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German authorities arrest man suspected of planning attack on Israeli embassy

The man was detained on Saturday in Bernau, a town just outside of Berlin.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s 6-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Switzerland begins September 8

Dr Jaishankar will first travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 8 to 9, 2024, to attend the inaugural India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

'Berlin' trailer: Versatile Aparshakti Khurana packs a solid punch in this spy thrilling

Aparshakti Khurana starrer ‘Berlin’ trailer is out, and it is a perfect package of thrill and intrigue. Set in the politically charged atmosphere of 1990s New Delhi, ‘Berlin’ takes us into a world, which promises to redefine the spy thriller genre for Indian audiences. The story of the film takes a turn when authorities arrest a deaf-mute young man [Ishwak Singh] on suspicion of being a foreign spy.

5 things to do in Uckermark in Brandenburg, Germany

If you're at Berlin International Film Festival and can squeeze in a day trip, one of Germany's largest districts Uckermark, in Brandenburg, bordering Poland on the east, is a convenient 20-minute train ride away.

35 years since Fall of the Berlin Wall, a city once divided is now resilient

The year 2024 is special for Berlin as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Here is a history tour of the city, highlighting locations and monuments that represented life during divided Berlin and that now symbolise a united Berlin.

MC Exclusive: Tesla likely to import completely built up EVs from German facility to India

Reports are that Tesla will have to import from Germany because the Indian government is not keen on imports from the company’s China plant. Tesla also plans to launch a Rs 20 lakh EV in India. Importing from Germany is expected to benefit Tesla in terms of import duties too

German ambassador calls out glaring error in ad about Indian boarding schools

Dr Philipp Ackermann, the German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, pointed out that the advertisement of Premier Schools Exhibition used a picture of Bellevue Palace, located in Berlin

World Tourism Day 2023: 6 German cities for choicest beers this Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest has come to be associated with unfettered beer-drinking, street parties and having a good time. Munich and these other German cities have the best editions. On World Tourism Day, September 27, plan for a quick trip next month.

Special Olympics World Summer Games: 255-member strong contingent to represent India

The contingent includes 198 athletes, who will participate in 16 disciplines, and unified partners and 57 coaches.

This city will allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

Women in Berlin will soon be allowed to go topless at the city’s public swimming pools, like men, the Berlin state government said Thursday.

Little bites through Europe’s vegan capital, Berlin

Burgers without meat, cakes without eggs and ice cream without regular milk are all becoming increasingly common in Berlin. There are also animal-free butchers, selling meat-free versions of smoked bacon strips and mince.

German defence minister under fire for New Year's video featuring fireworks. Watch

The minister's New Year's address failed to "hit the right tone" and made the war sound like an "exciting professional experience".

Huge Berlin aquarium, home to 1,500 fish, explodes: 'incredible maritime damage'

The aquarium was in the foyer of a Radisson Blu hotel in Berlin and had a clear-walled elevator built inside to be used by visitors to the Sea Life leisure complex.

German foreign minister says no let up in support for Ukraine

"We will stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary," Baerbock said in a statement, adding that German support would include arms, as well humanitarian and financial aid.

Germany ratifies NATO membership for Finland, Sweden

The parliament in Berlin as well as the Bundesrat grouping the federal states endorsed the accession protocols for both Nordic countries.

Germany abolishes Nazi-era abortion law

The Bundestag lower house of parliament voted to scrap the law, meaning doctors are now allowed to give out additional information about abortions without fear of prosecution.

Car drives into a crowd in Berlin shopping street, one dead

A car slammed into a gathering of people in western Berlin on Wednesday, killing one person and destroying a shop window, according to police, in a tourist and shopping district of the German city.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk to visit Berlin factory in mid February

Elon Musk added in a separate tweet that rumours around his travel plans online were becoming a "security issue," in response to an apology from the account owner who first posted the wrong travel date, Sawyer Merritt.

Snowstorm pounds parts of Europe; Germany, Britain, Lithuania and Netherlands turn winter landscapes

Snowstorm and strong winds pounded parts of Europe on February 7, turning the Netherlands, England, Germany and Lithuania into winter landscapes. The unusual weather and temperature divide was caused by a polar vortex pushing icy air from the Arctic toward northern and western regions of the continent.

Four injured in Berlin shooting, police say

A police spokeswoman said four people were taken to hospital in the altercation involving several people in the Kreuzberg district, adding there was no indication of a political motive.

What you need to know about Berlin's 'cursed' new airport

Here are key facts about the mishap-prone project.

Boar that stole German nudist's laptop may be culled

Photos of the female boar and her two young were shared thousands of times on social media after a naked sunbather was snapped unashamedly chasing after them to retrieve his laptop bag.

COVID-19: Insights from the Berlin startup ecosystem

The exchange of information and best practices, as well as the provision of liquidity are the most crucial elements of startup support during this time

Lufthansa may seek creditor protection alongside Berlin rescue talks

The company source said the type of creditor protection under consideration would require the company to be still solvent, with management staying on to oversee a restructuring.