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Germany extends Covid-19 lockdown but paves way to relax more rules

Germany is extending its coronavirus shutdown by three weeks until March 28, but easing some restrictions to allow nonessential stores and other businesses to reopen

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Tesla must recall 12,300 Model X over faulty moulding: German regulator

Tesla must recall around 12,300 Model X cars worldwide due to car body mouldings problems, Germany's motor vehicle authority (KBA) said

Thyssenkrupp raises annual outlook for first time in nearly four years

German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp AG raised its full-year outlook for the first time in nearly four years, citing turnaround efforts as well as improved demand for automotive components and materials

Prez Joe Biden halts Trump-ordered US troops withdrawal from Germany

Biden said the troop pullout would be halted until Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin does a review of America's troops presence around the globe

Germany lays out reform of banking watchdog after Wirecard fraud

The acknowledgement of problems was a fresh indictment of Germany's supervision of a company that began by processing payments for gambling and pornography before becoming a star of fintech

Commerzbank's new CEO plans to axe 10,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

The plan to reduce the workforce by around a quarter and cut the network of branches from 800 to 450 by 2024 will be finalised by Feb. 3, the bank said

Germany counts over 2.16 mn Covid-19 cases in one year, 1.7 mn vaccinated

As the world is struggling to contain the pandemic, vaccination is underway in some countries with the already-authorized coronavirus vaccines

Biden dials German Chancellor Merkel, seeks to revive transatlantic ties

The leaders agreed to work together on common foreign policy priorities, including Afghanistan, China, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and the western Balkans, a statement issued by the White House said

Germany's Merkel stands by Russia pipeline that United States opposes

This is likely to be an irritant in generally improved relations with the new Biden administration

Germany to extend Covid-19-related restrictions until Feb 14: Merkel

"We agreed that all measures that were scheduled until January 31 should be extended until February 14," she said

Angela Merkel, governors to meet amid fears over new coronavirus variants

Germany's infection rate has stabilized in recent days, indicating that existing restrictions may have been effective in bringing down the numbers

Britain, other European powers press Iran to back off latest nuclear move

Germany, France and Britain pressed Iran on Saturday to back off the latest planned violation of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers

Germany: Pragmatic governor Laschet elected to lead Merkel's party

Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party on Saturday chose Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany's most populous state, as its new leader

German specialists probing 10 deaths of people vaccinated against Covid-19

Specialists from Germany's Paul Ehrlich Institute are looking into the deaths of 10 people who passed away soon after having been inoculated against the novel coronavirus disease

Germany records highest daily death toll since start of Covid pandemic

Another 1,244 Covid-19 deaths have been reported in Germany in a 24-hour period, the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic, official data showed

Angela Merkel's party chooses new leader ahead of German election

Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party is choosing a new leader this weekend

Germany calls for international solidarity to fight coronavirus pandemic

German Health Minister called for international solidarity to overcome the Covid crisis. "No country, no party, no government can defeat the virus alone. It can only be done together," Jens Spahn said

Germany imposes stricter coronavirus measures nationwide till January end

As Covid-19 incidences and death rates remain on a high level in Germany, stricter contact restrictions would take effect nationwide until at least the end of January, the government announced