Germany

Germany

Report finds 196 German clerics abused children in Münster diocese

The research found that there were at least 610 victims of abuse in the diocese over 75 years, but the true number could be as high as 6,000.

13/06/2022

Euronews Witness

Russia's brain drain: War with Ukraine prompts thousands to flee

Russia's best and brightest have left in their thousands following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Euronews' Monica Pinna investigates the reasons behind this brain drain.

10/06/2022

Art

Colonialism and restitution explored at this year's Berlin Biennale

The 12th edition of the Berlin Biennale art show has opened in the German capital. This year's edition is called "Still Present!" with the focus on artists from countries in the East.

10/06/2022

Germany

Man with knife injures woman and minor at primary school in Germany

In a separate incident, several people were injured by a man with a knife at the University of Hamm-Lippstadt.

10/06/2022

Germany

German priest found dead after being suspended over abuse allegations

The diocese in Limburg said the news had "hit them hard" and "raises many questions".

10/06/2022

Germany

Investigators question 'mentally ill' driver after Berlin car rampage

One teacher was killed, six other people sustained life-threatening injuries in the incident and another three were seriously injured.

09/06/2022

The Cube

Fake video claims Ukrainian refugees set fire to a house in Germany

A video shared thousands of times on social media falsely accuses Ukrainian refugees for having set fire to a house in Germany while attempting to burn the Russian flag.

08/06/2022

Germany

One dead and nine injured after vehicle hits pedestrians in Berlin

It is unclear whether the crash is the result of an accident or whether the driver had intentionally driven into the crowd.

08/06/2022

Germany

Church convicts Catholic ex-priest of abusing boy for several years

The man was ordered to pay 10% of his income to a charity that supports victims of abuse.

07/06/2022

Culture news

How a Michelin star bartender brought his skills to the comedy circuit

Chris Davis was a top-shelf bartender when a realisation hit him about his roots.

07/06/2022

Germany

Mercedes-Benz recalls one million cars over braking system fault fears

Brakes on some models may have what is called "advanced corrosion", the German carmaker said.

06/06/2022

Germany

Hailstones pile up as heavy storms hit Germany

The storms were so intense that half-a-metre-high piles of hailstones formed in some places.

06/06/2022

Germany

At least five killed after regional train derails in southern Germany

The accident occurred near the Alpine ski resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

03/06/2022

Europe News

German MPs set to approve massive military spending spree

The decision is expected to easily pass in the lower house of the Bundestag today and comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

03/06/2022

Germany

Germany to send Kyiv anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that his country will supply Ukraine with modern anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, stepping up arms deliveries amid criticism that Germany isn’t doing enough to help Kyiv in its time of need.

01/06/2022

Europe News

Deutsche Bank subsidiary CEO resigns after greenwashing raid

The head of DWS, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, has resigned, after 50 German investigators raided its offices over alleged greenwashing.

01/06/2022

Germany

“Even the trees with deep roots are starting to react to the lack of water”

The German capital Berlin and the surrounding areas are experiencing another dry spring. Since 2018 there simply hasn’t been enough rainfall in the region, threatening plants, and trees in the city. Residents of Berlin are trying to help the trees by watering them. #GreenWeek

01/06/2022

Germany

G7 pledge to decarbonise energy sectors by 2035

After three days of talks, G7 Ministers made a bid to tackle global warming with a number of pledges which will be presented to leaders next month at the G7 summit in Elmau, Germany - moves which have been largely welcomed by climate activists.

27/05/2022

Germany

Tikhanovskaya and Belarusian activists receive Europe's top honour for services to unity

The three pro-democracy figures were honoured with the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. One of them, Maria Kalesnikava, is still in prison in Belarus.

26/05/2022

Culture news

Germany returns stolen colonial treasures to Namibia

The decision to give back the Namibian jewellery coincides with last year's recognition of the German Empire's genocide in the early 20th century.

25/05/2022

Germany

Four seriously injured after train and bus collide in southern Germany

The crash on Tuesday morning at Blaustein, near the city of Ulm, saw the bus driver thrown from the vehicle before it burst into flames.

24/05/2022

Germany

Scores injured, 13 critical after storm sweeps across parts of Germany

Strong winds hit several mostly western federal states, causing significant damage and creating three tornados.

21/05/2022

Germany

Ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder quits Russian energy giant Rosneft

Schröder has been under pressure for weeks over his ties to Russia's energy industry amid the war in Ukraine.

20/05/2022

Germany

Germany backs plans for €9-a-month local transport pass

The move aims to help Germans cope with high energy prices amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

20/05/2022

Earth News

Climate change in court: German farmer sues Volkswagen

Why are a car manufacturer and farmer in court over climate change?

20/05/2022

Germany

Two paragliders killed amid strong storms in Germany

"They appear to have been hit by a gust of wind that caused the paraglider to collapse, and the air vehicle crashed onto a field,” police said on Friday.

20/05/2022