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German union warns Amazon of rolling pre-Christmas strikes

BERLIN (Reuters) - German union Verdi on Sunday urged workers at Amazon warehouses across the country to support rolling strikes in coming days in a protest over pay, aimed at…

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German parliament passes 100 billion euro package to cap energy bills

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Germany's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed legislation worth an estimated 100 billion euros ($106.14 billion) to put the brakes on electricity and gas…

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German economy to grow slightly in 2023 – IfW forecast

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Germany's IfW became the latest economic institute to revise up its growth forecast for 2023 on Thursday as Europe's largest economy hopes to avoid the…

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Massive aquarium bursts at Berlin leisure complex – emergency services

BERLIN (Reuters) - A large aquarium burst in a leisure complex early Friday, prompting a major response with 100 firefighters at the scene, emergency services said. "The aquarium is damaged,…

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German recession will be milder than expected: Ifo

BERLIN, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Germany's recession will be milder than expected, with the economy expected to contract by 0.1% in 2023 compared to a previous forecast of shrinking by…

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Germany’s Scholz says EU firmly on Ukraine’s side

BERLIN, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Union is united in its support for Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the German parliament, adding, with apparent reference to Hungary, that attempts…

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Berlin, Warsaw discussing deployment of German air defence on Polish soil

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German and Polish defence ministries are in discussions over how German Patriot anti-aircraft defence systems can be deployed in Polish territory, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said…

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Germany’s Scholz bets on immigration, more working women to counter labour shortages

POTSDAM, Germany, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this weekend Germany should attract more foreign workers and make it easier for women and older people to work in order to…

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Germany to tighten gun laws after suspected coup plot -minister

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to tighten its gun laws in the wake of a suspected plot by a far-right group to violently overthrow the government and install a minor royal…

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More suspects wanted in foiled German coup plot

As investigators comb through evidence collected in raids targeting a far-right plot aiming to topple the German government, officials are indicating that the number of people involved could grow. The…

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Germany’s Scholz says strong immigration may secure population boost to 90 mln

POTSDAM, Germany, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday Germany could increase its population strongly in the years ahead as the government seeks to boost immigration to help avert…

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German households less pessimistic on inflation, survey shows

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German households are becoming less pessimistic about inflation prospects, predicting a moderation in price pressures over the next year, the Bundesbank said based on a monthly survey…

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Merkel admits failures on defense policy

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her own government’s defense policy and advocated a negotiated solution to the Ukraine war. In an interview with Die Zeit newspaper, Merkel said the…

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UPDATE – Suspect in Dresden hostage situation dead, German police say

Dresden, Germany (dpa) - A 40-year-old man suspected of killing his mother before taking hostages in the eastern German city of Dresden on Saturday has died of injuries sustained during…

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Experts say cheap public transport could ease German inflation

BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - German inflation could cool in the coming months as a result of a low-cost public transport ticket agreed to by political leaders, experts said on…

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UPDATED: German security forces loyal to constitution – interior ministry

BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with…

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FACTBOX: Germany coup plot: who was behind it and how dangerous was it?

BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Germany is reeling in shock after prosecutors announced on Wednesday the arrests of 25 suspected members of a far-right group who they believe were preparing…

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Germany’s Scholz wants air defence shield in next five years – Funke

BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes to develop a missile defence shield in the next five years, he said in an interview with the Funke Media…

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UPDATED: German police set to make more arrests after coup plot thwarted

Police set for further arrests as probe coup plot Germans shocked by plan to overthrow government Judge orders first group of plotters to be detained By Miranda Murray BERLIN, Dec…

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25 German far-right supporters arrested, had planned attack on Parliament

Twenty-five suspected members and supporters of a far-right terrorist group were detained early on Wednesday during raids across Germany, said the federal prosecutor's office. Raids were conducted across 11 German…

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German court dismisses challenge to 750 billion euro EU recovery fund

Germany's constitutional court on Tuesday threw out a legal challenge against the European Union's 750-billion-euro ($786 billion) recovery fund, which saw the bloc take on joint debt to help member…

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Teenage girl dies after attack near school in Germany – SW

A 14-year-old girl has died after she and another teenage girl were attacked by an unidentified man on their way to school in southwestern Germany on Monday, local broadcaster SWR…

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German exports fall as demand cools in Europe, U.S.

BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - German exports fell more than forecast in October, official data showed on Friday, as high inflation and supply chain snags hit demand in key trading…

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Scholz says Germany ‘needs better rules’ for citizenship

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the weekend called for reforms to the country’s citizenship regulations, after the Interior Ministry said draft legislation on the citizenship process was “as good as…

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Photo Story: The Santa Claus General Assembly at the Tierpark in Berlin

A man dressed in costume of Santa Claus attends Santa Claus General Assembly that was held on Sunday evening in front of the Friedrichsfelde palace at the Christmas illuminated Tierpark…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Frankfurt, Germany

The skyline of Frankfurt am Main with Sachsenhausen on the left and the bank towers of downtown in the background, Frankfurt, Germany. Photo: EPA/BORIS ROESSLER

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German economy beats expectations

BERLIN, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The German economy grew slightly more in the third quarter than preliminary figures suggested, bolstered by consumer spending, data showed on Friday. Europe's largest economy…

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Berlin airport reopens runways after climate protest

BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Berlin Brandenburg Airport said on Thursday flights were resuming with some delays after it was earlier forced to close its runways as climate protesters broke into the…

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Poland to put German Patriot missiles near border with Ukraine

NATO allies Poland and Germany have agreed to deploy additional Patriot missile launchers near the Polish border with Ukraine following an offer from Berlin, Poland's defence minister said on Monday. "The German Defence Minister confirmed…

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Hopes grow for inflation relief as German producer prices fall

