Peter Feldman, the mayor of Germany’s financial hub of Frankfurt, is standing trial for corruption. The prosecutors, on Tuesday, said Feldman abused his office and gained advantages for himself and his wife. The trial is connected to a scandal surrounding…
Can Flamingos fly high in India? 
The U-17 Women’s World Cup begins in India today with 16 countries vying for the top prize. Anthony Nlebem takes a look at the chances of the Flamingos, who engage Germany in a crunch clash in their opening tie of…
German rail operator says massive train disruption caused by sabotage
The German rail operator said that security authorities had taken over the investigation. It had earlier reported that the “technical fault” had been repaired. Rail operator Deutsche Bahn said on Saturday that intentional interference was the cause of disruptions in…
Senior German Catholic prelate admits serious failings on sex abuse
Robert Zollitsch, one of Germany’s most senior Catholic prelates has acknowledged serious mistakes in his handling of sex abuse allegations in the Church. In a statement, Zollitsch, Chairman of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference from 2008 up to his retirement…
German chancellor Olaf Scholz tests positive for coronavirus
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tested positive for the coronavirus, his spokesman told the news agency dpa. Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said Mr Scholz has mild symptoms and immediately entered isolation. He has cancelled all public appearances this week but…
Germany nationalises gas giant amid energy crisis
Germany is to nationalise gas giant Uniper in an effort to secure energy supplies amid the war in Ukraine. The deal will see the German government take on a 98.5% stake in the firm at a cost of €8.5bn (£7.4bn).…
Oktoberfest returns to Germany after 2 years pandemic absence
Shaking off a two-year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany’s Oktoberfest celebration officially returned Saturday when the mayor of Munich tapped the first keg of beer. Shortly before noon, Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter used three swings of the mallet…
Germany must accept leading military role, says defence minister
German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday she believed Germany was obliged to play a leading global role, including in the military sphere, and that the country should not be afraid of the responsibility. “Germany’s size, its geographical situation,…
Germany can ‘survive’ winter despite energy turmoil: Scholz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced confidence Wednesday that Germany was well prepared to “survive” the winter despite turmoil in the energy markets in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a speech heavily critical of his predecessor chancellor Angela Merkel’s…
Germany confirms $28m settlement with families of Munich massacre victims
The German government confirmed Friday that the families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics will receive a total of 28 million euros ($28 million dollars) in compensation. The figure — which includes payments…
