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Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central and Western Europe. Covering an area of 357,022 square kilometres (137,847 sq mi), it lies between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west.

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Environmental protesters break into German coal mine The demonstrators say the government's commitment to abandon fossil fuels by 2038 is not serious enough. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 7 hours ago


Highly detailed map of the human heart could guide personalized heart treatments Scientists have created a detailed cellular and molecular map of the healthy human heart to understand how this vital organ functions and to shed light on what goes awry in cardiovascular disease. The.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:34Published 21 hours ago

Switzerland debates culling its wolves Conservation efforts have led to a global rebound in wolf populations. But it's also sparked debates over protecting species and protecting farmers in countries including the United States, Germany,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:09Published 1 day ago

Alexey Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days The German hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny for poisoning on Wednesday said his condition has improved enough for him to be released and suggested a “complete recovery”.. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published 3 days ago

Russia's Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:11Published 3 days ago

'Poisoned' Navalny discharged from hospital Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been discharged from the hospital in Berlin where he has been treated after falling ill on a domestic flight in Siberia last month. The German government says he was.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:23Published 3 days ago

Ferry Svan saws and chops his way to Timbersports title SHOWS: MUNICH, GERMANY (SEPTEMBER 20, 2020) (SMARAGD - ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF WINNER FERRY SVAN (BLUE AND YELLOW SHIRT) IN ACTION 2. VARIOUS OF SECOND PLACED ARMIN KUGLER (RED SHIRT) 3. THIRD Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:48Published 6 days ago

Woman Dies After Ransomware Attack Paralyzes Hospital A woman seeking urgent care in Germany died this week after an apparently bungled ransomware attack took down a major hospital there. According to Gizmodo, the computer system's breakdown forced.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 6 days ago

Thousands take to streets in Germany to demand EU action over Moria migrants The aunt of Alan Kurdi, the 3-year-old Syrian boy who drowned in the Mediterranean in 2015, joined protesters in Berlin to urge politicians to act.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:33Published 6 days ago

Kai Havertz relishing Werner and Lampard relationships New Chelsea signing Kai Havertz talks about how he's settling in at the club,teaming up with fellow Germany international Kai Havertz and how manager FrankLampard can improve his game. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:38Published 1 week ago

Trial starts of German sports doctor accused of multiple doping on professional athletes Sports doping trial starts in Germany Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:22Published 1 week ago

EU migrant crisis: Germany to take in 1,500 refugees from Greek islands Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:08Published 1 week ago

Frank Lampard expects Timo Werner to be fit to face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Frank Lampard has backed “real threat” Timo Werner to shake off a dead leg tobe fit in time to face Liverpool on Sunday. Germany hitman Werner impressed onhis Premier League debut, winning a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Thiem stages stunning comeback to win U.S. Open Dominic Thiem produced a remarkable fightback to beat German fifth seed Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) to win the U.S. Open for the first time on Sunday. Gavino Garay reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Germany: socially distanced rooftop symphonic concert Musicians of the Dresden Symphonic orchestra played on the roof of a high-rise building on Saturday, to respect social distancing measures. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Migrants protest in Lesbos for second day Migrants on the island of Lesbos protested for a second day on Saturday over conditions after being left homeless from a fire that burned down their camp. Francis Maguire reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Germany conducts first nationwide alarm day in nearly thirty years The alarm is intended to test out Germany's warning systems and prepare the public for what to do in the event of a national emergencyView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published 2 weeks ago

UN urges Russia to carry out probe into Navalny case Alexei Navalny has been removed from a medically induced coma and is responding to speech, Berlin's Charite hospital said on Monday (September 7). The hospital has been treating Navalny since he was.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:06Published 3 weeks ago

Sunken WW2 cruiser found off Norway The wreckage of a major German warship has been discovered off the coast of Norway some 80 years after it was sunk in a World War Two battle, Norwegian power grid operator Statnett and a maritime.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Sunken WW2 battleship found off Norway The wreckage of a major German warship has been discovered off the coast of Norway some 80 years after it was sunk in a World War Two battle, Norwegian power grid operator Statnett and a maritime.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: Anti-Pakistan protest in Germany over killing of youth in Balochistan The Free Balochistan Movement held protests in the German city of Hamburg against Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan. The protesters demanded justice for 25-year-old student of Karachi University.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's bank accounts frozen after suspected poisoning One political analyst said the move to freeze Mr Navalny's flat and bank accounts could be part of a campaign by Russia to dissuade him from returning, as he receives medical treatment in Germany. SBS - Published 2 days agoAlso reported by •CBS News
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