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Germany plans task force to counter hybrid Baltic Sea area threats
Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Friday that he wants to set up a rapid response task force to tackle hybrid threats…
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German court to rule on Ukrainians accused of parcel sabotage plot
A German court is due to deliver its verdict on Tuesday in the trial of three Ukrainians accused of plotting attacks on freight transport…
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German baker checks up on missing regulars, saves couple's lives
A German baker has saved two of her regular customers' lives after growing concerned when the elderly couple disappeared for several days,…
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German far-right AfD classified 'extremist' in state of Lower Saxony
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) branch in the north-western state of Lower Saxony has been classified as "extremist" by the…
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Analysis: German industry cut 124,000 jobs in 2025
Germany's industrial sector cut around 124,000 jobs in 2025 as the economy struggles, according to an analysis by consulting firm EY seen…
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Instructors from Ukraine to help train German army
Germany's army (Bundeswehr) is to benefit from the expertise of military instructors from Ukraine, thanks to an agreement signed by the…
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German state employees set for 5.8% pay rise after weeks of strikes
Public sector workers in Germany's states are set for a 5.8% bump in pay after a collective bargaining agreement was struck on Saturday…
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East German machine orders rise in 2025 despite national slump
Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany recorded an increase in orders in 2025, bucking the national trend, industry…
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German trade union Verdi announces more public sector strikes
Germany is bracing for intensified strike action by public sector state workers next week. The deputy head of the Verdi trade union,…
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German marriages hit record low as couples tie the knot later
Fewer people are getting married in Germany, with the number of marriages falling in 2024 to the lowest level since records began in 1950,…
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Disabled freighter towed back to German port after fire
The vehicle carrier MS Thames Highway, which was left disabled off the North Sea island of Borkum after a fire, was towed back to the…
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Disabled freighter on its way to German port
The vehicle carrier MS Thames Highway that was left disabled off the North Sea island of Borkum is to be towed back to the northern German…
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New German packaging law backs reuse systems and funding model
Germany’s draft revision of the national packaging law proposes new mechanisms to support reusable packaging and expand reuse funding…
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Half of voters back working with AfD ahead of German state election
Half of voters in the south-western German state of Baden-Württemberg would like to see other parties working with the far-right…
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German central bank predicts only slight growth in first quarter
A stele with the inscription "Deutsche Bundesbank Eurosystem" stands in front of the Bundesbank headquarters. Arne Dedert/dpa The German…
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Over 6,000 affected by disposal of unexploded bomb in German city
An unexploded US-made bomb has been discovered in the city centre of Aachen, near Germany's borders with Belgium and the Netherlands,…
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German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026
The German retail sector has called on the federal government to prioritise economic reforms and regulatory relief in 2026 as rising…
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Implenia secures German and Norwegian infrastructure projects worth $406m
Implenia has secured contracts in Germany and Norway for the construction of three bridges and a tunnel, with a total value of…
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German parliament approves faster arms procurement rules
Germany's parliament on Thursday passed legislation aimed at speeding up and simplifying the procurement of armaments for the armed…
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Poland open to German troops to help secure Ukraine ceasefire
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Wednesday that Warsaw open to the possible deployment of German troops in Poland as part…
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German mid-sized firms gloomy on outlook, survey finds
Former First Mayor of Hamburg Christoph Ahlhaus sits on the podium at a discussion event with fellow officials. Chairman of the German…
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German politician urges more face-to-face interaction in digital age
The vice president of Germany's parliament, Bodo Ramelow, has called for more opportunities for people to meet in person, warning of the…
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German bishop warns against nationalism in Christmas sermon
The head of Germany's Catholic bishops on Thursday warned against rising nationalism in his Christmas sermon, saying the interconnected…
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German fireworks demand grows despite criticism
Demand for New Year's Eve fireworks in Germany is rising despite growing criticism of the industry and calls for tighter restrictions.…