The Latest Breaking News from Berlin

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 · Jan 14, 2023

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 · Jan 13, 2023

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 · Jan 13, 2023

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 · Jan 10, 2023

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 · Jan 9, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023

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 · Jan 9, 2023

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

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

Reuters · Jan 8, 2023

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’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023

Daniel Barenboim resigns post with Berlin Staatsoper after 30 years

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023