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German defence minister quits as pressure grows for Ukraine aid

Berlin (AFP) - German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned on Monday after coming in for months of heavy criticism over Berlin's stuttering response to the war in Ukraine.

AFP

Man dies after crashing limousine into Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate

Images from the scene show the mangled wreck of the vehicle between two pillars of the German capital's popular sightseeing spot

Daily Mirror

Man dies after crashing limousine into Brandenburg Gate

German police say that a man has died after crashing a limousine into Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate

The Independent UK

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How Munch’s friend hid a masterpiece in a Norwegian barn to foil the Nazis

Owner’s family to sell Dance on the Beach and split up to £20m with descendants of Jewish academic who had to sell it in 1934

The Guardian - UK

Former Volkswagen boss Carl Hahn dies aged 96

Berlin (AFP) - Carl Hahn, who headed the Volkswagen group during the German car giant's heyday in the 1980s, has died, a spokeswoman for the Carl and Marisa Hahn Foundation told AFP on Sunday.

AFP

Al-Sudani: We Established a Strategic Partnership with Germany

Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani has called on German companies to invest in the energy sector in Iraq, especially in oil, gas and electricity. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, for his part, revealed on Friday ongoing talks with the Iraqi government over the possibility of importing natural gas from the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Puma fighting vehicle to return to key NATO mission in first half of 2023 - Berlin

Germany expects to field Puma infantry fighting vehicles for a key NATO mission in the first half of 2023, its chief of defence said on Friday, after Berlin had to withdraw the Puma from the alliance's quick reaction force due to problems in a drill.

Reuters

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Germany in Talks with Iraq over Possible Gas Imports

Germany is in talks with Iraq over the possibility of importing natural gas from the oil-rich country, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday, as Berlin scrambles to diversify its energy sources to replace a drop in Russian fossil fuel shipments. "We also talked about possible gas deliveries to Germany and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mirren's Golda Meir biopic to premiere at Berlin fest

Berlin (AFP) - A long-awaited biopic starring British actor Helen Mirren as Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, will have its world premiere at the Berlin film festival next month, organisers said Friday.

AFP

German lawmakers to recognise Yazidi 'genocide' in Iraq

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's lower house of parliament will next week recognise the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq as a "genocide", lawmakers told AFP Friday.

AFP

US Defence Secretary meets German defence minister in Berlin on Jan 19: spokesperson

The United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will meet German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht in Berlin on January 19, a spokesperson for Germany's defence ministry told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

Germany to drop mask mandate in trains and buses from February 2

Berlin (AFP) - Germany will end the requirement to wear face masks on long-distance trains and buses from February 2 as the coronavirus pandemic loosened its grip on the country, authorities announced Friday.

AFP

Former soldier who went from ‘war hero to drug addict’ now runs global fitness business

It was not until Sean Willers overdosed in July 2021 and spent all of his money on alcohol and drugs in one night that he turned his life around

Wales Online

German economy holds up in 2022, despite Ukraine war fallout

Berlin (AFP) - The German economy grew a better-than-expected 1.9 percent in 2022, official data showed Friday, as government relief measures cushioned Europe's export giant from an energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war.

AFP

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German anti-coal activists storm Green politician's office

Berlin (AFP) - Climate activists occupied the regional office of Germany's vice chancellor Thursday in a show of support for a flagship anti-coal protest, accusing the Green party politician of betrayal.

AFP

'You overthink things': Bellingham still re-lives England World Cup exit

Berlin (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham said on Thursday he still thinks about what he could have done better to prevent England's World Cup elimination.

AFP

Bayern's Mane may return for PSG clash, says Nagelsmann

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said injured star forward Sadio Mane will "come back a bit earlier" and may figure in the Champions League last 16 clash against Paris Saint Germain.

AFP

Bayern 'obliged' to sign goalkeeper in winter: Nagelsmann

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday the club "have an obligation" to sign another goalkeeper in winter, due to the absence of first-choice stopper Manuel Neuer.

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Germany’s ‘welcoming culture’ a saviour to Ukrainian refugees, and a lesson to the world

Germany is a haven for millions of refugees fleeing war, and while its policy isn’t perfect it offers a blueprint for nations offering shelter.

AFP

Germany's Kimmich says family saved him from World Cup woe

Berlin (AFP) - Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich thanked his family for picking him up out of a post-World Cup "hole", which he had described as "the worst day of my life".

AFP

German watchdog raps Google over user data practices

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's antitrust regulator on Wednesday criticised the way Google handles users' data and threatened action against the US tech giant.

The Independent UK

AP: WHO knew of past sex misconduct claim against doctor

Internal documents obtained by the Associated Press show the World Health Organization knew of past sexual misconduct charges against a doctor who was accused of harassing a woman in the fall

Financial Times

How Germany became Europe’s leading Big Tech trust buster

While EU regulators slowly roll out their own enforcement mechanism, Berlin is already holding gatekeepers to account

AFP

Ukraine presses Germany for tanks as minister visits

Kharkiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said Germany's refusal to send his country battle tanks was costing lives as Berlin's top diplomat vowed further support during a surprise visit.

Evening Standard

How to spend the perfect weekend in Berlin

As the London to Berlin night train is announced, start planning your next city break in the German capital. Rosalyn Wikeley has the lowdown on the hottest hotels, restaurants, and clubs

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