Germany

Country Germany
Capital Berlin
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages German

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As Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation (after Russia), Germany is a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20th century and left the country occupied by the victorious Allied powers of the US, UK, France, and the Soviet Union in 1945. With the advent of the Cold War, two German states were formed in 1949: the western Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the eastern German Democratic Republic (GDR). The democratic FRG embedded itself in key Western economic and security organizations, the EC, which became the EU, and NATO, while the Communist GDR was on the front line of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact. The decline of the USSR and the end of the Cold War allowed for German unification in 1990. Since then, Germany has expended considerable funds to bring Eastern productivity and wages up to Western standards. In January 1999, Germany and 10 other EU countries introduced a common European exchange currency, the euro.

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Germany updates: Economy shrinks more than expected - DWGermany updates: Economy shrinks more than expected  DW

Germany’s GDP contraction worse than expected after tariff boost - Euronews.comGermany’s GDP contraction worse than expected after tariff boost  Euronews.com

German economy shrank by 0.3% in Q2, more than initially expected - The Economic TimesGerman economy shrank by 0.3% in Q2, more than initially expected  The Economic Times

Germany Revives a Building Style With a Bleak History: Prefab Housing - BloombergGermany Revives a Building Style With a Bleak History: Prefab Housing  Bloomberg

Germany says no plans to recognise Palestine, calls it counterproductive to two-state solution - The Indian ExpressGermany says no plans to recognise Palestine, calls it counterproductive to two-state solution  The Indian Express

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Italy v Germany | Match Highlights | Europe Qualifier Div 1 | ICC Women's T20 World Cup - ICCItaly v Germany | Match Highlights | Europe Qualifier Div 1 | ICC Women's T20 World Cup  ICC

Germany signals policy shift on Israel as ‘unjustified’ war on Gaza rages on - The HinduGermany signals policy shift on Israel as ‘unjustified’ war on Gaza rages on  The Hindu

Germany sees 20% surge in Indian students as US visa denials rise - FirstpostGermany sees 20% surge in Indian students as US visa denials rise  Firstpost

Tilak’s legacy brings Ganesh idol to Germany - The Times of IndiaTilak’s legacy brings Ganesh idol to Germany  The Times of India

German Post Office Halts Package Deliveries To US Over Trump Tariffs - NDTVGerman Post Office Halts Package Deliveries To US Over Trump Tariffs  NDTV

Germany to reintroduce mandatory military service? - The Economic TimesGermany to reintroduce mandatory military service?  The Economic Times

Germany's GDP drops 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2025 after adjustments - Fibre2FashionGermany's GDP drops 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2025 after adjustments  Fibre2Fashion

Germany entrepreneur visa for Indians: Guide to move and settle with family - Business StandardGermany entrepreneur visa for Indians: Guide to move and settle with family  Business Standard

Germany sees record 60,000 Indian students, biggest jump in five years - MoneycontrolGermany sees record 60,000 Indian students, biggest jump in five years  Moneycontrol

Germany’s economy slows in Q2 2025 - marketpulse.comGermany’s economy slows in Q2 2025  marketpulse.com

Germany pledges reforms as economy shrinks 0.3% - MitradeGermany pledges reforms as economy shrinks 0.3%  Mitrade

Germany-bound plane with 281 on board catches fire in mid-air, diverted to Italy - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesGermany-bound plane with 281 on board catches fire in mid-air, diverted to Italy - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Germany Gets Its First Green Ship Recycling Facility - Marine InsightGermany Gets Its First Green Ship Recycling Facility  Marine Insight

Germany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine - DWGermany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine  DW

Germany Is One Step Closer Toward Reviving Military Conscription - BloombergGermany Is One Step Closer Toward Reviving Military Conscription  Bloomberg

Germany looking for soldiers, spies and nurses - DWGermany looking for soldiers, spies and nurses  DW

Germany's DHL joins peers in restricting US-bound parcel services - ReutersGermany's DHL joins peers in restricting US-bound parcel services  Reuters

