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Europe

Islamic State group claims responsibility for knife attack in Germany

Witnesses alerted police shortly after 9:30 pm CET that an unknown perpetrator had wounded several people with a knife in a central square, the Fronhof.

23/08/2024

Earth News

Germany is moving ahead with controversial carbon capture

Opponents say that carbon capture and storage is unproven and not as effective as reducing emissions by switching to renewables.

23/08/2024

Europe

How can local German elections affect the war in Ukraine?

The war in Ukraine has dominated the political discussion ahead of three east German state elections in September. Both far-left and far-right parties are demanding negotiations with Russia and the halting of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Can they affect Germany's foreign policies?

23/08/2024

Europe

Security stepped up at NATO airbase in Germany over 'potential threat'

The incident comes amid jitters about possible infrastructure vulnerability to potential Russian sabotage.

23/08/2024

Business

Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat

Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Gamescom 2024 kicks off in Cologne amid industry challenges

Thousands of fans and experts are attending the event to share their love of gaming and get a sneak-peak of new releases, including a new Indiana Jones game.

22/08/2024

Business

Deutsche Bank settles 60% of claims in long-running legal dispute

The German lender has been dealing with disgruntled shareholders since its acquisition of Postbank fourteen years ago. Now, it claims to have made "significant progress".

22/08/2024

Europe

Advocates call on German government to reign in real estate prices

The Justice Ministry says it will not change rental laws despite the calls.

22/08/2024

Business

Dortmund fans protest club sponsorship deal with weapons manufacturer

Borussia Dortmund fans are expected to protest against the club's sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.

21/08/2024

Business

German energy firms gridlocked after state U-turn on buy-in plans

The state has abandoned plans to buy part of TenneT, which operates Germany's biggest power grid network. The U-turn has spooked energy firms EnBW and RWE.

21/08/2024

Europe

German court upholds conviction of former Nazi camp secretary, aged 99

Furchern was convicted after judges said they were convinced she knew and "deliberately supported" the fact that 10,505 prisoners were killed in gassings at the concentration camp near Danzig.

20/08/2024

Europe

German activists say cars are being given priority on streets

Berlin’s local government is facing lawsuits and criticism that its policies are endangering cyclists amid nationwide protests urging more space for those riding bikes.

20/08/2024

Germany

How will Germany cutting its military aid to Ukraine impact Kyiv?

Germany has halved its military aid for Ukraine for 2025 compared to this year, according to its proposed budget for the new year.

19/08/2024

Business

Porsche moves in with deal to help stalling German battery maker Varta

Porsche's decision to support Varta will allow the luxury car maker to have access to high-performance batteries for its hybrid and electric cars.

19/08/2024

Europe

German Left leaders step down following difficult election results

The party is hoping for a breath of fresh air ahead of upcoming state elections in eastern Germany.

19/08/2024

Europe

German MPs warn reducing Ukraine aid could send 'fatal signal'

A letter from the finance minister has raised concerns about how long and how robustly Germany will continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion.

19/08/2024

Europe

At least 23 injured in Ferris wheel fire at Leipzig festival

A police spokesperson said an investigation into the cause of the fires is ongoing and that criminal investigators are on the scene.

19/08/2024

Europe

Far-Right protest halted before Leipzig Pride

Hundreds of far-right demonstrators arrived in Leipzig to disrupt Pride, but were stopped by German police before the protest even officially began.

17/08/2024

Europe

Germany’s former Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant demolished

Construction of the Grafenrheinfeld NPP in the southern state of Bavaria began in 1975 with the plant beginning commercial operations in 1982. It was Germany's oldest nuclear power plant but was closed in 2015 as part of the government's policy to transition away from nuclear power.

17/08/2024

Europe

German town fears water contamination in army base sabotage case

Initial tests have shown no proof of water contamination, but residents of Mechernich have been told to boil any water before consuming it and stock up on bottled water.

16/08/2024

Culture news

Royal Jewels stolen in Green Vault heist back on display in Dresden

The 18th-century royal jewellery is back on public view for the first time since being stolen by a criminal gang in 2019.

16/08/2024

Europe

Germans fight climate change on their balconie

The price of electricity in Germany has shot up since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving residents to source cheaper alternatives.

15/08/2024

Europe

Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach

This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins.

14/08/2024

Europe

Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Germany and Belgium

The extreme weather follows soaring temperatures in both countries, with Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region reaching 36.5C.

14/08/2024

Europe

Germany seeks arrest for Nord Stream blasts, reports claim

Prosecutors have declined to comment on the investigation, which concerns explosions that damaged the pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.

14/08/2024

Europe

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