German and Nigerian classical musicians’ mutual influence
The foreign ministers of Germany and Nigeria pledged to strengthen their countries' partnership in areas such as the economy, energy, and migration.…
Coalition of the reluctant? Germany’s Merz elected chancellor after backbench rebellion
He had the votes, he had a new coalition sealed in writing and ratified by party members, so it seemed like a formality. But Friedrich Merz's lifelong dream of finally becoming German…
Can you pass Germany’s toughest driving test?
The process is especially tough for migrants like Varsha, who face language barriers and come from very different traffic systems. "Driving in Germany is clearly still a privilege," she said. "Very few…
Career coach Mustika empowers Indonesians in Germany
Weber-Lewerenz said being the only woman among men never bothered her during her career. She said she remained friends with her former supervisor.…
Cutting-edge technology: AI robots made in Germany
Neura Robotics has relocated production of its cognitive robots from China back to Germany. Its humanoid machines are designed for a variety of applications – from household chores to welding.…
How Germany is fueling Namibia’s green hydrogen revolution
For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment. The southern African country has ambitious plans for an industry that's still in its early stages.…
Germany: Flights canceled as workers strike at 13 airports
A nationwide strike has brought air travel to a near standstill at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. Trade union Verdi has called the strike over a wage dispute.…
Immigration in Germany and the challenge of integration
As Germans head to the polls on Sunday to vote in pivotal legislative elections, immigration will be a key issue on their minds. It's nearly 10 years since Angela Merkel's famous phrase…
What’s wrong with Germany’s economy?
The government balanced its budget and sometimes ran surpluses off the tax revenue from a booming economy. These days, German commuters shake their heads at trains that don't run on time and…
Venezuela frees 6 Americans after visit from US envoy
US diplomat Richard Grenell visited Caracas to discuss the repatriation of immigrants and left with six Americans who been detained. President Maduro called for a "new beginning" in relations with Washington.…
Germany stops processing Syrian asylum claims post-Assad
Germany is home to a large Syrian community. Now, mere hours after the fall of Syria's Assad regimes, Germany has decided to stop processing Syrians' asylum applications.…