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Berlin museum pays tribute to German master Adolph Menzel

Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie is celebrating 200 years since the birth of Adolph Menzel, considered one of the great German painters of the 19th

18/12/2015

Germany

US Fed rate decision boosts confidence as markets rally

European shares surged in early trading on Thursday on news of the Fed’s decision. The European FTSEurofirst 300 index was up 1.8 percent by just

17/12/2015

Health Series

Keeping the workplace healthy

Company doctors have a new role looking out for early signs of chronic conditions such as diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.

16/12/2015

Germany

Angela Merkel praised by CSU leader at conference

The refugee crisis has split political and popular opinion in Germany. As the number of refugees in the country approaches the one million mark

15/12/2015

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Angela and the Wolf

Fangs very much – German Chancellor Angela Merkel is given a toy wolf as a present during her Christian Democrats Party convention in Karlsruhe.

15/12/2015

Germany

Germany to 'noticeably reduce' migrant influx, says Merkel

The German chancellor has promised to “noticeably reduce” the number of migrants entering Germany. Angela Merkel was speaking at the congress for

14/12/2015

Cinema

Establishment triumphs at the European Film Awards

The great and the good of the European film industry flocked to Berlin for the 28th European Film Awards. As well as a celebration of the continents

14/12/2015

Germany

Merkel says she wants to reduce refugee arrivals in Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel says she wants to reduce the number of refugees coming to Germany but is refusing to declare a limit. Merkel signalled her

14/12/2015

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