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Only half of Germans see Scholz's coalition surviving as policy differences mount

Only half of Germans believe the ruling government coalition will hold until the end of its legislative period, a survey showed on Thursday, as arguments among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify and voter support withers.

Reuters

German economy goes into recession as GDP shrinks by 0.3% in Q1

BERLIN: The German economy contracted in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous three months, thereby entering recession, data from the statistics office showed on Thursday.

The Times of India

Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branch

Switzerland’s executive branch has thrown its weight behind a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks that Germany’s government wants returned to the German manufacturer to help Berlin plug gaps in its arsenal after it shipped weapons to Ukraine

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Irishman to be sent to Germany over alleged 'stupid' robbery with chair leg says: 'My life has been ruined'

Liam Patrick Daly, 50, who we tracked down in Co Wexford, was this week ordered by the High Court in Dublin to be extradited to Germany - where he’s wanted over allegedly trying to strike a man with a wooden chair leg and commit robbery in a Berlin takeaway in…

Irish Mirror

Bürger*innen? Backlash as Berlin mayor refuses to use gender-neutral language

Kai Wegner of the Christian Democrats tells Bild am Sonntag he wants to speak the German that he learned in school

The Guardian - UK

'Our neighbour built 7ft 'Berlin wall' while we were on holiday - it's ruined our view'

A couple is now said to be embroiled in a heated feud with their neighbour, after returning from their holiday only to find they'd constructed a 7ft 'Berlin wall' in their absence

Daily Mirror

Two Russian exiles ‘poisoned’ at conference organised by Kremlin critic

Two women fall ill in Berlin after experiencing symptoms linked to poisoning

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German police say probing suspected poisoning of Russian exiles

German police are investigating the possible poisoning of exiled Russians after a journalist and an activist reported health problems following a Berlin meeting of dissidents, a spokesman for the force said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

German police investigate possible poisoning of two Russian exiles

German police said they are investigating the possible poisoning of two Russian exiles who attended a conference in Berlin at the end of April, organised by Russian Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Reuters

Glasgow welcomes Der Berliner as gourmet kebab restaurant opens in Merchant City

Inspired by the city of Berlin, the new restaurant uses high-end, locally sourced lamb, beef and chicken, and offers quality vegetarian and vegan alternative options.

Glasgow Live

German cabinet publishes draft legislation on new citizenship rules

Germany's interior ministry published draft legislation aimed at making it easier for people to apply for citizenship, as Berlin seeks to boost migration and open up the job market in Europe's biggest economy.

Reuters

How fruitful was Zelenskyy’s European tour?

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to Britain this week, at the end of a whirlwind tour of Europe that also took in Rome, Berlin and Paris. Having been flown to Chequers in an RAF Chinook helicopter, Zelenskyy spent two hours in talks with Rishi Sunak.

The Week

Watch Tesla Model Y In Quicksilver And Midnight Cherry Red At Giga Texas

Both colors are currently exclusively prepared by the company’s German Gigafactory near Berlin, where Model Y units painted in Quicksilver or Midnight Cherry Red are assembled for Europe and the Middle East.

InsideEVs

Germany does not fulfil requirements for Ukraine jet alliance - def min

Germany does not have the training capacity or military equipment to actively contribute to a British-Dutch initiative to supply Ukraine with fighter jets, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday.

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Zelensky's European tour has won critical support for Ukraine's counter-offensive

As the war in Ukraine intensifies, President Volodymyr Zelensky has concluded a series of successful visits to Rome, Berlin, Paris and London to shore up support from key allies.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy’s Europe tour was a success, but west’s latest gifts may not be enough

Western weapons give Ukraine best hope against Russia, as highlighted by response to overnight attack on Kyiv

Daily Mirror

Labour wants defence deal for British and German troops to work together after Ukraine

Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey revealed his plans to sign a new defence concord with Berlin within weeks if Labour gets into power

Reuters

Soccer-German FA official apologises for post mocking Zelenskiy's visit

German Football Association (DFB) Vice President Hermann Winkler on Monday apologised for a social media post mocking the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Berlin.

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China still conducting police activities in Germany -German ministries

German security authorities believe that China is still conducting police activities on German soil even though Beijing assured Berlin in February that it had ceased to do so, the German foreign and interior ministries said on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Hertha Berlin are done. The only question is how much worse it gets

Amid financial worries and unrest behind the scenes, another capitulation on the pitch has left Hertha on the brink

The Guardian - UK

UK pledges more weapons for Ukraine as Zelenskiy meets Sunak at Chequers

Ukrainian president says he talked to UK PM about western allies providing a ‘coalition of jets’ for war effort

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Zelenskiy arrives in France to meet Macron after Germany visit

Ukrainian president will hold talks with French president over dinner following rip to Berlin

Daily Mirror

Berlin will back Ukraine 'as long as necessary' after Zelensky visit

The day after the UK hosted the Eurovision song contest on behalf of Ukraine, President Zelensky visited Germany for the first time since the war

Reuters

Zelenskiy collects Charlemagne Prize on behalf of Ukrainian people

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy collected the prestigious Charlemagne Prize on behalf of the Ukrainian people on Sunday in honour of services to Europe, capping a visit to Germany in which he secured new military aid and warm support from Berlin.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine can defeat Russia by end of year with western help, Zelenskiy says

President travels to Berlin to meet German chancellor, who announces new military aid package including Leopard tanks

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