German citizenship test explained: Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepareAspiring German citizens must now pass a citizenship test, the Einbürgerungstest, a 33-question multiple-choice exam costing €25. Applicant...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Volkswagen Law: The unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmakerVolkswagen is reportedly planning a significant overhaul, including plant closures and substantial job cuts, sparking strong union resistan...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be hit by layoffs or closed?Volkswagen plans to end its job security programme, in place since 1994, due to competition from Asian rivals. This move could impact sever...
06 Sep, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind the German carmaker's labour clashVolkswagen's decision to close plants in Germany and end long-standing labour agreements has highlighted its unique governance and ownershi...
04 Sep, 2024, 06.16 PM IST
Airport strikes lead to cancellations in Berlin, HamburgIn Berlin, all 220 departures and 70 out of 240 incoming flights were canceled, German news agency dpa reported. Due to a walkout announced...
24 Apr, 2023, 07.07 PM IST
'Red general': Germany's 'brash' new defence chiefPistorius, 62, from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD), will graduate to the job from his current post as interior minister in...
18 Jan, 2023, 07.18 PM IST
Germany to appoint regional official Boris Pistorius as defence minister"Pistorius is an extremely experienced politician who has administrative experience, has been involved in security policy for years and, wi...
17 Jan, 2023, 06.05 PM IST
Fleet of hydrogen passenger trains begins service in GermanyState governor Stephan Weil said the 93-million-euro (USD 92 million) project was an "excellent example" for Lower Saxony's efforts to make...
24 Aug, 2022, 08.01 PM IST
German dogs can sniff out 'corona odour' coming from cells in infected peopleThe sniffer dogs can detect Covid with 94 per cent accuracy.
04 Feb, 2021, 02.00 PM IST
Volkswagen brand to cut investment, change diesel technologyVW brand head Herbert Diess made the announcement as the company struggles to overcome a scandal over cars equipped with software that let ...
13 Oct, 2015, 03.37 PM IST
German state of Lower Saxony to keep to Volkswagen stakeThere will be further decisions at VW relating to the diesel emissions scandal, Weil said, noting the carmaker needs to adjust its plans fo...
13 Oct, 2015, 02.22 PM IST
Indian-origin ex-German MP suspended from the Social Democratic PartyIndian-origin former German lawmaker Sebastian Edathy's membership in his Social Democratic Party (SPD) has been suspended for three years
02 Jun, 2015, 01.49 PM IST
Indian-origin candidate contesting key poll in German stateThe outcome of today's state election is being watched with great interest as it is seen as a crucial test of public support ahead of the n...
20 Jan, 2013, 12.36 PM IST
- 'VW, Porsche need foreign investor'
Volkswagen AG and Porsche SE should sell a stake in the company resulting from a merger to a foreign investor, said Germany’s Lower Saxony,...
20 May, 2009, 12.00 AM IST
- German official invites Arab investor in VW: Report
The regional premier of Lower Saxony, the German state where Volkswagen is based, said Tuesday he would welcome an Arab investor in the big...
05 May, 2009, 02.24 PM IST
- VW workers demonstrate against EU intervention
Union leaders said 40,000 Volkswagen employees demonstrated on Friday against European Commission action that they say could open the door ...
12 Sep, 2008, 07.40 PM IST
- Workers protest Porsche's plans for Volkswagen
Hundreds of workers descended on Volkswagen's annual shareholder meeting on Thursday to protest what they call sports car maker Porsche's a...
24 Apr, 2008, 04.52 PM IST