16/2019 • 19 JANUARY, 2019 WEEKEND ISSUE
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Germany, China promise closer trade ties China and Germany vowed closed financial cooperation on Friday, affirming initiatives to open their respective markets further to each otherʼs banks and insurers. Berlin stopped short of choosing a side inthe US-China trade war,however. The agreements were signed by delegations led by German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz and Vice Premier Liu He, Beijingʼs chief economist. Liu said he welcomed "more qualified German banks to participate in the opening and innovation of Chinaʼs financial market."
ʼPutinʼs chefʼ reports spark grisly death threats against Russian journalists Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin is said to have close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. So close, in fact, that he is known as "Putinʼs chef" because he has catered state dinners, a presidential birthday party, and owns companies that provide meals for schools and the Russian military. In recent times, he has featured prominently in the Russian media, including in the independent investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta, which reported that Prigozhin was seen attending talks between Russian and Libyan military leadership on November 9. Novaya Gazeta has extensively reported on Prigozhin, whose activities are suspected to extend far outside the culinary arts. He reportedly runs a troll factory in Saint Petersburg, which churns out disinformation and propaganda designed to discredit the West. Prigozhin, who has beensanctioned by the United States, has also allegedly taken action against Russian dissidents and individuals who are disliked by the regime.
Trans-Atlantic rebuke for Trump downgrade of EU ambassador One expert has said lawmakersʼ responses show the trans-Atlantic network still operates
There was no about-face in the US government after DW broke news that the EU ambassadorʼs status had been downgraded. But one expert has said lawmakersʼ responses show the trans-Atlantic network still operates — a bit.
Greek archaeologists locate lost ancient city of Tenea The ruins of a housing settlement and dozens of rare coins have confirmed the location of the ancient city of Tenea, Greeceʼs culture ministry announced on Tuesday. Excavations at a site in the southern Greek region of Peloponnese turned up "proof of the existence of the ancient city," the ministry said in a statement. The city of Tenea is believed to have been founded by Trojans who were taken prisoner during the Trojan War in the 12th or 13th century BCE. Until now, the city had only been mentioned in ancient texts and it was unknown whether it existed. Main excavations
in the area started in 2013, the most recent excavations unearthed seven graves dating to the Roman era and Hellenistic period, as well as the remnants of a housing settlement. "It is significant that the remnants of the city, the paved roads, the architectural structure, came to light," lead archaeologist Eleni Korka told Reuters news agency. The dig revealed marble and stone floors of buildings as well as carefully constructed walls. Some 200 rare coins dating from the 4th century BCE were also unearthed as well, indicating that Tenea was very wealthy, Korka said.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich with early chance to turn up heat on Dortmund The Bundesliga returns from its winter break on Friday night, with the champions looking to heap pressure on the contenders. Bayern Munich stumbled in the first half of 2018-19, but their coach sees plenty to build on. The season-opener between Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim bore all the hallmarks of the side that had won six straight titles: periods of utter dominance, a critical decision going their way, a goal from Robert Lewandowski and an important strike in the dying stages. But that 3-1 win also saw Kingsley Coman limp off early, Bayernʼs defense creak under Hoffenheimʼs pressure and the pace
of Julian Nagelsmannʼs side unsettle the Bavarians. After Niko Kovacwon his first seven games, these looked to be minor flaws rather than serious cracks in the foundations. But a dreadful spell between late September and early December sees Bayern six points behind Borussia Dortmund entering the Rückrunde (second half of the season) with those cracks still only papered over while the foundations are relaid. But Kovac saw enough towards the end of last year to encourage him. "We want to build on ourfinal five games of 2018and try to take that positive experience with us so we can keep winning games and build up the necessary confidence,” the Croatian boss said.
Former Macron bodyguard in French custody French PresidentEmanuel Macronʼs former bodyguardand security adviser Alexandre Benalla was taken into custody by officials on Thursday for hismisuse of diplomatic passports. The Paris Prosecutorʼs Office said that Benalla had used diplomatic passports to facilitate his consultancy work in Africa. Additionally, prosecutors are investigating possible forgeries and the unlawful acquisition of administrative documents. French PresidentEmanuel Macronʼs former bodyguardand security adviser Alexandre Benalla was taken into custody by officials on Thursday for hismisuse of diplomatic passports. The Paris Prosecutorʼs Office said that Benalla had used diplomatic passports to facilitate his consultancy work in Africa. Additionally, prosecutors are investigating possible forgeries and the unlawful acquisition of administrative documents.
Australia arrests suspect for murder of Israeli girl A suspect has been arrested over the death of an Israeli woman, Australian police said on Friday, as mourners prepared to hold a vigil for the murdered Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne. Police said the suspect was male and 20 years old, but did not release any details. The body of the 21-year-old Maasarwe was found by passers-by near La Trobe University early on Wednesday. According to investigators, Maasarwe had attended a comedy show on the previous evening and then took a tram towards the campus.
