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Green News

Germany speeds up renewable energy push due to Ukraine invasion

So far, cutting back on Russia's imports of natural gas has been tricky for Europe's largest economy, especially as it is already set to exit nuclear power this year and coal-fired power by 2030.

Germany

'New era': Scholz pledges €100bn boost to German defence spending

The German chancellor made the announcement at a special session of the Bundestag in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Germany

German court convicts Catholic Church priest of abusing children

The 70-year-old was sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay victims €50,000 in damages.

Green News

Will boycotting Russian fossil fuels boost renewable energy in Europe?

If Europe stops buying coal, oil and gas from Russia, it could spark a renewable energy revolution.

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Germany

Germany to raise hourly minimum wage to €12 by October

The new bill had been a campaign pledge of the country's coalition government.

Germany

Climate activists try to block access to 3 German airports

Climate activists on Wednesday blocked roads leading to Germany's three biggest airports.

Germany

Germany moves to halt pipeline approval over Ukraine tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz moved to suspend the certification of Nord Stream 2 amid increased Ukraine tensions.

Germany

Three injured after fire breaks out at German residential complex

About 150 officers were dispatched to fight the fire.

Germany

Driver who had epileptic fit and crashed guilty of negligent homicide

Four people died after his car veered onto the pavement.

Europe News

Storms kill four people and disrupt travel across northern Europe

Gusts of up to 152 kilometres per hour were recorded in northern Germany as Storm Ylenia swept through.

Europe News

Germany and Austria eye end to most COVID rules in March

Germany saw infections caused by the highly contagious omicron variant surge later than in several other European countries.

Germany

German dictionary updates definition of 'Jew' after outcry

The Duden dictionary has stated that the word could occasionally be perceived as discriminatory.

Germany

Schools in western Germany to shut on Thursday amid storm warnings

The education minister in North Rhine-Westphalia has urged parents to keep children at home due to high winds.

Germany

One person killed after two passenger trains collide near Munich

At least 10 others were injured in the accident near Ebenhausen-Schäftlarn station.

Germany

One dead and 8 hospitalised after contaminated drinks in Bavarian bar

When police arrived at the bar, they found people lying on the ground with cramps.

Germany

Germany's gas reserves are at 'worrying' levels, admits government

Gas reserves have fallen to 35-36% from 40% recently and 80% in 2020.

Germany

Blaze after drunken lorry driver jumps red light and crashes into cars

Emergency services said it was "really lucky" no one was seriously injured.

Germany

Czech millionaire investigated for racing at 417 km/h on German road

The incident was reportedly filmed and uploaded to YouTube earlier this year.

Germany

Germany argues over vaccine mandates for health workers

The opposition bloc says the mandate should be suspended nationwide “until central legal and practical questions are answered”.

World News

UK and Germany sending more troops to NATO's eastern flank

Germany is sending 350 troops to the NATO eFP battle group in Lithuania, while the UK will send an additional 350 units to Poland.