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15 Apr 2021

New WhatsApp privacy policy could face intervention from German regulators

The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Johannes Casper, has opened proceedings to stop WhatsApp from implementing a controversial privacy policy that allows it to share user data with Facebook.

31 Mar 2021

Germany halts AstraZeneca vaccine use for under-60s over clot fears

Germany will allow general use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine only for people aged above 60 years, imposing restrictions on younger people taking the jab after several severe cases of blood clots were reported, the German government said on Tuesday.

22 Mar 2021

Indians in Germany will make India proud on March 14

Indians living in the state of Hessen in Germany, for the first time in the state's political history, are actively participating in the upcoming state elections on March 14, 2021. It is a historical moment for India.

22 Mar 2021

Amid rising coronavirus cases, anti-lockdown protests hit Europe

Protesters in several parts of Europe clashed with police and raised their voices against lockdown, over the weekend, amid rising coronavirus cases in the continent.

06 Feb 2021

95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary charged over 10,000 murders

A 95-year-old woman, a former secretary at the Stutthof Nazi concentration camp, has been charged with complicity in murders of as many as 10,000 people, said German prosecutors on Friday.

05 Feb 2021

Liverpool barred from playing Champions League game in Germany

In a huge development, Germany won't allow Liverpool to play their scheduled Champions League game at Leipzig on February 16.

21 Jan 2021

Mercedes-Benz EQA electric SUV, with 426km driving range, unveiled

Based on the GLA crossover, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its EQA all-electric SUV. It is the company's second fully-electric model and is currently available in a single EQA 250 variant.

10 Jan 2021

Despite pandemic, over two million Mercedes-Benz cars sold in 2020

In a proud moment for Mercedes-Benz, the company sold over two million cars for the fifth consecutive year in 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Dec 2020

UK-EU agree on Brexit deal week before transition period ends

With just a week to go before the Brexit transition period ends, the United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed on a historic trade deal.

23 Dec 2020

'Good riddance,' says China as Germany exits UN Security Council

"Good riddance, Ambassador Heusgen." That is what China's deputy United Nations envoy, Geng Shuang, said to Germany's ambassador as the latter completed a two-year term on the UN Security Council.

22 Dec 2020

Can prepare vaccine against mutated virus in 6 weeks: BioNTech

Ugur Sahin, the co-founder and CEO of the German drugmaker BioNTech, displayed confidence that their COVID-19 vaccine can work against the new strain of the coronavirus.

17 Dec 2020

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid SUV makes global debut: Details here

German automaker Volkswagen has launched its Tiguan eHybrid SUV in the international markets. It is offered in three variants: Life, Elegance, and R-Line.

16 Dec 2020

Germany introduces new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths hit record high

On Wednesday, Germany entered a strict lockdown as the number of coronavirus infections has surged again in the European nation.

07 Dec 2020

New benchmark: FDI equity inflows cross $500 billion in India

In a development that shows India has emerged as a safe investment destination, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows crossed the $500 billion benchmark, reports PTI. Between April 2000 and September 2020, the country's inflows were recorded at $500.12 billion.

18 Nov 2020

UEFA Nations League, Spain thrash Germany 6-0: Records broken

Spain showed their ruthless side to overcome Germany 6-0 in the final match of League A Group 4 of the UEFA Nations League.

17 Nov 2020

UEFA Nations League, Spain vs Germany: Preview, Dream11 and more

Spain and Germany will face each other in a blockbuster encounter in Seville tonight.

14 Oct 2020

UEFA Nations League: Key numbers from Group A4 matches

Ukraine handed Spain a shocking 1-0 defeat in matchday four of the UEFA Nations League.

11 Oct 2020

Spain and Germany seal UEFA Nations League wins: Records broken

Spain and Germany clinched got the job done in the ongoing UEFA Nations League.

08 Oct 2020

International friendlies: A look at the key records scripted

The international friendlies produced some superb results to start proceedings in a lively manner.

07 Oct 2020

In 14 countries, most people have unfavorable views toward China

China no longer evokes emotions of goodwill, at least among 14 advanced countries, that were surveyed by the US-based Pew Research Center. The findings of the research, published on Tuesday, showed China's unpopularity has reached historic highs in the last year.

01 Oct 2020

Audi unveils limited-edition R8 Green Hell supercar: Details here

Audi has unveiled a limited-edition model of its R8 LMS GT car, called R8 Green Hell.

20 Sep 2020

Germany: Cyber attack on a hospital leaves a patient dead

In a major shocker, a woman has reportedly died due to a ransomware attack in Germany.

07 Sep 2020

UEFA Nations League: Ansu Fati scripts this record for Spain

Spain thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in their second encounter in the UEFA Nations League 2020-21.

06 Sep 2020

2020-21 UEFA Nations League: Presenting the complete roundup

The 2020-21 UEFA Nations League started earlier this week and all teams have played one match each so far.

04 Sep 2020

Pounded by coronavirus pandemic, Europe's largest brothel files for bankruptcy

Europe's largest brothel has become the latest victim of COVID-19, the disease which has shattered economies, killed thousands and sickened millions.

01 Sep 2020

UEFA Nations League 2020-21: All that you need to know

The UEFA Nations League 2020-21 starts on Thursday, with all the home countries playing twice in the next week.

01 Sep 2020

Samsung Galaxy M51 will be launched on September 10

Samsung's rival to the much-hyped OnePlus Nord, the Galaxy M51, will be launched in India on September 10, the company has confirmed.

31 Aug 2020

Samsung Galaxy M51, with 7,000mAh battery and quad cameras, launched

Expanding its range of mid-range smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M51 in Germany.

14 Jul 2020

Jurgen Klopp sets Liverpool departure date: Details here

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to see out his contract at Liverpool and head back to his native country Germany.

11 Jun 2020

#NewsBytesExclusive: Equestrian Fouaad Mirza outlines his vision for Tokyo Olympics

In an exclusive interview with NewsBytes, Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza revealed his plans for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

07 Jun 2020

All that you need to know about Champions League mini-tournament

Portugal could hold the UEFA Champions League mini-tournament as UEFA bids to complete their flagship tournament in August, according to reports in Germany.

07 Jun 2020

Who is Bundesliga's youngest scorer Florian Wirtz?

On Saturday, Bayern Munich overcame Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in gameweek 30 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season.

05 Jun 2020

Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign forward Timo Werner

Premier League side Chelsea are set to add more gloss in their forward line by agreeing a deal in principle to sign Timo Werner.

27 May 2020

Motorola G Pro, with integrated stylus, triple cameras, goes official

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its budget-friendly smartphone, the Moto G Pro, in Germany. The handset comes as a rebranded version of the Moto G Stylus that went official in February.

17 May 2020

Serie A restart: Italian PM wants 'more guarantees'

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he needs "more guarantees" before the green light can finally be given for the resumption of Serie A after a two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

10 May 2020

Ahead of Bundesliga restart, Dynamo Dresden's entire squad quarantined

Bundesliga 2 club Dynamo Dresden have put their entire squad and coaching staff into two-week isolation after two players tested positive for coronavirus.

07 May 2020

Bundesliga 2019-20 season to restart on May 16: Details here

Finally, there is some positive news for football fans. The Bundesliga season is set to restart on May 16 after the government gave the green light on a return to action.