Germany

Earth News

Topless protester interrupts Volkswagen’s annual meeting in Berlin

Human rights and climate change activists targeted the German car giant's AGM.

11/05/2023

Earth News

German citizens could soon advise the government on food policy

German public opinion could soon play a role in parliament through new citizens’ assembly.

11/05/2023

Germany

Diplo-spat: Germany and China agree to disagree on Russian sanctions

The foreign ministers of Germany and China discussed possible EU sanctions on companies found trading with Russia, particularly in potential military components. Annalena Baerbock said the aggressor in the conflict, Russia, should not be dealt with on the same terms as the victim, Ukraine.

09/05/2023

Europe News

Russians in Berlin mark Victory day despite ban on Russian flags

German authorities had also initially banned the Ukrainian flag from being displayed but the decision was overturned by a court following an outcry by activists.

09/05/2023

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Watch: Motorway bridge in Germany being demolished

A motorway bridge in western German was demolished after it had been closed for 17 months for safety reasons.

08/05/2023

Germany

Germany confirms it will withdraw troops from UN Mali mission

Berlin says political and security conditions in Mali, which is run by a military junta, can no longer justify the deployment of 1,000 German peacekeepers

03/05/2023

Germany

Berlin fuel summit hears calls for an end to the fossil fuel age

Germany's foreign minister has said it is time to ring in the end of the fossil fuel age, and to introduce targets for renewables for the next COP climate change summit. Annalena Baerbock was speaking at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin.

02/05/2023

Germany

Euroviews. It's time to tackle BASF’s legacy of pollution and end burden shifting

EU and member state decision-makers need to agree on robust new rules to get the industry in line and paying its way in full, Vicky Cann writes.

01/05/2023

Earth News

Berlin sees 10th day of protests as climate activists block roads

Activists from campaign group Letzte Generation have blocked key roads in the German capital causing long traffic jams for commuters.

28/04/2023

Germany

Should states call far-right groups 'extremists'?

While most European countries have a system in place to fight domestic and international terrorism, they lack a specific way of dealing with extremist groups.

28/04/2023

Earth News

Climate activists stop Berlin traffic by gluing themselves to roads

The group said it wanted the federal government to submit a detailed plan on how Germany can meet a target of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 Celsius.

25/04/2023

Germany

Police use drill to free climate activist's hand in Germany

Police in Germany had to use a drill to free an activist's hand from a road during a climate protest in Berlin

24/04/2023

Germany

All flights cancelled at Berlin airport after warning strikes over pay

The trade union ver.di called on aviation security staff to strike until midnight as they call for higher bonuses for night, weekend and holiday work shifts.

24/04/2023

Germany

German train network brought to a halt by second national rail strike

Germany's rail network was brought to a halt as workers across the country took strike action for the second time in recent weeks demanding higher pay to offset inflation

21/04/2023

Germany

Zelenskyy calls for more military aid ahead of Ramstein meeting

Defence leaders are gathering at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine.

20/04/2023

Germany

Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany

Around 700 flights have been cancelled in Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Hamburg airports due to security staff strikes. Stuttgart expected to be affected on Friday.

20/04/2023

Travel News

Want to move to Germany? These are the most in-demand jobs

Germany's skilled worker shortage has reached an all-time high: Here are the roles that need filling.

20/04/2023

Travel News

German airports empty as strike leads to cancelled flights and trains

Unions are demanding higher pay to combat rising inflation rates.

19/04/2023

Germany

Climate activists in Germany rejoice at wind-down of nuclear plants

Nuclear power advocates have slammed the German shutdown, knowing that the action by Europe’s biggest economy could deal a blow to a technology they see as a clean and reliable alternative to fossil fuels.

16/04/2023

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Greenpeace celebrates end of Germany's nuclear era with T.Rex dinosaur

Greenpeace celebrates end of Germany's nuclear era with T.Rex dinosaur

15/04/2023

Germany

Germany winds down its last nuclear plants

Experts such as Claudia Kemfert from the German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin say the 5% share of Germany's electricity currently coming from its remaining three reactors can be easily replaced without risking blackouts.

15/04/2023

Germany

Environmental NGO celebrates closure of three German nuclear reactors

The German government has dismissed calls for another last-minute delay of the long-planned shutdown of the country's last three nuclear power plants.

14/04/2023

Europe News

Germany presents scaled-back cannabis legislation proposal

Germany has revised its plan for cannabis liberalisation following talks with the European Union.

12/04/2023

Earth News

Nuclear reactors turned off for good in Germany despite energy crisis

The country is pulling the plug on its last three reactors on 15 April.

11/04/2023

Destinations

What to see in Berlin beyond the Brandenburg Gate

Many tourists just stick to Berlin’s well-known central attractions.

10/04/2023

Germany

Toxic fumes alert following massive warehouse fires in Hamburg

Police have warned people in the Hamburg to close their windows after a large fire that engulfed several warehouses sent black, chemical-laden smoke drifting over the city.

09/04/2023