Germany

Travel News

Easier cross-border train travel? Deutsche Bahn says it’s coming

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.

28/05/2025

Europe News

Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

28/05/2025

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

28/05/2025

Green News

German court dismisses RWE climate case but opens door to others

The Peruvian famer's climate case could pave the way for others looking to hold polluters liable for past emissions.

28/05/2025

Germany

Suspect in stabbing attack at German festival admits killings at trial

The Solingen incident was one of several deadly attacks in the months leading up to Germany's national election in February that involved immigrant suspects, pushing migration to the forefront of the political agenda in that vote.

27/05/2025

Economy

German consumer confidence rises despite uncertainty

German consumer sentiment rose for a third month, driven by stronger income and economic expectations. However, rising savings and lower purchase intent highlight persistent uncertainty and a fragile recovery.

27/05/2025

Europe News

Four former VW executives found guilty of fraud in 'Dieselgate' case

The German carmaker was accused in 2015 of rigging engine control software to let diesel-powered cars pass emissions tests.

26/05/2025

Germany

German police call for further measures after spate of knife attacks

Two of Germany's largest police trade unions call for enhanced video surveillance and more staff after a woman at Hamburg Central Station injured 18 people in another knife attack on Friday.

26/05/2025

Germany

German Chancellor Merz questions Israel's strategy in Gaza

German Chancellor Merz has said he "no longer understands" Israel's goals in the Strip, stressing humanitarian concerns and calling for actions that allies can support amid ongoing criticism.

26/05/2025

Europe News

Woman arrested after 18 people injured in knife attack in Hamburg

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after a knife attack at the main railway station in the German city of Hamburg, which injured eighteen people, police have said.

23/05/2025

Economy

‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

23/05/2025

Germany

Germany arrests five for alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks

The suspects — aged 14 to 18 — are believed to have been members of a right-wing extremist organisation that calls itself "The Last Wave of Defence".

21/05/2025

Germany

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reach record high

Germany's Interior Ministry has proposed a series of measures to combat politically motivated crimes, which it says have increased by 40% in the last year.

20/05/2025

Germany

German police arrest suspect in Bielefeld stabbing attack

According to witnesses, the perpetrator attacked his victims indiscriminately with what they called a bladed object.

20/05/2025

Germany

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

20/05/2025

Europe News

Germany: Partygoers injured in possible terrorist attack, police say

Police in Bielefeld are searching for a fugitive armed man who attacked several people in a bar with a sharp object, leaving five injured. The attack occurred early Sunday morning.

18/05/2025

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Foreign minister: Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence target

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

15/05/2025

Europe News

Merz vows to keep US support for Ukraine as he addresses parliament

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.

15/05/2025

Germany

Germany arrests three for plotting Russian 'sabotage' bomb attacks

The three suspects plotted to carry out arson and explosive attacks on German freight transport systems, according to federal prosecutors.

14/05/2025

Economy

German economic sentiment rebounds in May as tariff fears ease

Germany’s economic sentiment rebounded to 25.2 in May, surpassing forecasts amid easing trade tensions and political stability. Eurozone sentiment also improved. Despite weak current conditions, optimism grows across key sectors.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Germany bans biggest 'Reichsbürger' group and arrests four leaders

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the so-called "Königreich Deutschland" (Kingdom of Germany) group had created a "counter-state".

13/05/2025

Europe News

Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

12/05/2025

Culture news

Harry Styles in Berlin: Why has the pop superstar moved to Germany?

British pop star Harry Styles is rumoured to have secretly moved to Berlin. Is he working on new music in the city? And what does David Bowie have to do with it?

11/05/2025

Business

Commerzbank reports profit surge as it fends off UniCredit bid

The German lender reported its ‘best quarterly result since the first quarter of 2011’ as it attempts to fend off Unicredit’s takeover efforts.

09/05/2025

Europe News

German government denies rumoured plans to declare state of emergency

A government spokesperson denied claims of Chancellor Friedrich Merz invoking a special clause in EU law to tighten border control.

09/05/2025