German police clash with protesters angry at Merkel’s coronavirus plans
German police unleashed water cannon on Wednesday in an effort to scatter thousands of protesters angry over plans to empower Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to...
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Germans start “hamstering” toilet paper again as COVID-19 cases surge
Sales of toilet paper and disinfectants are on the rise again in Germany, the country’s statistics office said on Thursday, as Europe’s largest economy struggles with...
German foreign minister to meet president and foreign minister on Tuesday
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas will visit Nicosia on Tuesday and meet Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides in the morning and President Nicos Anastasiades in the...
German foreign minister to visit Cyprus, Greece – reports
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is expected to visit Nicosia and Athens on Tuesday, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Saturday, though there has been...
German authorities search offices, homes in German football tax evasion probe
German prosecutors and tax authorities searched offices of the German Football Association (DFB) as well as private homes of current and former officials on suspicion...
Germany at 30: the nicest major country on the planet
By Gwynne Dyer I have just spent two weeks driving around Germany interviewing people (mostly climate scientists, since you ask), and I have come to...
German Catholic Church to offer abuse victims compensation
The victims of sexual abuse in Germany’s Catholic Church can apply for compensation payments of up to 50,000 euros from next year, the chairman of...
Players won’t last 90 minutes, says Germany’s Low
Germany’s players have very different fitness levels ahead of their Nations League opener against Spain on Thursday and will struggle to last 90 minutes due to the fragmented...
Merkel says pandemic to worsen, vaccine key for return to normality
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday the coronavirus pandemic was likely to worsen in coming months, and that life would not return to normal...
Germany eyes extension of major events ban until Dec. 31
Germany may extend a ban on major events until at least the end of the year as part of a package of measures to help...
New dog walking rule in Germany leaves owners scratching their heads
A new rule forcing Germans to take their dog for a walk twice a day has unleashed a debate on whether the state can decide...
Germany already dealing with second coronavirus wave – doctors’ union
Germany is already contending with a second wave of the coronavirus and risks squandering its early success by flouting social distancing rules, the head of...
Germany plans mandatory tests for those returning from high-risk countries
Germany announced plans on Monday for free, mandatory coronavirus tests for holidaymakers returning from high-risk countries in order to slow the spread of infections as...
Anastasiades briefs Merkel on sidelines of EU summit
President Nicos Anastasiades on Saturday briefed German Chancellor Angela Merkel about continued Turkish violations in Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Government spokesman Kyriacos Kousios said...
Turkey’s persistence in drilling activities sends ‘wrong message’ – Germany
By persisting with drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, Turkey is sending the wrong message, German foreign ministry spokesperson Christopher Burger has said. Speaking...
Wirecard scrambles to find missing $2.1 billion as loan crunch looms
Wirecard‘s auditor has refused to sign off its 2019 accounts over a missing $2.1 billion, sending its shares down more than 60% as the German...
Germany puts far-right regional branch under surveillance
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has put a regional branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) under surveillance, German media reported on Monday, denting the far-right...
Cyprus among countries considered safe for German tourists, Merkel says (Updated)
Cyprus is among the countries considered to be safe destinations for German citizens, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, during an extensive telephone conversation...
Germany to lift travel ban for EU, Schengen countries and UK from June 15
Germany will lift a travel ban for European Union member states plus Britain, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland from 15 June as long as there...
Germany aims to ease distancing, lift European travel warning
Germany plans to ease social distancing steps from June 29, a week earlier than previously planned, and aims to lift a travel warning for 31...
