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POLITICS1h agoGermany joins Ukraine Transport Support Fund with EUR 1M contributionGermany has joined the Ukraine Transport Support Fund with a contribution of €1 million.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT2h agoGermany puts Ukrainian ex-officer in the dock over Nord Stream sabotageFinancial Times
CONFLICT3h agoUkrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blastsThe trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH3h agoPolice in Germany seize robot after teen girl is allegedly gropedGerman authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said. Police in the western city of Cologne responded after the incident overnight Saturday to Sunday in which the robot’s suspected 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion were said to have filmed the alleged assault. They were said to have streamed the incident and commentated on it...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT6h agoGermany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelinesFour years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.BBC World
POLITICS7h agoFormer Ukrainian officer stands trial in Germany over Nord Stream sabotageFour years after the dramatic operation that targeted the two gas pipelines connecting Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, the first trial is opening Wednesday in Hamburg against Serhii Kuznietsov, one of the alleged masterminds.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS10h agoGermany news: Left-leaning Berlin coalition talks break downThe SPD and Greens in Berlin have halted exploratory coalition talks with the Left Party amid a dispute over Israel policy and antisemitism. DW has more.DW News [en]
DISASTER12h agoHijack alert from cockpit of plane to Germany turns out to be false alarmNOS Buitenland
POLITICS17h agoNord Stream: Trial of Ukrainian attack suspect begins in GermanyA Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.DW News [en]
CONFLICT17h agoNord Stream: Germany puts suspected Ukrainian pipeline saboteur on trialDW News [en]
DISASTER18h agoGermany: Nuremberg airport closed over in-flight emergencyPolice are investigating a suspected in-flight emergency on a Corfu flight. The plane landed safely in Nuremberg after a fighter jet escort.DW News [en]
POLITICS20h agoGermany, Italy and Belgium call for ‘emergency brake’ on EU legislationThe three countries are pushing to scale back EU legislation they see as imposing unnecessary red tape on businesses. The proposal could prove a contentious issue at this week’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS21h agoGermany's China calculation shifts as import pressures eclipse export benefitsGermany has long resisted tougher action against China, fearing retaliation. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base.DW News [en]
WORLD22h agoChild marriage in southern Germany: Over 350 cases recorded, some brides as young as 11A written question by two AfD members of the Baden-Württemberg state parliament revealed 358 marriages involving minors, but only eight have so far been annulled with final legal effect.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS23h agoGermany news: Economy set for stronger growth, wine harvest hit by droughtGermany's economic outlook is looking a little brighter, with the International Monetary Fund almost doubling its growth forecast. However, Germany's winegrowers are facing another disappointing harvest. DW has more.DW News [en]
BUSINESS23h agoGermany's inflation climbs to 3.3% as energy costs jumpGermany's inflation rate has risen to 3.3% due to increasing energy costs. This indicates a significant economic development that affects consumers and the broader economy.Seeking Alpha Tech