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Left Party MP expelled from German parliament over Palestine t-shirt

Bundestag president Julia Klöckner explained that political statements expressed through clothing are not allowed, before asking Köktürk to leave.

04/06/2025

Business

Could defence demand fuel a German steel revival post-tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom?

04/06/2025

Germany

Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after unexploded WWII bombs found

The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered.

04/06/2025

Design

Falling in Love 'is possible only in Berlin' says Jean Paul Gaultier

Only the biggest stage will do for 'Falling in Love', a musical with costumes curated by Jean Paul Gaultier and its current run in Berlin more than lives up to its billing. Jez Fielder finds corsets and cone bras abound with the French designer eager to make the show the most spectacular in Europe.

04/06/2025

Germany

Key figure in Germany's largest tax fraud case avoids jail time

Former lawyer Kai-Uwe Steck, who played a role in the loss of more than €428m to the German tax authorities, received a suspended jail sentence of one year and 10 months.

03/06/2025

Europe News

Berlin court rules rejection of asylum seekers at borders unlawful

The court says the rejections of asylum seekers violates German law and is not in line with the EU’s Dublin system which demands that every member state conduct a thorough investigation to determine which EU country is responsible for processing the application.

03/06/2025

Germany

Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed to top UN job

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin.

02/06/2025

Europe News

Friedrich Merz will meet Trump in person for the first time next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet with the US President. The two will reportedly discuss topics such as Russia's war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tariffs.

01/06/2025

Germany

Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Champions League final

The 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final match marks the first-ever Champions League title for France's Paris Saint-Germain.

31/05/2025

Europe News

Tight security in Munich for Inter vs PSG in Champions League final

Police is reckoning on around 500 violent-prone fans from Milan and 150 from Paris.

31/05/2025

Europe News

Three charged with spying for Russia, German prosecutor’s office says

The charges against the men are the latest in a series of cases across Europe where Ukrainians and other nationals have been accused of working on behalf of Russia’s intelligence services.

28/05/2025

Travel News

Easier cross-border train travel? Deutsche Bahn says it’s coming

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

28/05/2025

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

28/05/2025

Green News

German court dismisses RWE climate case but opens door to others

The Peruvian famer's climate case could pave the way for others looking to hold polluters liable for past emissions.

28/05/2025

Germany

Suspect in stabbing attack at German festival admits killings at trial

The Solingen incident was one of several deadly attacks in the months leading up to Germany's national election in February that involved immigrant suspects, pushing migration to the forefront of the political agenda in that vote.

27/05/2025

Economy

German consumer confidence rises despite uncertainty

German consumer sentiment rose for a third month, driven by stronger income and economic expectations. However, rising savings and lower purchase intent highlight persistent uncertainty and a fragile recovery.

27/05/2025

Europe News

Four former VW executives found guilty of fraud in 'Dieselgate' case

The German carmaker was accused in 2015 of rigging engine control software to let diesel-powered cars pass emissions tests.

26/05/2025

Germany

German police call for further measures after spate of knife attacks

Two of Germany's largest police trade unions call for enhanced video surveillance and more staff after a woman at Hamburg Central Station injured 18 people in another knife attack on Friday.

26/05/2025

Germany

German Chancellor Merz questions Israel's strategy in Gaza

German Chancellor Merz has said he "no longer understands" Israel's goals in the Strip, stressing humanitarian concerns and calling for actions that allies can support amid ongoing criticism.

26/05/2025

Europe News

Woman arrested after 18 people injured in knife attack in Hamburg

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after a knife attack at the main railway station in the German city of Hamburg, which injured eighteen people, police have said.

23/05/2025

Economy

‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

23/05/2025

Germany

Germany arrests five for alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks

The suspects — aged 14 to 18 — are believed to have been members of a right-wing extremist organisation that calls itself "The Last Wave of Defence".

21/05/2025

Germany

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reach record high

Germany's Interior Ministry has proposed a series of measures to combat politically motivated crimes, which it says have increased by 40% in the last year.

20/05/2025

Germany

German police arrest suspect in Bielefeld stabbing attack

According to witnesses, the perpetrator attacked his victims indiscriminately with what they called a bladed object.

20/05/2025

Germany

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

20/05/2025