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German factory orders drop in shadow of Iran war
German factory orders fell faster than expected in April, official data showed Monday, with little hope for a revival as the Iran war weighs on the economy.
German hospital discharges US doctor who contracted Ebola
A US national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a German hospital on Saturday after recovering from the infection following 17 days of medical care, the clinic said.
Wolf that bit woman in German mall likely dead, authorities say
A wolf that bit a woman at a shopping mall in Hamburg, northern Germany, in late March -- in the first such incident since the species returned to Germany some 30 years ago -- is likely dead, local authorities said Saturday.
German alleged rape victim challenges time limit on abuse cases
A woman who suffered abuse over a period of 16 years is now trying to challenge Germany's five-year statute of limitations on those crimes.
Alternative for Germany members attend Russia meeting despite criticism
Two members of the far-right AfD are traveling to an economic forum in St. Petersburg this week, while critics accuse the party of representing Russia's interests more than Germany's.
Munich airport briefly halts flights after drone alert
Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP.
Chancellor swap? Rumours swirl about German leader Merz's future
The German government Friday dismissed rumours that Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rivals were laying the groundwork to oust him as his popularity craters, reforms stall and the far right gains in strength.
German far-left militant jailed for 13 years for robberies
Daniela Klette, who was arrested in Berlin after decades on the run, was sentenced to 13 years in jail Wednesday for a series of armed robberies committed while she was a fugitive.
Ex-husband of German star in deepfake porn case faces new probe
A German actor accused of spreading AI-generated pornography of his TV star ex-wife is now under investigation for alleged domestic violence, prosecutors said Tuesday, the latest twist in the headline-grabbing case.
German court convicts three over plot to overthrow govt
A German court said Friday it had handed jail terms to three members of an extremist group that plotted to provoke "circumstances akin to civil war" and overthrow the government.
Germany's Flixtrain to double train services
Germany's Flix transport company said Friday it intends to double rail services in the country over the next two years, putting more pressure on beleaguered public operator Deutsche Bahn.
Giant wind turbine rises in Brandenburg, taking on far-right headwinds
A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party.
Who's playing on Germany's 2026 World Cup football team?
Germany's national team coach has called a veteran goalkeeper out of retirement ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Here's who will be playing for 'die Mannschaft' this year.
German chancellor pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU without voting rights, while Kyiv goes through the lengthy process of joining fully, a letter seen by AFP Thursday said.
Germany's Mercedes Benz mulls diversification into defence
The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry.
German Chancellor Merz calls for more investment, less subsidies in EU budget
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the European Union on Thursday to reform its budget to include more investments and reduce subsidies, but rejected any joint borrowing by EU nations to do so.
Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 cases of child sex abuse
A paediatrician in Germany has been charged with 130 cases of rape and other forms of sexual abuse targeting children, prosecutors said this week.
Marathon world record breaker Sawe to compete in Berlin
Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person run a marathon in under two hours, will compete at the Berlin Marathon in September, race organisers announced Wednesday.
Noted Auschwitz survivor who returned to Germany dies at 101
Albrecht Weinberg, who survived Nazi concentration camps as a young boy, didn't return to Germany where he was born until he was 80 years old. He quietly passed away Tuesday.
German trade unions give Merz's reform push a frosty reception
Trade union leaders gave German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's reform agenda a hostile reception on Tuesday, with hecklers shouting down Merz's pitch for a pension overhaul and other measures.
Berlin sceptical as Putin floats ex-German chancellor as Ukraine mediator
After Putin said that the war in Ukraine is 'heading toward an end', he added that he'd like a long-gone German ex-chancellor to mediate the peace talks.
Germany bank robber on the run after hostage scare
At least one bank robber was on the run in Germany on Friday after sparking an hours-long standoff in which police initially feared that multiple hostages were being held inside the bank's vault room.
Surf's up again on Munich river after choppy year
Munich's surfers celebrated Friday as the German city officially gave them the green light to again ride a river wave after a stormy year for the attraction.