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Russia arrests German woman in alleged bomb plot
A German woman has been arrested in Russia, allegedly for plotting a 'terrorist attack' on behalf of Ukraine.
Driver killed in seven-car crash at Germany's Nuerburgring
Veteran endurance driver Juha Miettinen was killed in a seven-car pile-up during a race at Germany's Nuerburgring on Saturday.
Thousands rally across Germany to demand faster green shift
Thousands of people demonstrated across Germany on Saturday, calling for a faster shift towards renewable energy and accusing conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition of putting the brakes on the transition.
UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game
UEFA on Friday opened disciplinary proceedings after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers at the end of Wednesday's quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Germany.
Voters set to decide on German Olympic bids
On Sunday, voters in Germany's Rhine/Ruhr region will be the latest to have their say on a possible bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044.
Lufthansa labour conflict 'more entrenched than ever', unions say
A bitter conflict pitting Lufthansa management against much of the German airline's workforce has been left "more entrenched than ever" after a week of industrial unrest, one of the unions involved said Friday.
Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strikes and jet fuel crisis
Germany's biggest airline has been hit by back to back to back workers' strikes this week, in addition to facing a looming jet fuel shortage. Now its announced the closure of its regionally-focused subsidiary.
Lufthansa pilots' union calls for second new strike this week
After pilots at three of Lufthansa's airlines walked off the job on Monday and Tuesday, the union is calling for another strike on Thursday and Friday. The action extends major disruptions in air travel in Germany.
New Berlin centre aims to help Ukraine refugees and encourage returns
Germany unveiled a swanky new centre in Berlin on Tuesday with a host of amenities for Ukrainian refugees, while encouraging young men to return home and defend their country.
UPDATE: Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal and boost drone cooperation
The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe seeks to learn from Ukrainian battlefield expertise, especially in drone warfare.
German leaders welcome Hungary's new leadership after Orban's defeat
German leaders are looking forward to working with renewed leadership in Hungary after Viktor Orban, who has ruled the country for 16 years and worked against EU interests on a number of issues, was ousted.
Michael Jackson fans swarm Berlin for biopic premiere
Thousands of Michael Jackson fans descended on Berlin on Friday for the premiere of a new biopic about the "King of Pop", undeterred by child sex abuse allegations that continue to haunt the star.
German exports were up in February but industrial output fell
German exports rebounded more strongly than expected in February, official data showed Thursday, but there was a surprise slump in industrial production.
Germany calls on Israel to limit Lebanon campaign to 'self-defence'
Germany's foreign minister is urging Israel to limit its offensive actions in Lebanon after Israeli leadership has said that the US-Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there.
Wolf that bit woman in Germany released back into wild
A wolf that bit a woman in Hamburg last week in the first such attack in Germany for decades has been released back into the wild, the local environment ministry said Monday.
German men required to inform military of extended foreign trips under new law
A new German military service law will require most young men to inform authorities when leaving the country for long periods, with a newspaper report on the little-noticed provision prompting widespread debate.
Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12
A 20-year-old man armed with knives was arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on a high-speed train in Germany, injuring 12 people, police said Friday.
German customs raid companies over suspected exports to Russia
German customs have raided three companies suspected of illegally exporting machine components and chemicals to Russia in violation of EU sanctions, according to a statement released Thursday.
Three go on trial in Germany over plot to overthrow government
Three men went on trial in Munich on Wednesday over allegations they had ties to an extremist group that plotted to overthrow the government and kidnap a minister.
Sexualised deepfakes targeting actress spur German '#MeToo' moment
Thousands of Germans have taken to the streets in recent days in support of a TV personality who has had fake sexualised images of her spread online, spurring a new "#MeToo" moment around online abuse.
Germany's Merz pushes return of Syrians as he hosts leader Sharaa
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said he and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa want 80 percent of Syrians in Germany to return to their homeland, as the former Islamist rebel leader visited Berlin.
Syrian president to talk war and immigration on Germany visit
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting Germany on Monday for talks on the Middle East war, rebuilding his country and Berlin's efforts to send back Syrian refugees.
Stranded whale freed from sandbank off German coast
A humpback whale stranded on a sandbank off Germany's Baltic coast has freed itself and was heading back out to sea on Sunday but was still at risk, authorities said.