Angela Merkel

Merkel says lockdowns, curfews vital to break Germany's third wave

German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged lawmakers on Friday to approve new powers that would allow her to force coronavirus lockdowns and curfews on are...

Friday, April 16, 2021 5:17 PM

Germany extends COVID-19 restrictions till April 18, Easter to be held online

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday extended COVID-19 restrictions till April 18, including strict Easter lockdown that will be held online.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:28 AM

Angela Merkel defends lockdown extension, says 'Mutations may destroy any success'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended the extension of the nationwide lockdown until March 7 in Bundestag and called on Germans to be "...

Friday, February 12, 2021 11:54 AM

Ahead of crucial EU summit, Merkel criticises China over Hong Kong, other 'dreadful' rights issues

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised China over recent developments in Hong Kong and other "dreadful and often horrible" human rights issues...

Thursday, October 1, 2020 9:57 AM

India, Germany hold delegation level talks

India and Germany on Friday held delegation level talks at Hyderabad House here.

Friday, November 1, 2019 1:17 PM

Merkel at Rashtrapati Bhawan: Germany, India linked by 'very close ties'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday said her country and India are linked by very close ties. The leader made the remarks after being accorded a...

Friday, November 1, 2019 10:20 AM

Gunman kills two in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

A gunman who denounced Jews opened fire outside a German synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, and killed two people as he live...

Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:20 AM

After Germany hints at compromise, France tells UK: no new Brexit deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel challenged Britain to come up with alternatives to the Irish border backstop within 30 days, but French President Emm...

Thursday, August 22, 2019 12:15 PM

Theresa May to appeal Germany's Merkel, France's Macron for Brexit delay

British Prime Minister Theresa May is scheduled to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, just four day...

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 10:15 AM

CDU to elect Angela Merkel's successor today

Germany's centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is all set to elect Chancellor Angela Merkel's successor as party leader on Friday.

Friday, December 7, 2018 9:45 AM

PeeCee features in Forbes List of 100 Most Powerful Women

Global star Priyanka Chopra has added yet another feather to her already full cap as the actress has featured in the Forbes List of 100 Most Powerful...

Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:11 PM