to sever its friendly relations with the Georgian capital
Germany to deploy Patriot air defense unit to Türkiye
Germany will deploy a Patriot air defense unit and around 150 soldiers to Türkiye in the coming weeks under a NATO mission aimed at strengthening the alliance’s southeastern flank, officials said Monday.
Russia ranks second in number of tourists visiting Türkiye
At the beginning of 2026, the number of Russian tourists visiting Türkiye reached 650,000, making Russians the second-largest tourist flow in the country.
