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Russian Spy Dies After Falling from Embassy Window in Berlin
The German intelligence services are convinced that the man who died a few weeks ago after falling from a window at the Russian embassy in Berlin was a spy for the Russian intelligence service FSB. This is reported by Der Spiegel.
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German Economy Back to Old Level This Quarter
The German economy will probably be back to pre-coronavirus levels in the third quarter. According to the German central bank, the economy grew strongly in the second quarter, and even more, substantial growth is expected for the current…
At Least Three Killed and Injured in Suspected Knife Attack in Wurzburg
Several people were killed and injured in an incident in the centre of Wurzburg, in the German state of Bavaria. The Unterfranken police confirmed this on Twitter. The culprit has been overpowered.
According to German media, it was…
Merkel Concerned About Censorship Boards of Large Companies
Chancellor Merkel is concerned that Twitter has permanently blocked the account of US President Trump.
Her spokesperson said Monday that Merkel said it should be "possible to restrict freedom of expression, but that should be done…
Germans Can Go on Holiday Again in Some Parts of Turkey
In contrast to the Dutch, Germans can go on holiday to Turkey again. The travel warning for the tourist west coast has been lifted, the German authorities announced.
These are the regions of Antalya, Izmir, Aydin and Mugla with all…
Germany Has Extended the Travel Alert Due to the Coronavirus for 160 Countries
Germany has extended the travel alert due to the coronavirus for 160 countries outside the European Union to the end of August.
This is reported by the DPA news agency based on government sources. The government will probably…
Germany is Counting on A 6.3 Percent Economic Contraction Due to the Crisis
The German government projects the economy to shrink by 6.3 percent this year as a result of the corona crisis.
This is evident from the spring estimate presented by the German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier. For next year, the…
Lockdown Already Costs the German Tourism Industry 24 Billion Euros
The lockdown in Germany to contain the spread of the coronavirus cost the tourist industry in the country in March and April around 24 billion euros.
The German sector branch association DTV calculated this. The president of the…
German Parliament Votes Against General Speed Limits on Motorways
Germany votes against general speed limits on its " Highway ". An environmental committee had argued for this.
Both the German Chamber (the Bundestag) and the German Senate (the Bundestag) rejected that speed limit. Unlimited speeds on…
German Economic Growth Is Half A Percent Lower
German economic Growth is Half a percent Lower. Germany has adjusted the expected economic growth downwards on Friday. An increase of 1.8 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) is scheduled for 2018, compared to 2.3 percent.
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