The Latest Breaking News from Germany

For centuries, fire was one of the major fears for city-dwellers. Dense cities built largely of wood could – and did – burn. In 1666, a fire in a bakery went on to destroy two-thirds of the city of London, leaving 85% of residents homeless. In 1871, fire burned out huge areas…

Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark when the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender in 1945.

The Die Linke star behind the party’s rise in recent elections says there is ‘real momentum for progressive politics’.

At least 50 to 60 letters are delivered to a forest in northern Germany each month

Investigation into a car-ramming incident in Mannheim, Germany resulting in two deaths and 11 injuries. Authorities rule out extremist motives. Public safe...

A backlash against climate initiatives appears to have resonated in conservative strongholds – and could influence future policy

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Tragic car-ramming incident in Mannheim results in one death and multiple injuries, raising concerns of deliberate attacks using vehicles in Germany.

Tragedy strikes in Mannheim, Germany as a car ramming incident leads to one fatality and multiple injuries. Recent attacks raise concerns about public safe...