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Germany is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states. It is a major power with the world's fourth largest economy by nominal GDP and the fifth largest in purchasing power parity. It is the second largest exporter and second largest importer of goods. In absolute terms, Germany allocates the second biggest annual budget of development aid in the world, while its military expenditure ranked sixth. The country has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security. It holds a key position in European affairs and maintains a multitude of close partnerships on a global level. Germany is recognised as a scientific and technological leader in several fields.
Germany Area: 357,021 km2
Population: 81,757,600
Germany bending the law to catch tax evaders (Press TV) Despites Switzerland's warnings against supporting criminals, Germany has dispatched tax investigators to neighboring France to buy stolen data on tax evaders with Swiss bank accounts. |
FRANKFURT, Germany - The chief executive of German software company SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, has resigned after his contract was not renewed and two |
Knobloch to step down as leader of Germany's Jews (Deutsche Welle) Germany's Central Council of Jews faces a major generational shift after Charlotte Knobloch said she will not seek a new term. The 77-year-old is the last leader to come from the generation of Holocaust survivors. |
Czech Republic v Germany - Fed Cup scores (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) Scores from the Fed Cup World Group first round match between Czech Republic and Germany in Brno on Sunday (* denotes new result). * Lucie Hradecka/Kveta Peschke (Czech Republic) beat Anna-Lena Groenefeld/Tatjana Malek (Germany) 6-1 6-3 Anna-Lena Groenefeld (Germany) beat Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) 4-6 6-3 6-2 Lucie Hradecka (Czech Republic) beat Andrea Petkovic (Germany) 6-1 7-6(5) |
Fed Cup: Czech Republic 3, Germany 2 (AP via Yahoo! Sports) BRNO, Czech Republic (AP) -- Results Sunday from the Fed Cup quarterfinal between the Czech Republic and Germany on indoor hardcourt at the Brno Exhibition Center: Czech Republic 3, Germany 2 Singles Lucie Hradecka , Czech Republic, def. Andrea Petkovic , Germany, 6-1, 7-6 (5). Anna-Lena Groenefeld , Germany, def. Petra Kvitova , Czech Republic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Doubles Lucie Hradecka and Kveta ... |
Czech Republic beats Germany 3-2 in Fed Cup (AP via Yahoo! Sports) The Czech Republic reached its second consecutive Fed Cup semifinal after beating Germany in the decisive doubles match on Sunday to secure a 3-2 victory. Lucie Hradecka teamed up with veteran doubles specialist Kveta Peschke to defeat Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Tatjana Malek 6-1, 6-3 on indoor hardcourt at the Brno Exhibition Center. |
Germany wins first team WC since 2005 (NBC Olympics) Germany won its first ski jump World Cup team event since 2005 on Sunday after overtaking Norway on the final jump. |
Germany wins ski jump World Cup team event (AP via Yahoo! Sports) Germany won its first ski jump World Cup team event since 2005 on Sunday after overtaking Norway on the final jump. Michael Uhrmann jumped 134.6 meters in the final round to give Germany 965.5 points, with Norway settling for 959.5 after Bjorn Einar Romoren only managed 130 meters in the last jump. It was Germany's first team win since January 8, 2005, at the same venue in Willingen. |
Vogts expects windfall from Germany game (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) Azerbaijan coach Berti Vogts is looking forward to a windfall after his team were drawn against his native Germany in the qualifying tournament for the 2012 European championship. |
U.S., Germany say Iran not ready for nuclear deal (Reuters via Yahoo! News) The United States and Germany said on Saturday they saw no sign Tehran would make concessions on its nuclear programme, despite upbeat comments from Iran's foreign minister over prospects for a deal. |
