The Local Germany

Richest in Germany own around two thirds of country's wealth

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:20:28 +0200

Germany's already high level of wealth inequality has been significantly underestimated, according to a new study.

Interior Ministry begs for more cash after 'forgetting' landmark reunification celebration

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:35:16 +0200

Next year marks 30 years since East and West Germany came together. But the Interior Ministry appeared to overlook the special anniversary – and was forced to ask for €61 million to pay for reunification celebrations.

Police break up mass ‘social media’ brawl as 400 fans descend on Berlin’s Alexanderplatz

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:08:15 +0100

Police at Berlin’s Alexanderplatz broke up a mass brawl between 400 fans of two rival social media ‘influencers’, making several arrests and confiscating knives in the process.

CDU at loggerheads over minimum wage

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:50:00 +0100

A spat over whether Germany needs a minimum wage is likely to dominate the ruling Christian Democrats’ party conference on Monday. While many are pushing for a general minimum wage across all sectors, Chancellor Angela Merkel disagrees.

Honour killings not rising

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0200

Researchers who have analysed more than 70 cases of so-called "honour killings" in Germany say they are not on the rise – and suggest that better integration of migrants could help in preventing such crimes.

Masses opting out of Google Street View

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:47:00 +0200

Google is facing fierce opposition to its Street View service in Germany with hundreds of thousands opting out, Der Spiegel news weekly reported in its latest issue.

Google extends opt-out deadline for Street View

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:45:00 +0200

Responding to a firestorm of protest in Germany over its disputed Street View navigation service, Google said Thursday it would extend a deadline for allowing people to opt out.

Westerwelle stresses privacy concerns to Google founder Page

Thu, 20 May 2010 18:19:00 +0200

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle met Google co-founder Larry Page Thursday, amid tensions over its controversial Street View service and Berlin's concerns about data privacy.

Government not opposed to body scanners

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:52:00 +0100

Germany's interior minister said Wednesday he was not opposed in principle to body scanners being used in airport security checks but that the technology had to improve first.