January 24, 2022 Lone gunman opens fire during lecture at German university, reportedly kills one A lone gunman opened fire during a lecture at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany on Monday and wounded four people, before killing himself.
January 21, 2022 Ukraine crisis highlights German dependence on Russian oil Russia’s imminent threat of a Ukrainian invasion has reopened Cold War-era wounds and left world leaders scrambling to shore up NATO ties to present a united European front.
January 20, 2022 German government scolds millionaire influencer who drove 259mph on the Autobahn Czech millionaire Radim passer has been reprimanded by the German government for posting a video of him driving a Bugatti Chiron at 257 mph on the Autobahn.
January 20, 2022 German actor Hardy Kruger, star of adventure movies, dead at 93 Hardy Kruger, considered one of post-war Germany’s best actors, has died. He was 93.
January 12, 2022 COVID-19 vaccine mandate needs to be fully debated, German president says Germany's president called Wednesday for a thorough debate over plans for compulsory coronavirus vaccinations for all adults in the country, saying such a drastic measure needs to be fully justified.
January 11, 2022 Germany faces 'gigantic task' in achieving climate change goals, new climate minister says Germany's new climate minister said Tuesday that the country faces a “gigantic” task if it wants to achieve its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring sufficient energy for its energy-hungry industry.
January 7, 2022 COVID-19: Germany to tighten restaurant rules while cutting quarantine time Germany’s leaders agreed Friday to toughen requirements for entry to restaurants and bars, and decided to shorten quarantine and self-isolation periods as the omicron variant spreads fast through the country.
January 5, 2022 Google now under extra antitrust scrutiny in Germany Google was put under greater scrutiny by a German watchdog group.
December 22, 2021 German ethics council OKs broader vaccine mandate, says not to use violence Germany's top ethics council has done a complete turnaround, now coming out in favor of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for the wider public.
December 21, 2021 Germany tightens COVID-19 restrictions amidst omicron spread Germany announced new restrictions to slow the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 on Tuesday, restrictions that will begin after Christmas.
