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Anti-lockdown protests turn violent in Germany and the UK

There were violent incidents in Germany and the UK as as anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets defying police warnings for them to stay away due to coronavirus restrictions. Police…

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Polish government asked Germany to let two football players forgo quarantine

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's Prime Minister has called German Chancellor Angela Merkel to ask that two national team players be exempt from quarantine rules when re-entering Germany after a soccer World Cup…

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Lewandowski hat-trick helps Bayern rout Stuttgart, Dortmund held

MUNICH: Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick helped 10-man Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich stay in the driving seat to retain the title with a 4-0 drubbing of Vfb Stuttgart, while Borussia Dortmund lost…

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I would take the AstraZeneca vaccine, Germany’s Merkel says

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she would take AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot. "I would get vaccinated with AstraZeneca," Merkel told a news conference after a meeting…

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Merkel says it was right to be transparent about AstraZeneca vaccine

BERLIN, March 19 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday it was right to be completely transparent about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. "On this basis, everyone knows that we…

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UPDATED: Germany warns vaccinations alone will not contain COVID-19 third wave

Germany's health minister warned on Friday there was not enough vaccine in Europe to contain the COVID-19 third wave, as the country sought to get its rollout back on track…

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Merkel’s bloc loses another lawmaker to corruption allegations

Another legislator from German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc stood down on Thursday evening when a magazine reported he had taken cash to lobby for a North Macedonian political party,…

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German economy likely to return to pre-crisis levels in 2021 – IfW

The German economy will likely grow by 3.7% in 2021 and reach its pre-crisis levels before year-end, the IfW economic institute said on Thursday, as the progress of the vaccination…

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Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany jumped by 17,504 to 2,612,268, the biggest daily rise since Jan. 22, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases…

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Bayern complete job against Lazio to ease into last eight

MUNICH: Holders Bayern Munich cruised through to the Champions League quarter-finals for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons after beating Lazio 2-1 at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday…

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Germany boosts incentives for companies offering vocational training

BERLIN, March 17 (Reuters) - Germany will increase incentives for firms offering vocational training by 700 million euros ($830 million) as the COVID-19 pandemic undermines efforts to reduce shortages of…

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Germany – AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

UPDATE - In a U-Turn ermany will stop administering AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, a spokesman for the Health Ministry said on Monday, making Germany the latest of several European countries to…

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Editor of Germany’s Bild steps aside over bullying probe

BERLIN (Reuters) - Julian Reichelt, the editor-in-chief of Germany's top-selling Bild newspaper, has temporarily stepped aside while the organisation investigates allegations of possible compliance violations, publisher Axel Springer said on…

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Germany’s Covid incidence rate rises sharply

DW - Germany's seven-day incidence rate for coronavirus infections on Saturday continued its rise of the past few days, reaching 76.1 cases per 100,000 residents. That represents a sharp increase over…

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Dortmund back in Champions League race with 2-0 win over Hertha

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund scored twice in the second half in a 2-0 victory over visitors Hertha Berlin on Saturday to grab their third Bundesliga win in the…

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Bayern put pressure on Leipzig with easy win against Werder Bremen

Berlin (dpa) - Bayern Munich put the pressure on title rivals RB Leipzig by moving five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Werder Bremen on Saturday.…

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British coronavirus variant could be responsible for rising cases in Germany

An increasing spread of the COVID-19 that was first detected in Britain might be responsible for rising infection numbers seen in Germany recently, a senior health official said on Friday.…

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Widening face mask scandal hits Merkel’s party before state votes

A German conservative has become the third lawmaker within a week to resign from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s parliamentary group over a face mask procurement scandal, dealing a further blow to…

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UPDATED: Germany to stick with AstraZeneca vaccine

Top German public health officials said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine was safe and Germany would continue to use it on Friday after several European countries halted its distribution amid safety concerns.…

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German COVID cases increase again

German coronavirus cases posted their biggest daily increase in five weeks on Thursday, as calls grew to allow family doctors to start administering COVID-19 vaccines sooner to speed up the…

