Germany

Green News

This German farmer is taking Volkswagen to court over climate change

VW says it has made a massive effort to shift car production to electric vehicles in the coming years.

12/09/2022

Culture Series

Inside the farm where the food is organic and decisions are collective

Hofkollektiv Bienenwerder is organized without a hierarchical structure, the motto on their website reads: "No Masters, No Servants"

09/09/2022

Europe News

ECB announces largest interest rate hike in bid to fight inflation

The ECB's three key interest rates were each raised by 75 basis points.

08/09/2022

Germany

On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash after cross-border manhunt

The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision.

08/09/2022

Germany

Olaf Scholz loses his cool as German energy debate gets heated

The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction.

07/09/2022

Travel News

Lufthansa pilot strike called off as union reaches pay deal

After last Friday's strike, Lufthansa pilots threatened to walk out again this Wednesday and Thursday. The walkout was averted by a last-minute pay deal.

06/09/2022

Germany

Israel president calls for closer relations with Germany

“The partnership between Israel and Germany has achieved global renown, and we must continue deepening and cultivating it, for the benefit of a brilliant future not only for our countries but for the whole of humanity."

06/09/2022

Germany

Germany apologises for 1972 Munich Olympics attack failures

"I ask you for forgiveness for the lack of protection of the Israeli athletes," said Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

06/09/2022

Europe News

Germany to keep 2 nuclear plants on standby in case of energy shortage

Germany will two nuclear power plants online in case of an energy shortage despite its previous plan to phase out the energy source.

06/09/2022

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Victims of '72 Olympic attack remembered in Munich

A commemoration ceremony was held at the Olympic Park in Munich on Monday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of the attack by Palestinian militants on the 1972 Munich Olympics in which 11 Israeli athletes were killed.

05/09/2022

Germany

Munich massacre at 50: What happened at the 1972 Olympics?

Today marks 50 years since a massacre at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Here's all you need to know about what happened.

05/09/2022

Germany

Third German relief package approved after hours of negotiations

The German Chancellor hopes to skim off the windfall profits from energy companies to help pay for plan. The so-called excess profits tax has also been discussed at the European level for weeks. Olaf Scholz says he hopes it'll make a massive difference in people's ability to deal with rising costs.

04/09/2022

Germany

Germany unveils new plan to tackle soaring energy costs

Germany's government announced on Sunday a massive new aid plan aimed at tackling spiralling energy prices, with Scholz vowing no German will face the crisis "alone".

04/09/2022

Destinations

Is Baden-Baden the best digital nomad town in Germany?

Once known as the summer capital of Europe, Baden-Baden is the ideal destination for work-life balance.

03/09/2022

Germany

Man dies after attack at gay pride event in western Germany

The incident took place last Saturday in the city of Munster.

02/09/2022

Germany

German man charged for trying to hire fake contract killer on darkweb

According to prosecutors, the suspect had paid thousands of euros in a series of attempts to hire an assassin to murder a love rival.

02/09/2022

My Europe Series

How tensions over the Ukraine war are flaring up in Germany

Ukrainians and Russian speakers both say they have suffered threats and violence since the war began six months ago.

02/09/2022

Travel News

Lufthansa pilots set to strike tomorrow over ongoing pay dispute

The German airline intends to minimise the impact of the strike and claims its pay offers to pilots are a good basis for continuing talks.

01/09/2022

Eco-Innovation

Could solar panels provide farms with shade and added revenue?

Large-scale solar installations are becoming popular in agriculture - but getting the right mix of crop and solar is hard.

01/09/2022

Germany

Two German ministry officials 'probed for spying for Russia'

The high-ranking officials are allegedly responsible for sensitive energy issues.

01/09/2022

Culture news

Celebrating Bud Spencer: fans press for Berlin museum to stay put

From national swimming champion to spaghetti westerns - Italian actor Bud Spencer has cult status in Germany and his films are screened weekly. Now fans in Berlin believe a museum celebrating his life should have permanent status

01/09/2022

Germany

'Incredibly vile': Arson attempt at nursery hosting Ukrainian refugees

Authorities are not ruling out that the attack was politically motivated.

31/08/2022

Travel News

'Success': 52 million tickets sold for cheap German train travel

German short distance rail passengers made roughly a billion journeys per month between June and August, a surge the German rail association have attributed to cheap tickets.

30/08/2022

Germany

Girl, 7, dies after being hit by falling statue at hotel in Munich

She was hit by a 200-kilogram statue in a hotel courtyard on Friday.

29/08/2022

Germany

Euroviews. Germany must keep the lights on without burning down the house | View

"A diversified supply, capable of meeting our energy needs now without compromising our climate goals – it's a tricky prospect to pull off, but failure is not an option," argues Thomas Matussek.

26/08/2022

Green News

Is Germany on the right track with its new hydrogen trains?

Germany has launched the world's first hydrogen-powered rail line. Is this the sustainable alternative it seems to be?

25/08/2022