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Germany unveils civil defence plan

The German government on Wednesday unveiled its first civil defence plan since the end of the Cold War, which include advice to stockpile key supplies in the event of a terror…

Economy

Exports keep Germany economic growth strong

Trade was the biggest factor in Germany's economy growing by 0.4 percent between April and June. as exports rose 1.2 percent. State spending and private consumption also contributed.

Germany

Merkel tells Germany's Turkish community to show 'loyalty'

Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling on Germany’s Turkish community to show loyalty to the country.

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European Brexit tour begins for Angela Merkel

After a symbolic summit in Ventotene, the German Chancellor visits six cities in six days to meet 15 EU leaders and one prince.

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Production resumes at Volkswagen plants as parts suppliers dispute is settled

After marathon talks, Volkswagen and two of its parts suppliers have resolved a contract dispute that halted production of Golf and Passat models.

Germany

Trial begins in Germany of "ISIL fighter" accused of mutilating a corpse

The trial has begun in Frankfurt of a German man accused of being a member of ISIL and of taking part in the mutilation of a body while on Syrian soil.

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Volkswagen halts production of Golfs in dispute with suppliers

The German Economy Ministry is urging Volkswagen and two of its suppliers to quickly end a dispute that has created production delays at six plants including VW's main factory in Wolfsburg.

Germany

Stockpile food and water in case of attack, Germans set to be told

It is a measure that has not been seen since the end of the Cold War.

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Art from behind the Berlin wall

Voices of Dissent: Art in the German Democratic Republic 1976-1989

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Volkswagen workers face cut in hours

A spokesman at the company's Wolfsburg headquarters (headcount 60,000) said shortening staff hours were a possible response to supply problems.

Germany

Germany plans a partial ban on the veil

The CDU proposals stop short of an outright ban and must be adopted by the government before they can become law. They have divided Angela Merkel's governing coalition.

Business Series

German bank charges customers for holding their money

A small co-operative bank in the picturesque town of Gmund in Bavaria is turning financial norms upside down.

Germany

Raising retirement to 69 is "stupid" says German vice-chancellor

A proposal by Germany's Bundesbank to raise the national retirement age to 69 by 2060 has sparked heated debate in the country.

Germany

'Marijuana march' calls for legalisation in Germany

Thousands of people marched through Berlin on Saturday in an annual protest to demand the legalisation of marijuana.

Germany

Germany's interior minister proposes new anti-terror laws

Germany’s interior minister has unveiled new anti-terror measures aimed at beefing up security following a wave of recent attacks.

Germany

Germany to announce tough new security measures

New security measures reportedly including speedier deportations and waiving doctor-patient confidentiality in some cases are set to be announced on Thursday.

Germany

German police carry out terror raids

Police in Germany have carried out a series terror raids across the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Germany

Suspected ISIL leader arrested in Germany after Bundesliga alert

Germany’s SEK special police have detained an allegedly high-ranking ISIL member.

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Police in Magdeburg, Germany searching for knife attacker

Police in Magdeburg, Germany are looking for a knife-attacker went on a rampage, attacking several people.

Germany

Germany: tourist placed in refugee home

A Chinese tourist ended up being processed as a refugee after he lost his wallet while on holiday in Germany.

Sport

Hummels and Sanches unveiled at Bayern Munich

Mats Hummels and Renato Sanches were unveiled at their new club Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Germany

Hitler henchman Himmler's diary extracts found

The diary extracts contain chilling details of the SS leader's daily life, including family commitments and lunches at notorious concentration camps.

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Lufthansa downbeat on profits as terror attacks deter travellers

Lufthansa is gloomy about the key summer season after attacks in Europe deterred travellers from booking trips and said it will focus on reducing costs.