German industrial output fall points to weak quarter, economists say
World 15:06 09/04/2026BERLIN -- German industrial production fell unexpectedly in February, with economists saying the weakness pointed to disappointing first quarter for Europe's biggest economy, despite exports rising by more than expected on stronger European demand.
Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
World 17:10 06/04/2026Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to leave the country for more than three months, the defence ministry said.
Wolf bites woman in Germany in first attack for decades
World 13:07 01/04/2026A woman has been bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in Germany, the first such attack in modern times.
Germany's WWII munitions a toxic legacy on Baltic Sea floor
World 10:47 30/03/2026KIEL (GERMANY) -- Below the waves off Germany's northern tourist beaches, a toxic time bomb lurks on the Baltic Sea floor -- enormous quantities of World War II munitions that are slowly rusting away.
Germany's industry makes unexpectedly weak start to 2026
World 17:22 09/03/2026BERLIN - Germany's industry got off to a surprisingly weak start in January, with orders falling more than forecast and output unexpectedly decreasing, according to statistics office data.
Germany's Merz joins calls for social media limits for children
World 13:03 19/02/2026BERLIN -- Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed growing calls in Germany for controls on access to social media platforms by children, saying he had become increasingly persuaded of the need for compulsory limits by evidence of the harm done by the deliberate spreading of fake news and other forms of online manipulation.
Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany
World 17:14 02/02/2026BERLIN - Commuters across Germany faced freezing temperatures and empty platforms on Monday as tens of thousands of public transport workers walked off the job in a strike called by trade union Verdi, shutting down bus and tram services in most cities.
Germany's Merz heads to India to bolster trade, security ties
World 13:14 12/01/2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant.
Thieves drill into German bank vault and make off with millions
World 14:11 01/01/2026BERLIN - Thieves used the quiet Christmas period to drill their way into the vault of a German retail bank and make off with at least 10 million euros' worth of money and valuables from customers' deposit boxes, police said on Tuesday.
Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead
World 09:44 26/11/2025BERLIN -- Germany's innovation capacity is stagnating, with the country remaining stuck at 12th place in an innovation ranking while competitors including the United States, Britain and France make significant gains, a study showed on Tuesday.
'Guess who's Bach?': Two long-lost organ works by Bach unveiled in Germany
World 10:40 18/11/2025Two previously unknown organ pieces by a teenage Johann Sebastian Bach were unveiled Monday in Leipzig and performed for the first time in over 300 years. Long-mysterious manuscripts have now been confirmed as Bach's works, adding new repertoire and insight into the composer's early genius.
Ho Chi Minh City, Germany eye expanding cooperation in education, infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City 18:08 13/11/2025Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and German Consul General Andrea Maria Suhl discussed strengthening cooperation in education and training, infrastructure development, and the city’s international financial center plan during a reception for the diplomat on Wednesday.
