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Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

Germany's economy minister is in China and has called for the two countries to become more trusting partners. Meanwhile, a former chancellor has warned against any cooperation with the far-right AfD.

Daniela Klette, one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious

The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. Amid crackdowns on freedom of expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth in rebellion.

When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.

A new draft bill from the Health Ministy would see taxes raised for adults without children to support Germany's flagging elderly care system.

Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.

This medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs.

People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known.