no comment World's biggest focus group gathers for e-games convention The world's largest games fair kicked off on August 20. with up to half a million fans expected to see their favourite e-sports stars in action and give feedback that can decide whether a new release is a hit or a flop. 20/08/2019
Germany What was the Weimar Republic? Formed out of the bloodshed of World War One, Germany's first democratic experiment was overcome by Adolf Hitler's Nazis. 19/08/2019
Germany Runners brave ultra-marathon to commemorate fall of Berlin wall Around 500 runners from 32 countries will run along the 160-kilometre path where the Berlin Wall once stood. 17/08/2019
no comment Berlin students skip school for climate change protest Hundreds of students in Berlin skipped school to attend the latest "Fridays for Future" protest, despite having only been back at school for nearly two weeks. 16/08/2019
Business The Brief: Europe's engine stalling as Germany's economy shrinks Uncertainty over Brexit and the trade war between the US and China slowed down the export-oriented German economy. 14/08/2019
Germany Meet the women reunited 58 years after Berlin Wall was built Two women have been reunited 58 years since they appeared in a now-famous photo shaking hands over the Berlin Wall. 13/08/2019
Germany Berlin moves to greatly reduce ‘solidarity tax’ for eastern Germany The solidarity surcharge was introduced in 1991, to help reconstruction of the east following the reunification of Germany in the wake of the fall of the Berlin wall. 13/08/2019
Germany Germany's meat tax: Step forward, or wurst idea? Germany, famous for its love of sausage, is debating a special tax on meat. The aim? To improve the welfare and conditions of livestock. 12/08/2019
Germany Watch: Germany plays host to world's first hologram circus Roncalli circus in Lübeck is trialling hologram projections as stand-ins for live horses, elephants and even giant goldfish. 06/08/2019
no comment Germany is playing host to the world's first hologram circus Horses, elephants and even giant goldfish are getting a breather at a circus in Germany after it began trialling holograms. 06/08/2019
Germany Chemnitzer FC sacks captain for showing 'sympathy' for neo-Nazi groups Daniel Frahn, who played for Chemnitzer FC, was seen sitting with members of far-right groups during a third division match on 3 August. The club said his behaviour was “massively damaging” to the club. 06/08/2019
Sport Woman wins 4,000-km Bulgaria-France bike race after sleeping by road Fiona Kolbinger has become the first female cyclist to win the Transcontinental Race. This was Kolbinger's first ever ultra distance event. 06/08/2019
Germany Frankfurt station reopens after police close it to probe bank robbery Frankfurt's main railway station has reopened after a police operation investigated suspected bank robbery. 02/08/2019
Germany Kraftwerk sampling case: EU top court rules on 20-year dispute Kraftwerk sampling case: EU top court rules on 20-year dispute over two-second clip 31/07/2019
Germany Trump's Antifa ban threat prompts social media backlash in Germany "#IchbinAntifa" became the number one trending hashtag on Twitter in Germany after US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he may declare the anti-fascist network a terrorist organization. 29/07/2019
Germany Merkel pays tribute to army general who almost assassinated Hitler Angela Merkel paid tribute to Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg who was executed for his part in the plot to assassinate the Nazi leader and end the war in 1944 20/07/2019
Good Morning Europe What is the view from Germany on new EU chief Ursula von der Leyen? Ursula von der Leyen might not be a well-known figure across Europe just yet, but she is the longest-serving minister in Angela Merkel's cabinet. As Defence Minister, she has faced some controversy lately over contracts related to the German military. 17/07/2019
brussels bureau Who is new EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen? Who is new EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen? 17/07/2019
Germany Watch: MEP stages protest against Von der Leyen in EU Parliament Nico Semsrott of satirical party Die PARTEI staged a protest over European Commission presidential hopeful Ursula von der Leyen ahead of a vote on her nomination. 16/07/2019
no comment Panda Jiao Qing eats birthday cake at Berlin zoo Panda Jiao Qing celebrated his 9th birthday in Berlin's Zoo on Monday 15 July. The birthday cake was made of sweet potatoes and red beetroot. 15/07/2019
Germany German Amazon workers strike as platform prepares for Prime Day sale The strike was called by the Verdi trade union under the slogan "no more discount on our incomes." 15/07/2019
Germany Concern or circus? Should we speculate on Merkel's health? Three shaking bouts in under a month have sparked concerns for the health and well-being of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. But has the subsequent media coverage really been necessary? 12/07/2019
Germany Germany ordered to repatriate IS fighter's family from Syria A German court has ordered the repatriation of the wife and children of a suspected fighter for the Islamic State in Syria. 12/07/2019
Germany 'I am fine', says Angela Merkel after third bout of shaking in a month The German chancellor has rekindled concerns for her health after she was seen shaking during her meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne. 10/07/2019
Germany Deutsche Bank begins cutting 18,000 jobs Deutsche Bank began cutting 18 thousand jobs globally. Whole teams were dismissed on Monday morning. 08/07/2019
Germany Dozens of migrants aboard Alan Kurdi rescue ship disembark in Malta Maltese authorities have allowed 65 migrants aboard the Alan Kurdi rescue boat to disembark. 08/07/2019
