📰 Breaking News: News Archive for August 2020 | Latest Updates from Germany 2025

01 August
- Health warnings as Europe swelters under heatwave
- Berlin’s district court rules in favour of rental price cap
- Coronavirus: Germany’s economics minister calls for harsher penalties for disregarding rules
02 August
- Berlin protest against coronavirus measures draws 20,000
- How coronavirus restrictions have led to a renaissance of beer gardens in Germany
- Dozens of police injured in Berlin protests
03 August
- Former German Pope Benedict in 'extremely frail' condition
- German demo against coronavirus rules sparks row over protest freedoms
- Opinion: What it feels like to be American in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic
- First schools in Germany reopen to pupils - under new measures
- Lunchbox, pencil case and mask: How German schools are restarting amid pandemic
- Can you be forced to take a coronavirus test after returning to Germany from a risk country?
04 August
- 'The second coronavirus wave has already hit Germany,' doctors warn
- 'Love is not tourism': How Germany wants to bring couples separated by pandemic together
- Coronavirus: Frankfurt Airport operator to slash jobs as air traffic plummets
- Shots fired in second Berlin bank robbery attempt in days
- Bundesliga: How Germany plans for football fans to return to the stadium in September
- IN NUMBERS: German birth rate falls as women have children later
- Germany lifts travel warning for four Turkish regions
- 'Permanent risk of infection': German basketballer sacked after coronavirus demo visit
05 August
- Why some single mums feel 'invisible' in Germany's coronavirus crisis
- German embassy staff among thousands wounded in Beirut blast
- Q&A: What does Brexit mean for my rights as a Brit living in Germany?
- North Rhine-Westphalia plans tougher on-the-spot penalties for people who flout mask rules
- Heatwave to hit Germany with temperatures well above 30C
- 'I fired the shot': German neo-Nazi on trial over politician murder admits to killing
- German-Chinese coronavirus vaccine trial begins
- 'Target clusters and superspreaders': Here's how Germany could prevent a second coronavirus wave
- German VAT cut drives demand for new cars
- Germany to ban certain lights at night to save insects
06 August
- Germany adds Belgium's coronavirus-hit Antwerp to quarantine list
- Germany sees more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections in a day
- Germany's Lufthansa predicts 2024 return to 'pre-crisis' air traffic amid record net loss
- German minister urges UK to be more 'realistic' in Brexit talks
- German diplomat killed in Beirut blast
- Germany orders coronavirus tests on risk zone arrivals from Saturday
- The Local offers free training on migration reporting for student and early career journalists
- How Germany is preparing for a second coronavirus wave
- Q&A: Will I be able to move to Germany after the Brexit transition period?
07 August
- Is Germany heading for a second lockdown amid rise in new coronavirus cases?
- Heatwave in Germany: Temperatures up to 38C expected at the weekend
- German brewery wins coveted 'Munich' status for first time in a century
- Only in Germany: Wild boar steals laptop from naked Berlin sunbather
- How Germany's newspapers have weathered the coronavirus crisis
- Germany closes two schools in new coronavirus setback
- EU urges governments to scrap travel restrictions for couples
- Merkel named world's 'second most eloquent leader'
08 August
- Germany adds parts of Bulgaria and Romania to coronavirus risk list
10 August
- More schools in Germany reopen to pupils - but with strict coronavirus rules
- Germany records hottest temperature of year as country braces for more heat
- EXPLAINED: What's happening to house prices and rents in Germany amid the coronavirus crisis?
- Popular SPD politician Olaf Scholz announces run for German chancellor
- In Photos: This is what Germany looks like during the 'Hitze'
- German word of the day: Die Affenhitze
- German football fans hopes dampened as coronavirus cases rise
- From Lockdown to Influencer: Which words have been added to the German dictionary in 2020?