Registration open – GeoTHERM 2026; Offenburg, Germany; 26-27 February 2026 - ThinkGeoEnergyRegistration open – GeoTHERM 2026; Offenburg, Germany; 26-27 February 2026  ThinkGeoEnergy

Germany Bitcoin Sale Could Have Been $6.2 Billion - CoinfomaniaGermany Bitcoin Sale Could Have Been $6.2 Billion  Coinfomania

Tesla evacuates part of Germany plant after fire, HB reports - ReutersTesla evacuates part of Germany plant after fire, HB reports  Reuters

Deutsche Post, DHL Parcel Germany Pause Business Shipping to U.S. - The Wall Street JournalDeutsche Post, DHL Parcel Germany Pause Business Shipping to U.S.  The Wall Street Journal

Germany: Antisemitic attacks rise sharply amid war in Gaza - DWGermany: Antisemitic attacks rise sharply amid war in Gaza  DW

Germany: Arrest made over Nord Stream pipeline explosions - DWGermany: Arrest made over Nord Stream pipeline explosions  DW

Germany, Japan partner to face down 'aggressive' China - DWGermany, Japan partner to face down 'aggressive' China  DW

Germany’s foreign trade surplus shrinks despite stable exports in H1 2025 - AzerNewsGermany’s foreign trade surplus shrinks despite stable exports in H1 2025  AzerNews

Germany: Fire damages railway track switches in Wuppertal - DWGermany: Fire damages railway track switches in Wuppertal  DW

Germany, government plans to abolish culture bonus for 18-year-olds - Finestre sull'ArteGermany, government plans to abolish culture bonus for 18-year-olds  Finestre sull'Arte

Germany Breaks Tourism Records as Domestic Travel Soars and Berlin Struggles with Visitor Decline - Travel And Tour WorldGermany Breaks Tourism Records as Domestic Travel Soars and Berlin Struggles with Visitor Decline  Travel And Tour World

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s priceless reaction to Germany Chancellor Merz’s lecture and Trump’s joke goes - The Economic TimesItalian PM Giorgia Meloni’s priceless reaction to Germany Chancellor Merz’s lecture and Trump’s joke goes  The Economic Times

Germany's Boss unveils FW25 campaign featuring rising stars - Fibre2FashionGermany's Boss unveils FW25 campaign featuring rising stars  Fibre2Fashion

Germany – Walking Tour of Heidelberg’s Historic Town (4K) - MSNGermany – Walking Tour of Heidelberg’s Historic Town (4K)  MSN

‘Proxy war’ – Turkish TikTok makeup row exposes tensions with German diaspora - The Guardian‘Proxy war’ – Turkish TikTok makeup row exposes tensions with German diaspora  The Guardian

Germany scales back Tehran embassy services as ambassador departs - ????? ??????????Germany scales back Tehran embassy services as ambassador departs  ????? ??????????

Germany legend, MLS star Thomas Muller explains why Lionel Messi stands apart from Cristiano Ronaldo - World Soccer TalkGermany legend, MLS star Thomas Muller explains why Lionel Messi stands apart from Cristiano Ronaldo  World Soccer Talk

1st Japan-Germany Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue - mofa.go.jp1st Japan-Germany Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue  mofa.go.jp

Germany updates: Workers worry about AI job threat - DWGermany updates: Workers worry about AI job threat  DW

Germany stocks higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.32% - Investing.comGermany stocks higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.32%  Investing.com

Germany: Palestinian state recognition now is ‘counterproductive’ - JNS.orgGermany: Palestinian state recognition now is ‘counterproductive’  JNS.org

Buchenwald can refuse entry to people wearing Palestinian keffiyeh, German court rules - The GuardianBuchenwald can refuse entry to people wearing Palestinian keffiyeh, German court rules  The Guardian

Second pair of Germany-born panda twins celebrate 1st birthday - XinhuaSecond pair of Germany-born panda twins celebrate 1st birthday  Xinhua

A German town's bid to break China's grip on rare earths - DWA German town's bid to break China's grip on rare earths  DW

