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Germany summons Iranian ambassador for talks in Berlin

Germany summoned Iran's ambassador to the Foreign Ministry in Berlin for talks on Monday against the backdrop of German concerns about Tehran's human rights record, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

Reuters

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

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

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

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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

Financial Times

From Berghain to Brandenburg: How to spend the perfect weekend in Berlin

As winter starts turning to spring, it’s time to plan your next city break in the German capital. Here’s the lowdown on the hottest hotels, restaurants, and clubs

Evening Standard

Scholz says Berlin will not go it alone as pressure mounts to supply Kyiv tanks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he remained convinced of the need to coordinate weapons deliveries to Ukraine with allies as pressure mounts on Berlin to send Kyiv its Leopard 2 battle tanks.

Reuters

UK considers supplying handful of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

Sources say Kyiv hopes move may encourage Berlin to supply Leopard 2s as it seeks 300 tanks in war against Russia

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Germany says it wants to increase pressure on Iran after latest executions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday condemned Iran for using the death penalty against demonstrators, and his spokesperson said Berlin wanted to crank up pressure on the Iranian authorities with new international measures.

Reuters

Germany's new China strategy 'guided by ideology', ambassador says

(Corrects family name on second reference to Wu, not Ken)

The Guardian - UK

Daniel Barenboim to resign from Berlin State Opera role due to poor health

Conductor and pianist says he can ‘no longer achieve the level of performance required of a general music director’

Chicago Sun-Times

Daniel Barenboim resigns post with Berlin Staatsoper after 30 years

Maestro Barenboim previously served as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Germany wants to deliver around 40 Marder vehicles to Ukraine in Q1

Germany said on Friday it wants to deliver around 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine before the end of March, and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said Berlin could ultimately send its entire functioning fleet of the weapons.

The Independent UK

Germany to supply around 40 armored carriers to Ukraine

The German government says Berlin aims to supply around 40 Marder armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in this year's first quarter

France 24

Did 'migrant gangs' fire gunshots during Berlin New Year's Eve riots?

New Year's Eve violence and attacks on emergency services in Berlin have prompted calls for a national ban on fireworks, with viral online videos accusing "migrant gangs" of being behind the riots that left scores injured and arrested. In this edition of Truth or Fake with Vedika Bahl, we tell…

Reuters

German health minister voices concern over new COVID variant

Germany's health minister has expressed concern over a new COVID-19 subvariant linked to growing hospitalisations in the northeastern United States, adding that Berlin was watching the situation closely.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany Proceeds with Arrow-3 Purchase from Israel

The German government is moving forward with plans to purchase the Israeli Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile defense system. The German news agency learned from security sources in Berlin that the US would disclose information that would be transferred to Germany relating to the technical aspects of the weapon system. The US…

The Independent UK

German police union calls for action after New Year attacks

Germany’s biggest police union has called for concerted action to prevent a repeat of the violence toward officers, firefighters and medical personnel seen in Berlin and other cities during the New Year’s celebrations

Evening Standard

New sleeper train will take passengers from London to Berlin in less than 16 hours

Tickets start at €49

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