Germany opposes Mali deal with Russia mercenaries

Germany has joined France in expressing concern about a deal reportedly being made between Mali’s military rulers and a Russian security firm called Wagner.

First German plane evacuated only seven people from Kabul | Al Jazeera

The first German military plane to land in Kabul since the Taliban takeover has evacuated only seven people, the government said on Tuesday, due to chaos at the Afghan capital’s airport.

Germany may need to rescue 10,000 people from Afghanistan: Merkel | Al Jazeera

Germany must urgently evacuate up to 10,000 people from Afghanistan for whom it has responsibility, Chancellor Angela Merkel told party colleagues, warning that the fallout from the conflict will last for a very long time.

No comment from Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service on arrest of British man in Germany - TASS

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) does not comment on reports about the detention of a British citizen in Potsdam, eastern Germany, for his alleged cooperation with the SVR.

Germany floods - 11 dead & 70 people missing after homes collapse in floods

 

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  ELEVEN people are dead and up to 70 people are missing when homes collapsed during intense flooding in Germany.

Merkel says no plans for mandatory vaccines in Germany - China.org.cn

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday rejected the idea of mandatory vaccination and would instead rely on promoting the benefits of immunization to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several killed in knife attack in Germany's Wuerzburg

 Several people were killed and others injured on Friday in the southern German city of Wuerzburg, police said, with media reporting a knife attack.

Germany wants Libyan people to determine country’s future: Merkel - AA

Germany said Wednesday that it wants to see the people of Libya determine their future.

Europe demands answers after US-Danish spying claims

 

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Germany Refuses to Say if Cooperation With Danish Intel Will Continue Over Spy Claims - Sputnik International

Germany's cabinet is not ready to confirm wheather it will continue to cooperate with the Danish intelligence agencies over recent reports about ongoing espionage against EU politicians.

Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide - BBC News

Germany has officially acknowledged that it committed genocide during its colonial-era occupation of Namibia, and announced a financial support gesture.

Syria condemns German government’s decision to ban Syrian citizens from their constitutional right to participate in presidential elections – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA-  Syria strongly condemned German government’s decision to ban Syrian citizens residing in Germany from their constitutional right to participate in the presidential elections.

US, Germany still disagree over Nord Stream 2 — White House - TASS

Washington and Berlin disagree in their approaches to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, but this does not affect relations between the two allies, a senior US administration official has said.

German care association calls for urgent Covid-19 lockdown as country risks running out of ICU beds — RT

 The German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (DIVI) has called on the government to urgently implement a two-week Covid-19 lockdown, as the country’s health systems risk hitting capacity.

Germany lists France as 'high-risk' Covid-19 area, health agency announces

 

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Germany extends Covid-19 restrictions into April, including strict Easter lockdown - france24

 Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Covid: Germany warns of 'exponential' rise in coronavirus cases - BBC News

Coronavirus cases are rising exponentially in Germany, officials warn, as continental Europe braces for a third wave of infections.

Coronavirus: Alarm at German AstraZeneca pause as cases spike - BBC News

German leaders have postponed a summit on extending the vaccine rollout as they await confirmation from the EU's medicines regulator that the Oxford-AstraZeneca drug is safe to use.

Covid: Germany approves AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s - BBC News

Germany's vaccine commission has approved the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab in people aged over 65.

Germany to Extend Coronavirus Lockdown until March 28 - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – Germany plans to extend its coronavirus lockdown until March 28 while easing some restrictions from next week, a draft document to be discussed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and federal state leaders showed on Tuesday.