The Latest Breaking News from Germany

As war rages on, what is Vladimir Putin’s endgame?

While Vladimir Putin was massing his troops along Ukraine’s border, he caught the attention of the West’s leaders. They beat a path to his door to persuade him not to invade. However, he got mixed messages from the UK, the US and the EU and was emboldened not dissuaded. His…

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Boris Johnson claims EU travel rules explain its more generous help for refugees from Ukraine

Prime minister also claimed UK has welcomed more refugees than anywhere else in Europe – despite Germany allowing in one million

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Martin Fraisl on Rangers transfer radar but Schalke stopper has NOT been offered Ibrox pre-contract

Reports in Austria and Germany had suggested a deal with the Premiership champions had been agreed.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022

Germany wipes its list of COVID 'high-risk areas' clean

Germany is removing all countries currently on its list of “high-risk areas” as part of a rethink of its coronavirus travel rules that will take effect on Thursday

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Afghan brothers go on trial in Germany for honour killing of sister

Two Afghan brothers suspected of killing their sister for adopting a Western lifestyle went on trial in Berlin on Wednesday, in a case that highlights the violence against women and cultural tensions among some recent migrants to Germany.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

German archbishop offers resignation on return from timeout

A prominent Roman Catholic archbishop who faced strong criticism for his handling of the church’s sexual abuse scandal in Germany says he has offered his resignation to Pope Francis

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Germany registers over 5,300 refugees from Ukraine so far

A total of 5,309 people have been registered entering Germany from Ukraine according to federal police, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

German leader visits Israel as Russia-Ukraine war rages

Germany's chancellor is visiting Israel on a trip planned before fighting broke out between Russia and Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine-Russia war: What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the crisis impact it?

Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Germany to give $720 million to Holocaust survivors globally

An organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis says Germany has agreed to extend another $720 million (647 million euros) to provide supportive services for vulnerable Holocaust survivors

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022