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Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive

In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village.

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Trump weighing US troop drawdown in Germany after Iran war feud

Trump's threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war.

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Man accused of spying for Russia arrested in Berlin, prosecutors say

The suspect allegedly gave his Russian intelligence handler information about German military aid for Ukraine and photos of NATO military convoys moving along motorways.

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German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

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Biggest merger ever? Deutsche Telekom eyes tie-up with T-Mobile US

Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history.

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Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

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Iran's exiled crown prince splattered with red liquid in Berlin

The alleged perpetrator, whose name was not released in line with German privacy rules, was immediately detained by police.

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Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin

In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy.

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Range, speed, deterrence: Germany unveils first ever military strategy

Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.

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Kazakhstan confirms suspension of oil transit to Germany via Russia

Kazakhstan’s energy minister announced Wednesday there would be no transit of its oil to Germany through Russia throughout May due to Russian technical constraints, assuming it is “related to recent strikes on Russian infrastructure".

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German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring

Police believe the ring operated by using genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany, which were sent to people in Syria with a similar appearance.

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Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

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Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again

The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

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How German troops are building and field-testing their own drones

During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive.

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Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art.

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German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the whale

The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons.

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Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.

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Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

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German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week

The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty.

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UK government approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper

Axel Springer, which owns German newspapers Bild and Die Welt, last month announced it would pay £575 million in cash for The Telegraph's print and online versions.