North Rhine Westphalia

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Alternative for Germany candidates' deaths spark conspiracies

Police have ruled out any foul play in relation to the recent deaths of seven AfD candidates, but prominent public figures are sowing unfounded theories online.

5 September 2025

Germany

Scholz's party stands firm on Ukraine after historic state vote loss

The German Chancellor has been accused of indecision over the war in Ukraine.

16 May 2022

Germany

Schools in western Germany to shut on Thursday amid storm warnings

The education minister in North Rhine-Westphalia has urged parents to keep children at home due to high winds.

16 February 2022

Germany

German coal-fired power station partially destroyed

The 83-year-old plant has been demolished as part of Germany’s plan to stop using coal by 2038

28 March 2021

Germany

Germany: COVID-19 lockdown extended in Gütersloh, eased in Warendorf

The partial local lockdowns were imposed last week after a significant cluster of new coronavirus infections.

30 June 2020