Germany

We took a look at the town where Donald Trump's relatives are from - and near where one still lives. Here's what residents think of the US President.

Coronavirus measures are changing rapidly. Here's what you need to know about the latest rules in Berlin.

It’s that time of year again: on Sunday, clocks across Europe will go back an hour to mark the start of winter time on the continent. But could next year mark the end of twice-yearly ritual?

From Friday, anyone who regularly commutes to the German state of Bavaria from a risk area must present regular negative tests.

The German government is already making plans for Covid-19 vaccinations to take place, a German newspaper reported on Friday.

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed a record number of Germans into Home Office. But many are eager to get back into their productivity swing in a traditional workplace, writes Barbara Woosley.

Today’s word of the day is just as interesting to learn about as it is to pronounce.

Germany on Friday reported more than 11,000 confirmed new Covid-19 cases within 24 hours. Now a medical expert has warned a shutdown could be imposed if the country reaches 20,000 daily infections.

When the Brexit transition period ends, Brits who apply to become German will no longer qualify for dual citizenship. It will force difficult choices onto many people, writes Imogen Goodman.

Czech PM apologises for bringing back tough measures; Poland and Croatia set daily records Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEuropean politicians and experts charged with combating the coronavirus pandemic are raising the alarm that nations across the continent are on the brink of an “out-of-control” resurgence of the […]

The whole of the UK and Switzerland plus most of Austria are the latest places to be added to Germany's coronavirus risk list, along with several other regions.

Germany recorded 11,287 new Covid-19 infections in 24 hours, a sharp jump from the previous day and a record for the country since the outbreak of the pandemic, according to official data Thursday.

Feeling confused by the ever-changing travel restrictions in Germany? We've put together the latest rules for all states.

This week Berlin expanded the requirement to wear a face mask to places where a 1.5 metre distance between people can’t be maintained - including outdoors. Here’s a look at where the new rule applies.

More than a million jobs could be lost this year in small- and medium-sized enterprises -- the backbone of the German economy -- due to the coronavirus pandemic, a study showed Thursday.

Germany reported a huge jump in coronavirus cases on Thursday, with health experts warning of a "very serious" situation and regional disagreements hampering efforts to slow the contagion.

A proposal to protect the family rights of British people in Europe returning to the UK has been voted down in the UK parliament.

Glühwein (mulled wine) and a cosy atmosphere at the foot of picturesque buildings normally attract thousands to the Christmas market at Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt every year.

As coronavirus cases continue to go up in Germany, the demand for some hygiene products, including toilet roll, has shot up, according to official figures.

The number of people contracting coronavirus in Germany has risen sharply in the past month. Why? And how is the situation developing?

The arrival of the colder weather will see the start of the annual flu season in Germany. This handy guide aims to answer all your flu-related questions, and explain how best to protect yourself this winter.

Meeting called with Germany’s consul general to lodge objections in what Hong Kong regards as ‘internal matters’ to ChinaHong Kong has accused Germany of “harbouring criminals” after it granted asylum to a student who fled charges over last year’s pro-democracy protest.Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Hong Kong’s chief secretary for administration, […]

Police fail to identify culprit via video footage and say motive for attack remains unclearPolice in Berlin have appealed for witnesses to help identify a mystery attacker who vandalised dozens of ancient artefacts and artworks at four galleries in the German capital.Details of extensive damage to 63 objects emerged only this week, after police failed to […]

Use of oily substance across three galleries reportedly related to claims they are centre of ‘global satanism’At least 70 artworks and ancient artefacts across three galleries on Berlin’s museum island were vandalised with an oily substance earlier this month, German media has reported.Objects including Egyptian sarcophagi, stone sculptures and […]

Parts of Spain and Italy facing restrictions as Ireland set to become first EU country to reimpose national lockdownRegions in Spain and Italy have returned to lockdown and Ireland will do so from Wednesday as countries across Europe continue to report new Covid infection highs and governments struggle to contain the second wave of the pandemic.The northern […]

Activist said she was arrested at a protest in November 2019 and fled to Germany via TaiwanGermany has granted refugee status to a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist facing a rioting charge in connection with the 2019 protests, the protester told Reuters on Monday.The 22-year-old university student showed Reuters a letter from the German Federal Office for […]

Minister battles to rescue retailers amid fears for 50,000 shops and hundreds of thousands of jobsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe stakes for Germany’s high streets could not be greater when the economics minister, Peter Altmaier, summons trade representatives across the country this month for a series of crisis workshops […]

The first wave taught us that if politicians and scientists work together, they have more chance of beating this virusKarl Lauterbach is an SPD member of the Bundestag and professor of health economics and clinical epidemiologyCoronavirus – latest updatesGermany came through the first wave of the pandemic reasonably well, compared to many other European […]

Switzerland makes masks mandatory as continent struggles to contain infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePolice fought anti-mask protesters in the Czech Republic, Ireland prepared to announce tough new restrictions and Switzerland made masks mandatory indoors as European governments struggled to contain continuing record […]

As France imposes curfews, even countries that previously managed well are struggling badlyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“It’s not a word I’ve heard in a long, long time,” an elderly Paris resident said, leaving her apartment in mask and gloves for an early expedition to the shops. “A curfew. That’s for wartime, […]