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January 2021 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 11,192 to 2,216,363 SPA 31 Jan 2021 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 11,192 to 2,216,363, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday, according to Reuters.
- German Medical Watchdog, Moscow Already Discussing Sputnik V Vaccine Registration in EU Sputnik 29 Jan 2021 -- Germany's Paul Ehrlich Institute, which is in charge of medicines, confirmed on Friday that it was already in touch with Russia regarding the paperwork for the registration of Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus in the European Union.
- Germany Reports 14022 New Cases of Covid-19 SPA 29 Jan 2021 -- Germany reported new 14022 cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,192,850.
- MBDA and Rheinmetall win contract for high-energy laser system MBDA 28 Jan 2021 -- Germany's Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a consortium, or ARGE, consisting of MBDA Deutschland GmbH and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH a contract to fabricate, integrate and support testing of a laser weapon demonstrator in the maritime environment. The order value is in the low double-digit million euro range.
- New US Defense Secretary Says Germany 'Highly Valued' as Host for US Troops VOA 28 Jan 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III said Wednesday he values Germany as a station for U.S. troops, leading to speculation he may reverse a decision by the Trump administration to pull troops out of the country.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call With German Federal Minister of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer DoD 27 Jan 2021
- Secretary Blinken's Call with German Foreign Minister Maas US Dept. of State 27 Jan 2021
- Merkel Says Pandemic Out of Control, Urges Stricter Curbs Sputnik 26 Jan 2021 -- Angela Merkel has called on party colleagues to take stronger action against the coronavirus pandemic amid fears that new COVID-19 strains, including those discovered in the UK and South Africa, are increasing the incidence of the disease in Germany.
- German Court Sentences Tajik Man To Seven Years On Terror Charges RFE/RL 26 Jan 2021 -- A court in Germany has sentenced an asylum seeker from Tajikistan to seven years in prison for membership in the Islamic State (IS) extremist group and plotting attacks in Albania and Germany.
- Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany The White House 25 Jan 2021
- Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 12,257 to 2,134,936 SPA 24 Jan 2021 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 12,257 to 2,134,936, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday, according to Reuters.
- Germany Reports 850 COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours VOA 22 Jan 2021 -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says he will begin leaving a light in a window at his official residence, Bellevue Palace, to remember those killed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- German Health Officials Note Optimistic Signs Despite Climbing COVID-19 Death Toll VOA 22 Jan 2021 -- As Germany on Friday surpassed 50,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, public health officials there expressed cautious optimism about a slowing infection rate.
- Germany Passes 50,000 COVID-19 Deaths VOA 22 Jan 2021 -- Germany surpassed 50,000 deaths from COVID-19 Friday, while Europe's vaccination effort was dealt another setback when drugmaker AstraZeneca announced a slower rollout than planned because of production issues.
- Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 21 Jan 2021 -- The following joint statement was issued by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
- UK joint statement on progress made by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum UK FCDO 21 Jan 2021 -- The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States respond to recent progress made by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum.
- Iran Producing Half-a-Kilo of High-Grade Uranium Fuel Per Day, Says Atomic Energy Chief Sputnik 19 Jan 2021 -- The UK, France and Germany issued a joint statement on Saturday condemning Iran for resuming high-grade uranium enrichment in breach of the 2015 nuclear energy deal — which Washington pulled out of in 2017, re-imposing sanctions on Tehran.
- Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 7,141 SPA 18 Jan 2021 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 7,141 to 2,040,659, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.
- AEOI rejects E3 accusation of military implications in uranium metal production Press TV 17 Jan 2021 -- Iran's atomic energy organization responds to a statement by the three European signatories to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, rejecting the accusation that its plan to produce uranium metal-based fuel has military implications.
- Germany Hands Over Navalny Interview Transcripts To Russia, Demands Criminal Probe RFE/RL 16 Jan 2021 -- Germany has sent to Russia the transcripts of interviews its authorities conducted with Aleksei Navalny, and demanded that Moscow carry out a full investigation into the poisoning of the Russian opposition politician.
- Germany's Ruling Christian Democrats Pick Merkel Loyalist as New Leader VOA 16 Jan 2021 -- Germany's ruling Christian Democrats (CDU) Saturday chose Armin Laschet, premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, as their new leader. The pick suggests the party favors continuing with German Chancellor Angela Merkel's middle-of-the-road policies when she steps down in September after 16 years in office.
- AEOI issues statement in response to E3 IRNA 16 Jan 2021 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) in response to three European countries' remarks in a statement on Saturday reiterated the issue of metallic uranium factory differs from the production of advanced fuel, silicide, to be used in Tehran Research Reactor (TRR).
