insert_link Environment Eight dead after heavy rain and flooding in central Europe Devastating rains have claimed at least eight lives across central and eastern Europe, as a powerful storm causes widespread flooding and disruption. Pablo Gutierrez reports. Deutsche Welle reports that severe flood warnings have been issued at around 100 locations across the Czech Republic, impacting most regions. Austria, Poland, and Romania are also experiencing significant flooding. DW provides the latest updates. The German government has pledged support to countries […] today16 September, 2024
insert_link World Greek Prime Minister criticizes German migration restrictions The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has criticized Germany's plan to tighten migration restrictions. On Monday Berlin will begin implementing a policy aimed to curb irregular migration. William Denselow reports from Brussels. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced on Monday that the country would reinstate checks at all land borders to curb irregular migration. On Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slammed Germany over the move, saying: “Such […] today12 September, 2024
insert_link Local European Union Film Festival celebrates year of skills The Delegation of the European Union to Namibia, in partnership with its Member States and the local film industry, officially launched the 2024 European Union Film Festival today (10 September 2024) at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre in Windhoek. Themed the "Year of Skills," the festival will run every Wednesday night from 18 September to 13 November 2024 at Ster Kinekor Cinema, Maerua Mall, with free admission to […] today10 September, 2024
Oshiwambo Germany taka kwafela okuyandja oshali shomiti dotunila yo Mpox, koilyolongo ya Africa. Epangelo la Germany ola yandja elombwelo talika kwafela mokuyandja oshali shomuti wotunila yomukifi wo Mpox wakonda pomata 100,000. Olopota yapitifwa onghela omandaxa oyati oshali shoku yandja omaano omuti otashi lalakanene okuya moshipala etukuko lomukifi wo Mpox moilyolongo ya Africa. Epangelo la, Germany ola ulika yoo talika yambidida pashimaliwa ehangano louhaku mounyuni (WHO) osho tashi kaningwa momikalo dayoolooka moku kandeka etandavelo loudu wo Mpox, noku kwafela omahangano oo eli moukumwe noilyolongo […] today27 August, 2024
insert_link Local EU and Partners Celebrate International Youth Day 2024 With a Vibrant Dance Competition The EU Delegation to Namibia, in collaboration with five EU Member States’ Embassies and the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), hosted a lively International Youth Day 2024 celebration at the Windhoek Buy Back Centre in Katutura yesterday. The event featured an energetic dance competition, offering a platform for Namibian youth to showcase their creativity and enthusiasm. The celebration saw participation from seven schools and three local dance groups, highlighting […] today13 August, 2024
insert_link World Government demands UN action after Gaza tragedy The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […] today12 August, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Namibia onkee tiindiile ombili pokati ka Israel na Plaestine ,sha landula oshiponokela shi nyanyaleka sha ningwa kaakwiita yepangelo lya Israel olyomakaya Namibia onkee tiindiile ombili pokati ka Israel na Plaestine ,sha landula oshiponokela shi nyanyaleka sha ningwa kaakwiita yepangelo lya Israel olyomakaya,tashi odheke aakwashigwana aa Palestine yeedhililwa moskola ya Al-Tabin mo Gaza,shoka a kondema pethimbo lya faathana.. Aantu ya konda 100 oya dhipagwa,noyendji oya thigwa yeehamekwa sho odhila ya Israel yoodheke aa Palestine mboka yali taya ningi omagalikano koskola ndjoka. Omunambelewa kuluntu guuministeli gwiipambele yopashigwana nomalongelokumwe gopashigwana Amb Penda Naanda okwati […] today12 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia condemns act by AfD deputy leader: Naanda Namibia has condemned the actions of Sven Tritschler, deputy leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) parliamentary faction from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, after he laid a wreath on a grave site of an officer from the notorious ‘Schutztruppe.’ The Schutztruppe was a colonial military force responsible for atrocities during German colonial rule, including the genocide against the Herero and Nama people. Tritschler, as part of a parliamentary […] today1 August, 2024
Local Namibia Condemns AFD Deputy Leader Sven Tritschler for Wreath Laying at Infamous Schutztruppe Officer’s Grave The Government of the Republic of Namibia condemns in the strongest possible terms the deplorable and repugnant act by Mr. Sven Tritschler, Deputy Leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Parliamentary faction from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, and his colleague, by laying a memorial wreath at the grave site of an infamous officer of the notorious “Schutztruppe”, while on a recent visit to Namibia as a member […] today1 August, 2024
