German journalist group expels Putin biographer amid Russian payments
German journalist association Netzwerk Recherche has expelled Hubert Seipel from its membership, after the biographer of Russian President Vladimir Putin...
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Poor strawberry, asparagus harvests in Germany
Germany's strawberry and asparagus harvests are likely to shrink to long-term lows this year due to heavy rainfall and declining...
Leading German diplomat nominated for UN General Assembly president
Leading German diplomat Helga Schmid is set to become president of the UN General Assembly in New York from next...
German media union to boycott far-right AfD ahead of regional votes
The German Journalists' Association (DJV) has decided to boycott the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, dpa has learned, a...
Germany’s Cabinet set to approve 2025 budget after long negotiations
The German Cabinet is poised to approve the long-contested 2025 budget on Wednesday after weeks of wrangling over the finances...
Biden’s Gaza proposal a ‘glimmer of hope’, says German top diplomat
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has welcomed the new proposal to end the Gaza war revealed by US President Joe...
Fridays for Future stages climate protest ahead of European elections
The Fridays for Future movement aims to demonstrate for climate protection and democracy in Germany on Friday. With the European...
Scholz: Far-right AfD must be countered on the merits, not with a ban
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken against potential efforts to outlaw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), at least for...
Democracy gets younger: Germans aged 16-17 to vote in European polls
German citizens aged 16 and 17 will be able to vote in the European elections for the first time -...
Norway, Ireland, Spain defy Israel to recognize Palestinian statehood
Norway, Spain and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state, their leaders said in near simultaneous announcements on Wednesday, defying...
