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Germany

Frankfurt to light up for first time to mark holy month of Ramadan

The city of Frankfurt will be decorated with lights for the first time to mark the Islamic holy month of Ramadan on Sunday.

09/03/2024

Health news

This German start-up makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws.

08/03/2024

Business

First post-pandemic dividend for Lufthansa as profits soar

Europe's biggest airline says 2023 provided the third-best financial result in the history of the group.

07/03/2024

Germany

Millions of travellers stuck as transport union members strike

Rail and air workers' unions are threatening to resort to even more disruptive striking tactics in the future.

07/03/2024

Germany

Increase in antisemitic vandalism at Holocaust sites in Germany

Anti-Nazi campaigners in Germany are monitoring rising antisemitic activity at Holocaust memorials.

07/03/2024

Markets

ECB staff push back against 'authoritarian' climate views

Aggrieved employees claim the organisation's green stance undermines principles of diversity and inclusion.

06/03/2024

Health news

German man vaccinated for COVID 217 times had 'no side effects'

Doctors report a man from Germany has been vaccinated 217 against the COVID virus with no negative medical symptoms.

06/03/2024

Germany

Euroviews. Germany's Olaf Scholz has become a major problem for Ukraine

Between leaked recordings, loose-lipped press conferences and confused policy, the German chancellor is in serious trouble.

06/03/2024

Germany

Musk criticises 'eco-terrorists' as fire breaks out in Tesla factory

An environmental group has published an open letter online claiming responsibility for a fire in a Tesla factory on Tuesday, which has since halted production.

05/03/2024

Travel News

Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike

How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund.

05/03/2024

Germany

'Dangerous situation': Police shoot woman in German hospital

Police shot and injured the 65-year-old woman to "put an end to the dangerous situation."

05/03/2024

Business

'Badly Broken' Bayer postpones split to improve performance

The German pharmaceutical group sees annual sales drop as its CEO admits the firm has four challenges that "urgently must be addressed".

05/03/2024

Germany

Four dead and 21 injured after fire in German nursing home

The cause of the fire, which broke out during the night, is still being investigated.

04/03/2024

Germany

Scheessel shooting: Four dead including child, German soldier arrested

Four people - including a child - have died in two shootings in northern Germany today, with one soldier arrested in connection with the attack. It is not clear if the shootings are related at this time.

01/03/2024

Germany

Germany to deploy permanent troops in Lithuania in 2027

The base in Lithuania is expected to cost around €30 million per month.

29/02/2024

Germany

Local public transport workers begin 'warning strikes' across Germany

As contract talks continue, numerous German cities are bracing for additional warning strikes and demonstrations, with climate activists also participating.

29/02/2024

Germany

Ukrainians and Russians in Berlin in solidarity against war

Last weekend marked the second grim anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Many people around the world commemorated this day by taking to the streets in big cities.

29/02/2024

Markets

Puma stock slides as German sports brand announces €100m share buyback

The buyback programme will launch in March and last for a year, ending in May 2025.

29/02/2024

Germany

Ex-Red Army Faction member caught after more than 30 years on the run

Klette, who is accused of participating in a string of robberies was placed on Europol's "Europe's Most Wanted" list in 2020.

27/02/2024

Earth News

‘Time has run out’: Why is Germany planning to store carbon undersea?

Campaigners have criticised the underground carbon storage plan as 'expensive' and encumbering for future generations.

27/02/2024

Culture news

Breaking taboos: Iranian-born architect named Miss Germany 2024

A shift from the superficial beauty pageants of the past, Miss Germany names a new winner - Iranian-born architect Apameh Schönauer.

27/02/2024

Germany

Imprisoned German extremist found guilty in jailbreak trial

Stephan Baillet live-streamed his 2019 armed assault on a synagogue, in which he killed two.

27/02/2024

Economy

Germany's March consumer sentiment perks up, but France feels blue

German income expectations have soared to a more-than two-year high, but French consumers remain worried about their standard of living.

27/02/2024

Culture news

Antisemitism and criminal charges: Berlinale controversy explained

A highly politicized edition of the Berlin International Film Festival ended last weekend, but divisions surrounding political messaging are ongoing. The Berlinale is now embroiled in controversy which severely tarnishes its reputation. Here’s why.

27/02/2024

Culture news

Berlinale film festival marred by 'antisemitic' protests

A number of speeches were made at the Berlin film festival's closing ceremony, accusing Israel of genocide in its war against Hamas.

26/02/2024

Health news

German lawmakers appove new law to partially legalise cannabis

Germany may soon have some of the most lenient marijuana laws in the European Union as lawmakers in the Bundestag debate legislation on cannabis.

23/02/2024