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Public transport strikes across Germany cause major disruption

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:11:35 +0200

The public transport network came to a standstill on Tuesday across Germany, resulting in huge disruption for passengers.

1/3 of British and German managers fear Brexit havoc

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:06:59 +0100

Just over 31 percent of the high-ranking businessmen surveyed said that a Brexit would have a "very" or "somewhat" negative impact on their business' investments in the three subsequent years.

Amazon strikes threaten Christmas deliveries

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:46:53 +0100

For those planning to do last minute Christmas shopping online via Amazon this year, it might already be too late. Employees are striking all the way up to Christmas Eve.

'US-German relationship stronger than ever'

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:32:39 +0100

Jennifer Gavito took over the helm as the US Consul General to Munich in August, becoming the first woman to hold the position. The Local spoke with her about the refugee crisis, TTIP and what the United States can learn from Germany.

Govt 'lied' to parliament about NSA spying

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:48:01 +0200

The government has been accused of lying to the Bundestag (German parliament) after it emerged last week that Chancellor Angela Merkel's office knew German spies were conducting economic espionage on behalf of the Americans.

Damaged Lufthansa plane crosses Atlantic

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:51:00 +0200

Lufthansa on Wednesday said it was investigating how one of its planes was flown across the Atlantic with a damaged rear end - without any of the staff realizing.

Deutsche Bank settles tax fraud case with €420m payment

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:15:00 +0100

Deutsche Bank has struck a deal with US prosecutors to pay $553.6 million and admit criminal wrongdoing to settle a long-running probe into tax shelters that allowed customers to dodge billions of dollars in US taxes.

Deutsche Bank goes Vegas with top casino

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:27:00 +0100

The often-heard grumble that banks gamble with money has taken on a new meaning with Germany’s Deutsche Bank investing €3 billion in a massive Las Vegas casino due to open Wednesday.

End to military conscription could overwhelm universities

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:28:00 +0200

Germany’s planned end to military conscription and its alternative Zivildienst public service could burden universities with up to 50,000 additional students next year, experts warned on Tuesday.

Merkel firm on Afghan mission despite deaths

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:35:00 +0200

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her understanding for those who doubt her country’s involvement in NATO's Afghanistan mission following the death of four soldiers on Thursday, but said she stands behind the deployment.

China shows growing clout at Munich security conference

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:06:00 +0100

In a further sign of Beijing's growing military clout around the globe, China's foreign minister will open this weekend's Munich Security Conference for the first time.

Kunduz governor calls Bundeswehr 'ineffective'

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0100

The governor of the northern Afghan province of Kunduz has called the German military’s service there “ineffective” and said he would welcome more help from US troops.

Al-Qaida gaining ground for new recruits in Germany

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:44:00 +0200

At least 30 new terrorist recruits have travelled to Pakistan from Germany for training since the beginning of the year, The Washington Post reported on Monday.

Why Guido Westerwelle shouldn’t become Germany’s foreign minister

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:09:00 +0200

Guido Westerwelle is on track to become Germany’s next foreign minister, but Katinka Barysch from the Centre for European Reform argues he should take the helm of the Finance Ministry instead.

Future foreign minister Westerwelle refuses to answer English question

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:36:00 +0200

Guido Westerwelle, Germany’s newly designated foreign minister, refused to answer a question in English for a BBC reporter during his first press conference after the election, news magazine Der Spiegel reported on Monday.

Steinmeier attacks Merkel's tax plans

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:34:00 +0200

Social Democratic Party (SPD) candidate Frank-Walter Steinmeier derided Chancellor Angela Merkel's promise to reduce taxes in the coming legislative period should she win September's election.

Zoo forced to rename primate called 'Obama'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:31:00 +0200

Facing accusations of racial insensitivity, the Dresden Zoo has been forced to rename a baby primate called ‘Obama,’ according to information obtained by The Local on Friday.

Manchester United offer Bayern €70 million for Ribéry

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:46:00 +0200

Manchester United have launched a massive €70 million-bid for FC Bayern Munich’s French midfielder Franck Ribéry, UK daily The Guardian reported on Tuesday.

Obama confers with Merkel ahead of summit

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:12:00 +0100

Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama have agreed to work closely together on an array of important security and economic issues one week before a bilateral summit in Germany.

Merkel calls for sweeping NATO renewal

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:43:00 +0100

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday called for NATO’s mission to be fundamentally redefined one week ahead of the transatlantic alliance’s 60th anniversary celebrations.