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Unemployment in Germany will rise again slightly in next few months

Unemployment in Germany would rise again slightly over the next few months, the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) has said.

Number of Omicron cases in Germany continues to rise rapidly

Covid-19 infections with the Omicron variant in Germany surged by 3,619 or 28 per cent within one day to a total of 16,748, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases has said.

Germany's power supply secure despite nuclear phase-out: Minister

The power supply in Germany is secure despite the country pushing ahead with its nuclear phase-out, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said.

Germany tightens Covid restrictions before New Year to curb Omicron threat

Germany introduced tighter restrictions nationwide for vaccinated and recovered people in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Key conspirator of Ludhiana court blast that killed one arrested in Germany

Jaswinder Singh Multan, a top member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has been arrested in Germany for allegedly being the main conspirator of the December 23 blast in the Ludhiana district court complex

Germany's nuclear phase-out to continue permanent closure by year end

Germany's nuclear phase-out will continue with the permanent closure of the country's last three nuclear reactors at the end of the year, the government has said.

Putin, Scholz discuss European security, Ukrainian situation over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed European security issues and the Ukrainian situation during a phone conversation on Tuesday.According to a Kremlin press release, Putin informed Scholz of Russian proposals for long-term and legally binding security guarantees that prohibit the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from expanding eastwards and deploying offensive weapons near Russia.They also discussed the problems of resolving the internal conflict in Ukraine, and Putin told Scholz that "Kiev is still stubbornly evading the fulfillment of its obligations under the 2015 Minsk agreements."As for Russian-German relations, the leaders expressed common interest in further developing bilateral ties and maintaining contacts through various channels.Earlier in the day, Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron also held a phone conversation to discuss European security issues and the Ukrainian situation.

Omicron: Germany tightens travel restrictions on visitors from UK

Germany is tightening travel restrictions for people coming from Britain in response to the rapid spread of the omicron variant there.

Germany expels Russian diplomats over state-ordered killing of Chechen man

Germany's foreign minister said her country is expelling two Russian diplomats after a court concluded that Moscow was behind the killing of a Chechen man in Berlin two years ago

German economy projected to grow 3.7% in 2022, says report

The ifo Institute, a research institution based in Munich, has lowered its 2022 economic growth forecast for Germany from the previous forecast of 5.1 to 3.7 per cent in 2022.

TSMC in talks with Germany about establishing plant in nation: Report

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Is in early talks with the German government about potentially establishing a plant in the European country

Bayern extend Bundesliga lead to six points after 2-1 win over Mainz

Bayern Munich extended its lead in the Bundesliga to six points after Jamal Musiala scored in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mainz and Borussia Dortmund was held by local rival Bochum to 1-1. Karim Onisiwo headed Mainz into a surprise lead in the 22nd minute on Saturday in a stadium empty because of coronavirus restrictions, but Kingsley Coman evened the score for Bayern just after the break. The 18-year-old Musiala earned Bayern the win with his sixth goal of the season in the 74th. Bayern's win restored a commanding lead in its pursuit of a 10th consecutive Bundesliga title and all but ensured the team will take the symbolic prize of being top at the Christmas break, with two games to go.

'Dear Olaf': France's Macron welcomes new German chancellor

Both played down potential differences over green investment rules, EU budget

After 16 years

New leadership in Berlin has consequences for India

Germany's vaccination panel recommends doses for children aged 5-11

Germany's independent vaccination advisory panel on Thursday said it was recommending COVID-19 shots for children aged 5 to 11 with pre-existing conditions or who are in close contact to vulnerable people. The expert panel also said that young kids without pre-existing conditions can be vaccinated if there is an individual desire to do so a step short of advising that all children in that age group get the shots. The panel, known by its German acronym STIKO, said in a statement that children aged 5-11 should receive two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, three to six weeks apart. The recommendation, which isn't binding and may still be amended after consultation with health officials, means doctors in Germany will likely begin offering vaccinations to younger children next week, when the appropriate shots become available. About 69.3% of the country's total population is fully vaccinated.

HCL Tech and apoBank to acquire German IT consulting firm gbs for 99k euros

The transaction, worth 99,000 euros, is expected to close in January 2022, subject to closing conditions

Scholz elected by Germany's Parliament to take charge as Chancellor

He'll take over after Merkel asserted Germany's status as the paramount power broker in the European Union and one of the leading countries in the West

Germany prepared to take action against Russia in case of Ukraine invasion

Germany is prepared to take action against Russia if the latter invades Ukraine, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said

End of an era: Germany's Angela Merkel bows out after 16 years

Merkel, a former scientist who grew up in communist East Germany, is bowing out about a week short of the record for longevity

Outgoing Chancellor Merkel makes final appeal to Germans to get vaccinated

Merkel gave what is expected to be her last weekly video message two days after federal and state leaders decided on a series of measures meant to break a wave of coronavirus infections