German Economy Shrank More Than Estimated in Second Quarter - BloombergGerman Economy Shrank More Than Estimated in Second Quarter  Bloomberg

Antisemitic attacks rise sharply in Germany amid Gaza war - DWAntisemitic attacks rise sharply in Germany amid Gaza war  DW

German contest to live in depopulated Soviet-era city proves global hit - The GuardianGerman contest to live in depopulated Soviet-era city proves global hit  The Guardian

Germany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war - Al JazeeraGermany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war  Al Jazeera

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Feature: Second pair of Germany-born panda twins celebrate 1st birthday - XinhuaFeature: Second pair of Germany-born panda twins celebrate 1st birthday  Xinhua

Germany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says - politico.euGermany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says  politico.eu

German government calls recognition of Palestinian state 'counterproductive' - ReutersGerman government calls recognition of Palestinian state 'counterproductive'  Reuters

Aug 22, 2025: New U.S. customs regulations: Temporary restrictions on postal goods shipping to the U.S. for private and business customers - DHL GroupAug 22, 2025: New U.S. customs regulations: Temporary restrictions on postal goods shipping to the U.S. for private and business customers  DHL Group

Germany outlines €350 billion plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces - Defence Industry EuropeGermany outlines €350 billion plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces  Defence Industry Europe

Germany: Voltfang inaugurates battery storage factory in Aachen - electrive.comGermany: Voltfang inaugurates battery storage factory in Aachen  electrive.com

'Sound of Falling' is Germany's entry for the Oscars - DW'Sound of Falling' is Germany's entry for the Oscars  DW

German Navy risk stretching too far to safeguard several theatres - Naval TechnologyGerman Navy risk stretching too far to safeguard several theatres  Naval Technology

Germany: Ex-minister charged with making false statement - DWGermany: Ex-minister charged with making false statement  DW

Germany 10-Year Bund Yield Moves Down - TradingViewGermany 10-Year Bund Yield Moves Down  TradingView

NRI in Germany called out for comparing life in India with Europe: ‘Groceries delivered in 10 minutes is not a flex’ | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNRI in Germany called out for comparing life in India with Europe: ‘Groceries delivered in 10 minutes is not a flex’ | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Germany’s FM: Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Depends on Moscow’s Readiness for Peace - UNITED24 MediaGermany’s FM: Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Depends on Moscow’s Readiness for Peace  UNITED24 Media

Kerala Class 4 text draft says Netaji fled to Germany in fear, correction ordered - India TodayKerala Class 4 text draft says Netaji fled to Germany in fear, correction ordered  India Today

Germany Proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky Trilateral Meet To Be Held In Europe - NDTVGermany Proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky Trilateral Meet To Be Held In Europe  NDTV

Germany says written EU-US trade deal requires lower car duties - ReutersGermany says written EU-US trade deal requires lower car duties  Reuters

Germany, Japan boost defense ties amid China's growing clout - DWGermany, Japan boost defense ties amid China's growing clout  DW

France, Germany and UK say they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions - Al JazeeraFrance, Germany and UK say they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions  Al Jazeera

News: Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine, 13-Aug.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine, 13-Aug.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts - Al JazeeraUkrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts  Al Jazeera

A Wild West Parody Is Topping the Box Office in Germany. What Gives? - The New York TimesA Wild West Parody Is Topping the Box Office in Germany. What Gives?  The New York Times

Fresh data showed that Germany’s economy shrank 0.3% last quarter - FinimizeFresh data showed that Germany’s economy shrank 0.3% last quarter  Finimize

Germany's Wadephul urges China to help Ukraine peace push - DWGermany's Wadephul urges China to help Ukraine peace push  DW

Spain and Combined Germany-Denmark-Serbia Team Crowned Mixed Teams Champions in Riga - European table tennis unionSpain and Combined Germany-Denmark-Serbia Team Crowned Mixed Teams Champions in Riga  European table tennis union