- Staycations boom in Germany amid heavy losses to tourism industry
11 August
- EU urges countries to reinstate curbs to halt coronavirus resurgence
- Berlin bars face tighter rules as coronavirus cases increase across Germany
- Germany plans ahead for Christmas markets amid summer heat
- German word of the day: Gebongt
- Five German foods that aren't what you think they are
- Frankfurt Marathon scrapped over coronavirus fears
12 August
- Germany sees highest level of confirmed coronavirus cases since May
- Coronavirus pandemic has 'pulled Germans closer together'
- German word of the day: Mutterseelenallein
- Hitzewelle: This is how long the heatwave in Germany will last
- Meet the German airport dog sniffing out huge bundles of cash
- Tell us: Have you travelled to Germany during the pandemic?
- Grilling in Germany: What you need to know about the Bratwurst
- German tourism giant TUI to receive €1.2 billion aid package
13 August
- Germany adds parts of Romania to coronavirus risk list
- Bavaria hit by coronavirus testing crisis amid rise in number of cases in Germany
- Pandemic pushes German tourism giant TUI deep into loss
- First Berlin schools close following coronavirus cases
- Germany sees rise in number of young people with coronavirus
- Stoßlüften: The new German guidelines for when someone sneezes indoors
- 11 German words that come from the Greek language
- WATCH: Wild boar surprises sunbathers in Germany by emerging from Baltic Sea
14 August
- Digital upgrade: How Germany plans cheap Internet access for all school pupils
- Bayern Munich academy employee investigated over racism allegations
- What you need to need to know about Bavaria's coronavirus testing fiasco
- German word of the day: Der Hammer
- Germany reports rising number of people without health insurance
- Wild boar that stole German nudist's laptop 'may be culled'
- How the humble Döner kebab evolved into Berlin's go-to fast food snack
- Germany declares Spain as 'high-risk' coronavirus area
- IN NUMBERS: What's the latest on the coronavirus situation in Germany?
15 August
- Why German life guards are stuck in coronavirus dilemma on beaches
- No sex allowed as Berlin brothels reopen after lockdown
16 August
- ‘Like the moon landing’: The Tyrolian who climbed Everest alone 40 years ago
- NRW police swoop on 'clan crime', hitting gambling and car races
17 August
- Germany warns local coronavirus outbreaks are 'mostly connected with celebrations'
- Man assaults coronavirus tester at Berlin airport
- Pilot dies in hot air balloon crash in western Germany
- Germany to start paying out €300 coronavirus 'Kinderbonus' in three weeks
- Racism row: German food firm Knorr to get rid of 'gypsy sauce' name
- German word of the day: Pechvogel
- Rising coronavirus cases in Germany are 'worrying but manageable', says Merkel
- 'Safer than supermarkets': Could opera houses in Germany reopen at full capacity?
18 August
- Coronavirus: German doctors call for tougher nationwide rules on events and parties
- Israeli fighter pilots train in Germany in symbolic first
- Bayern Munich sack youth coach at centre of racism row
- Is a four-day working week possible in Germany?
- 'Save the cheeky but peaceful sow': Berliners protest culling of wild boar
- 'The trend can't continue': Merkel rules out easing coronavirus rules as German cases spike
- What are the most fascinating German words that no longer exist?
19 August
- Man on trial for pushing boy under train in Frankfurt
- Six injured after man causes series of Berlin Autobahn crashes in 'possible Islamist attack'
- German study shows 'lower than expected' risk of coronavirus transmission on planes
- Jobs: Germany poised to extend Kurzarbeit scheme
- Germany logs highest number of daily coronavirus cases since May
- 'You can't cancel carnival': How can Germany celebrate street festival in coronavirus times?
- Man apologises in German court for throwing boy under train
- Germany's Lufthansa hints at pilot redundancies in 2021
20 August
- LATEST: Germany sees highest daily coronavirus infection toll since April
- Germany named best European country for startups for second year running
- Merkel hosts activist Greta Thunberg for talks on climate crisis
- Explained: What's really in Germany's planned ‘dog walking law’?