First month-on-month decrease since May 2020 Fall driven largely by lower energy prices Underlying inflation pressure shows little signs of easing By Miranda Murray and Balazs Koranyi BERLIN, Nov 21…

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German firms abroad more optimistic than those at home about coming months – survey

BERLIN, Nov 17 (Reuters) - German companies abroad remain mostly optimistic about business in the coming months despite nearly half of them expecting an economic downturn, according to a survey.…

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Photo Story: Christmas Garden opens at Botanic Garden in Berlin

Visitors stand in front of a projection on a tree stem during the opening of the Christmas Garden Berlin event at the Botanic Garden in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday evening.…

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Germany steps up emergency cash plans to cope in blackout

German authorities are stepping up preparations for emergency cash deliveries in case of a blackout to keep the economy running, four people involved said, as the nation braces for possible…

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Germany warns its delegation of Egyptian spies at COP27

BERLIN (Reuters) - German federal police have warned their nation's delegation at the COP27 environmental summit in Egypt that its members may be subject to spying by Egyptian security agents,…

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Energy crisis putting most German firms under duress -survey

BERLIN (Reuters) - The energy crisis is impacting nearly every branch of the German economy, with the number of companies that see high energy costs due to the Ukraine war…

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German health minister warns of winter COVID wave

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is headed towards a surge in COVID-19 cases this winter, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said as he criticised four states' plans to relax isolation rules for…

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German retailers face festive sales slump – HDE

BERLIN (Reuters) - German consumers and businesses are facing a difficult Christmas shopping season in light of double-digit inflation and high energy prices, the HDE retail association said, forecasting a…

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Photo Story: Carnival season prelude in Cologne

Costumed revellers celebrate in Cologne, Germany. The German carnival, the so-called fifth season, starts each year on 11 November at 11:11 am and ends on Ash Wednesday of the following…

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Germany’s parcel industry expects fewer deliveries this Christmas

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's parcel industry is expecting to deliver fewer packages to consumers during this year's Christmas season than the year before as inflation and rising energy costs push…

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Former Pope Benedict to mount legal defense over abuse cover-up accusation

BERLIN (Reuters) - Former Pope Benedict XVI plans to defend himself in a civil lawsuit lodged at a German court by a man who accuses him of helping to cover…

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German official: migrants should be able to disembark ship off Italian coast

Germany is in talks with Rome about the fate of rescued migrants who were stranded on a German-flagged charity vessel off the Italian coast and wants them to be given permission to…

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Qatar minister accuses Germany of ‘double standards’ in World Cup criticism

Qatar's foreign minister has accused Germany of "double standards" over its criticism of the World Cup host's human rights record and has defended its summoning of the German ambassador, in…

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Scholz: Xi opposing nuclear weapons in Ukraine reason enough to visit China

BERLIN/FRANKFURT Nov 5 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was heavily criticised for a trip to Beijing this week, said on Saturday his and President Xi Jinping's joint statement opposing the…

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COVID, Ukraine war cost German economy 420 bln euros – study

BERLIN (Reuters) - The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine collectively cost the German economy 420 billion euros ($415.38 billion) in lost value creation between 2020 and 2022, according…

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German navy helping Norway protect oil rigs, pipelines

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German navy is helping Norway to protect critical maritime infrastructure such as oil rigs, undersea cables and pipelines, is ready to do the same off the…

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German gas storage could quickly empty after a few frosty days – network regulator chief

BERLIN, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Germany's gas storage facilities could be quickly emptied if this winter gets really cold, warned the head of the country's network regulator in an interview…

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UPDATED: Xi tells Scholz political trust easy to destroy, hard to rebuild

BEIJING, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the first G7 leader to visit China since the COVID pandemic began, warning…

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Germany tells Italy migrants onboard NGO boats need swift rescue

ROME (Reuters) - Germany has urged Italy to help migrants who have been onboard a German-flagged NGO boat for more than a week, saying charity vessels operating in the Mediterranean…

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Berlin urges German nationals to leave Iran or risk arrest

BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Germany's government on Thursday urged its citizens to leave Iran or risk arbitrary arrest and long prison terms there, warning that dual nationals were particularly…

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German unemployment rises slightly in October on growing uncertainty

BERLIN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - German unemployment rose slightly in October, Labour Office figures showed on Wednesday, as the consequences of economic uncertainties began to have a visible effect. The…

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German exports post unexpected dip in September

BERLIN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - German exports posted an unexpected dip in September, decreasing by 0.5% on the month, while imports fell more than expected, down 2.3%, Federal Statistical Office…

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Germany tells Serbia: you have to choose between EU and Russia

Serbia must decide whether it wants to join the European Union or enter into a partnership with Russia, Germany told Belgrade on Tuesday, two days before six Western Balkan countries are…

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Slightly fewer German companies planning price increases – Ifo

BERLIN, (Reuters) - The number of companies in Germany planning price increases has eased somewhat but the full effect of inflation has not yet reached consumers fully, the Ifo institute…

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German insurers warn against heating ‘experiments’ in energy crisis

FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - German insurers on Monday warned consumers not to engage in risky "experiments" as they try out makeshift alternatives to heat their homes as the nation…

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Average German household gas bill 173% higher than a year ago – Check24

FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - German households are paying more than 2-1/2 times as much for an average annual gas contract from their supplier than a year ago although wholesale…

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Sentiment among German exporters lifts slightly

BERLIN (Reuters) - Sentiment among German exporters increased slightly in October, although the overall situation remained difficult due to tense energy markets and a weak global economic environment, the Ifo…

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Russian nuclear rhetoric rekindles German Cold War fears

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Deep inside a decommissioned nuclear bunker built into a Cologne subway station at the height of the Cold War, tour guide Robert Schwienbacher says he is…

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