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The identity of the hackers and their motive were not known.

Hackers post personal data of hundreds of German politicians - ARD TV

The data, published on a Twitter account, also included addresses, personal letters and copies of identity cards.

04 Jan 2019 6:51 PM

Judging by an initial review, no sensitive information from the chancellery had been published.

German politicians' data published online, Merkel unaffected

German media earlier reported that hackers had posted data including credit card details and mobile phone numbers.

04 Jan 2019 6:35 PM

Certain iPhones have been banned in Germany.

German Apple reseller Gravis says still selling iPhones 7, 8

Qualcomm earlier said it had posted 1.34 billion euros (USD 1.53 billion) of bonds as part of a legal requirement by a German court.

04 Jan 2019 10:40 AM

Germany is Amazon’s second-biggest market after the United States. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

German union calls strike at Amazon warehouses

Verdi has organised frequent strikes at Amazon in Germany since 2013 to press demands for the retailer to raise pay.

18 Dec 2018 11:27 AM

In April, BfV said there was a “high likelihood” that the Russian government was behind a cyber attack on German computer networks.

Germany detects new cyber attack by Russian hacker group

The latest cyber attack was detected on Nov. 14 but it was not yet clear if any data had been stolen.

01 Dec 2018 3:10 PM

Germany has been a difficult market for Uber given the strict regulatory environment.

German transport minister wants to welcome Uber, others by 2021

Current law bans drivers from accepting contracts directly from individuals.

19 Nov 2018 9:21 AM

The push highlights the extent of the concern in some Berlin ministries about a Chinese role in building Germany’s next generation mobile network, despite the lack of a vigorous public debate here about the security dimensions of 5G.

German officials sound China alarm as 5G auctions loom

They are pressing for a more serious discussion on 5G before the auction process begins.

14 Nov 2018 12:48 PM

Often hailed as the world's most powerful woman and Europe's de facto leader, a weakened Merkel has faced growing calls to spell out her succession plans after 13 years in power. (Photo: AFP)

Angela Merkel will step down as chancellor at end of term in 2021

Merkel said she wanted to complete her fourth stint as chancellor but stressed that it would be 'her last term'.

29 Oct 2018 6:19 PM

The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) said Huawei will open the lab on Nov. 16 in Bonn.

Huawei opens up to German scrutiny ahead of 5G auctions

The move follows Australia’s decision to ban Huawei from supplying 5G equipment over concerns it could facilitate Chinese spying.

24 Oct 2018 10:34 AM

New registrations of electrical vehicles more than doubled in Germany last year.

Germany to reach target of 1 million electric cars later than planned

Many consumers have been discouraged by the cost of the cars, their limited driving ranges and the lack of charging points.

20 Sep 2018 3:25 PM

German security officials have long been sounding the alarm about the risk of well-resourced foreign spy agencies using cyber attacks to steal the advanced manufacturing techniques that have made Germany one of the world’s leading exporters.

Study: Cyber attacks cost German industry almost USD 50 billion

There was evidence cyber criminals were also using other techniques to hobble their German competitors.

14 Sep 2018 11:05 AM

Germany, like many other countries, faces a daily barrage of cyber attacks on its government networks.(Representational image)

Germany announces new agency to fund cybersecurity research

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer told reporters that Germany needed new tools to become a top player in cyber security.

30 Aug 2018 8:13 AM

According to the police force’s Facebook page, officer’s immediately sent a patrol to investigate the matter. (Facebook Screengrab/ Polizei Karlsruhe)

German police rescue man chased by baby squirrel in search of new mum

Officers were asked to rescue a distressed man who was desperately trying to flee from a clingy baby squirrel on Thursday morning.

11 Aug 2018 12:47 PM

If polar ice continues to melt, forests are slashed and greenhouse gases rise to new highs, the Earth will pass a tipping point. (Photo: AFP)

Earth risks tipping into 'hothouse' state: study

The risk of tipping cascades could be significant at a 2 C temperature rise, and could increase sharply beyond that point.

07 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

Molecule identified that helps sperm find egg cells

Sperm swims up to reach the egg, assisted by a pulsatile rise in calcium ion concentration in the sperm tail that controls its beating.

06 Aug 2018 7:04 PM

Hate speech is not allowed on Facebook. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Facebook has removed hundreds of posts under German hate-speech law

The social network received 1,704 complaints under the law, known in Germany as NetzDG.

01 Aug 2018 7:31 AM

Facebook said it had deleted hundreds of offensive posts since a law banning online hate speech came into force in Germany. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Facebook has deleted hundreds of posts under German hate-speech law

The social network received 1,704 complaints under the law, known in Germany as NetzDG.

28 Jul 2018 9:44 AM

Attacks from Iran come at a particularly sensitive time for Germany, which is battling to preserve the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran.

Germany may implement laws to counter cyber-attacks

The volume of cyber-attacks from China had dwindled as the number of acquisitions of German high-tech companies by Chinese firms had risen.

25 Jul 2018 7:56 AM

German town to hold lottery for coveted graveyard plots

The picturesque town in the Bavarian Alps is now taking the unusual step of holding a lottery for vacant spaces in its cemetery.

15 Jul 2018 7:24 PM

Mystic moggy: China mourns 'psychic' World Cup cat

The orange-furred tabby, named Baidian'er, which means "white spot" in Chinese, was a stray that prowled around the Palace Museum.

05 Jul 2018 5:26 PM

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