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Germany

Suspected Hamas member detained in Cyprus over weapons procurement

Germany helps procure scarce air-defence missiles for Ukraine

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius proposed during a meeting in February that Germany would provide five PAC-3 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine.
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius proposed during a meeting in February that Germany would provide five PAC-3 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine.

Meteorite crashes through roof in Germany after fiery light show

An extremely bright fireball burned through the twilight skies of north-western Europe on March 8.
An extremely bright fireball burned through the twilight skies of north-western Europe on March 8.

Germany's Merz says state election will not impact his coalition

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz and CDU top candidate for the Baden-Wuerttemberg state election, Manuel Hagel, attend a press conference after the Baden-Wuerttemberg state election, in Berlin, Germany, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz and CDU top candidate for the Baden-Wuerttemberg state election, Manuel Hagel, attend a press conference after the Baden-Wuerttemberg state election, in Berlin, Germany, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

German Greens lead Chancellor Merz's conservatives in state election

Christian Democratic Union (CDU) top candidate Manuel Hagel and his wife Franziska vote during the Baden-Wuerttemberg state election, at a polling station in Ehingen, near Ulm, Germany, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Christian Democratic Union (CDU) top candidate Manuel Hagel and his wife Franziska vote during the Baden-Wuerttemberg state election, at a polling station in Ehingen, near Ulm, Germany, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Spain, France and Brazil are World Cup favourites, not Germany: 1990 winner Karl-Heinz Riedle

Former Germany international Karl-Heinz Riedle posing with fans during a meet-and-greet session at Our Tampines Hub on March 6.
Former Germany international Karl-Heinz Riedle posing with fans during a meet-and-greet session at Our Tampines Hub on March 6.

Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference following his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference following his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Russia’s GRU believed to be behind 2024 European parcel blasts; 22 suspects identified, police say

Four parcels shipped from Lithuania with DHL and DPD contained “self-made, explosive-incendiary charges”. One caught fire at an airport, two exploded on trucks and one failed to ignite after a malfunction.
Four parcels shipped from Lithuania with DHL and DPD contained “self-made, explosive-incendiary charges”. One caught fire at an airport, two exploded on trucks and one failed to ignite after a malfunction.

Germany pulls further troops out of Middle East

German military imposes general filming ban to curb social media risks

A logo during a military display at Berlin-Schoenefeld, Germany, March 6, 2026.  REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
A logo during a military display at Berlin-Schoenefeld, Germany, March 6, 2026.  REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.