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Many German Christians quit church to avoid tax
John Laurenson Apr 1, 2013
In Germany, taxes are levied on believers to fund the churches. Many Germany are now leaving their church in order to avoid the tax.
Cyprus gets a hard line from Germany
Steve Evans Mar 22, 2013
The BBC's Steve Evans in Berlin discuses how Germany and its upcoming elections figure into the situation in Cyprus.
No tax, no bailout? A worst case scenario for Cyprus
Stephen Beard Mar 20, 2013
Cyprus is in turmoil following the decision last night by its parliament to reject a bailout plan from the eurozone. The plan entailed a one-off tax of up to 10 percent on Cypriot bank accounts.
Germany asks: Should we have a minimum wage?
Christopher Werth Feb 27, 2013
As the federal minimum wage has become a big topic of debate in the U.S., German politicians are in their own heated dispute over whether to have a minimum wage at all.
Which country depends most on exports?
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
Find out which country exports 56 percent of its GDP each year.
It's lunch time... let's DANCE!
Caitlan Carroll Feb 1, 2013
Lunch is a necessary part of any workday. But often people return to work feeling sleepier than when they left. Well, there's a new way to beat that post-lunch laziness in Berlin -- hit the dance floor!
German gold goes home -- Here's why
Paddy Hirsch Jan 17, 2013
Germany announced this week that it's planning to repatriate much of the gold that its been keeping in reserves in the U.S. and France.
GM looks to close German autoplant
Christopher Werth Nov 29, 2012
Strong unions and labor laws have kept struggling carmakers from cutting plants in Germany, but that may be about to change.
German economy begins to feel recession pressure
Jeff Horwich Nov 15, 2012
Europe has officially slipped back into recession. Growth in Germany -- widely considered to have a relatively healthy economy -- has slowed as well.
Across Europe, workers synchronize strikes against austerity
Stephen Beard Nov 14, 2012
Millions of workers went on strike across Europe today in protest against public spending cuts. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, car factories and ports have been shut, and rail services disrupted.
