Germany

Germany

'Youth' scoops three gongs at European Film Awards in Berlin

Comedy drama “Youth” has triumphed at the European Film Awards in Berlin. It scooped three gongs – best movie, best director and Britain’s Michael

13/12/2015

Germany

A migrant Christmas in Zwickau, Germany

It is a tradition which stretches back decades in the German town of Zwickau – the Christmas market. But for four Syrian refugees it is their first

11/12/2015

Germany

German police arrest 5 people in exorcism death probe

German police have arrested five people suspected of beating a 41-year-old woman to death as part of an exorcist ritual. They are accused of

10/12/2015

Economy

Volkswagen blames 'small group' of employees for 'dieselgate' scandal

Volkswagen says a “chain of errors” led to the emissions cheating scandal rather than a one-off mistake, adding that it struggled with deadlines to

10/12/2015

Germany

Mixed reactions to Time's choice for "Person of the Year"

Time announces “Person of the Year” German Chancellor chosen Angela Merkel 4th woman since 1927 1st German since 1970 News met with fury in Greece

09/12/2015

Sport

Van Gaal unable to defend himself after Champions League exit

Manchester United woke up with a Champions League migraine on Wednesday following their group stage exit on their return to the competition after a

09/12/2015

Germany

Merkel's struggle to defend million refugee 'moral duty'

Asylum-seekers continue to arrive in Germany even though the numbers have eased. In the autumn, they reached around 8,000 per day. The authorities

09/12/2015

Germany

A major step forward in the neo-Nazi murder case that has shaken Germany

Details are finally being made public about a neo-Nazi murder case that has shaken Germany to its core. After two-and-a-half years of silence

09/12/2015

Business Series

Volkswagen says CO2 deviations fewer than suspected

Volkswagen says a probe into carbon-dioxide emissions irregularities has found that far fewer cars were affected than previously thought. CO2 issue

09/12/2015

Cinema

European Film Awards: Amy Winehouse documentary nominated

The 28th European Film Awards will be announced on Saturday in Berlin. One of the documentaries nominated is “Amy”, a film about the life and death

09/12/2015

Sport

Manchester United suffer Champions League misery and head to Europa League

Manchester United were eliminated from the Champions League at the Group stage on their return to the competition after a season’s absence. Louis Van

08/12/2015

Germany

Pegida 'anti-Islamisation' group in fresh bid for British backing

Britain is set to host fresh ‘anti-Islamisation’ protests after a former far-right leader helped to re-launch a Pegida offshoot in the country

04/12/2015

Germany

German parliament gives green light to air missions in Syria

The German parliament has voted to support the coalition conducting airstrikes against ISIL in Syria. Gaining support meant some serious

04/12/2015

Germany

After the UK, Germany votes on Syria

The German lower house will decide on Friday whether to support the international coalition targeting ISIL militants in Syria. If given the go-ahead

03/12/2015

Economy

ECB extends stimulus plan to boost eurozone economy

The European Central Bank has announced fresh stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery. The ECB is to extend its

03/12/2015

Economy

ECB cuts deposit rate with further stimulus measures expected

The European Central Bank has begun taking stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery. Ahead of a news conference to

03/12/2015

Economy

Volkswagen 'agrees loan' to cover emissions scandal costs

Volkswagen is said to have agreed the terms of a 20 billion euro bridging loan with banks to help shoulder the costs of its emissions scandal

02/12/2015

Economy

Eurozone inflation data add to expectations of ECB action

New inflation figures for the eurozone add further weight to those arguing for more stimulus measures. Core inflation surprisingly slowed in

02/12/2015

Germany

Merkel's cabinet backs German role in fight against Islamic State militants

The German cabinet has agreed to join the military campaign against Islamic State militants in Syria. The Bundestag lower house of parliament will

01/12/2015

Germany

Hamburg 2024 Olympic bid killed by referendum

30/11/2015

Germany

'Save our planet' say demonstrators worldwide on eve of UN climate summit

On what may be the biggest day of climate change activism ever seen worldwide, tens of thousands of people marched as far afield as Sydney and Madrid

29/11/2015

Sport

Tyson's glory as Fury defeats Klitschko for the heavyweight crown

Tyson Fury upset the heavyweight applecart in Dusseldorf with victory over multiple champion, Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko. BREAKING: @Tyson_Fury is

29/11/2015

Germany

Hamburg 2024 Olympic bid rests on referendum

29/11/2015

Germany

Merkel faces call to resign amid migrant crisis criticism

A German right-wing party is calling on Chancellor Angela Merkel to go, amid criticism of her handling of the migrant crisis. Eurosceptic

29/11/2015

Germany

Germany's Cabinet backs military support for fight against ISIL

Under pressure from Paris, Germany’s set to help in the fight against ISIL militants. Tornado reconnaissance jets are being pledged, along with a

26/11/2015

Sport

Klitschko and Fury warm up for title fight at Dusseldorf airport

Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury undergo a public training session at Dusseldorf airport ahead of their heavyweight title fight.

26/11/2015