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German coach Loew to resign after Euros

Germany coach Joachim Loew has confirmed his intention to step down from his post after this summer's Euro tournament, the German Football Federation (DFB) has said. The DFB said in…

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German industrial output plunges in January

German industrial output fell unexpectedly in January as winter weather slowed construction and semiconductor shortages held back production in the car industry, suggesting that Europe's largest economy got off to…

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Bundesliga talking points

BERLIN (Reuters) - Talking points from the Bundesliga weekend: MUELLER RECORD Few Bundesliga records have stood the test of time like legendary striker Gerd Mueller's haul of 40 league goals…

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German MPs quit assembly posts over mask kickback allegations

FRANKFURT, March 7 (Reuters) - Two German lawmakers have resigned from posts in chancellor Angela Merkel's parliamentary group in a scandal over alleged kickback payments for state purchases of respiratory…

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Lewandowski hat-trick steers Bayern past Dortmund 4-2

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Champions Bayern Munich roared back from two goals down to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2 on Saturday with a hat-trick from Robert Lewandowski, to remain two points…

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Leipzig win to go top in Bundesliga, Wolfsburg unbeaten run ended

Berlin (dpa) - Visiting RB Leipzig beat Freiburg 3-0 to go top of the Bundesliga for at least a few hours as they put pressure on champions Bayern Munich ahead of their date…

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Germany extends gap between doses, approves AstraZeneca for over-65s

BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's vaccination authority has approved the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine on the over-65s, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, in a step that should…

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Turkey’s Erdogan, Germany’s Merkel hold video call

In a video call on Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed bilateral ties and regional issues of interest to both countries, said an official…

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British variant might soon become dominant in Germany – RKI head

BERLIN, March 5 (Reuters) - A more contagious variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain might soon become the predominant strain in Germany, making it hard to stop its…

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German business decries gradual easing of coronavirus curbs as “disaster”

German business groups expressed dismay on Thursday after Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders agreed a gradual easing of coronavirus curbs but added an "emergency brake" to reimpose restrictions if…

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Germany rejects EU executive call to ease COVID border curbs

Germany told the European Union it would uphold its latest border restrictions imposed to curb the spread of new coronavirus variants, snubbing calls from the bloc's executive European Commission, Austria…

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Germany’s lockdown-hit services firms remain optimistic

Germany's services sector continued to suffer under an extended coronavirus lockdown in February, but firms remained optimistic about the outlook in light of first steps to ease restrictions and efforts…

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Number of Germany’s electric vehicle charge points rise 10% since December

The number of charging points for electric vehicles in Germany has increased by more than 10% in the past three months to reach 39,538, energy industry association BDEW said on…

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Deutsche Telekom pitches to design German digital vaccination ‘passports

Deutsche Telekom this week said it had submitted a pitch to the German government to design a digital vaccination passport, as part of European efforts to reopen travel for those…

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Germany’s Merkel set to agree to cautious easing of COVID-19 lockdown

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected on Wednesday to agree a gradual relaxation of coronavirus curbs with regional leaders, but the rules can be tightened again if infections jump, according…

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Morocco suspends contact, cooperation with German embassy, organizations

Morocco has told government departments to cease cooperation and contacts with Germany’s embassy in the North African kingdom due in part to Berlin’s stance over Western Sahara, a senior Moroccan…

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Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until March 28 – reports

Germany plans to extend its coronavirus lockdown until March 28 while easing some restrictions from next week, a draft document to be discussed by Chancellor Angela Merkel and federal state leaders showed on…

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German health advisers signal end of Oxford/AstraZeneca age restrictions – FT

CDE/FT/ZDF - A German government health advisers have signalled they might allow older individuals to receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as EU governments come under increasing pressure to clear the…

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Coach Gross, others dismissed as Schalke prepare for uncertain future

Berlin (dpa) - Schalke on Sunday parted ways with coach Christian Gross and board member sport Jochen Schneider on Sunday in the wake of latest defeats and internal turmoil at the Bundesliga bottom…

