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Germany's parliament recognises Ukraine's 1930s famine as 'genocide'

Germany has recognised the 1930s famine in Soviet Ukraine which killed millions under Joseph Stalin as a "genocide".

30/11/2022

Germany

Poacher given life in prison for shooting dead two police officers

The man killed the officers in January after they stopped him on suspicion of poaching.

30/11/2022

Germany

G7 justice ministers discuss coordinating war crime probes

The G7 justice ministers, the European Commission (EC) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) have discussed coordinating efforts

29/11/2022

Economy

Inflation has not peaked and risks rising even higher, says ECB head

Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro hit a record 10.6% on a yearly basis last month.

29/11/2022

Germany

Dresden plans to go carbon neutral by 2030

The capital of the German state of Saxony is trying to lead the way in sustainable city living. As part of the EU-sponsored MatchUp project, Dresden has been selected as one of the three ‘lighthouse’ cities, aiming to integrate mobility, ICT and energy in a sustainable way.

27/11/2022

Germany

Germany to call famine that killed millions of Ukrainians a 'genocide'

Around 3.5 million Ukrainians starved to death during the mass man-made famine between 1932-33.

25/11/2022

Design

Berlin museum explores relationship between gender and architecture

An artist has transformed the imposing modernist building of the New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie) in Berlin, designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe.

25/11/2022

Culture news

Thieves steal €1.6 million worth of gold coins from German museum

483 gold coins were snatched early Tuesday from a museum in the southern town of Manching, with thieves taking just nine minutes to break in and make off with the stash, according to police.

24/11/2022

Germany

Berlin switches on Christmas lights amid energy crisis

The German capital's most famous boulevard switched on its holiday lights, but energy-saving measures were put into place to offset rising power costs.

23/11/2022

Germany

German players cover mouths in protest at FIFA over armbands decision

FIFA had threatened to issue yellow cards to any players wearing the armbands.

23/11/2022

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Gunman fired shots at rabbi's residence in Essen, authorities say

The police were notified of the incident after witnesses found four bullet holes in the door of the residence, authorities said Friday.

18/11/2022

Germany

Reserve German army officer convicted of spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the man wanted to present himself as a "security expert" to senior Russian military officials.

18/11/2022

Germany

German man jailed for sending dozens of neo-Nazi threats

He signed the threats "NSU 2.0" in reference to a neo-Nazi group that was responsible for a string of violent crimes in Germany between 1998 and 2011.

17/11/2022

Cult

'Animal' directed by Cyril Dion wins Young Audience Award

The winner of the Young Audience Award this year is “Animal” directed by Cyril Dion after 3,000 young people from across Europe participated as jurors.

17/11/2022

Germany

German far-right extremist on trial over 1991 fire at refugee centre

The blaze in Saarlouis has remained unsolved for more than 30 years.

16/11/2022

Culture news

What is Germany's Kulturpass?

The government is aiming to get young people out of their stay-at-home pandemic habits.

16/11/2022

Germany

Berlin regional elections in 2021 must be rerun, says court

State and district elections in the German capital last year were marred by glitches.

16/11/2022

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Germany’s top business school ESMT Berlin launches latest Global Online MBA

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What do Phil Knight, Michael Bloomberg and Larry Page have in common?

14/11/2022

Culture news

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV EMAs

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV EMAs

14/11/2022

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Watch: Thousands protest in Berlin over rising cost of living

Thousands of people demonstrated in central Berlin on Saturday, calling for food prices to be controlled and for the rich to be taxed.

12/11/2022

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Watch: Revellers celebrate the start of Germany's carnival season

Dubbed Germany’s 'fifth season' by residents, carnival starts every year on 11 November at 11:11am local time.

11/11/2022

Germany

Cologne commemorates 200 years of carnival

Dubbed Germany’s 'fifth season' by locals, Cologne carnival starts every year on 11 November at 11:11am and stretches until Ash Wednesday in February or March.

11/11/2022

Earth News

Energy crisis: Germans turn to wood burning stoves to save on gas

Just like many other Germans, a retired couple has turned to using a wood burning stove this winter in order to save on gas.

11/11/2022

Germany

FIFA and Qatar 'rattled' as European World Cup boycott gathers pace

The 'Boycott Qatar 2022' campaign has been visible in Germany, France and Spain ahead of the tournament kick-off.

10/11/2022

Europe News

Refugee shelter expanded at ex-airport to prepare for Ukrainian influx

The German capital former airport is to serve as a temporary refugee shelter with 3,600 beds as an increasing number of Ukrainian refugees flee Russian strikes and harsh winter months.

09/11/2022

Germany

Girl, 8, freed after being kept in isolation for nearly all her life

The girl was found at her grandparents' house in western Germany.

08/11/2022