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Chinese New Year Street Food Festival 2019 at Millenáris Park n 25-27 January, the Millenáris Park cultural centre is hosting an early spring celebration, dedicated to China and promoting its diplomatic relations with Hungary. Organised by the Hungarian-Chinese Association for Arts and Culture, the festival brings a slice of the Far East to Budapest, including an exhibition of calligraphy, tea tasting and a presentation of traditional Chinese medicine. The culinary selection includes the authentic dishes of six Chinese restaurants. Featuring a dragon dance, a Beijing opera piece and authentic street food, this free weekend event allows visitors to delve deeper into Chinese culture and cuisine.
What will 2019 bring for Angelique Kerber? Angelique Kerber was recently asked about why the enthusiasm among the German public for her and Alexander Zverev doesnʼt seem to be what it was for Steffi Graf and Boris Becker in the 1980s. "Becker and Graf, I think that was a different time," Kerber replied. "I think we are reaching peopleʼs hearts," she added with a smile. While Kerber may find such comparisons inappropriate, the Wimbledon champion may have more in common with Graf than many think. Everything she does, she masters with complete professionalism; be it on the tennis court, dealing with reportersʼ questions, or facing the cameras at celebrity events. With the help of her manager, Aljoscha Thron, Kerber projects a very carefully controlled public image.
Kerber makes swift work of Birrell Angelique Kerber celebrated her birthday in style by crushing Kimberly Birrell 6-1 6-0 in the Australian Open third round. With Birrell out, Melbourne needs a new home favorite and Stefanos Tsitsipas fits the bill. Germanyʼs in-form Angelique Kerberwas in a rush to make the Australian Open fourth round, dismantling Kimberly Birrell in just 58 minutes, leaving her time for a little celebration on her 31st birthday. Any fears that Australian Birrell - born in Germany - would whip up the home crowd into a frenzy were
quickly allayed by Kerberʼs superior ground game. She hit 17 winners to Birrellʼs 10 but the second seed really profited from her opponentʼs wayward play. The Australian wildcard made 30 unforced errors, quite a feat in only 13 games. Kerber next faces unseeded American Danielle Collins.
What you can see in space in 2019 This year, space fans will be treated to two lunar mission, the Apollo 11 anniversary, some lunar and solar eclipses, and brand-new spacecrafts heading for the ISS. 2019 will be the year of the moon. It started with Chinas Changʼe 4 mission that landed on January 3 on the far side of the moon. No spacecraft had ever touched down on the famous "dark side," which isnʼt actually dark but which is always out of sight from Earth. The Changʼe 4 lander and its rover will study the landing site, measure the composition of the rocks and
transmit pictures to ground control. An instrument built by physicists at the Christian Albrechts University in Kiel will look for traces of water in the lunar soil. In April, India will continue this yearʼs "Moon Festival." Thatʼs when Chandrayaan-2, the countryʼs second lunar mission, is set to launch. It consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover. The flight team wants the lander to touch down on the near side of the moon at high southern latitudes, close to the south pole region. India will gather experience in deep space activities, and the scientists want to study the composition of the moon.
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German food industry to cut sugar, salt and fat content The German Food and Agriculture Ministry has struck a deal with the food industry to make processed foods healthier. The German food industry has agreed to voluntarily reduce the amount of sugar, salt and fat in processed foods by 2025, Food and Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner said on Wednesday. "The food industry has for the first time committed to and will let itself be subject to checks on the steps it is taking to reduce sugar, salt and fat in processed food," she told Bild newspaper. "That has never happened before." Speaking in Berlin, Klöckner defended the programʼs focus on voluntary commitments from the food industry. "Everyone must deliver and everyone will deliver," the Christian Democrat said after the German Cabinet signed off on the plan. Klöckner said it would not only lead to healthier food, but to "positive competition" among the industry.
Germany to fund late entry into battery cell production To say that Asian countries dominate the production of electric car battery cells is an understatement. According to a 2014 European Commission report, Asian companies have achieved an insurmountable 88 percent share of global Lithium-ion manufacturing capacity — with more than 50 percent belonging to China alone. Over the past four years, South Korea, Japan and China have ramped up their battery-cell production capacities to cope with the exponential demand for electric vehicles (EVs), while most manufacturers in Europe hesitated due to tight margins and the huge investment required. That is until Tuesday when Germanyʼs economic affairs minister Peter Altmaier announced the government would set aside €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to support the production of nextgeneration solid-state batteries in Europe. Speaking at a two-day electromobility conference in Berlin, Altmaier said it was important the German state offer its full support to the venture "as was the case with the development of Airbus and Ariane [space program]."