Germany is looking for soldiers, spies and nurses - Gazeta ExpressGermany is looking for soldiers, spies and nurses  Gazeta Express

France pull off miracle comeback to win first Germany Sail Grand Prix - SailGPFrance pull off miracle comeback to win first Germany Sail Grand Prix  SailGP

In pics: Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany - XinhuaIn pics: Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany  Xinhua

Germany Joins UAE In Setting New Standards For Business Travel With Eurowings’ Premium BIZ Seat - Travel And Tour WorldGermany Joins UAE In Setting New Standards For Business Travel With Eurowings’ Premium BIZ Seat  Travel And Tour World

Grünheide: Fire at Tesla’s German factory - electrive.comGrünheide: Fire at Tesla’s German factory  electrive.com

Ukraine security guarantees: What is Germany's role? - DWUkraine security guarantees: What is Germany's role?  DW

Germany falls back into ‘recessionary territory’ as second-quarter GDP revised down - Financial TimesGermany falls back into ‘recessionary territory’ as second-quarter GDP revised down  Financial Times

Suspect Is Arrested in Sabotage of Pipelines Between Russia and Germany - The New York TimesSuspect Is Arrested in Sabotage of Pipelines Between Russia and Germany  The New York Times

Germany's businesses want Berlin to walk its talk - CNBCGermany's businesses want Berlin to walk its talk  CNBC

Germany Selects Mascha Schilinski’s ‘Sound of Falling’ as Oscar Entry - VarietyGermany Selects Mascha Schilinski’s ‘Sound of Falling’ as Oscar Entry  Variety

Germany wants to be Europe’s military power. China could get in the way. - politico.euGermany wants to be Europe’s military power. China could get in the way.  politico.eu

German transgender neo-Nazi to serve time in women's prison - Euronews.comGerman transgender neo-Nazi to serve time in women's prison  Euronews.com

Talk of boots on the ground in Ukraine sparks unease in Germany - ReutersTalk of boots on the ground in Ukraine sparks unease in Germany  Reuters

Germany's Fiscal Reforms and Structural Overhaul: A Strategic Inflection Point for European Equities - AInvestGermany's Fiscal Reforms and Structural Overhaul: A Strategic Inflection Point for European Equities  AInvest

Raising $4.7 million in a week: What one founder learned after moving his AI startup from Germany to San Francisco - Business InsiderRaising $4.7 million in a week: What one founder learned after moving his AI startup from Germany to San Francisco  Business Insider

Germany charges Russian national with plan to attack Israel embassy in Berlin - The Times of IsraelGermany charges Russian national with plan to attack Israel embassy in Berlin  The Times of Israel

Germany updates: Mild weather delivers bumper apple harvest - DWGermany updates: Mild weather delivers bumper apple harvest  DW

Germany's Porsche is closing battery subsidiary Cellforce, reports say - Euronews.comGermany's Porsche is closing battery subsidiary Cellforce, reports say  Euronews.com

Germany’s Israeli Dogma Lives On - Foreign PolicyGermany’s Israeli Dogma Lives On  Foreign Policy

German controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist - BBCGerman controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist  BBC

DHL: German postal service to suspend transport of business parcels to US - ReutersDHL: German postal service to suspend transport of business parcels to US  Reuters

TikTok to replace trust and safety team in Germany with AI and outsourced labor | Technology - The GuardianTikTok to replace trust and safety team in Germany with AI and outsourced labor | Technology  The Guardian

German Private Sector Unexpectedly Gathers Pace After Trade Deal - BloombergGerman Private Sector Unexpectedly Gathers Pace After Trade Deal  Bloomberg

Indo-Pacific tensions impact European interests, German minister warns - ReutersIndo-Pacific tensions impact European interests, German minister warns  Reuters

F1 CEO opens door to iconic venue return but issues warning: 'Time is running out' - racingnews365.comF1 CEO opens door to iconic venue return but issues warning: 'Time is running out'  racingnews365.com

Why Qatar's gas lifeline to Germany is at risk - DWWhy Qatar's gas lifeline to Germany is at risk  DW