The Latest Breaking News from Germany

EU3, UK, U.S. troubled by Israel settlements move

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and United States said on Tuesday they were deeply troubled by the Israeli government's announcement on settler outposts.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, mostly in Germany, UK

Ford says it will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe over the next three years in an effort to streamline its operations as it contends with economic challenges and increasing competition on electric cars

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Care home couple share their secret after 66 years of marriage

David and Ann Gore, aged 92 and 90, met in Germany while Ann was staying with friends in the Ruhr region

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Furious ballet director smears bag of dog faeces on critic's face after a bad review

Ballet director Marco Goecke has been suspended by the Hannover state opera house in Germany, after smearing dog faeces on Wiebke Huester's face after she wrote a bad review

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Fake Russians snared Berlin Embassy spy in sting op, court told

He is alleged to have received substantial sums of money in exchange for sensitive information from the embassy in Germany.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Polish officials observe training of Ukrainians on new tanks

Poland’s president and defense minister have met with Polish and foreign instructors intensively training Ukrainian troops to operate the German-made Leopard 2 tanks that some European countries have offered Kyiv to help fight the Russian invasion

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

German conservatives hail state election win in Berlin

Germany’s main opposition party is celebrating its victory in a Berlin state election re-run made necessary by serious voting glitches in 2021

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

German party moves to expel former spy chief as member

Germany’s main opposition party has launched an effort to expel from its ranks a former head of the country’s intelligence agency, weeks after he complained of what he said was a move toward “eliminatory racism against whites.”

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Turkish, Syrian quake victims need papers to come to Germany - foreign ministry

With its large Turkish and Syrian communities, Germany offers the prospect of shelter and care to earthquake victims with relatives in the country - but only if they can fulfil existing visa requirements, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

EU tipped to avoid recession after gas crisis eases

Economic growth forecast to be 0.8% in 2023 but households still face cost of living pressures

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023