Germany To Extend Lockdown As COVID-19 Deaths Continue To Rise
While daily new infections have declined somewhat, more than 1,000 Germans are dying per day. All 16 German states are in favor of keeping restrictions in place.
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How The Pandemic Dented The Popularity Of Germany's Far-Right AfD Party
Many expected the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, to continue growing stronger, but the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the far-right party's deep internal divisions.
Some European Countries Batten Down For The Holidays With New Coronavirus Lockdowns
Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return of strict measures to dissuade people from attending large holiday gatherings.
With Far-Right Extremism On The Rise, Germany Investigates Its Police
Whether it's officers participating in neo-Nazi chat groups or hoarding ammunition to prepare for a doomsday scenario, extremism is a persistent problem among those who enforce the law in Germany.
Germany Extends Strict Lockdown Measures With Eye Towards Reopening Ski Slopes
Chancellor Angela Merkel extended limits on private gatherings, and will keep bars and restaurants closed through December, but she asked the EU to agree on a time to reopen the region's ski slopes.
Berlin Police Disperse Anti-Lockdown Protesters With Water Cannons
Thousands of demonstrators, most without masks, had gathered in a tightly packed crowd at the city's Brandenburg Gate, objecting to government measures intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
'An Era Is Coming To An End': Travelers Bid Fond Farewell To Berlin's Tegel Airport
The airport opened in 1948 and is closing as Berlin's new international hub opens after a series of delays. Although COVID-19 has hampered travel, Germans are visiting Tegel to relive old memories.
Germany Sees Generational Conflict Over Pandemic As Virus Spreads
Germany is heading into a partial lockdown. Berlin already imposed closing hours to its nightlife for the first time in decades as Germany's leader asked youth to think of their grandparents.
Wild Boars Are Causing Havoc In Germany, But Humans Are Making It Worse
They're stealing laptops and causing mayhem at children's birthday parties. Authorities warn if the boars rely on people for food, it could have dangerous consequences for both animals and humans.
In Quiet-Loving Germany, Motorcyclists Protest A Possible Ban On Loud Sunday Rides
Germans abide by a host of laws to keep noise at a minimum after 10 p.m. and on Sundays. Thousands of motorcyclists have been riding in roaring protest through cities in response to a proposed ban.