English

More about this topic

World News

German anti-immigrant AfD party moves more to the right

The nationalist, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party has voted for a new campaign leadership ahead of elections in September.

Sport

Sharapova returns to competition hours after doping ban expires

Controversial Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova slated to return to competition just hours after her 15-month doping ban expires

Germany

Thousands protest outside far-right party conference in Germany

Delegates of Alternative for Germany were given police protection ahead of the event in Cologne.

Germany

German politician loses appeal against jail term for 'Holocaust' tattoo

A far-right German politician has lost a court appeal against an eight-month prison sentence for displaying a Nazi-style tattoo at a public swimming pool.

ADVERTISEMENT

Germany

German foreign minister meets Kurdistan leaders in Iraq

Germany’s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has expressed support for Iraq’s Kurds during a trip to Erbil in the north-east of the country.

Germany

Berlin's street names provoke debate over forgotten history

In the heart of Berlin, a battle over street names is exhuming long forgotten vestiges of Germany’s past.

Germany

Germany: anti-immigration AfD Party leader to step down

Frauke Petry, the leader of Germany’s anti-immigration AfD, says she does not want to lead the party’s election campaign.

Germany

Easter snow in Germany

Winter seemed reluctant to leave parts of Germany which received heavy snowfall on Easter Monday.

Germany

Turkey: expat vote 'clear-cut in support for Erdogan' - initial results

The outcome of the constitutional referendum appears to have been much more clear-cut among Turks living abroad than for those living in Turkey.

World News

German President Steinmeier favours ending Internet anonymity

German President Steinmeier says he would favour an initiative to end anonymous commenting on the Internet to promote democracy and curb hate speech.

Germany

Borussia Dortmund angry at UEFA after bus bomb attack

Borussia Dortmund's coach says his team are upset that they ended up playing against Monaco - a game they lost - only a day after their bus was attacked.

Germany

Football fans unite in Dortmund

Whatever the eventual outcome of the Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Monaco, it was the spirit of solidarity which won the day.

World News

Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus dies, 81

World-renowned German cinematographer, Michael Ballhaus, has died at the age of 81.

Germany

Borussia Dortmund bus explosions: what we know

Police describe "serious explosives attack"

Germany

Dortmund fans offer beds to stranded Monaco supporters

After thousands of AS Monaco supporters found themselves stranded in Dortmund following the postponement of their Champions League match, Twitter users came to the…

Germany

German police keep open mind over Dortmund Borussia bus blasts

German police remain unclear as to who was behind what they’ve called a “serious explosives attack” on the team bus of Borussia Dortmund football team.

Germany

Borussia Dortmund team bus involved in explosion

The club's Champions League match with Monaco has been postponed after three blasts near the team bus on the way to the stadium in Germany.

Business Series

German drugmaker Stada agrees takeover

A lengthy takeover process ends with German generic drugmaker Stada agreeing to be bought by investment groups Bain Capital and Cinven.

Greece

Documenta 14 set to open outside Germany for first time

It's the first time Documenta will open outside Germany. Athens is preparing to host the 14th edition of the modern art exhibition.

Germany

Germany army launches new cyber command

2017 is election year in Germany, and hacker attacks like those alleged to have taken place during the US elections in 2016, are feared.

Stay informed on Germany's latest news, from politics and economy to culture and sports. Follow our updates for in-depth analysis and exclusive reports.