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Bayern crush Cologne, Leipzig remain two points behind

Berlin (dpa) - On their 121st birthday Bayern Munich crushed Cologne 5-1 on Saturday to return to winning ways in the Bundesliga and make sure they retain the league lead, but second-placed RB…

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German states call for unused AstraZeneca vaccine to be given to younger people

FRANKFURT, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Several German states called on Sunday for unused AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines to be given to younger people, as worries about side effects and efficacy, as…

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German man charged with giving Bundestag floor plans to Russian intelligence

German federal prosecutors have charged a German citizen with espionage, saying he passed floor plans of the Bundestag parliament building to Russian intelligence. The man, identified only as Jens F.,…

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France, Germany to beef up COVID-19 controls at common border

France said on Thursday it would bring in new COVID-19 restrictions for the area around its common border with Germany, as President Emmanuel Macron’s government tries to contain a surge…

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Record 23 tonnes of cocaine seized by customs in Hamburg and Antwerp

Customs authorities in Hamburg and Antwerp have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes of cocaine destined for the Netherlands in two raids this month, German customs authorities said on…

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Germany approves three COVID home test kits to help chart way out of lockdown

Germany approved three COVID-19 tests for home use as part Health Minister Jens Spahn's strategy for mass testing to help Europe's biggest economy emerge from a lockdown that has been…

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German court issues guilty verdict in first Syria torture trial

A German court sentenced a former member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s security services to four and half years in prison after finding him guilty of facilitating the torture of…

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German hotel chain says will require holidaymakers to be vaccinated

Germany’s Allsun hotel chain will in future require guests to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, owner Alltours said, seeking to drum up business from holidaymakers concerned about the risk of…

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Surging industry expectations drive up German business morale

German business morale rose by far more than expected in February, hitting its highest level since October as the industrial sector powered along Europe's largest economy despite lockdown restrictions, a…

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EU should prepare additional sanctions on Russia, Germany says

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged on Monday his EU counterparts to give the green light for the preparation of additional sanctions on Russia at a meeting in Brussels. "I…

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German teachers, nursery workers could get vaccine sooner

Primary school teachers and nursery workers in Germany could get a COVID-19 vaccine sooner than originally planned, the country’s Health Minister Jens Spahn said. In its vaccination strategy, Germany has…

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Fears of third wave as schools prepare to reopen in Germany

Shortly before schools will reopen in ten of Germany’s federal states on Monday, there are increasing indications that a third coronavirus wave could be imminent in the country. Despite the…

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Bayern lose to Frankfurt, Dortmund win derby at Schalke

Champions Bayern Munich suffered a 2-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday and could see second-placed RB Leipzig close the gap to the top of the Bundesliga standings. Borussia Dortmund…

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Photo Story: German Navy’s sailing school ship Gorch Fock almost completed

Photos of the German Navy’s sailing school ship Gorch Fock at the Luerssen shipyards in Berne, northern Germany. Luerssen shipyards has taken over the insolvent Elsflether Werft shipyards formerly responsible…

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Pandemic hitting German wages harder than financial crisis

Germans' nominal earnings fell for the first time in over a decade, the statistics office said on Wednesday, releasing data that showed the coronavirus pandemic having a more severe impact…

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Germany’s Soeder says new border entry checks have no time limit

SCHIRNDING, Germany, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Germany's south-eastern Bavaria has not set a time limit on new entry checks for travellers from the Czech Republic and Austria's Tyrol that kicked…

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Homeless people in Germany suffer deadliest winter in years

At least 20 homeless people in Germany have died this winter amid particularly low temperatures and heavy snowfalls the homeless charity BAG Wohnungslosenhilfe reported. The numbers continued to climb as…

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Germany tightens border controls

Germany on Sunday implemented more measures to keep coronavirus variants at bay, banning travel from Czech border regions and Austria’s Tyrol after a rise in contagious mutations. A thousand police…

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