Berlin

Berliners to vote for public ownership of major realtors' properties

On September 26, people will cast a ballot to decide whether to expropriate around 240,000 housing units of Germany’s biggest publicly listed landlords as the housing crisis deepens in Berlin.

Thousands of protesters march in Germany for social justice, inclusion

The demonstrators called for a more united fight against racism in Germany, demanding more rights for refugees, a more generous asylum policy, lower rents and stronger efforts to fight global warming.

Germany arrests alleged British spy working for Russia

The man identified as David S was working at the British Embassy in Berlin and is suspected of having passed on work documents to the Russians, German federal prosecutors say.

Germany recognises colonial-era massacres in Namibia as genocide

Namibian President Hage Geingob says Germany's apology and acknowledgement it had committed genocide during colonial occupation was a "step in the right direction."

Turkey: Mercenaries in Libya should not be confused with legitimate troops

Turkey’s FM Cavusoglu says ending Ankara’s support in military training and consultancy would not be in Libya’s benefit after talks with his German counterpart Maas resulted in a mutual agreement that foreign mercenaries need to leave.

Merkel's party faces defeats in two German state elections

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Union bloc has been hit over the past two weeks by allegations that two lawmakers profited from deals to procure masks early in the coronavirus pandemic.

In pictures: World silently rings in 2021 as Covid-19 rages on

This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with many bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.

New Year's Eve celebrations: Cancellations galore, and a few exceptions

With the exception of Auckland and Las Vegas, many metropolises around the world are planning a subdued New Year’s Eve, planned mostly around virtual events.

Germany's Christmas markets open for drive-ins only amid pandemic

Germany's restrictions to combat Covid-19 affected the country's 3,000 or so Christmas markets, an annual tradition since the 15th century. This season, visitors can enjoy candy floss or gingerbread hearts only through drive-in Landshuts.

Police raid on Berlin mosque brings “Europe closer to Middle Ages”– Erdogan

The German police raided Mevlana Mosque in Berlin on Wednesday over what it said was a financial investigation. The mosque rejected the allegation.

Rallies in German cities demand EU take in refugees

Thousands march in Berlin and other cities urging the European bloc and German government to do more to help migrants and refugees stuck in Greece.

Alexey Navalny posts selfie from hospital saying he is able to breathe

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny appeared in a selfie on Instagram with his family at Berlin's Charite hospital after his suspected poisoning.