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Helmut Kohl: 'a politician through and through'

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Business Planet

Erasmus programme for entrepreneurs

This week, Business Planet is in Berlin to talk about the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program.

Germany

Brexit boom as number of Brits given German citizenship soars

A record 2,865 British citizens were naturalised in Germany in 2016, up from just 622 the previous year.

Germany

Policewoman fighting for her life after Munich shooting

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Germany

Merkel urges more investment, weapons for Africa

Germany is calling on Western nations to help Africa tackle the poverty and conflict driving migrants into Europe.

Germany

'Suspicious conversation' forces easyJet flight to divert

Earth News

Berlin Heaven Scent

The world's first cocktail bar dedicated to the art of combining cocktails and perfumes.

Cult

Berlin carnival: security concerns overshadow street parade

Germany

Rock am Ring goes ahead

Crowds are gathering once again for the Rock Am Ring music festival in Germany.

Economy

'Europe not doing so bad' says Germany's Schäuble

The German finance minister also says the British will come to learn that 'Brexit was a mistake'.

Germany

Warm welcome as Obama and Merkel address huge Berlin crowd

The former US leader told tens of thousands assembled before the Brandenburg Gate 'we can't hide behind a wall'.

Economy

Germany's economy continues to steam ahead

The German economy grew 0.6 percent in Q1, quarter on quarter, helped by strong exports, booming construction and higher household and state spending.

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Chop to the top

Brad De Losa from Australia won the STIHL Timbersports Champions Trophy in Hamburg on Saturday night.

Travel News

A half day around Bückeburg Castle

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Windmill blade blocks German motorway

In a collision on a motorway (Autobahn 33) near Bielefeld in Germany, the wing of a huge wind turbine drilled through the driver’s cab of a truck.

Germany

Macron meets Merkel to push EU reform idea

Newly-elected French president Emmanuel Macron has wasted little time in pushing forward his desire to reform the European Union.

Germany

Macron meets Merkel in first overseas visit

His swift visit to Berlin, his first trip overseas, is aimed at underlining the importance of France's relationship with Germany, in his bid to relaunch the European project.

Germany

State win for Merkel huge boost ahead of German election

Sunday's triumph in North Rhine-Westphalia marked the third regional victory this year for Merkel's Christian Democrats, a strong sign that she has regained her popularity.

Germany

Germany's SPD lose power in home state as CDU surges under Merkel

Angela Merkel's CDU has pulled off a stunning state election victory in North Rhine Westphalia, burying the SPD and boosting hopes for September's federal poll.

Germany

SPD looks set to lose North Rhine Westphalia as CDU support surges say exit polls

Exit polls say the German opposition SPD looks likely to lose power in North Rhine Westphalia, the party's stronghold, after a surge in support for Angela Merkel's CDU.

Germany

SPD face stiff challenge in home state North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany's Social Democrats are neck and neck with the CDU in the left's heartland, North Rhine-Westphalia, in the state election, with just four months to go until the country votes.