Berlin

Russia to expel more than 20 German diplomats in retaliation to ‘mass explusions’

Relations between Moscow and Berlin, which used to be the biggest buyer of Russian crude oil and gas, have been strained since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the subsequent sanctions slapped against Russia by Kyiv’s Western allies

German rail travel to come to a halt on Friday as unions announce nationwide strike

The strike call, which coincides with a separate walkout at three airports, involves 50 rail companies and will run from early morning hours until about noon

German trade union Verdi calls for strikes on Monday at Berlin, Hamburg airports

The strikes will affect Berlin's international airport, as well as the smaller airports of Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen. Verdi said it was calling for security staff to strike at Berlin airport due to disputes over pay for working nights, weekends and bank holidays that had been going on for years

German economy to avoid recession in 2023, set to grow 0.2%

The more optimistic outlook comes as massive government intervention has helped keep the lid on energy costs for households and businesses after Russia cut deliveries of natural gas last year.

Germany: Berlin airport cancels all flights amid ground staff strike

Around 300 flights were either scrapped or rescheduled, the airport said, affecting around 35,000 passengers

Allies can start training Ukraine on how to use Leopard tanks, says Germany

Though scores of nations have pledged military hardware for Ukraine, Kyiv is clamouring for the powerful Leopard tanks, seen as key to punching through enemy lines. The tanks are used by several EU nations but these countries require Berlin's nod to send the German-made tanks to Ukraine

First look of Ishwak Singh and Aparshakti Khurana from their upcoming movie Berlin is fierce and fascinating

Ishwak says, "When an officer puts on his uniform in real life he feels empowered or a businessman puts on his suit before a meeting, it's what gets them in a certain state of mind to go about do their job."

German defence minister Christine Lambrecht quits as pressure grows for Ukraine aid

Her decision came days ahead of a crucial meeting of defence ministers from Ukraine's allies and with Berlin under intense pressure to provide battle tanks to Kyiv

Art collective in Berlin dedicates mural to Ukrainian women who lost their loved ones in war

The artists in this collective like to reflect their environment and create mostly figurative motives in a realistic manner, that are mixed with graphical elements and symbols

World’s largest aquarium bursts in Berlin, releases flood of fish

A wave of debris swept out of the building, which also contains a hotel, cafes and a chocolate store, as 1 million litres (264,000 gallons) of water poured from the aquarium shortly before 6 am. (0500GMT). Berlin’s fire service said two people were slightly injured