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Germany considers allowing face biometric web searches by police, watchdog critical
An expert report commissioned by AlgorithmWatch, a European digital rights organization, has pointed out the technical and legal issues with a move by Germany to expand police powers by allowing the matching of faces against photos publicly...

German lab pilots 20 kV battery system to cut energy losses
Researchers at Dortmund University are testing a high-voltage battery system operating up to 20 kV to reduce energy losses and improve efficiency. October 16, 2025 Jochen Siemer Image: FH Dortmund, Benedikt Reichel From ESS News A research team at...

German envoy lauds Lift Irrigation Project in G-B's Nagar district
Project viewed as milestone in rural development, combining advanced engineering with strong community participationLift Irrigation Project in G-B’s Nagar district. PHOTO: EXPRESS German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, visited the Qorqon Dass...

Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets German Chancellor Merz on working visit
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, conducted an official working visit to Germany this week. In his capacity as Special Envoy to Germany, he held a number of bilateral meetings with senior German government...

Asos shares knocked amid dispute over German import duties
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Listen: How Big Tech profits from fraud
Thousands of Europeans are losing their savings to fake investment ads on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. These scams use AI-generated deepfakes of politicians and celebrities, like Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius or Irish presidential...

Tata Technologies Q2 results: Net profit rises 5% to Rs 165 crore, revenue up 2%
Tata Technologies on Friday reported a 5.14 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 165.50 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, up from Rs 157.41 crore in the same period last year. The company's...
2 Day Virtual Pre-Filled Syringes Training Course: Gain a Practical Overview of the Complete Processing Journey from Component Selection to Quality Control (ONLINE EVENT: Nov 5th - Nov 6th, 2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2025-- "A Practical Overview of Pre-Filled Syringes Training Course (Nov 5th - Nov 6th, 2025)" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the...
Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Global Market Forecast to 2030: Expansion Fueled by Outsourcing for GLP-1, ADC Approvals and Programs, and Loss of Exclusivity for Blockbuster Biologics - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2025-- The "Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Market by Service (Drug Development, Pharmaceutical (API, FDF - Parenteral, Tablet, Capsule), Biologics (API, FDF), Packaging & Labelling, Fill-finish), Molecule...
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Market Analysis Report 2025-2035: Innovations from Leading Players Such as Avidity Biosciences, F. Hoffman-La Roche, Epicrispr, and Fulcrum Fuel Expansion - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2025-- The "Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Country and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's...

Sharp decline in maths and science performance by students in Germany
Student performance in German schools is in steep decline as a new generation of students grapples with the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and other shocks. How big is the problem, and what are the plans for improvement? A new national study –...

Techtextil 2026 gathers global momentum
Six months ahead of its opening, Techtextil 2026 is already seeing encouraging global participation, with companies from 49 countries confirmed to exhibit. The event, taking place from 21–24 April 2026 in Frankfurt, is poised to once again serve...
German scholar unveils book on Japan's wartime human experiments in China
FRANKFURT, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A book by a German population health researcher has debuted in Frankfurt on Wednesday. It exposes the history of medical human experiments conducted by Japanese biological warfare units in China during World War II....

UAE, Germany explore avenues to expand bilateral cooperation
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Germany, conducted an official working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the visit, he held a number of bilateral meetings with senior...

EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES AND RISKS OF NEW PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board: Governor Michael S. Barr At 2025 D.C. Fintech Week, Washington, D.C. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. Payments innovation is accelerating.1 Stablecoins,...

Lot of potential to further promote India-Germany relationship: Ambassador Ackermann
Hailing ties between Germany and India, German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday, said that the two nations are working together to further foster the bilateral relationship. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the NDTV World...
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Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a company specializing in temperature-controlled packaging, has been heavily involved in a project that sought to prove the practicality of ocean freight, particularly for pharma shipments deemed high value and...

Industrial cleaning technology show shines in Stuttgart
The 21st parts2clean trade show concluded at the Stuttgart exhibition grounds on 9 October, 2025, with organisers reporting 165 exhibitors from all areas of industrial cleaning technology in attendance. Additionally, the bilingual p2c.EXPERTFORUM,...

Is academic research becoming too competitive? Nature examines the data
Success rates for Europe’s leading research grants are declining — some to single percentage points — as a surge in applications far outweighs the funds available. Data gathered by Nature show that researchers, especially those at the start of...

How this €43-billion German powerhouse gears up to cash in on India’s rail boom
For ZF, it's 'Make in India' with a German stamp —aimed squarely at India's multi-billion dollar rail boom. For a global "mobility system integrator" that deals in "anything that moves"—as Akash Passey, ZF India's President, likes to describe...