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Germany

5 things to know about Bavaria's election on Sunday

On October 14, Bavaria will elect a new state parliament. But this election is making headlines far beyond the borders of the Free State — so what is it all about?

11/10/2018

Germany

Berlin court orders German capital to impose diesel ban

A Berlin court ruled on Tuesday that the German capital should impose driving bans on some roads for diesel cars whose emissions of nitrogen oxide exceed permitted limits.

09/10/2018

Germany

Documentary chronicles life of Yazidi activist and Nobel laureate Murad

Documentary chronicles life of Yazidi activist and Nobel laureate Murad

07/10/2018

Germany

Far-right rock fans clash with police in Germany

Eight policemen were slightly injured.

07/10/2018

Germany

German journalist stabbed by teens who 'gave Hitler salute'

Police have launched an investigation into the attack that saw the journalist cut 6 centimetres deep in the stomach.

02/10/2018

World

Germany finds addiction "fix"

Leaders of Germany’s coalition parties have come to an agreement to fix the country’s diesel crisis after marathon talks late into the night.

02/10/2018

Germany

Erdogan get mixed reception in Cologne

Erdogan get mixed reception in Cologne on last day of bridge-building trip.

29/09/2018

Germany

Students at Catholic school in Germany fight for gay teacher's rights

One topic is at the forefront of everyone's minds at a Catholic school in Borken, on Germany's border with the Netherlands: the decision of the school's management to backtrack on offering a trainee teacher a permanent position.

28/09/2018

My Europe Series

"Insiders" talks to all sides on the great German coal divide

Despite its Green credentials Germany is a heavy user of coal, especially lignite, which comes from Europe's biggest opencast strip-mine. Now it wants to expand, but first it has to expel protesters from what remains of Hambach forest, which is due to disappear.

28/09/2018

My Europe Series

"Insiders" gets an expert's case against coal

Germany, a heavy user of dirty coal, has a high profile as an environmental leader, but that paradox has to change and the arguments for phasing out this fossil fuel are, says one expert, incontrovertible.

28/09/2018

My Europe Series

German energy giant clears climate protesters from Hambach forest

Central Europe's last primordial forest in Germany is about to be obliterated to dig up dirty and inefficient lignite coal, despite Berlin's trumpeted green credentials. Insiders talks to all sides of the story, but RWE refuses to comment.

28/09/2018

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Modern art fair draws collectors to Berlin art scene

Berlin's international art fair is in full swing, drawing collectors and art enthusiasts to one of the world's most creative cities.

28/09/2018

Germany

Erdogan calls for extradition for Gulen and Dundar during meeting with Merkel

The German and Turkish leaders hold a joint-press conference in Berlin.

28/09/2018

Germany

Security is stepped up in Berlin for Turkish President's arrival

The visit has been classed with the highest security level with 5000 police officers on the streets of Berlin. Large parts of the capital are blocked off

28/09/2018

Germany

Erdogan visit to Germany prompts rival demonstrations

Human rights issues cloud Turkish President's visit

28/09/2018

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A light installation on Cologne Cathedral commemorates WWI

This week, for the first time in its history, Cologne Cathedral will be floodlit with moving images. The light production tells the story of the First World War in moving images and thus reminds of the end of the war 100 years ago in the context of the cathedral pilgrimage.

27/09/2018

Germany

Four-year-old boy gets parking spot for his bike from stranger

A boy in Germany was surprised with his very own parking spot for his bike from a creative, anonymous observer

27/09/2018

World

Erdogan, Merkel hope to defuse tensions as two leaders meet

Preparations are underway in the German capital as the Turkish leader hails trip as a chance for the two nations to carve a new beginning after years of souring relations.

27/09/2018

Germany

Scrabble shocks German fans by changing its name to "Letter-YOLO" in rebrand

The German Scrabble Club and many Scrabble fans in social media are shocked: For the 70th anniversary, Mattel is rebranding Scrabble in Germany. The game is now called "Buchstaben-YOLO", which translates "Letter-YOLO".

27/09/2018

Germany

East Germany still lagging behind, report says

Germany remains divided, according to government report.

26/09/2018

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Former Bayern Munich stars celebrate at Oktoberfest

Retired World Cup champion and Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni joked about returning to competitive football when asked about Bayern Munich's attacking strength.

25/09/2018

Germany

Porsche drops diesel in electric car push

Porsche announces it will stop offering diesel versions of its cars on Sunday, shortly after it was caught cheating on diesel emissions test

23/09/2018

Germany

Merkel apologises after ex-spy chief crisis that threatened coalition

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition finds a solution to deal with ex-spy chief, Hans-Georg Maassen, whose promotion to the interior ministry sparked outrage.

23/09/2018

Germany

In pictures: Oktoberfest kicks off in Munich

The beer is flowing as the 185th Oktoberfest gets underway in Munich.

22/09/2018

Germany

Man dies in Hambach Forest after fall from treehouse bridge

Authorities have suspended the eviction of protesters from the threatened woodland following the death of the man, who is believed to be a journalist.

19/09/2018

Germany

Why was Germany's top spy Hans-Georg Maassen ousted?

Germany's go-to man for secrets is now in the limelight. Here's why.

19/09/2018