Europe News German authorities probe possible sabotage at army base near Cologne Some 5,500 employees at the base near the Cologne-Bonn airport were told not to drink the tap water because of possible contamination on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. 14/08/2024
Europe News Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine. 13/08/2024
Business German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp holding major restructuring talks The firm's supervisory board will discuss the independence of its steel division in the face of fierce competition from Asia and climate demands. 09/08/2024
Europe News Germany and Serbia's lithium mining deal sparks controversy Mass protests are expected across Serbia this weekend in response to the new EU and Serbian lithium mining deal, signed a few weeks ago. Is history just repeating itself for Serbia? 08/08/2024
Germany Hotel collapses in Germany leaving at least two dead Two people, a woman and a man, have been killed in the collapse of a hotel in the western German municipality of Kröv. 07/08/2024
Affiliate content How Germany plans to plug the skills gap with 'opportunity card' visa Partner content presented by Jobbio Germany’s population is not only getting older, it has fewer young people to fill more junior roles. 07/08/2024
Travel News Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply cut overnight by a dormouse The power cut was due to a dormouse who caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation. 06/08/2024
Europe News Germany's nascent Olympic bid navigates Nazi anniversary Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large. 06/08/2024
Germany German 'Grannies against the right' protest ahead of elections The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party in state parliament if it wins the 1 September elections in Thuringia and Saxony. 06/08/2024
Germany Suspected vandalism attack causes train restriction in Germany Services are expected to be restricted until next week, particularly affecting trains in Berlin. 03/08/2024
Germany Prisoners freed from Russia give press conference in Germany Russian opposition figures involved in the prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries addressed the press in Bonn on Friday. Sharing their hopes for a different Russia and pledging to continue their activism. 02/08/2024
Europe News German tax break proposal for foreigners sparks uproar The proposed plan is aimed at dealing with major shortage in skilled labour caused by an aging population. 02/08/2024
No Comment Feel the Adrenaline swinging 120 metres above Berlin Berlin's latest attraction, Europe's highest swing, offers thrill-seekers a breathtaking experience 120 metres above Alexanderplatz. 02/08/2024
Economy More Germans left without jobs this summer as economy contracts The unemployment rate in Germany is creeping back up to levels seen during the early phase of the pandemic. 31/07/2024
Culture news Bella Hadid responds with her 'shock' at Adidas campaign American model of Palestinian heritage Bella Hadid has responded to the furore over an Adidas campaign that revived a design from the 1972 Munich Olympics. 31/07/2024
Europe News Germany's top court partially backs reform to cut number of MPs Germany's highest court on Tuesday upheld the central part of an electoral reform designed to downsize the country's increasingly bloated parliament. 30/07/2024
Tech News How would a European Iron Dome work and why is it controversial? Germany is advancing a €4 billion arms deal with an Israeli company for a key weapon for the Sky Shield Initiative despite calls for an arms embargo. 28/07/2024
Germany Berlin Pride parade draws massive crowds despite the rain Hundreds of thousands take to the streets in Berlin on July 27, Christopher's day, to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, with a parade, colourful floats and costumes, and lots of music. 27/07/2024
Travel News Difficult but necessary: Germany undertakes nationwide railway repairs The country's two largest cities will have their route temporarily closed next year for repairs. 26/07/2024
Business Deutsche Bahn set to cut thousands of jobs after stinging losses The German rail operator will axe around 9% of its staff after year-on-year net losses soared around 16-fold in the first half of 2024. 26/07/2024
Business Series Mercedes misses revenue targets: Why the car industry is faltering Mercedes-Benz's revenue fell short of expectations in the second quarter of 2024. The German luxury carmaker anticipates continued weak demand and has adjusted its margins guidance downward. 26/07/2024
Economy Germany's business climate worsens in July: European stocks plunge Germany's business sentiment worsened more than expected in July, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, bolstering fears that the Eurozone's largest economy is once again under pressure. 25/07/2024
Travel News Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways More than 100 flights have been cancelled. 25/07/2024
Europe News Is German government prepared for a second Trump presidency? With less than four months until the US presidential election, the government in Berlin is preparing for the possibility of a Trump victory. How could his return impact Germany and the EU? 25/07/2024
Germany UK and Germany unite on defence to boost military ties The deal comes as freshly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to "reset" the UK's security ties with the EU. 25/07/2024
Europe News Germany bans organisation with alleged links to Iran and Hezbollah Five other related groups and associations around Germany were also shut down. 24/07/2024