In a striking development, just hours before the expiration of his ultimatum, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to the threatened military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure. The ultimatum had warned of strikes if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully reopened within 48 hours. Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, stating: “I have instructed that any military action against energy facilities and infrastructure in Iran be postponed for five d

Here is the statement made by Donald Trump: “If Iran does not fully and peacefully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours from this moment, the United States will strike and destroy various energy facilities, starting with the largest ones. Thank you for your attention to this matter.” Iran, in response, warned that any attacks on its energy infrastructure would be met with retaliation against all U.S.-linked energy assets across the Middle East. Trump’s threat came afte

Rising jet fuel costs have led to a sharp increase in airfares, while airspace closures have resulted in substantial reductions to flight schedules. Flights that are still operating are being forced to take longer routes to avoid conflict zones, leading to extended travel times, increased fuel consumption, and higher emissions. Even if tensions ease, ticket prices are expected to remain elevated through the summer months. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has advised avoi

Only individuals whose parents or grandparents were born in Italy will be eligible for citizenship. The Italian Constitutional Court has approved a 2025 law that restricts the principle of jus sanguinis  (citizenship by descent), a doctrine that has been in place for 160 years since 1861. Since Italy was established as a nation-state in 1861, the primary criterion for determining citizenship had been parentage. The first page of Italy’s Civil Code, published in 1865 and defin

According to a study based on the latest 2024 data released by Eurostat, the average life expectancy for women in the EU is 84.1 years, compared to 78.9 years for men. The figures show a gap of more than five years between the two. Source: KNA / ETO, JD / DW Photo: DPA

The founders of BioNTech , Uğur Şahin  and Özlem Türeci , have decided to leave the pharmaceutical company they established and in which they hold a 15% stake. The pair gained worldwide recognition after developing a coronavirus vaccine using mRNA technology. BioNTech’s CEO and Co-Founder Uğur Şahin, whose company achieved major financial success during the COVID-19  pandemic, said the decision marks a new phase for the company. “Within 18 years, we transformed BioNTech from

Natural gas prices in Europe rose sharply on Monday following an escalation of conflicts in the Middle East after attacks on Iran and Qatar’s decision to halt production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. European gas prices climbed by as much as 45% in early afternoon trading, reaching around €46 per megawatt-hour. A significant share of the world’s energy supply originates from the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz , a narrow sea passage largely co

The number of doctors without German citizenship reached 64,000 in 2024. The recognition of foreign medical degrees and the situation of Syrian doctors are among the key issues drawing attention. This figure corresponds to 13% of all doctors working in Germany. Ten years ago, the number of doctors holding foreign passports stood at around 30,000, accounting for just 7% of the total. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany , nearly one quarter of all d

Europe in Motion  examines the latest European Housing Trends report. Homeownership was once seen as a major milestone for every working adult with a stable income. However, rapidly rising property and energy prices, instability in the labor market, and freedom of movement are gradually reshaping this paradigm across Europe. According to the annual European Housing Trend report by real estate consultancy RE/MAX Europe , homeownership rates are declining in nearly half of the

Germany saw an increase of over 90,000 naturalizations from 2023 to 2024. With 300,000 people acquiring citizenship in 2024, and 2025 data not yet released, the trend signals continued growth nationwide. 🔶️ In the capital, Berlin , more than 39,000 people received German passports in 2025. This figure is nearly double the 22,000 recorded the previous year and roughly four times the 9,000 in 2023. 🔶️ A similar trend is observed in Hamburg , where the number rose from 7,530 i

A new survey of 27,000 people across the bloc reveals significant differences in trust levels toward local, national, and EU institutions. Eurofound  asked participants in its electronic survey, Living and Working in the EU , to rate their trust in each type of institution on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing full trust. On average, however, none of the institutions across the EU managed to surpass the 6-point threshold. Hungary showed the highest trust in the EU. Fran

Warnings have been issued that British passengers could face waiting times of up to four hours at passport control at European airports during the summer months. Experts in the aviation sector say the digital border application is already causing “major delays and disruptions.” The long-delayed EU digital border system requires “third-country nationals,” including United Kingdom  passport holders, to provide fingerprints and facial biometrics when crossing the Schengen Area  

Police in Nuremberg  uncovered fraud in language exams for foreigners, detaining two suspects from Bavaria  and North Rhine-Westphalia . A 39-year-old individual from Nuremberg allegedly sent people who spoke German fluently as “stand-ins” to German language exams using forged documents. Those who passed the exams then received genuine certificates, which could later be submitted to authorities for residence permit or citizenship applications. It is reported that clients paid

Many expatriates apply for loans, yet a large proportion hear the same sentence: “Unfortunately, your application has not been approved.” What is striking is that most of these rejections are not due to insufficient income, but rather to simple yet critical mistakes. 1- Applying without checking your Schufa status Many people approach banks without knowing their Schufa status. However, incorrect or outdated records can eliminate an application from the outset. Any step taken

The European Commission  has presented a five-year migration strategy that includes encouraging non-EU countries to cooperate in keeping irregular migrants outside the European Union . The proposals include strengthening the bloc’s partnership framework with third countries and using visa access, trade, and financial assistance as leverage to pressure foreign governments to readmit their citizens and halt illegal migration to Europe. This will also involve improving the EU’s

India has pledged to gradually reduce customs duties on European-origin luxury automobiles from 110 percent to 10 percent under a free trade agreement to be signed with the European Union . This strategic move by the government of Narendra Modi  will ease access to the world’s third-largest automobile market for major manufacturers such as Volkswagen , Mercedes-Benz , BMW , and Audi , while предусматриng a five-year transition period to protect domestic industry in electric v

Cheating with the use of artificial intelligence has reached record levels at universities. In Norway, 190 AI-related cheating cases were identified in 2025 at the country’s ten largest universities—nearly double the 95 cases reported the previous year. Norway’s Minister of Education, Aasland , called on universities to reform their examination systems. He recommended reducing take-home exams and increasing assessments conducted on campus or through oral examinations. 🔺️ A s

Around 250,000 Indian IT specialists, engineers, and healthcare professionals  are currently attending German language courses in India in order to be able to work in Germany. Visiting Bangalore , a мегacity strongly supporting Indian migration to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz  highlighted the city’s strategic importance not only in information technology but also in the aviation and aerospace industries . Emphasizing that the highest number of German visas issued worldw

Snowfall intensifying across Germany, along with widespread ice and freezing rain, is severely disrupting daily life nationwide. Transport disruptions have been reported in many federal states, prompting authorities to urge the public to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. The situation is described as particularly critical in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate . On the A3 motorway  in the Westerwald region, traffic stretched for kilometers, with drivers reportedly able

A study conducted by the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) surveyed 2,933 people across five separate waves  over a one-year period between the summer of 2024 and the summer of 2025. The findings have sparked debate. According to the study, 21% of people living in Germany are considering emigrating to another country . The rate is significantly higher among people with a migrant background—who make up around 30% of Germany’s population in what is of