Yanukovych wins Ukraine presidential election

08 February 2010

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.

German football's grandees turn on Bierhoff as contract talks with national team staff collapse

08 February 2010

After disagreements scuttled talks to extend Coach Joachim Loew's contract, a feud has broken out among Germany's soccer elite. Most under fire is Team Manager Oliver Bierhoff.

National debate on French identity ends amid immigration controversy

08 February 2010

France's debate on national identity ended amidst a backdrop of immigrant tensions. While some saw the discussion series as a vital public discourse, many felt it served as a platform for xenophobic comments.

German Environment Minister reignites debate over nuclear policy

08 February 2010

Germany’s environment minister Norbert Roettgen has spoken out in favor of a phasing out of nuclear energy as soon as possible – much to the annoyance of the Free Democrats.

Pensioners' kidnapping of financial advisor was a 'holiday invitation'

08 February 2010

Four wealthy German pensioners, infuriated when their investments disappeared last year during the recession, are on trial in Bavaria for allegedly kidnapping and holding hostage their asset manager.

The catwalk offers hope to dying species

08 February 2010

Eco-fashion is a growing niche market that some designers are cottoning on to. They want you to consider the impact of what you are wearing, but they also know it has to look good if its going to set a trend.

Goal-scoring machine Werder Bremen may be losing its mojo

08 February 2010

Bremen’s stated aim this season was to get back to the Champions League. But things haven’t gone to plan for the fan favorites. Deutsche Welle’s Jefferson Chase examines the reasons why.

Liechtenstein bank must compensate tax evader, court says

08 February 2010

As Germany steps up its plan to buy stolen Swiss bank data, a Liechtenstein court has awarded milions of euros in damages to a tax evader, who complained notification about the stolen data came too late.

Knobloch steps down to usher generational change for Germany's Jews

08 February 2010

The president of the Council of Jews in Germany, Charlotte Knobloch, announced on Sunday that she would not seek a second term in office to facilitate a change of policy and bring in a new generation of Jewish leaders.

SAP reshuffles top management

08 February 2010

Did he jump or was he pushed? Leo Apotheker, a 20-year veteran of SAP, resigned on Sunday after just seven months alone at the helm of the business software giant.

Berlin's mysterious war memorial faces uncertain future

08 February 2010

An anonymous memorial in the once divided German capital pays tribute to those who have died in war. Its origins are a mystery and, as Berlin gets further away from its Cold War past, its future is now uncertain, too.

Fresh details emerge in Munich train platform killing

08 February 2010

New information has surfaced relating to the deadly beating of a man on a train platform in southern Germany. A newsmagazine reports that the victim may have landed the first punch on one of his eventual killers.

Opinion: Munich produces a heap of excuses and one sad result

08 February 2010

What's in an excuse? The parties at the Munich Security Conference, which ended on Sunday, seemed determined to display a full range of justifications, rationalizations, evasions and apologies, DW's Andreas Noll says.

Ukraine's shift east leaves Poles, Czechs alone in fear of Russia

08 February 2010

Following Sunday's Ukrainian run-off vote, ties between Moscow and Kiev are likely to improve, leaving Poland and the Czech Republic isolated in their fear of Russia. Germany holds the key to easing those concerns.

As Europe and China fall in line, sanctions loom over Iran

08 February 2010

As EU members unify their stance, the US is lining up members of the international community to punish Iran for its nuclear program. With France as chief of the UN Security Council, a showdown could come soon.

Frankfurt's win in Dortmund lifts them closer to Europe

07 February 2010

Eintracht Frankfurt celebrated a 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. At the same time, Mainz defeated Borussia Moenchengladbach 1-0.

Germany says West is losing patience with Iran

07 February 2010

The international community must make clear to Iran that its "patience is at an end," German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said after Tehran announced it would proceed with uranium enrichment on its own.

Russia, NATO wrangle over military doctrine

07 February 2010

Russia used the stage at the Munich Security Conference to lash out at NATO's eastward expansion, but the Western alliance was quick to dismiss Moscow's position as not being sufficiently anchored in the real world.

Germany threatens Google over Street View

06 February 2010

Germany says it's considering legal moves to stop Google from offering its 'street view' service in Germany. The country's consumer protection minister has warned of a 'millionfold violation of privacy rights.'

Deutsche Bank reveals UK bonus tax, posts profits

06 February 2010

Deutsche Bank CEO Josef Ackermann said the bank has set aside 225 million euros ($314 million) to pay a one-off UK tax on bankers' bonuses. He also said he expects industry pay to decline in coming years.