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Last Hamas hostage with German nationality buried in Tel Aviv
The last hostage held by the Palestinian militant organization Hamas who also held German nationality has been buried in Israel. Thousands…
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German president eyes closer ties with Angola on historic visit
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday became the country's first head of state to visit Angola, where he called for ties…
Politics
German foreign minister triggers uproar with new Syria comment
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has triggered fresh uproar within his own conservative bloc with a new remark about the situation…
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German foreign minister under pressure over return of Syrian migrants
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday insisted he has "no differences" with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the issue of Syrian…
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German president sees 'nervous optimism' in Middle East
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has spoken of "nervous optimism" in the Middle East after holding talks with Lebanese Prime…
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German firefighters take on staircase challenge
Firefighters from across Germany took part in an eight-hour staircase run in a hotel in the city of Hanover on Saturday. The seven teams…
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German foreign minister urges concerted effort for Middle East peace
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs and Europeans to make a concerted effort to implement…
Culture
What do war, feminism and love smell like? This German exhibition 'nose' the answer
Paintings hang lifelessly in the long corridors of museums we visited on school trips. Marble sculptures stand forever frozen in action.…
Politics
German Chancellor Merz travels to Ankara to meet Turkey's Erdoğan
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Turkey on Wednesday for his inaugural visit, where he is scheduled to meet President Recep…
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German economy in danger, ifo institute chief urges major reforms
President of the Ifo Institute Clemens Fuest speaks during a press conference in Munich. Peter Kneffel/dpa The German economy faces…
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German minister Reiche sheltered in bunker during Kiev air strikes
Germany's Economics Minister Katherina Reiche had to shelter in a bunker during the Russian air strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kiev…
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German economy minister arrives in Ukraine, pledges energy support
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived in Kiev on Friday with a business delegation, pledging support to help Ukraine get…
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German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
There are growing doubts that Germany will tighten its laws this year to make it easier to prosecute small-boat smugglers, the BBC has…
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AB InBev reintroduces Budweiser to German market
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is reintroducing Budweiser lager to the German market to celebrate the brand's 150th anniversary next…
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German residential construction sector sentiment at three-year high
Sentiment in Germany's residential construction sector rose considerably in September, according to a business climate index published by…
Politics
Merz's CDU aims to expand presence in German regions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) plans to increase support in those German regions where it has to date…
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German minister unruffled by refusal to extradite Nord Stream suspect
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday downplayed a Polish court's refusal to extradite a suspect in connection with the…
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UN slams German policing of pro-Palestinian protests during Gaza war
UN experts on Thursday said they were very troubled at the way German police dealt with pro-Palestinian demonstrations over recent months…
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Top German conservative dismisses demands to work with far-right AfD
A top German conservative on Wednesday rejected calls by prominent former politicians for cooperation with the far-right Alternative for…
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Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German…
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German military to extend role in EU, NATO Mediterranean missions
The Bundeswehr, Germany's military, is to continue to participate in NATO and EU missions in the Mediterranean Sea to monitor maritime…
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New German development strategy ties aid to economic partnerships
Germany is set to tie development aid more closely to economic partnerships, under a new strategy set out by Development Minister Reem…
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Pro-Gaza slogans appear on German state parliament on war anniversary
Pro-Palestinian statements were sprayed onto a state parliament in northern Germany overnight, as the world marks the second anniversary…
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German government plans tougher penalties for foreign agents
Anyone caught acting as an agent for another country in Germany will face up to 10 years in prison or double the current penalty,…