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Published on 16:38 GMT

Migration: Germany has a problem finding 'safe countries of origin'

Safe countries of origin are those whose citizens do not have to fear state persecution, according to assessments by the German government or the European Union. Whether such assessments are accurate is a matter for debate that often ends up in court. Last …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 16:16 GMT

Tesla sales in Britain and Germany fall by more than 55% as China’s BYD soars

Tesla vehicles are parked outside of a dealership on July 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla's new car sales plummeted in both Britain and Germany in July, according to industry data published Tuesday, extending a protracted …

Source: CNBC - Neutral
Published on 15:52 GMT

Motorist driving at 199 mph on Germany's Autobahn is fined more than $1,000

Source: ABC News - New York - Neutral
Published on 18:27 GMT

Driver fined after being caught doing record speed on Germany’s Autobahn

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 13:03 GMT

'Get uncomfortable': 5 expert tips for job hunting in Germany

Germany reportedly lacks a record number of workers and yet many job-seekers suggest that finding work is harder than ever. The Local spoke to a professional development coach about strategies for finding and securing new opportunities. One of the …

Source: The Local - Germany - Neutral
Published on 13:05 GMT

'We've been robbed': Will Germany get any summer weather this year?

People in Germany have to endure a fair amount of grey skies, but even so, the weather so far this summer has been uniquely disappointing for many. Tom Pugh examines whether there's any hope for sunshine in the coming weeks? If summer 2025 in Germany …

Source: The Local - Germany - Neutral
Published on 13:04 GMT

What have three months of stricter border controls in Germany achieved?

At the beginning of his term in May, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said he wanted to establish “law and order” with tighter controls at Germany's borders. That was three months ago. What is the situation today? In May, Interior …

Source: The Local - Germany - Neutral
Published on 13:05 GMT

Alternative for Germany politician's ex-aide on trial for spying for China

Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, went on trial in the eastern city of Dresden on Tuesday. Jian Guo, a German national, allegedly worked for Chinese intelligence from …

Source: The Local - Germany - Neutral
Published on 13:04 GMT

Why gas bills in Germany are set to get cheaper

The German government is moving to scrap a gas storage surcharge, which can be expected to cut down household utility costs slightly. Introduced during the energy crisis in 2022, Germany's gas storage surcharge (Gasspeicherumlage), has significantly …

Source: The Local - Germany - Neutral
Published on 08:36 GMT

Germany updates: WWII bomb prompts mass Dresden evacuation

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Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster