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Germany in Talks with Iraq over Possible Gas Imports

Germany is in talks with Iraq over the possibility of importing natural gas from the oil-rich country, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday, as Berlin scrambles to diversify its energy sources to replace a drop in Russian fossil fuel shipments. "We also talked about possible gas deliveries to Germany and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mirren's Golda Meir biopic to premiere at Berlin fest

Berlin (AFP) - A long-awaited biopic starring British actor Helen Mirren as Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, will have its world premiere at the Berlin film festival next month, organisers said Friday.

AFP

German lawmakers to recognise Yazidi 'genocide' in Iraq

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's lower house of parliament will next week recognise the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq as a "genocide", lawmakers told AFP Friday.

AFP

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US Defence Secretary meets German defence minister in Berlin on Jan 19: spokesperson

The United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will meet German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht in Berlin on January 19, a spokesperson for Germany's defence ministry told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

Germany to drop mask mandate in trains and buses from February 2

Berlin (AFP) - Germany will end the requirement to wear face masks on long-distance trains and buses from February 2 as the coronavirus pandemic loosened its grip on the country, authorities announced Friday.

AFP

Former soldier who went from ‘war hero to drug addict’ now runs global fitness business

It was not until Sean Willers overdosed in July 2021 and spent all of his money on alcohol and drugs in one night that he turned his life around

Wales Online

German economy holds up in 2022, despite Ukraine war fallout

Berlin (AFP) - The German economy grew a better-than-expected 1.9 percent in 2022, official data showed Friday, as government relief measures cushioned Europe's export giant from an energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war.

AFP

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German anti-coal activists storm Green politician's office

Berlin (AFP) - Climate activists occupied the regional office of Germany's vice chancellor Thursday in a show of support for a flagship anti-coal protest, accusing the Green party politician of betrayal.

AFP

Bayern's Mane may return for PSG clash, says Nagelsmann

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said injured star forward Sadio Mane will "come back a bit earlier" and may figure in the Champions League last 16 clash against Paris Saint Germain.

AFP

'You overthink things': Bellingham still re-lives England World Cup exit

Berlin (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham said on Thursday he still thinks about what he could have done better to prevent England's World Cup elimination.

AFP

Bayern 'obliged' to sign goalkeeper in winter: Nagelsmann

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday the club "have an obligation" to sign another goalkeeper in winter, due to the absence of first-choice stopper Manuel Neuer.

AFP

Germany’s ‘welcoming culture’ a saviour to Ukrainian refugees, and a lesson to the world

Germany is a haven for millions of refugees fleeing war, and while its policy isn’t perfect it offers a blueprint for nations offering shelter.

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Germany's Kimmich says family saved him from World Cup woe

Berlin (AFP) - Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich thanked his family for picking him up out of a post-World Cup "hole", which he had described as "the worst day of my life".

AFP

German watchdog raps Google over user data practices

Berlin (AFP) - Germany's antitrust regulator on Wednesday criticised the way Google handles users' data and threatened action against the US tech giant.

AFP

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The Independent UK

AP: WHO knew of past sex misconduct claim against doctor

Internal documents obtained by the Associated Press show the World Health Organization knew of past sexual misconduct charges against a doctor who was accused of harassing a woman in the fall

Financial Times

How Germany became Europe’s leading Big Tech trust buster

While EU regulators slowly roll out their own enforcement mechanism, Berlin is already holding gatekeepers to account

AFP

Ukraine presses Germany for tanks as minister visits

Kharkiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said Germany's refusal to send his country battle tanks was costing lives as Berlin's top diplomat vowed further support during a surprise visit.

Evening Standard

How to spend the perfect weekend in Berlin

As the London to Berlin night train is announced, start planning your next city break in the German capital. Rosalyn Wikeley has the lowdown on the hottest hotels, restaurants, and clubs

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Scholz says Berlin will not go it alone as pressure mounts to supply Kyiv tanks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he remained convinced of the need to coordinate weapons deliveries to Ukraine with allies as pressure mounts on Berlin to send Kyiv its Leopard 2 battle tanks.

The Guardian - UK

UK considers supplying handful of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

Sources say Kyiv hopes move may encourage Berlin to supply Leopard 2s as it seeks 300 tanks in war against Russia

AFP

Dortmund's Haller aims for January return after cancer treatment

Berlin (AFP) - Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller said he was holding out hope of playing in his side's first competitive match of 2023, as he makes his way back from testicular cancer.

Reuters

Germany says it wants to increase pressure on Iran after latest executions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday condemned Iran for using the death penalty against demonstrators, and his spokesperson said Berlin wanted to crank up pressure on the Iranian authorities with new international measures.

AFP

'I'm always available': Mueller not stepping down from Germany duty

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Mueller has shot down rumours of a pending international retirement, saying on Monday he will "always be available" for selection.

Reuters

Germany's new China strategy 'guided by ideology', ambassador says

(Corrects family name on second reference to Wu, not Ken)

AFP

Iranian held in Germany suspected of chemical terror plot

Berlin (AFP) - An Iranian man has been arrested in western Germany suspected of preparing an "Islamist attack" using cyanide and ricin, police and prosecutors said Sunday.

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