German President in Panama Warns Iran Conflict Could Expand
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned in Panama that the conflict involving Iran could expand, calling the situation ‘very dangerous’ and urging an end to hostilities.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned in Panama that the conflict involving Iran could expand, calling the situation ‘very dangerous’ and urging an end to hostilities.

A GazetteXtra headline ‘Panama Germany’ appeared in a news feed on March 16, 2026, but the feed did not include the full story; readers should seek the complete report for details.
Magistrate Olmedo Arrocha told reporters that arbitrators should evaluate the arguments in the dispute with Panama Ports Company, signaling judicial deference to the arbitration process.

Telemetro reports that the Lotería Nacional de Panamá is preparing Lotto and Pega 3 draws this week. Players should check official Lotería channels for confirmed times and results.

AAUD says a sanitation worker struck on Vía España remains in serious condition. The agency and the worker’s family have expressed deep concern as details remain limited.

Panama has asked Chinese shipping giant COSCO to return to canal terminals it has operated since 1997, after Panamanian authorities reclaimed control. The move highlights operational and geopolitical concerns over foreign roles in Panama Canal infrastructure.
Panama President José Raúl Mulino received the President of Germany at the Palacio de las Garzas in a diplomatic visit that officials said aimed at cooperation “for the benefit of our nations.”
A Devdiscourse report says a legal dispute has arisen involving Panama’s ports. The case could affect operations, investor confidence, and supply chains tied to the Panama Canal and national ports.
Newsroom Panama published a brief “Your Morning Smile” post on March 16, 2026, featuring a playful photo and inviting readers to email funny photos and short items to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.

Panama Ports Company, a CK Hutchison unit, said on March 16 that Panama missed a March 13 arbitration response deadline and is still holding documents PPC says were seized.
CK Hutchison’s Panama unit says Panama failed to respond to an arbitration claim by the deadline, a development that could shape the next procedural steps in the dispute.
A non-scientific citizen consultation in San Miguelito found 69.5% of respondents support reopening the Donoso mine, while a separate Data Consulting survey showed 55% approval; 93% said Panama needs more formal jobs.

CK Hutchison’s Panama unit says Panama failed to meet an arbitration response deadline, CNA reports. The missed deadline could affect procedural options and next steps in the dispute.
CNA reports a Hong Kong company says Panama failed to respond to a lawsuit over the seizure of ports in Panama, raising legal and commercial questions for the country’s maritime sector.
Panama Ports Company says the government’s annulment of its decades-long concession for the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals is causing “drastic and growing damage,” raising concerns about port operations and investor confidence.
FIBA held its first Single Point of Contact (SPOC) meeting in Panama on March 16, 2026, marking increased engagement by the international basketball federation in the country and region.
Homicides in Panama rose in March even as SIEC data to Feb. 22 show lower levels than 2015; police link many killings to gang wars, drug robberies and contract hits, and have launched intensified operations.

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