Major Berlin show marks 250th anniversary of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's birth
A major show of Caspar David Friedrichโs iconic landscapes that marks the 250th anniversary of his birth is opening in Berlin, where he made his breakthrough and where a 1906 exhibition kicked off an enduring revival of interest in the German Romantic master.
Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court
Germany is strongly rejecting a case brought by Nicaragua at the United Nationsโ top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and other support to Israel in its deadly assault on Gaza.
Nicaragua urges top UN court to halt German military aid to Israel because of its assault in Gaza
Nicaragua is calling on the United Nationsโ top court to halt German military aid to Israel, arguing that Berlinโs support enables acts of genocide and breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide
More than 250 Holocaust survivors have joined an international initiative to share their stories of loss and survival with students around the world during a time of rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.
Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest
Russian President Vladimir Putin is basking in a victory that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.
Germany's parliament votes to legalize limited marijuana possession and allow 'cannabis clubs'
German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of โcannabis clubsโ to buy it for recreational purposes.
It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited party
The jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the tough selection of the best movie, with 20 titles from around the globe competing for the top prize, the Golden Bear.
Poland's new government asks Germany to think creatively about compensation for World War II losses
The foreign minister in Polandโs new pro-European Union government says he would like Germanyโs leaders to think in a โcreativeโ way about compensating Poland for the huge losses it suffered at German hands during World War II.
German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again
Germanyโs train drivers have brought rail traffic to a standstill again when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the countryโs main railway operator over working hours and pay.
Holocaust survivors will mark Hanukkah amid worries over war in Israel, global rise of antisemitism
Holocaust survivors from around the globe will mark the start of the fifth day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as worries grow among Jews worldwide about the Israel-Hamas war and a spike of antisemitism in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.
Scholz says that Germany needs to expand deportations of rejected asylum-seekers
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany needs to start deporting โon a large scaleโ migrants who donโt have the right to stay in the country, adding to increasingly tough talk on migration since his coalition performed badly in two state elections earlier this month.
Germany's Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale
Germanyโs Cabinet has approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Unionโs most populous nation to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of โcannabis clubsโ to buy the substance for recreational purposes.
Germany presents long-awaited strategy on China, stresses economic security
The German government has presented a long-awaited strategy for relations with China that points to a โsystemic rivalryโ with the Asian power and a need to reduce risks of economic dependency, but highlights Berlinโs desire to work with Beijing on challenges such as climate change and maintain trade ties.
German leader defends deal to stop migrants at EU borders, says old system was 'dysfunctional'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended a deal to stop migrants from entering the European Union until their chances of getting asylum have been reviewed, arguing that the blocโs existing arrangement is โcompletely dysfunctional.โ.
Intel and Germany sign agreement for $32.8 billion chip plant investment
Intel and the German government have signed a deal that would see the U.S. company investing more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) in a chip manufacturing site in the German city of Magdeburg, with financial support from Berlin.
UN requires delegates at climate talks to reveal affiliation in effort to curb lobbying by Big Oil
The United Nations will require delegates attending the global bodyโs annual climate summit to disclose their affiliation in an effort to clamp down on undue influence by fossil fuel companies and others.
Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branch
Switzerlandโs executive branch has thrown its weight behind a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks that Germanyโs government wants returned to the German manufacturer to help Berlin plug gaps in its arsenal after it shipped weapons to Ukraine.