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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

  • On March 16, 2026, Johann Wadephul said Germany will not participate in the Strait of Hormuz naval mission, citing no immediate need and expecting clearer US and Israeli objectives.
  • The move prompted a swift response from Berlin, with the finance ministry calling any 'hostile takeover' unacceptable and Bettina Orlopp stating it was 'not coordinated with us'.
  • On March 18, 2026, a Verdi trade union warning strike halted all passenger flights at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, cancelling around 445 movements affecting approximately 57,000 passengers, while FBB criticised the strike and Berlin's transport senator urged a swift agreement.
  • With emissions barely falling in 2025, Germany's Environment Ministry said emissions were 649 million tonnes of CO2, warning they must fall by 42 million tonnes annually to meet the 2030 target.
  • German philosopher Jurgen Habermas died at 96 in Starnberg, Suhrkamp Verlag said, noting he championed a federal European project and criticized reunification's market focus.
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Postal workers fired for throwing away letters, thousands of SAS flights face cancellation, doctors spend time correcting AI and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.

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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Swedish tax website crashes, Iranian fire festivities to go ahead in Malmö despite Stockholm and Gothenburg cancellations, and Swedish MP brings citizenship transitional rules to parliament. Here's the latest news.

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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Changes planned for youngsters' schooling, Norwegian film wins Oscar and defence agreement with Canada. Here's the news from Norway this Monday.

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Kazakhstan Finishes Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics with Two Medals

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY — Kazakhstan finished the 14th Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina with two medals, one gold and one bronze, both won by para biathlete and para cross-country skier Yerbol Khamitov, reported the Committee of Sports and Physical Education on March 16.  Photo credit: Committee of Sports and Physical Education. Khamitov secured a historic gold medal in …

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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

The war in Iran is driving up mortgage rates in Switzerland; minimum health insurance deductible could rise by 100 francs; and more news in our Monday roundup.

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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Austria is heading into a cooler, wetter week and the country’s energy system has come under fresh scrutiny after a dark winter, plus more stories from Austria on Monday.

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