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Greece

Documenta 14 set to open outside Germany for first time

It's the first time Documenta will open outside Germany. Athens is preparing to host the 14th edition of the modern art exhibition.

Germany

Germany army launches new cyber command

2017 is election year in Germany, and hacker attacks like those alleged to have taken place during the US elections in 2016, are feared.

Germany

Germany to outlaw child marriages

The draft law, which still needs parliamentary approval, aims to protect girls who were married abroad and sought asylum in the country.

Business Series

German economy minister seeks Opel jobs pledge from Peugeot Citroen

French carmaker Peugeot Citroen is in the process of buying German rival Opel, but fears over job losses in Germany mean Peugeot's boss has been asked for guarantees none will go.

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USA

100 years ago, US entered World War I

This Thursday marks the 100th anniversary when the US formally entered World War One.

Germany

Germany threatens tech firms with €50m fines for hate speech

German ministers have approved a draft law aimed at tackling the growing problem of cyber hate and false information of a criminal nature on the web.

Turkey

Germany is finally granted a consular visit to jailed 'Die Welt' journalist

Jailed Die Welt journalist held in 'solitary confinement' in a Turkish prison according to German diplomat

Europe News

Germany stands-up for EU 'precious legacy'

In the face of rising populism and nationalism, Germany’s newly-elected Federal President has delivered a message of defiance in the European Parliament.

Belgium

Belgium's German-speaking region gets a new name

A small German-speaking corner of Belgium has given itself a new name, stirring controversy across a country where names and language are tools of political warfare, and stoking fears that the long-de

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Longest snowkite race ever in Norway

350 kiters from 29 nations have gathered in Hardangervidda in Norway for a 130-kilometre race on skis and snowboards.

Germany

Germany's Merkel hits local campaign trail

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has hit the campaign trail for what her CDU Party hopes will be its next regional win.

Germany

Austrian rage after Germany slams road toll on its autobahns

Austria has said it will take legal action against Germany to stop plans by Berlin to introduce a toll on its roads.

Living

Slowing down fast fashion in Berlin

The rise of fast fashion has increasingly distanced the fashion supply chain from a European context.

Germany

Berlin rejects parallel trade talks with Britain during Brexit negotiations

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has appeared to harden her stance on Brexit, ruling out Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan for trade talks alongside the UK’s negotiations to exit the…

Germany

Berlin launches investigation into 'Turkish spying' on German soil

German officials open an investigation into allegations of Turkish espionage in Germany.

Germany

100kg gold coin stolen from Berlin museum

A gold coin worth up to $4m is stolen from the Bode Museum, in Berlin, Germany

Germany

CDU victory in Saarland: a blessing in disguise for Schulz?

One woman’s loss could be another man’s lucky escape.

Turkey

Early voting starts for Turkish expats in controversial referendum

Turkish expats cast their ballots in early voting in a referendum on whether to give more power to their country's president

Sport

André Schürrle brace sees Germany thrash Azerbaijan

André Schürrle scored twice as Germany beat Azerbaijan 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier.

Germany

Germany: Merkel's CDU victorious in Saarland

A closely-watched election in the small, western state of Saarland has swung in favour of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.