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CTV News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Bikedays hours on Queen Elizabeth Driveway extended on Saturdays for Kultur on the Kanal
The National Capital Commission (NCC) says the hours for Weekend Bikedays on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway are being extended every Saturday until the end of August for 'Kultur on the Kanal.' The weekly event is hosted by the embassies of Germany, Austria and Switzerland to promote German language and culture along the backdrop of the Rideau Canal. 'Join us on select Saturdays this summer for a special open-air screenings of iconic films, a silent disco and a karaoke night,' the German Embassy says on its website. This Saturday, Kultur on the Kanal features an outdoor screening of the film 'Good Bye Lenin!' at the corner of Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Waverley Street. The movie begins at 7 p.m. The NCC says the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be reserved for active transportation between Fifth Avenue and Somerset Street from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every Saturday from July 12 to Aug. 30. Drivers are asked to take an alternate route.
Russia Today
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
German Embassy apologizes for distorting Soviet flag (PHOTO)
The German Embassy in Moscow has apologized after sharing a map that altered the Soviet flag into a symbol resembling that of the Nazis. The embassy acknowledged the error and removed the image following criticism from the Russian Foreign Ministry. Berlin's diplomatic mission published a post on its Telegram channel on Tuesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the division of German territory after World War II. Germany was fully occupied and governed by the Allied powers from the Berlin Declaration on June 5, 1945, until the founding of West Germany on May 23, 1949. The accompanying map of the Allied occupation zones depicted the Soviet flag as a hammer and sickle in a white circle on a red background. The flags of France, the United States, and the UK appeared correctly on the map. The altered Soviet design resembled the Nazi German flag under Adolf Hitler, which had a black swastika in a white circle against a red backdrop. In contrast, the official flag of the Soviet Union displayed a gold hammer and sickle on a red field, positioned in the upper corner. In a statement, the embassy explained that the image was intended to illustrate post-war European borders, but had featured 'a map from that time with incorrect data.' 'We did not intend to offend the feelings of our subscribers and replaced the image after learning about the mistake,' it added. The updated photo showed the museum in Berlin's Karlshorst district, where the Act of Unconditional Surrender of the German Armed Forces was signed. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova urged the German Embassy to apologize for the post. She described the incident as either 'the stupidity of the employees' or 'a deliberate – and under Russian law, illegal – attempt' to equate the Soviet Union with Nazi Germany. She also raised the possibility that the embassy's social media content is being managed by external parties, stating, 'They have stopped working at the German Embassy for a long time, but simply pay for outsourcing to Russian-speaking citizens of Ukraine or exchange such fakes by barter for missiles.' Since taking office earlier this year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged greater military aid to Ukraine and has backed the use by Kiev of long-range missiles 'without restrictions,' including strikes inside Russian territory. In May, Germany pledged €5 billion ($5.6 billion) to support the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned the move, saying Germany was 'competing with France for primacy in further provoking war.' Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that Germany was 'sliding down the same slippery slope it already followed a couple of times in the last century – down toward its own collapse.'