- German health officials warn against talking loudly, singing and laughing
- Germany adds coronavirus-hit Croatian areas to quarantine list
- ‘Close seven airports now’: How environmental group wants to change how Germans fly
- German lifeguard service: 'Coronavirus won't stop guards saving drowning swimmers'
- Greta Thunberg calls on Merkel to be 'brave' in climate change fight
- Videos of police violence spark debate about German cops
21 August
- WHO says Europe can fight virus without lockdowns
- Germany set to launch new universal basic income trial
- German economy should recover from coronavirus pandemic 'by end of next year or 2022'
- Heatwave in Germany to end with cooler weather expected at weekend
- Rape trial of sergeant shines spotlight on sexual assault in German army
- How to apply for Germany's €1,200 a month basic income experiment
- 'A great day': Berlin street name to be changed after anti-racism protests
- Travel in Germany: Five reasons why you should visit architectural gem Görlitz
- German city near Frankfurt tightens coronavirus rules after infection rate rises
22 August
- Russian opposition leader in 'stable condition' as arrives in Berlin
- Germany 'worried' as coronavirus cases return to April levels
- German scientists launch pop concerts in virus 'experiment'
23 August
- German finance minister sees 'no way back' from EU joint debt
- German politicians call for ban on private parties
24 August
- What can we expect from Germany's plans to tighten coronavirus measures at social gatherings?
- German word of the day: Die Augenweide
- Deutsche Bahn to increase mask inspections at German train stations
- What a boom in remote working could mean for Germany's housing market
- German Health Minister proposes getting rid of mandatory Covid tests for risk zone arrivals
- Germany launches first 'green' bonds to finance climate-related projects
- Berlin film festival to drop gender distinctions in awards
25 August
- Paris and French Riviera labelled coronavirus 'risk zones' by Germany
- Personalausweis: Cost of German ID card set to rise
- German word of the day: Unheimlich
26 August
- German phrase of the day: Leben in die Bude bringen
- This is where people in Germany are becoming infected with coronavirus
- Berlin bans weekend demos against coronavirus measures
- Germany extends travel warning for more than 160 countries
- How can Germany improve its Kitas amid teacher shortage?
- Germany's first 'autumn storm' of 2020 causes chaos around country
- Norway to recommend quarantine for arrivals from Germany
27 August
- Germany agrees nationwide €50 fines for flouting face mask rules
- How German car-parts maker Continental is confronting its Nazi past
- Explained: How Germany plans to step-up measures to stem coronavirus spread
- Germany to extend ban on major events and limit numbers at social gatherings
- Parents in Germany to receive extra days to care for sick children
- Five years on: How well did Germany handle the refugee crisis?
- German word of the day: Die Dunkelziffer
- Cologne's famous Christmas market cancelled amid coronavirus concerns
- Merkel calls on Germans to avoid travel to coronavirus risk zones
- Which countries in Europe have done the best job in handling the virus crisis?
28 August
- German doctors call for police to enforce quarantine of travel returnees
- What does live music in Germany look like in the times of corona?
- Coronavirus fight 'will be more difficult' in coming months, says Merkel
- 'Black lives need to matter in Germany': New project to uncover racism in everyday life
- Man who threw boy under train in Frankfurt placed in psychiatric care
- Merkel 'would do the same again' five years after Germany's refugee influx
- Berlin court allows anti-coronavirus measures demo to go ahead
- Top German court throws out 'discriminatory' Berlin teacher headscarf ban
- Travel in Germany: A guide to Berlin’s best lakes
29 August
- 'Anti-coronavirus' demonstration takes place in Berlin
- Berlin halts 'anti-corona' rally as European cities protest masks
- IN PICTURES: Police in Berlin halt anti-coronavirus protest
30 August
- 'I'd do it again': Refugees reflect on their journey to Germany five years on
- Germany slams 'unacceptable' attempt to storm Reichstag
- Germany calls in Belarus envoy over foreign media crackdown
31 August
- How well have refugees integrated in Germany since 2015?
- Germany's top court bans coronavirus 'protest camp'
- Top German consumer watchdog demands end of holiday deposits
- Ten German abbreviations that will have you texting like a true native
- Merkel condemns 'shameful' coronavirus parliament protest
- Travel: Can you receive a refund if your destination is placed on Germany’s warning list?
- Bavaria to make face masks mandatory in secondary school classrooms
- How Germany wants end to coronavirus border chaos in EU