The German leader looked bemused when asked about a claim at the Republican convention that President Trump had “charmed” her.
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On Trump, Merkel’s Face Does the Talking
The German leader looked bemused when asked about a claim at the Republican convention that President Trump had “charmed” her.
Germany Faces a ‘Roller Coaster’ as Schools Reopen Amid Coronavirus
With nations determined to return to in-person learning, many will have trouble matching Germany’s formula: fast and free testing, robust contact tracing and low community spread.
Russia Rejects Calls for Investigation of Navalny Poisoning
The Kremlin’s spokesman said there was no need to investigate because it had not yet been proven that the opposition leader was poisoned.
Berlin Autobahn Crashes Are Deemed a Possible Terrorist Attack
A man injured six by allegedly ramming motorcycles on a city highway. The public prosecutor is investigating whether it was an act of Islamist terrorism.
Giving Your Number to Strangers? It’s Not Flirting; It’s a Rule
As Berlin emerges from its lockdown, residents are getting used to social distancing in bars and swimming pools — and to handing out their phone number several times a day to help in contact tracing.
In a German Restaurant, the Sommelier Lifts His Mask to Smell the Wine
Pauly Saal, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin, was one of the first restaurants in Europe to restart operations last week. How did its chefs, waiters — and diners — cope on its opening night?
Germany Wants E.U. to Sanction Head of Russian Military Intelligence
Berlin plans to invoke a new European sanctions mechanism to target a hacker who orchestrated a cyberattack on the German Parliament — and the head of Russian intelligence himself.
Germany’s Coronavirus Protests: Anti-Vaxxers, Anticapitalists, Neo-Nazis
The pandemic marginalized the far right, as Germans rallied behind Angela Merkel. But the reopening has brought them back, and they are preparing to seize new opportunities.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Announces Opening
After nearly a decade of delays, Germany’s third-largest airport plans to open its doors to travelers. If only there were any.