Germany
Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline
The largest German corporate rescue since the coronavirus crisis struck will see the government get a 20% stake, which could rise to 25% plus one share in the...
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Mock tombstone placed at Merkel's electoral office
The protest action came as thousands of demonstrators prepared to gather in major German cities including Stuttgart, Munich and Berlin against the stay-at-home measures.
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Germany surge sounds coronavirus alarm as world takes steps to reopen
A German health ministry spokesman said the authorities were taking the rise in the infection rate seriously and it did not mean the outbreak was out of control.
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World leaders evoke WWII spirit in battle against pandemic
With parades and commemoration events cancelled or scaled down as part of efforts to contain the outbreak, Europe and the United States marked the defeat of Nazi Germany in a sombre mood.
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Germany eases lockdown as Merkel hails end of pandemic first phase
Under measures agreed with Germany’s 16 federal state leaders, people from two households will be allowed to meet, and more shops will open, provided hygiene measures are in place.
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Merkel to face mounting lockdown revolt at key meeting
Germany began tentatively lifting its lockdown two weeks ago, opening some shops and schools, after infection rates came down.
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Germany bans Hezbollah, raids mosques
Although Hezbollah has no official presence in Germany, security forces estimate it has roughly a thousand members in the country.
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US virus cases hit a million as Germans wear masks in shops
Excitement over a move towards normality in many places was tempered by fear of new outbreaks and growing evidence of the economic devastation wreaked by the pandemic.
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Merkel faces growing criticism over German virus strategy
Though Germany began to lift lockdown measures last week, Merkel has urged caution and slammed growing impatience to shake off the curbs on public life introduced a month ago to slow contagion.
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In U-turn, Germany backs Google and Apple on virus app
The rollout of an app that would use bluetooth to alert smartphone users when they have been in contact with someone infected with the virus is considered crucial in the fight against the pandemic.
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Race for virus vaccine picks up as Germany, UK start trials
Though there are now around 150 development projects worldwide, the German and British plans are among only five clinical trials on humans which have been approved across the globe.
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Hitler images disrupt Holocaust survivor's Zoom talk
The Holocaust Memorial conference took place on Monday and was organised by the Israeli embassy in Germany.
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Germany's Oktoberfest scrapped over virus in blow to beer industry
This year marks the first time that Germany will have to do without the festival since the last world war.
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Merkel 'concerned' as Germany inches to reopen
Merkel warned Monday that unless people continue to follow rules and advice like keeping their distance from others and wearing masks, the picture could again worsen.
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Germans to be fined up to 500 euros for breaking distancing rules
Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has ordered people not leave their homes unless they have an exceptional reason such as grocery shopping, exercise or medical appointments.
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German health institute warns pandemic could overstretch system - paper
Lothar Wieler’s comments came as RKI data on Sunday showed the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany had risen to 52,547 and 389 people had died of the disease there.
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Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WW2'
In a dramatic appeal, Angela Merkel urged everyone to play a part in slowing down a virus that has raced across the globe and triggered unprecedented peace-time lockdowns.
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German court scraps ban on professional assisted suicide
Judge Andreas Vosskuhle said the right included "the freedom to take one's life and seek help doing so".
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Investigators see 'xenophobic motive' behind Germany shootings
Sources close to the investigation confirmed media reports that text and video material was found at the home of the perpetrator, who media reported was a 43-year-old man identified only as Tobias R.