- E3 calls on Iran to halt R&D activities aimed at producing new fuel for Tehran reactor Press TV 16 Jan 2021 -- The three European signatories to a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement signed between Iran and major world powers have called on Tehran to halt its research and development (R&D) activities, claiming they are against the deal.
- France, Britain, Germany Call On Iran To Halt Uranium Metal Work RFE/RL 16 Jan 2021 -- European powers have warned Iran against starting work on uranium metal-based fuel for a research reactor, saying it contravened the 2015 nuclear deal.
- E3 Statement on the JCPoA: 16 January 2021 UKFCDO 16 Jan 2021
- Germany records highest daily death toll since start of COVID-19 People's Daily 15 Jan 2021 -- Another 1,244 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Germany in a 24-hour period, the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic, official data showed on Thursday.
- Germany Signs Off On Nord Stream 2 Construction In Its Waters RFE/RL 15 Jan 2021 -- German authorities have granted permission for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline from Russia to continue despite U.S. sanctions threats and opposition from environmental groups.
- Germany calls for int'l solidarity to fight pandemic People's Daily 14 Jan 2021 -- German Health Minister Jens Spahn called for international solidarity to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. "No country, no party, no government can defeat the virus alone. It can only be done together," Spahn said in a speech to the German parliament on Wednesday.
- Germany's Health Minister Says Nation In 'Hardest Phase of the Pandemic' VOA 13 Jan 2021 -- German Health Minister Jens Spahn told German lawmakers Wednesday the nation is in one of the hardest phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, with infection rates high and a strained health care system, but an effective vaccine being delivered.
- Germany imposes stricter COVID-19 measures nationwide People's Daily 12 Jan 2021 -- As COVID-19 incidences and death rates remain on a high level in Germany, stricter contact restrictions would take effect nationwide as of Monday until at least the end of January, the government announced.
- European Powers to Boost Asia Presence to Counter China VOA 09 Jan 2021 -- Germany, France and Britain each plan to boost their military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, a move analysts say is aimed at countering China and showing support for the U.S., Japan and other regional allies.
- Germany's health minister defends vaccination strategy People's Daily 07 Jan 2021 -- Following growing criticism of a slow ramp-up of COVID-19 vaccinations in Germany, Health Minister Jens Spahn defended the country's vaccination strategy on Wednesday.
- Germany extends UK travel ban until Jan. 20 People's Daily 07 Jan 2021 -- The ban on travel from the United Kingdom to Germany was extended until Jan. 20 over concerns about a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, the German government announced on Wednesday.
- Germany extends, tightens anti-virus measures to end of January People's Daily 06 Jan 2021 -- German federal and state governments agreed on Tuesday to extend the measures against COVID-19 until the end of January, as well as to impose even stricter contact restrictions.
- European Powers Say Iran's Enrichment Could Undermine Nuclear Diplomacy RFE/RL 06 Jan 2021 -- Britain, France, and Germany have called on Iran to reverse its decision to restart uranium enrichment at the 20 percent level, describing the move as "a serious negative development" in violation of a 2015 nuclear accord.
- UK, France, Germany Say Iran's 20% Uranium Enrichment Threatens Chances for Diplomacy Sputnik 06 Jan 2021 -- The United Kingdom, France and Germany expressed their concerns on Wednesday over Iran's move to resume uranium enrichment up to 20 percent at the Fordow facility, warning that it may shatter chances for "a return to diplomacy" under the incoming Joe Biden administration in the United States.
- Over 265,000 in Germany receive COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 05 Jan 2021 -- A total of 265,986 people have received COVID-19 vaccine in Germany as of Monday, the Robert Koch Institute said.
- Russia vows to complete pipeline to Germany despite US pressure Press TV 05 Jan 2021 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which is designed to take Russia's gas via the Baltic Sea to Germany, will be completed despite the sanctions imposed by the United States on companies involved in the project.
- Former Belarusian Official Vouches For Authenticity Of Tape Alleging Lukashenka Hit Squad In Germany RFE/RL 05 Jan 2021 -- A former senior Belarusian Interior Ministry official has vouched that a 2012 audio recording that allegedly spells out plans to kill several opponents of leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Germany is authentic.
- Report: German govt. approved $1.4bn arms sales to countries involved in Yemen, Libya wars in 2020 Press TV 03 Jan 2021 -- The German government approved export of weapons and military equipment worth around $1.4 billion in 2020 to countries involved in the deadly conflicts in war-torn Yemen and Libya, a report says.
- COVID-19: Half of total deaths in Germany recorded in December Press TV 02 Jan 2021 -- Coronavirus related deaths have almost trebled in Germany last month, amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases that has left the health system in desperate need of assistance.
- Germany Reports 12,690 New Cases of Covid-19 SPA 02 Jan 2021 -- Germany has reported 12,690 new infections with the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) as well as 336 deaths.
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