Activists apologise for use of ‘Holocaust ashes’ in installation
An activist group has apologised to Jewish organisations outraged over their use of purported Holocaust victims’ remains in an installation outside Germany’s parliament building.
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German coalition party selects new leaders
Members of Germany’s junior governing party have chosen a left-leaning duo as their new leaders, a decision that could endanger the future of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s troubled coalition.
Climate protesters target east German coal mines
Thousands of climate activists have staged a protest at open-pit coal mines in eastern Germany, pouring on to the premises to urge the government to immediately halt the use of coal to produce electricity.
Germany’s Daimler to cut at least 10,000 jobs over three years
German carmaker Daimler has said it plans to cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2022.
Berlin zoo says panda twins doing well
A zoo in Berlin has said twin panda cubs born this summer are developing well.
Farmers blocking Berlin roads in protest against government policies
Thousands of farmers have descended upon Berlin from the countryside with their tractors, gathering at the capital’s landmark Brandenburg Gate and blocking traffic in protest against the German government’s agricultural policies.
‘Priceless’ items stolen from Dresden’s Green Vault museum
Thieves have broken into Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museums, making off with three “priceless” sets of 18th-century jewellery that German officials said would be impossible to sell on the open market.
Greenpeace activists spell out climate message on Angela Merkel’s office
Environmental activists have removed a giant letter “C” from the entrance to German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union party headquarters to protest against its climate change policies.
Extinction Rebellion condemns co-founder’s Holocaust remarks
Extinction Rebellion has distanced itself from its co-founder Roger Hallam after he made controversial remarks about the Holocaust.
We need a fully-fit squad to get past Bosnia, says O’Neill
Michael O’Neill has warned that Northern Ireland must have their key players available next March if they are to get past Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs.
O’Neill mystified as to why Gnabry did not thrive in English football
Michael O’Neill says he is mystified as to why Serge Gnabry did not make more of an impact in English football after watching the Bayern Munich forward bag a hat-trick as Germany beat Northern Ireland 6-1 in Frankfurt.
Michael O’Neill’s worst fears realised as under-strength Northern Ireland routed
Michael O’Neill admitted his worst fears were realised as a short-handed Northern Ireland were thrashed 6-1 by Germany in their final Euro 2020 qualifying Group C fixture on Tuesday night.
Northern Ireland hit for six in Germany
Serge Gnabry’s hat-trick condemned Northern Ireland to a 6-1 defeat to Germany in their final Group C fixture of Euro 2020 qualifying as outgoing manager Michael O’Neill suffered the second heaviest defeat of his eight-year reign.
O’Neill paying no attention to Wales outcome as Northern Ireland face Germany
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insisted he would pay no attention to Wales’ match against Hungary on Tuesday night even though it could determine his side’s fate in the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs.
Northern Ireland moving in right direction – Michael O’Neill
Michael O’Neill believes Northern Ireland are moving in the right direction despite missing out on automatic qualification for Euro 2020.
Joachim Low ready to rotate squad for Northern Ireland clash
Germany coach Joachim Low could use Tuesday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Northern Ireland to experiment with his line-up and give opportunities to some fringe players in his squad.
5 talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany
Northern Ireland wrap up their Euro 2020 qualifying Group C fixtures with a trip to face Germany in Frankfurt on Tuesday night.
The lowdown on Northern Ireland’s Group C opponents Germany
Northern Ireland wrap up their Group C fixtures in Euro 2020 qualifying with a trip to face Germany in Frankfurt on Tuesday night.
Jamal Lewis withdraws from Northern Ireland squad
Jamal Lewis has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad for their final Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany on Tuesday with a knee injury.
Evans believes Northern Ireland can be confident ahead of play-offs
Corry Evans believes Northern Ireland can approach next year’s Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs with confidence after going toe-to-toe with Holland on Saturday night.
North-east businesses to take part in tourist trade mission
North-east businesses are keen to boost trade by taking part in a workshop in Germany.
Ginter delighted to open international account as Germany secure Euro 2020 spot
Matthias Ginter was delighted to register his first international goal as Germany booked their place at Euro 2020.
Toni Kroos scores twice as Germany reach Euro 2020
Germany secured their place at Euro 2020 with a routine 4-0 victory over Belarus at Borussia-Park.
Low down on Germany’s Euro 2020 chances
Germany manager Joachim Low does not expect his side to be among the tournament favourites for Euro 2020 should they clinch qualification.
Germany marks 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall
Germany has marked the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall, a pivotal moment in the events that brought down Communism in eastern Europe.
In Pictures: World leaders mark 30th anniversary of the day Berlin Wall fell
Leaders from Germany and other European nations are attending ceremonies to mark the 30th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall came down.
Trump: It isn’t fair UK doesn’t want to take back IS terrorists
Donald Trump has taken aim at the UK, saying it “isn’t fair” the Government doesn’t want to take back British terrorists captured by the US.
Teenager breaks into German prison in bid to win back jailed ex-girlfriend
A teenager has broken into a German prison in an attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend.
Macron and Merkel try to showcase unity as Brexit looms
President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to demonstrate the solidity of the French-German relationship at a meeting in southern France, one day before a key EU summit that may approve a divorce deal with Britain.
EU backing for German government’s move to keep Thomas Cook subsidiary flying
The European Union has approved the German government’s decision to grant airline Condor, a subsidiary of collapsed tour operator Thomas Cook, a 380 million-euro (£334 million) bridging loan to keep it in the air.