Europe News Germany must become 'the best equipped army in Europe', says Scholz "Our army must become the pillar of conventional defence in Europe, the best equipped armed force in Europe," Olaf Scholz said. 16/09/2022
Europe News Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries Germany is taking control of three Russian-owned refineries in the country to ensure energy security before an embargo on oil from Russia takes effect next year, officials said Friday. 16/09/2022
Germany German gets life sentence for killing worker after COVID mask dispute The man was refused service at a petrol station for not wearing a mask under COVID-19 rules. He later returned and fatally shot the clerk. 13/09/2022
Money These EU countries have spent €300bn to ease the cost of living crisis Some countries in the eurozone are spending more than others to tackle the rising cost of living for their citizens. 09/09/2022
Germany On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash after cross-border manhunt The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision. 08/09/2022
Germany Olaf Scholz loses his cool as German energy debate gets heated The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction. 07/09/2022
Germany Israel president calls for closer relations with Germany “The partnership between Israel and Germany has achieved global renown, and we must continue deepening and cultivating it, for the benefit of a brilliant future not only for our countries but for the whole of humanity." 06/09/2022
Europe News Germany to keep 2 nuclear plants on standby in case of energy shortage Germany will two nuclear power plants online in case of an energy shortage despite its previous plan to phase out the energy source. 06/09/2022
No Comment Victims of '72 Olympic attack remembered in Munich A commemoration ceremony was held at the Olympic Park in Munich on Monday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of the attack by Palestinian militants on the 1972 Munich Olympics in which 11 Israeli athletes were killed. 05/09/2022
World News German soldiers arrive in Lithuania to boost NATO's eastern flank German military personnel and equipment have arrived in Lithuania, as part of a plan to beef up forces on NATO's eastern flank following Russia's war. 05/09/2022
Germany Munich massacre at 50: What happened at the 1972 Olympics? Today marks 50 years since a massacre at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Here's all you need to know about what happened. 05/09/2022
Germany Third German relief package approved after hours of negotiations The German Chancellor hopes to skim off the windfall profits from energy companies to help pay for plan. The so-called excess profits tax has also been discussed at the European level for weeks. Olaf Scholz says he hopes it'll make a massive difference in people's ability to deal with rising costs. 04/09/2022
No Comment German artist creates sea of rainbow coloured foam in London German artist Stephanie Lüning creates a sea of rainbow foam at a London festival at her first show in the United Kingdom, transforming an outdoor public space with the multi-coloured installation, which is made up largely of water and food colouring. 04/09/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Five key developments to know today Berlin's 'hybrid war' against Russia, US Navy in Baltics and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war. 04/09/2022
Germany Germany unveils new plan to tackle soaring energy costs Germany's government announced on Sunday a massive new aid plan aimed at tackling spiralling energy prices, with Scholz vowing no German will face the crisis "alone". 04/09/2022
Germany Man dies after attack at gay pride event in western Germany The incident took place last Saturday in the city of Munster. 02/09/2022
Germany German man charged for trying to hire fake contract killer on darkweb According to prosecutors, the suspect had paid thousands of euros in a series of attempts to hire an assassin to murder a love rival. 02/09/2022
My Europe Series How tensions over the Ukraine war are flaring up in Germany Ukrainians and Russian speakers both say they have suffered threats and violence since the war began six months ago. 02/09/2022
Europe News Poland to demand €1.3 trillion from Germany in WWII reparations Poland's top politician said the government would seek €1.3 trillion from Germany in WWII reparations after the release of a report on the cost to the country of Nazi German occupation. 01/09/2022
Germany Two German ministry officials 'probed for spying for Russia' The high-ranking officials are allegedly responsible for sensitive energy issues. 01/09/2022