Celebrate the Brothers Grimm in Germany
September 17, 2013
Many of the most beloved fairy tales popular today have their roots in Germany. Read Article »
Germany's chancellorship race heating up
August 22, 2013
Sept. 22 will mark the latest election for the position of chancellor in Germany. Read Article »
Germany, U.S. to negotiate agreement regarding spying concerns
August 13, 2013
The United States received a considerable amount of criticism from various nations in the wake of certain National Security Agency (NSA) domestic surveillance programs becoming public knowledge. Read Article »
Germany rebukes European Commission's bank reform proposal
July 11, 2013
Many prominent countries in the European Union have experienced serious economic difficulties in the past few years, and Germany is chief among them. Read Article »
German Chancellor Merkel holds economic reform conference
July 3, 2013
The European Union's ongoing economic crisis recently compounded with the announcement of record unemployment - 12.1 percent - in the euro zone. Read Article »
German cracks down on suspected terrorist plot
June 26, 2013
In raids that took place throughout the German cities of Munich and Stuttgart, special police moved to counteract a suspected terrorist plot. Read Article »
Germany gives Obama mixed reception for speech on nuclear disarmament
June 19, 2013
Throughout the recent past, the general German populace has had a somewhat lukewarm view of American heads of state, and the United States' foreign policy, particularly in the early and mid-2000s​, during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Read Article »
Northern Germany reels from Elbe river flooding
June 11, 2013
On June 10, the Elbe River in northern Germany breached its levees and began to flood surrounding towns, which were quickly evacuated by local authorities, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Chancellor Merkel insists Germany's relationship with EU neighbors remains strong
May 16, 2013
German leadership reaches out to France after weeks of perceived tensions. Read Article »
France enters its second recession since 2012
May 15, 2013
The French economy officially entered recession in early 2013, while Germany managed to narrowly avoid the same fate. Read Article »
Euro zone leadership clash over the creation of unified banking system
May 14, 2013
Spain and Portugal are calling for European banking integration while Germany is throwing up legal challenges to stall the plan. Read Article »
German thieves make off with five tons of Nutella
April 9, 2013
German authorities are trying to unravel the mystery of why a group of thieves would steal 5 tons of Nutella - the latest in a series of bizarre food thefts. Read Article »
German commute interrupted by WWII explosive
April 4, 2013
An undetonated explosive shook up Berlin's Wednesday morning commute. Read Article »
Car-sharing in Germany becomes attractive transport option
March 6, 2013
Ford launches a new car-sharing program in Germany this spring. Read Article »
Holocaust archive gives one man some answersÂ
January 28, 2013
Wilhelm Thiem is 72 years old, but he has not be able to celebrate his birthday his whole life. Read Article »
Germany upholds law to keep circumcision legal
December 12, 2012
After months of controversy and legal uncertainty, German lawmakers approved a bill this past Wednesday that allows male infant circumcision to stay legal, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
MTV European Music Awards bring celebrities to Germany
November 12, 2012
The MTV European Music Awards took place this past Sunday night, and a host of A-list celebrities in the music industry flew to Frankfurt, Germany for the event. Heidi Klum, a Germany native, hosted the show and made sure to stand out on her own turf. Read Article »
German Chancellor opens memorial for Roma Holocaust victims
October 25, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened a memorial in Berlin to honor the Roma and Sinti, also known as gypsies, who were discriminated and targeted during the Holocaust, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Refugees make their way across Germany
October 10, 2012
There is a group of 20 to 30 refugees who are making their way across Germany seeking political asylum from their living conditions in Turkey, according to Reuters. Read Article »
German bank employees evacuated from building after white powder found
October 3, 2012
Bank employees of the German Deutsche Bank from the office in Schkeuditz near Leipzig had quite the scare this past weekend, according to Reuters. Read Article »
German robbers try to blow up ATM, blast away the entire bank
September 27, 2012
This past Monday, German robbers attempted to blow up an ATM to gain access to the cash inside, but their plan quickly backfired, according to NBC News. Read Article »
German city evacuated after World War II bomb was found
August 28, 2012
Munich got a bit of scare this past Monday, after a 550-pound undetonated World War II bomb was found late at night. Read Article »
Berlin Zoo welcomes baby elephant Anchali to the family
August 16, 2012
Baby animals are beloved by many around the world, so when an exotic creature is born in captivity, the event tends to capture the attention of millions, and this is no different for a baby elephant born at the Berlin Zoo. Read Article »
Germany takes the gold in men's rowing
August 2, 2012
While China and the U.S. are leading the Olympic Games in terms of medals, they're not the only nations making it onto the podium. Read Article »
Berlin police release photos of Forest Boy Ray to uncover his past
June 14, 2012
About nine months ago, a young man came to Berlin, not from another city, a small town or even another country but from the wilderness. Read Article »
German solar power plants take in record amount of energy
May 30, 2012
German officials recently decided to phase out nuclear power and replace it with clean energy sources, including wind, solar and hydraulic power. Read Article »
Maritime conservationist arrested in Germany on decade-old warrant
May 16, 2012
Paul Watson, leader of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an organization bent on putting a stop to illegal maritime hunting, was recently arrested in Frankfurt, Germany. Read Article »
Germany may be nuclear power-free by 2022
May 14, 2012
Researchers throughout Germany are working on developing sustainable and renewable energy sources to replace nuclear power plants. Read Article »
Germany seeks fourth win at Euro 2012
May 11, 2012
The German national football team is set to compete for a chance to take home the title at the European Championships this year. Read Article »
Germany copyright holder wins suit against YouTube
April 23, 2012
Internet video giant YouTube has recently been engaged in a court battle with German royalty collection group Gema. Read Article »
Pope Benedict XVI turns 85, becomes oldest pope in 100 years
April 16, 2012
On Monday, April 16, Pope Benedict celebrated his 85th birthday at Vatican with friends and family. Read Article »
Easter egg tree attracts attention in East Germany
April 4, 2012
Easter is coming in a few days, and one German man really gets in the holiday spirit. Read Article »
German unemployment drops lower than predicted in March
March 30, 2012
The German economy has been struggling, but recent quarterly reports indicate things may be looking up for the job market. Read Article »
German bears caught playing in the snow like children
March 23, 2012
At a wildlife park in Bavaria, Germany, a pair of European brown bears had their own snow day. Read Article »
Spotify enters Germany market
March 12, 2012
Spotify, an international digital music firm, will be available in Germany this week. Read Article »
Germany finds presidential replacement in former activist Joachim Gauck
February 21, 2012
Germany's federal president Christian Wulff stepped down last week after the details of an early-career scandal emerged. Read Article »
Germany's President Christian Wulff tenders resignation
February 17, 2012
German President Christian Wulff stepped down from his position following the revelation of a home loan scandal he was involved with back during his days as the premier of Lower Saxony, the BBC News reports. Read Article »
French bulldog acts as mom for abandoned boar babies in Germany
February 15, 2012
When six abandoned boar piglets were brought to the Lehnitz animal sanctuary in Brandenburg, Germany, resident French bulldog Baby stepped up to the plate and began to mother the infant pigs. Read Article »
German man wins race to top of Empire State Building seven consecutive times
February 9, 2012
The annual Empire State Building Run-Up was held recently, and the man who won the race celebrated his seventh consecutive victory. Read Article »
Germany's Golden Camera Awards honor American actors
February 9, 2012
Last Saturday, the 47th annual Golden Camera Awards were held in Berlin, Germany, and a few American actors were honored along with German celebrities. Read Article »