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Woman faked plane crash link for free flights

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:29:09 +0200

A woman who obtained multiple free flights to southern France by pretending to be the cousin of a Germanwings flight 4U9525 victim now faces legal action by the airline's parent company Lufthansa.

'Leave nothing undone' in Iran talks: Steinmeier

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:58:08 +0100

Germany's foreign minister said Thursday no more deadlines must be missed in the Iran nuclear negotiations which had entered "a decisive phase".

Germany to stay out of Central African Republic

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:17:00 +0100

UPDATE: Germany said on Monday that its troops would not be among those from European Union states sent to help the conflict-stricken Central African Republic - it will only aid with air transport.

'Young cancer sufferers have specific problems'

Mon, 27 May 2013 09:22:00 +0200

For lots of young adults with cancer, the pain of falling ill can go far beyond the physical. Survivor Friederike Kaup explains why she wants to set up a shared flat as an alternative for those battling the disease.

Franco-German friendship cools further

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:01:00 +0200

A year after Francois Hollande's election, the French president finds himself trapped in Europe between a powerful but unpopular German Chancellor Angela Merkel and his own weakness at home.

Long winter 'could cost the country €6 billion'

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:46:00 +0100

The long, cold, dark winter could cost Germany up to €6 billion in extra healthcare and lost productivity as people stay away from work sick, a new study suggests.

Finance Ministry: 36 banks 'too big to fail'

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:53:00 +0100

The German Finance Ministry on Tuesday revealed exactly how many banks are on its official list of financial institutions considered "relevant to the national system" - though their names remain a closely guarded secret.

Frankfurt airport deploys full-body scanners

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:43:00 +0100

The first of a new generation of full body scanners went into operation on Friday at Frankfurt airport for travellers to the US, despite a failed test of a previous generation in Hamburg two years ago.

Germans happiest in north and south

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:41:00 +0200

The happiest Germans live in the north of the country, according to a new survey which suggests people in Hamburg and on the North Sea coast are the most content with their lot.

Winter storm ‘Joachim’ snarls transport

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:07:00 +0100

The fierce winter storm dubbed ‘Joachim’ has caused the suspension of rail services and snarled road traffic in the western part of Germany. A severe weather alert has been issued for the southern parts of the country.

Merkel, Sarkozy to hold debt crisis meeting

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:56:00 +0200

Chancellor Angela Merkel is to hold crisis talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy next week in a bid to solve the eurozone debt crisis amid continuing turmoil in financial markets.

Indian exec touted as next Deutsche Bank boss

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:35:00 +0200

Anshu Jain, the 48-year-old Indian head of Deutsche Bank investment banking, is tipped to be named co-chief executive of the German bank, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported Monday.

Call goes out for bird census volunteers this weekend

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:07:00 +0200

Germans are being asked to spy on their neighbours over the weekend and report them to the authorities – but rather than an intrusive extension of this year's official census, it's an annual bird count.

Warm and dry April to end with storms as farmers hope for rain

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:27:00 +0200

The sunny, warm and dry weather which has dominated April across Germany will give way over the weekend to storms, rain and distinctly cooler temperatures, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).

Deutsche Börse in merger talks with NYSE

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:26:00 +0100

Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext said on Wednesday they are in "advanced discussions" to merge and create the world's largest stock exchange operator by revenues and profits.

Deutsche to raise €10 bln to swallow Postbank

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:45:00 +0200

Germany's leading financial outfit, Deutsche Bank, announced the largest rights issue in its history Sunday, saying it would raise around €10 billion ($13 billion) to take over retail bank Postbank.

Where to watch World Cup matches in Germany

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:31:00 +0200

Want to know where to catch all the action for the 2010 World Cup? Check out The Local’s list of places in Germany to watch the football and submit your own suggestions.

Brandenburg on alert as floodwaters rise

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:06:00 +0200

Fears the swollen Oder River could burst its banks following massive flooding in Poland intensified Thursday morning, with Brandenburg authorities announcing the maximum threat level.

Record highs expected

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:24:00 +0100

Widespread sunshine combined with warm Mediterranean air moving into Germany have meteorologists expecting record highs in the coming days, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Wednesday.

British mother gets new inquest on son killed in Germany

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:46:00 +0100

A British woman whose son died in Germany in 2003 after becoming involved with a far-right cult, has succeeded in getting authorities to conduct a highly-unusual second inquest into his death.