German police conduct mass raids on Syrian trafficking ring
German police carried out extensive raids on Tuesday targeting a trafficking ring accused of using Syrian refugees' residency documents to facilitate unauthorized entry into Germany.Approximately 1,000 officers searched over 50 residential and business premises in and around Leipzig, according to the federal police office in Halle an der Saale.Authorities believe the ring operated by sending genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany to individuals in Syria with similar appearances.Most suspects were believed to have allowed their documents to be used in this scheme, while a smaller number were suspected of enabling unauthorized entry.Police seized evidence including mobile phones,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:36 LONDON
Humpback whale 'Timmy' remains stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters in Germany
A humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy by local media, remains stranded in the shallow waters near the island of Poel in northern Germany.The whale has been stuck at the mouth of the Kirchsee bay in the Baltic Sea since it was first spotted on March 3.As of April 21, Timmy was still lying in shallow water, intermittently moving its pectoral fins.Attempts to free the whale have been temporary; it briefly swam free on the morning of April 20 when the water level rose but became stuck again two hours later.The whale has been observed moving between shallow areas and the deeper... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 18:33 LONDON
Italy and Germany oppose EU trade sanctions on Israel amid growing calls for action
Italy and Germany have opposed proposals to impose EU trade sanctions on Israel during recent discussions among EU foreign ministers.The debate centered on whether to freeze Israel's EU trade privileges, valued at around €1 billion annually, in response to Israeli policies and military actions.Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that breaking the trade agreement would harm the general Israeli population and expressed alignment with Germany's position.German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described a trade freeze as "inappropriate" but urged the Israeli government to take stronger measures against settler violence.Several other EU members, including Spain, Belgium, Ireland, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 16:01 LONDON
EGA to Acquire 80% Stake in Italian Aluminium Recycler Eco Green
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced its intention to acquire an 80 percent share in the Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. This transaction is contingent on regulatory approvals and represents a strategic expansion of EGA's recycling operations within the European market. Eco Green, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Villafranca di Verona, northeast Italy, specialises in aluminium scrap collection, sorting, casting, and dross processing. The company manages over 70,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap annually across its facilities. Its Villafranca plant handles approximately 23,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap each year. A portion of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 10:30 LONDON
Rescuers attempt to save stranded humpback whale off Germany using air cushions
Rescuers have initiated a new effort to free a humpback whale stranded off Germany's northern coast by using inflatable air cushions.The whale, nicknamed Timmy, has been stuck in shallow waters near the island of Poel in the Baltic Sea since early March.Officials from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania described the operation as a "minimally invasive" approach.A private company plans to lift the whale by its flippers onto a tarp attached to a tug boat using the air cushions.The whale remains alive but is severely weakened, and the prognosis is critical.Environment Minister Till Backhaus said the chance of survival is very low but cannot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 20:02 LONDON
EU to Discuss Potential Sanctions on Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to discuss the possibility of imposing sanctions on Israel during a meeting in Luxembourg on 21 April.The proposed sanctions include suspending the EU-Israel association agreement, which currently provides Israel with trade benefits worth approximately €1 billion annually.Several EU member states, including Belgium, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia, and Spain, have previously advocated for such measures.However, the final decision hinges on the position of Hungary's new government, which remains uncertain.Italy recently imposed defense sanctions on Israel, signaling a shift in its stance amid growing domestic opposition to Israeli policies.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has taken a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 19:39 LONDON
