Tag: Germany
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AfD scores first far-right state election win since Nazi era
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was facing a tough situation yesterday after his party was crushed by the Alternative for Germany party in a regional election that ... -
Wildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten ... -
A belly dancer turns grief into joy after fatal attack on Berlin’s Pride festival
Haidar Darwish, a Syrian belly dancer and artist, took the stage at Berlin’s Museum Island wearing a flamboyant hoop skirt and red fez. He asked the ... -
A Syrian man is convicted of stabbing a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial
A court convicted a Syrian man yesterday of stabbing and seriously wounding a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial just over a year ago, and sentenced him to ... -
Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader’s visit to China
The first official trip to China by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz comes as his country’s manufacturers face increasing pressure from Chinese competitors and as U.S. President ... -
German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition
When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as ... -
Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to its constitutional order
The German government yesterday banned a Muslim group, accusing it of violating human rights and the country’s democratic values, and conducted raids against two other Muslim groups across ... -
European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his summit with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday arrived in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and virtual meetings with other European and U.S. leaders ahead of ... -
It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus
Asparagus season has arrived in Germany, signaling the unofficial beginning of springtime. There is no other vegetable that Germans obsess about as much as white asparagus. ... -
Germany welcomes release of German-Iranian rights activist from prison
Germany’s foreign minister yesterday welcomed the release of a German-Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to Germany. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote ... -
Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK and Germany
Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe yesterday, particularly in the U.K. and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights With ... -
Christmas market attack claims lives in Magdeburg
Four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed and 200 people were injured when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in ... -
Far-right party aims for wins in two state elections as government flounders
The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections Sunday in eastern Germany, while a months-old party ... -
Germany’s newest panda twins thrive during first five days in Berlin Zoo
Germany’s newest panda twin s are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. The cubs spent their first five days of life taking turns cuddling and drinking milk ... -
Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy
The Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to ... -
Germany, Philippines agree to finalize a pact to address security threats
Germany and the Philippines agreed yesterday to rapidly finalize a defense pact that would allow joint military training and possible sale of German weapons to address ... -
Chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe’s dependency on China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised a tentative deal between Serbia and the European Union signed on Friday that paves the way for the disputed excavation of ... -
With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name — at least for a few weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour ... -
Germany’s 2006 WC patriotic fervor unlikely to repeat at Euro 2024
When Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup, it unleashed an unexpected burst of national pride across the country. For many Germans, it was the first time ... -
Chancellor vows to deport criminals following brutal attack by Afghan migrant
Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed that Germany will start deporting criminals from Afghanistan and Syria again after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant last week left ... -
Germany sells shares in postal company for $2.3 billion to improve finance railway
Germany’s state-owned development bank has sold shares in the company that owns the national postal service for about 2.17 billion euros ($2.3 billion), reducing the government’s ... -
German police advise travelers to avoid Hamburg airport due to hostage situation
German police advised travelers yesterday not to use Hamburg airport due to a hostage situation. The airport in the northern part of the city has been ... -
German police search for a lion on the loose in Berlin’s suburbs
German authorities warned people in Berlin’s southern suburbs yesterday to watch out for a potentially dangerous animal, suspected to be a lioness, that was on the ... -
Ex-Audi boss convicted of fraud in automaker’s diesel emissions scandal
Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler was convicted of fraud yesterday in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal, making him the highest-ranking executive found guilty over ... -
Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution
The environment ministers of Poland and Germany met on the border of the two countries on Wednesday to discuss protection of a river against a repeat ... -
Spy chief warns authoritarian states stoking anti-government mood
The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency warned yesterday of a rise in anti-government extremism – fueled by authoritarian states such as Russia – that seeks ... -
Campaigners call for fossil fuel deadline, more climate aid
Environmental campaigners urged climate envoys from dozens of nations gathering yesterday in Berlin to discuss a global deadline for phasing out fossil fuels and ways of ... -
German government, unions reach pay deal for public workers
German government officials and labor unions have reached a pay deal for more than 2.5 million public-sector workers, ending a lengthy dispute and heading off the ... -
King Charles III makes world debut as tour starts in Germany
King Charles III arrived in Berlin yesterday for his first foreign trip as Britain’s monarch, hoping to improve the U.K.’s relations with the European Union and ... -
Coal mine clash pits laws against climate
The fate of a tiny village has sparked heated debate in Germany over the country’s continued use of coal and whether tackling climate change justifies breaking ... -
Japan, Germany impose Covid rules on travelers from Macau
Japan and Germany have joined a growing list of countries and regions requiring travelers from Macau to take a Covid-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China ... -
25 arrested on suspicion of planning far-right armed coup
Thousands of police officers carried out raids across much of Germany today (Wednesday) against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the government in an ... -
Germany flying six fighters 8K miles in 24 hours to Singapore island
A group of German air force fighter jets neared Singapore yesterday in a marathon bid to fly them some 12,800 kilometers (8,000 miles) from their home base ... -
G-7 nations can lead the way on ending coal use
Germany’s energy and climate minister said yesterday that the Group of Seven wealthy nations can lead the way on ending the use of coal, a heavily ... -
Draghi: Euro recovery losing momentum
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi defended the bank’s new stimulus programs as he warned that the weak economic recovery in the eurozone “is losing momentum.” ...
