The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national team, tasking the former Liverpool manager with restoring Germany’s place among world football’s elite. Klopp, whose contract runs until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, succeeds Julian Nagelsmann following Germany’s disappointing early exit at the 2026 World Cup. The…
Nigeria has called for deeper collaboration with Germany in economic development, security, renewable energy, digital innovation and regional peace as both countries move to strengthen their longstanding bilateral relationship. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call while receiving Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, and his delegation during a bilateral…
Nigeria and Germany are set to strengthen their longstanding diplomatic and economic partnership as both countries hold high-level bilateral consultations in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting will feature Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann David Wadephul, who are expected to discuss ways of expanding cooperation in trade, investment,…
Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup, knocking out four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Monday, while Brazil and Morocco also secured places in the Round of 16 after thrilling victories. Germany’s campaign came to a heartbreaking end at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, suffering their first-ever defeat…
Ecuador produced a spirited comeback to defeat Germany 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup last 32, ending the Germans’ 11-match winning streak in dramatic fashion. Germany took an early lead just two minutes into the Group E clash through Leroy Sané, but the goal sparked controversy as Ecuador appealed for a…
Germany began their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, dismantling debutants Curaçao 7-1 in their opening Group E fixture in Houston. The four-time world champions, who are chasing a return to glory since their 2014 triumph, delivered a commanding performance to secure their first opening-match World Cup win in over a decade. Curaçao…
Germany and Philippines have announced fuel tax cuts to cushion the impact of rising energy prices בעקבות the ongoing conflict involving Iran. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government would reduce petrol and diesel taxes by about 17 euro cents per litre for two months, following a sharp spike in global oil prices. The surge…
Leading economic institutes have more than halved Germany’s growth forecast for 2026, warning that the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war will hit Europe’s largest economy hard. The joint growth forecast was cut from 1.3% to 0.6%, while inflation is expected to rise from 2.0% to 2.8%, putting pressure on household purchasing power. Economist Timo Wollmershaeuser of the Ifo Institute…
Google on Tuesday unveiled its largest-ever investment in Germany, pledging €5.5 billion ($6.4 billion) for a new data centre and other projects as Europe strives to close the gap in the global race for artificial intelligence. The announcement follows last week’s partnership between AI chip giant Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom to establish a high-tech hub…
Germany endured a stunning 2–0 loss to Slovakia in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday in Bratislava — marking their first-ever away defeat in a World Cup qualifying match. World-ranked 52nd, Slovakia outplayed the four-time champions and went ahead in the 42nd minute after David Hancko capitalised on a midfield turnover. Hancko later…
