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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

Ecotech

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

Earth 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

Germany

German publisher pulls Winnetou books after accusations of racism

Ravensburger has pulled books depicting Winnetou, a fictional Apache character, over accusations that the story reinforces racist and colonial stereotypes of Native Americans.

24/08/2022

Germany

Oder river fish die-off remains a mystery as new details emerge

Germany and Poland are still attempting to answer what caused the deaths of thousands of fish in the Oder river that began in late July.

24/08/2022

Germany

Woman held on suspicion of injuring three with 'sword-like object'

The 65-year-old suspect was detained by passers-by until police arrived at the scene.

23/08/2022

Germany

Bombed and riddled with bullet holes: Car's tragic journey from Bucha

A car in a Berlin exhibit tells the tragic story of four women from Bucha. After Russian forces withdrew from the town on the outskirts of Kyiv, 458 bodies were found in the area, including 12 children.

23/08/2022