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Germany extends border controls another six months
Germany will extend temporary border controls by a further six months, the interior ministry said Monday, calling the measures necessary in the absence of 'functional European migration policy'.
200,000 join Iran demonstration in Munich
About 200,000 people joined a demonstration against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, police said, as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference.
Indian writer Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row
Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders's comments that he wanted to "stay out of politics" after being asked about Gaza.
German spy chief warns of Russian threat to local polls
Germany's foreign intelligence chief warned Friday that Russia is planning to target high-stakes regional elections this year with "hybrid" attacks, and called for Berlin to consider "counter-measures" against the growing threat.
Germany's Merz urges US to repair ties with Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged Friday a rift had opened up between Europe and the United States but issued an appeal to Washington: "Let's repair and revive transatlantic trust together."
'Less glamour, more content': Berlinale kicks off in German capital
Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said this year's 76th edition of the festival would have "less glamour" but "more content" in its eclectic selection.
Berlin Film Festival to open with a rallying cry 'to defend artistic freedom'
The Berlin Film Festival – Berlinale – kicks off on Thursday evening with an eclectic selection of films reflecting current upheavals, and with Wim Wenders, one of Germany's most illustrious directors, heading the jury.
'Less than five percent' of domestic violence incidents in Germany reported
A new survey shows 95 percent of domestic violence incidents in Germany go unreported to the police.
Berlin's crumbling 'Russian houses' trapped in bureaucratic limbo
The thorny issue of what to do with Russian assets has not only stumped Western leaders but also officials in Berlin who are saddled with three crumbling buildings belonging to Moscow.
German parliament blocks seven staff after security review
Germany's lower chamber of parliament, the Bundestag, on Friday confirmed that it has banned seven staff members from entering the building after reports they were associates of the far-right AfD.
Germany wants eight percent of streaming revenue to go to local production
In an effort to boost Germany's film industry, the government is pushing a plan to demand that streaming platforms invest at least part of their revenue in making productions locally.
Germany rejects calls for World Cup boycott
Germany's government on Wednesday rejected calls for a boycott of the football World Cup co-hosted by the United States, after President Donald Trump retreated from his threats to seize Greenland.
Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to ease reliance on the US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz headed to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to kick off a Gulf tour as the biggest EU economy seeks to diversify its key trade and energy partnerships.
Germany has highest share of older workers in EU
Germany has the highest proportion of older workers of any European Union country, official data showed Tuesday, with almost a quarter of those in employment aged between 55 and 64.
German economy picks up pace even as unemployment spikes
Europe's largest economy grew more than expected at the end of last year, but this is likely not cause for celebration among three million unemployed workers in Germany as major companies continue with widespread job cuts.
Berlin offers 1 million euro reward for information on blackout culprits
Following a massive power outage that affected an estimate 100,000 people in the German capital, federal authorities are now offering a million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Clickbait and 'AI slop' distort memory of Holocaust in Germany
Generative AI tools have created a flood of fake, sometimes misleading, content about the Holocaust that experts warn are distorting the realities of the history of Nazi Germany for young audiences.
Germany hosts North Sea summit as Europe keeps a weary eye on Arctic tensions
European leaders meet in Germany on Monday to discuss North Sea energy and security cooperation, but fears over US designs on the Arctic island of Greenland may overshadow the talks.
US firm owned by Trump donor buys German oil storage giant
A US takeover of a major German operator of fuel storage sites has been approved, Berlin said Friday, despite warnings about the new owner's close links to US President Donald Trump.
German public spending rose slower than hoped in 2025
German public spending rose more slowly than expected last year despite significant outlays for defence and infrastructure, the finance ministry said Friday, vowing to pick up the pace this year.
Germany expels alleged Russian spy handler
Following the arrest of a woman accused of spying for Russia in Berlin, Germany has summoned Russia's ambassador and moved to expel a diplomat suspected of being a handler.
German Chancellor Merz welcomes Trump's retreat on Greenland
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to back away from threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, calling it 'the right way to go'.
German-Ukrainian accused of spying for Russia in Berlin
A German-Ukrainian woman was arrested in Berlin Wednesday on suspicion of spying for Russia by passing on information on military aid to Ukraine, prosecutors said.