'UN probe proves gas attack was Assad'
In the wake of the UN releasing its report on chemical weapons in Syria, Germany's foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday that he is holding President Bashar al-Assad responsible for gas attacks.
Germany: UN must speed up Syria chemical probe
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle urged the United Nations on Friday "to speed up" publication of a report by its weapons inspectors on the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Germany will back Syria 'consequences'
The German government said on Monday it would support "consequences" against the Syrian regime if its suspected deadly use of chemical weapons is confirmed.
Germany: progress needed in Iran nuke talks
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said he hoped for progress in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme after Hassan Rowhani assumes the presidency on Saturday.
Foreign Minister heads to Egypt amid impasse
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle was to travel to Egypt on Wednesday for talks with the interim government and backers of ousted president Mohamed Morsi.
Germany fears 'setback for democracy' in Egypt
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on Wednesday said the military intervention that toppled Islamist president Mohamed Morsi was "a major setback for democracy in Egypt" and called for "dialogue and political compromise".
Germany: 'silver lining' in Greek debt turmoil
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on a visit to Greece on Wednesday that he believed the country was beginning to see a "silver lining" in its debt turmoil and urged international creditors to recognize its achievements.
Germany warns Egypt facing 'moment of truth'
Germany on Friday called an escalation in political violence in Egypt which has already claimed three lives a "moment of truth" for its fledgling democracy and urged Islamist President Mohamed Morsi to implement reforms.Â
Germany summons Turkish envoy over EU
Germany summoned the Turkish ambassador Friday over sharp criticism from Ankara over reluctance to move forward with Turkey's EU bid, a foreign ministry spokesman in Berlin said.
Afghan helpers threaten Kunduz base blockade
A group of translators and other employees of the German army in Afghanistan have threatened to blockade the army camp if they are not offered asylum in Germany when the Bundeswehr withdraws.
Germany re-considers Syria arms embargo
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on Sunday said Berlin will have no choice but to accept the lifting of an EU arms embargo on Syria if other European countries push for it.
Syrian wounded fly to Germany for help
Germany is due Monday to send a specially equipped military aircraft to bring more than 30 people seriously wounded in the Syrian conflict for treatment in the country, according to a media report.
Russia searches German NGO offices
Russian state prosecutors on Tuesday searched offices of German non-government organisations (NGOs), as part of a controversial crackdown on foreign groups.
Germany 'weighs up' Syrian arms embargo
Germany's foreign minister is no longer ruling out that the country could supply weapons to the Syrian opposition, he told a daily newspaper on Friday. The move could free the way for lifting the EU embargo.
Embassy helped save Malian cultural treasure
Details have emerged of the involvement of German embassy staff in Mali in a secret operation to smuggle hundreds of thousands of centuries-old manuscripts out of Timbuktu, saving them from destruction by Islamist fighters.
Germany mulls ways to help France in Mali
Germany said on Monday it was considering ways to help France in its mission in Mali such as providing logistical, medical or humanitarian aid.
Minister: more diplomacy to solve Mali conflict
Germany's foreign minister called on Friday for political efforts to be stepped up to resolve the conflict in Mali between government forces and Islamists.
Embassy attack prompts Berlin security spat
Berlin city says it needs more money from the federal government to protect embassies in the capital after an attack on the Iranian embassy by angry demonstrators earlier this week raised security concerns.
'Learn German!' Turkish PM urges German Turks
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened his country’s giant new embassy in Berlin on Tuesday and used his speech to call on Turks in Germany to learn the language.
German FM: Be more like the hard-working Irish
Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore said his country aimed to be the first ailing euro nation to exit a bailout programme as his German counterpart hailed Ireland as "an excellent example" of what "hard work" can achieve.
Berlin to EU: 'Get tougher on Iran'
Germany's foreign minister called Sunday for tougher European Union sanctions against Iran, on the eve of a meeting to decide on harsher measures against Tehran over its disputed nuclear drive.
Westerwelle in Turkey to calm Syria tensions
Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle met in Turkey on Saturday for talks on the Syrian conflict amid tensions between Damascus and Ankara.
Foreign minister going to Turkey 'to ease tensions'
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on Friday that he had hastily scheduled a visit to NATO partner Turkey in a bid to ease rising tensions with Syria.