Times of Oman
11-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Germany 'eager' to host Indian students amid US visa pause, sees 35 per cent surge in university applications
New Delhi: Amid growing uncertainty around student visa processes in several Western countries, Germany is positioning itself as a stable and reliable "alternative" for Indian students, saying, "we are not erratic and volatile," and promising a secure academic environment. The German Embassy in India reported a 35 per cent surge in applications to German universities from India over the past months, reflecting growing interest in the country's higher education system. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, German Ambassador Dr Philipp Ackermann said, "In the context of the difficulties Indian students face in other countries, we have seen a sharp rise in interest for German universities and research institutions. Applications have increased by over 35 per cent in the last couple of months." Currently, around 50,000 Indian students are studying in Germany, making it one of the top five study destinations for Indians after the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. In what appeared to be a subtle remark of growing scrutiny in other nations, Ambassador Ackermann assured Indian students of Germany's transparent and stable system. "We are a very reliable partner. When it comes to studying or researching in Germany, we don't check your social media before you arrive," he said. The ambassador also highlighted that most state-run universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees. When they do, the fees are nominal compared to those in Anglo-Saxon countries. "We believe education is a public good, not a business opportunity," he said. The ambassador's remarks come amidst the backdrop of a crackdown on foreign students in the US. US President Donald Trump's administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. Dr Katja Lasch, Director of the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Regional Office in New Delhi, was also present at the press interaction. German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is a funding organisation that supports international students and researchers who wish to study or conduct research in Germany. She emphasised that Indian students should avoid using commercial agents, noting that applications can be submitted independently through university websites. "Most public universities in Germany do not work with agents. Our system is transparent and accessible. Students can get free counselling from DAAD and German university liaison offices in India," Dr Lasch said. DAAD also highlighted that Germany offers over 2,300 English-language programs, including opportunities for international students to pursue PhDs, with strong career support and pathways into the labour market. Germany is facing a significant demand for skilled professionals, especially in STEM fields. "We are looking for the smartest, most dedicated students--those who are eager to contribute and grow. And we see that in Indian students," Ambassador Ackermann said. Post-graduation, students are allowed to stay in Germany for up to 18 months to look for employment, and once placed, they can easily extend their residence permits. Officials stressed Germany's commitment to being a reliable, non-volatile partner in international education, especially as students face delays and unpredictability in countries like the US. "Germany is very eager and happy to welcome Indian students. In these turbulent times, we offer not just world-class education but also a stable, inclusive, and trustworthy system," Ackermann concluded.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Argentina's Supreme Court Finds Archives Linked to the Nazi Regime
The Argentine Supreme Court has found documentation associated with the Nazi regime among its archives including propaganda material that was used to spread Adolf Hitler's ideology in the South American nation, a judicial authority from the court told The Associated Press on Sunday. The court came across the material when preparing for the creation of a museum with its historical documents, the judicial authority said. The official requested anonymity due to internal policies. Among the documents, they found postcards, photographs, and propaganda material from the German regime. Some of the material 'intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina, in the midst of World War II,' the official said. The boxes are believed to be related to the arrival of 83 packages in Buenos Aires on June 20, 1941, sent by the German Embassy in Tokyo aboard the Japanese steamship 'Nan-a-Maru.' At the time, the German diplomatic mission in Argentina had requested the release of the material, claiming the boxes contained personal belongings, but the Customs and Ports Division retained it. The president of the Supreme Court, Horacio Rosatti, has ordered the preservation of the material and a thorough analysis.
RNZ News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Argentina's top court finds 80 boxes of Nazi materials in its basement
Argentina's justice system found hundreds of documents and membership cards for Nazi organisations in seven boxes stored in the Supreme Court archive relating to a case initiated in 1941. Photo: Handout / ARGENTINA'S SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE / AFP Dozens of boxes of Nazi material confiscated by Argentinean authorities during World War II were recently rediscovered in the Supreme Court's basement, the court said on Sunday. The 83 boxes were sent by the Germany embassy in Tokyo to Argentina in June 1941 aboard the Japanese steamship "Nan-a-Maru," according to the history that the court was able to piece together, it said in a statement. At the time, the large shipment drew the attention of authorities, who feared its contents could affect Argentina's neutrality in the war. Despite claims at the time from German diplomatic representatives that the boxes held personal items, Argentine customs authorities searched five boxes at random. They found postcards, photographs and propaganda material from the Nazi regime, as well as thousands of notebooks belonging to the Nazi party. A federal judge confiscated the materials, and referred the matter to the Supreme Court. It was not immediately clear why the items were sent to Argentina or what, if any, action the Supreme Court took at the time. Eighty-four years later, court staffers came across the boxes as they prepared for a Supreme Court museum. "Upon opening one of the boxes, we identified material intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina during the Second World War," the court said. The court has now transferred the boxes to a room equipped with extra security measures, and invited the Holocaust Museum in Buenos Aires to participate in their preservation and inventory. Experts will also examine them for any clues about still-unknown aspects of the Holocaust, such as international financing networks used by the Nazis. Argentina remained neutral in World War II until 1944, when it broke relations with Axis powers. The South American country declared war on Germany and Japan the following year. From 1933 to 1954, according to the Holocaust Museum, 40,000 Jews entered Argentina as they fled Nazi persecution in Europe. Argentina is home to the largest population of Jews in Latin America. - Reuters
