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A new app is bringing Cold War-era Berlin to life

60 years after the Berlin Wall divided the city, a new app aims to give history buffs an immersive experience of this pivotal moment in the Cold War era.

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German nurse suspected of giving saline solution instead of COVID jab

Police fear that more than 8,500 people could have been affected by the scandal.

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Germany's parties kick-off their campaigns ahead of pivotal election

The vote on Sunday, September 26 will determine who will take over from Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is stepping down after 16 years in office.

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Germany arrests British national accused of spying for Russia

German prosecutors suspect Davis S., a British national, of passing confidential documents onto the Russians in exchange for cash.

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German railway workers begin two-day nationwide strike

Travellers have been warned to expect disruption after the GDL union which represents railway workers announced a two-day nationwide strike.

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How the building of the Berlin Wall started with a lie

Just before the construction of the Berlin Wall began 60 years ago, Walter Ulbricht, the former leader of East Germany, famously claimed: "nobody has any intention of building a wall".

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German officials to discuss COVID-19 testing and flood aid at summit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state officials will meet later today to discuss the future handling of the coronavirus pandemic and aid for areas affected by the devastating floods of mid-July.

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Germany's train drivers to go on nationwide strike

The union is demanding a 3.2% salary increase and a one-time “coronavirus bonus” of €600.

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German firm loses appeal against ruling its weed killer causes cancer

A San Francisco appeals court on Monday upheld a 2019 ruling in favour of a couple claiming they became ill after years of using Bayer's weedkiller Roundup.

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Teacher accused of cannibalism goes on trial in Germany

A teacher in Germany went on trial on Tuesday, suspected of killing a man and eating pieces of his body.

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One person killed and 13 injured after truck hits bus in Germany

A truck crashed into a bus in central Germany, killing one person and injuring 13 others.

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Meet the bomb hunters protecting marine species in the Baltic Sea

An EU-backed team of scientists has a very thrill-seeking mission: to find all the unexploded war bombs in Germany's coastal waters and other European countries. #Ocean

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Germany opens investigation against officials for neglect during flood

German prosecutors have launched formal investigations into whether two regional officials failed to properly warn residents ahead of last month's floods that killed 141 people and injured hundreds more.

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Tank, machine guns and pistols: German fined for WWII weapons arsenal

An 84-year-old man in Germany was convicted for illegal possession of World War-II era weapons, ammunition and explosives.

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Three people injured in suspected blowgun attack in Germany

German police say three people have suffered minor injuries in a suspected blowgun attack in the western city of Cologne.

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Germany to offer COVID-19 shots for all kids over 12

So far, the country’s standing committee on vaccination has been reluctant to give the go-ahead for all youngsters and only explicitly recommended the vaccination for the age group between 12 and 16 if they suffer from certain chronic illnesses.

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Ex-Nazi guard, 100, set to stand trial over concentration camp charges

The centenarian -- whose name was withheld in line with German privacy laws -- is considered fit enough to stand trial, despite his age.

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Berlin: Covid sceptics defy protest ban.

Hundreds of anti-lockdown demonstrators defy a court-ordered protest ban in the streets of Berlin, resulting in scuffles with police.

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Man dies after being detained by Berlin police during COVID-19 protest

About 600 people were detained during the demonstrations, which saw thousands defy rules against mass gatherings over the weekend.

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German chancellor candidate Armin Laschet speaks of 'shame' over WW2

Laschet has told a Polish newspaper that Germany "must always be aware of its historical responsibility for Poland's freedom and independence.”