Germany

Angela Merkel Says She Is The Winner of the 2009 German Elections

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:42:58 -0500

No need to wait anymore to learn about the German election results. Angela Merkel appears to be the winner of the 2009 elections in Germany. The German Chancellor announced victory for a new coalition of her conservative Christian Democrats and pro-business Free Democrats after Sunday's general election.

Germany Court Suspends Lisbon Treaty Ratification

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:46:26 -0500

The Constitutional Court of Germany has today suspended the process of ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, calling for a law guaranteeing the rights of the German Parliament. The constitutional judges have confirmed that the Treaty was "compatible with the Basic Law (the German Constitution), but they felt that the parameters were still lacking.

Has The Missing Link Been Found?

Michael Santo — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:41:13 -0500

If you ask paleontologist Jorn Hurum, the answer to the question, "has the missing link been found" would be yes. "Ida," pictured above, is one of a set of new fossils found in Germany, and Hurum's new book and promotional website suggest she is the missing link long sought.

Neo-Nazism on the Rise Again in Young German Males

Heather Archuletta — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:36:09 -0500

According to a study conducted throughout 2007 and 2008 by Lower Saxony's Criminal Research Institute, one in twenty West German 15-year-old males claim membership in a neo-Nazi faction – a statistically higher proportion than are involved in mainstream political parties. The proportion in formerly-communist East Germany is even higher: one in eight.

Tim Kretschmer Named As Today's German Spree Killer

Michael Santo — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:39:33 -0500

Tim Kretschmer has been identified as the 17-year-old gunman who rampaged through Albertville Realschule in Germany today, killing 15 before dying at his own hands.

Winnenden School Shooting In Germany Leaves Fatalities

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:32:12 -0500

German police say a gunman has been killed following a shooting spree that began at a Winnenden school near Stuttgart and left 15 people dead.

Cologne Historical Building Collapses

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:13:25 -0600

According to citizen news reports a historical archive building has collapsed in the Germany city of Cologne. CNN reports that up to nine people are feared to be trapped inside the building.

Turkey Vs. Germany In Euro 2008 Semi-Final

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:40:32 -0500

Three times Turkey appeared to be down and out at Euro 2008, only to stage a last-minute comeback and pull off a miracle victory.

German Parliamentarians Want Voting Rights From Birth

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:59:39 -0500

Close to 50 members of the German parliament's lower house want German citizens to have voting rights from the day they are born. They hope that this will act as a counterbalance to the 'greying' of the German population.

German economy benefits euro

seher — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:40:01 -0600

The European currency advanced against the dollar on Tuesday after a key survey revealed a surprise jump in business confidence in Germany , the biggest economy in the Euro zone.

German stocks rise, encouraging figures

seher — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:06:03 -0600

German stocks rose, led by Deutsche Postbank AG after a report said Commerzbank AG is the government's partner of choice for a merger with the country's biggest consumer bank by clients.

Poland, Germany Hold Landmark Talks on Expulsion of Germans

seher — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:23:27 -0600

Poland and Germany have held unprecedented talks about German plans for a museum to commemorate the expulsion of Germans from eastern Europe following World War II.