Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was curious to find out what the UK's Brexit plans are as Theresa May suggests the country wants an entirely new kind of deal.

James Tennent Feb 16, 2018

Six Turkish journalists have received life sentences for their alleged involvement in the failed July 2016 coup to remove President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

David Brennan Feb 16, 2018

A new report claims that the US is wasting billions of dollars upgrading nuclear bombs based in Europe that are no longer an effective deterrent and could be a security liability.

David Brennan Feb 16, 2018

Passengers aboard an eight-hour flight from Germany to New Jersey had to endure a "demonic" screaming child.

James Hetherington Feb 15, 2018

German ministers have announced that free public transportation will be trialled in five cities in an effort to reduce road traffic and meet EU air pollution targets.

Dan Cancian Feb 14, 2018

Data from the EU statistics office shows that the economy of the 28-member EU grew by 2.5% in 2017, its best performance since it grew 2.7% in 2007.

David Brennan Feb 14, 2018

Echoes of similar Nazi policies before World War II highlighted by critics.

Jordan Bhatt Feb 08, 2018

Germany is biggest breaker of EU rules and subject to 74 infringement proceedings, according to figures released by German Economics Ministry.

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 07, 2018

Weeks of talks after the elections have brought political and economic uncertainty to Europe's largest economy.

Jordan Bhatt Feb 07, 2018

Poland's president says he will sign a bill outlawing suggestions the Polish nation or state was complicit in Nazi crimes.

David Sim Feb 06, 2018

The Berlin Wall has now been dismantled for as long as it stood - 28 years, two months and 26 days, or 10,316 days in total.

David Sim Feb 05, 2018

Berlin was divided for 10,316 days, and 5 February 2018 marks 10,316 days since the wall's construction began, meaning the city has now been united for a longer period.

Charlotte Tobitt Feb 05, 2018

An investigation by Germany's intelligence agency saw signs North Korea was trying to procure equipment and technology in 2016 and 2017.

Lydia Smith Feb 04, 2018

Germany has granted asylum to four Turkish soldiers, one of whom is accused of being a leading figure in the failed July 2016 military coup.

David Brennan Feb 02, 2018

Body of model tenant discovered only after workmen went to renovate apartment in German residential block.

James Tennent Feb 01, 2018

Teenager who killed neighbour's son and stabbed to death old school friend while on the run jailed for life.

Roger Baird Feb 01, 2018

20-year-old Ethan Stables is accused of plotting a terror attack on an LGBT event. He claims he was just trying to impress far-right friends online.

James Tennent Jan 31, 2018

Two lorry trailers loaded with 44 tons of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany, with police still hunting for the sweet- toothed thieves.

Roger Baird Jan 29, 2018

German club promoter BigCityBeats has announced plans to host a club night in zero gravity for 25 lucky attendees.

Neil Murphy Jan 25, 2018

Police protection becoming the norm for many Jewish institutions and students, says head of Central Council of Jews.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 25, 2018

A suspect who couldn't wait to spend a penny, ended up in jail after relieving himself next door to a police station.

Roger Baird Jan 25, 2018

The stretch of wall which is in the northern Pankow district of Berlin was forgotten by both Germans and Soviets.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 24, 2018

Arthur Wagner from the AfD resigned from his position in Brandenburg's state legislature after making the decision.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 24, 2018

Four people were killed after a rescue helicopter collided in mid-air with a small plane in Germany.

Roger Baird Jan 23, 2018

He had already been sentenced to life in 2015 for the deaths of two patients at a German hospital.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 22, 2018

Three people were killed in Belgium and the Netherlands, and at least eight people died in Germany as powerful winds ripped roofs off buildings, toppled trees and blew trucks off the road.

David Sim Jan 19, 2018

Essential assets can eventually become obsolete but many reinvent themselves. Transport adapts to survive.

Ian Dixon Jan 16, 2018

Italian and German police swoop on 'Ndrangheta mobsters in biggest crackdown on organised crime in two decades.

Roger Baird Jan 10, 2018

German chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to fresh talks to form a new government in a bid to end the political crisis in Europe's largest economy.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 07, 2018

The son of tennis legend Boris Becker is set to take legal action against an MP accused of making a racial slur against him.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 05, 2018