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Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.
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Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.
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Germany news: Left-leaning Berlin coalition talks break down
The SPD and Greens in Berlin have halted exploratory coalition talks with the Left Party amid a dispute over Israel policy and antisemitism. DW has more.
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Ukraine allies in Poland after Starlink sabotage, Trump diesel deal
Germany's Johann Wadephul said hybrid plots like the Starlink fire showed Europe was "in Russia's crosshairs." The UK's Ed Miliband said Trump's Russian diesel deal led to a "very difficult few days" diplomatically.
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Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected Ukrainian pipeline saboteur on trial
A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.
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Nord Stream: Trial of Ukrainian attack suspect begins in Germany
A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.
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Germany: Nuremberg airport closed over in-flight emergency
Police are investigating a suspected in-flight emergency on a Corfu flight. The plane landed safely in Nuremberg after a fighter jet escort.
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Germany's China calculation shifts as import pressures eclipse export benefits
Germany has long resisted tougher action against China, fearing retaliation. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base.
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Germany news: Economy set for stronger growth, wine harvest hit by drought
Germany's economic outlook is looking a little brighter, with the International Monetary Fund almost doubling its growth forecast. However, Germany's winegrowers are facing another disappointing harvest. DW has more.
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‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus
From ancient forests to spas, medieval cities and the birthplace of Bauhaus, Thuringia packs a punch for a car-free autumn break It’s early morning in Erfurt, the capital of Germany’s Thuringia region, and Domplatz is abuzz with local growers setting out crates of vegetables and flowers beneath the soaring medieval cathedral towers. This 14th- and 15th-century engineering wonder holds the Gloriosa, the world’s largest medieval free-swinging bell, cast in 1497 and weighing 12 tonnes. Though the city and surrounding landscape are notably flat, its skyline is pierced by soaring church towers and
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Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
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Poland reports arrests of 2 Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with Starlink station fire last month
Polish authorities have reported the arrests of two Turkish citizens in Germany in connection with alleged sabotage of a Starlink station last month. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the fire an act of "hybrid warfare."
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Germany: Labor Minister's resignation puts a spotlight on cracks within the government
Following the sudden resignation of Bärbel Bas as Labor Minister and co-chair of the Social Democratic Party, accusations are flying in Chancellor Merz's coalition government.
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Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.
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Germany news: Söder demands CDU supporters of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt reveal themselves
Bavaria's conservative leader has called on bloc members who voted for an AfD parliamentary speaker to come forward. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation. DW has more.
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Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia
The European Union has approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Moscow, targeting more than 1,000 entities tied to the military-industrial complex. The move took place in an EU foreign ministers' meeting.
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Germany's women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper
Germany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself.
Entertainment
Why the Boss of Leonine, Germany’s Top Indie Film and TV Company, Is Backing Skydance: ‘David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz Are a Very Strong Team’
Fred Kogel, chief executive of Leonine Studios, Germany’s leading independent distribution and production company, is upbeat about the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, now part of Skydance. Variety spoke to him about how the merger is likely to affect the film and TV landscape in German-language territories. One of the commitments made by […]
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Germany news: Söder demands CDU supports of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt reveal themselves
Bavaria's conservative leader has called on bloc members who voted for an AfD parliamentary speaker to come forward. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation. DW has more.
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Germany: Bas quits as SPD co-chair amid coalition friction
Bärbel Bas has resigned as labor minister and as co-leader of the Social Democrats as tension grows with Chancellor Merz's CDU.