ARTICLES RELATING TO GERMANY

Germany's economic health begins to falter

2012-06-10 11:09

Eurozone powerhouse Germany seems largely immune to the fevers of the debt crisis, but there are worrying signs that its robustness may be wavering.

Germany: No more money without reforms

2012-05-11 11:43

Germany's foreign minister kept up the pressure on Greece, saying there could be no more payments of aid unless Athens enacted reforms.

Stocks, euro jump on economic gains

2011-12-20 18:49

Global stocks posted their strongest gains in three weeks and the euro rose on signs of improved economic prospects in Germany and the US.

Alarm bells ring over German growth

2011-08-16 09:29

Germany has released concerning economic growth numbers, raising fears the eurozone powerhouse is losing momentum.

Loew extends contract - report

2010-07-20 10:23

Germany's national coach Joachim Loew has agreed to a two-year extension to his contract following the team's SWC success.

Bid to buy Paul rejected

2010-07-16 12:23

A German aquarium says there is no way it will sell or lend octopus oracle Paul to Spain, after repeated requests from the country.

Double award for Mueller

2010-07-12 08:32

Thomas Mueller has been named Young Player of the SWC and picked up the Golden Boot for the tournament's top scorer.

Feet vie for Golden Boot

2010-07-10 10:17

Both Germany and Uruguay have hyped third place, but it is the battle to be top-scorer that seems to be the chief attraction.

FIFA's 10 Golden Ball nominees

2010-07-09 14:30

Leading tournament scorers Wesley Sneijder and David Villa headline the list of nominees for the Golden Ball award.

Bookies get behind Spain

2010-07-09 11:57

Bookmakers have installed Spain as favourites to win the 2010 Soccer World Cup against Holland at Soccer City on Sunday.

You can't win without the ball

2010-07-08 15:22

George Dearnaley says the SWC semi-final between Spain and Germany should be used in coaching for every school kid in SA.

Spain concerned about Paul

2010-07-08 15:17

The Spanish government has expressed its concern for the future well being of Paul following their World Cup victory over Germany.

Silent football comforts fans

2010-07-08 14:09

German football fans have taken comfort in the lilting strains of organ music during their devastating World Cup defeat to Spain.

Loew hails Spanish masters

2010-07-08 08:05

Germany coach Joachim Loew has hailed Spain as masters of football and expressed confidence that they would beat the Netherlands.

Cup flights fiasco

2010-07-07 22:09
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Some soccer fans heading to Durban for the World Cup semi-final didn't get to see the match after three planes were turned back.

Rain 'will be good luck'

2010-07-07 14:08

Expected rain during the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain in Durban will be a sign of good luck, a sangoma says.

Zuma hails World Cup benefits

2010-07-07 12:38

The World Cup has led to improvements in transport and communication and has had a great social impact, says President Jacob Zuma.

Casillas talks up German tie

2010-07-07 10:47

Spanish captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas is under no illusions about the importance of his team's semifinal with Germany.

Ger vs Spain: Battle Royale

2010-07-07 09:00

The second semi-final promises a host of individual battles - here's a breakdown of who, and what to watch out for.

Spain trump Dutch in wine

2010-07-06 16:25

A Cape winemaker has devised different blends of wine to reflect eight World Cup teams as part of the Stellenbosch wine festival.

Octopus predicts Spain win

2010-07-06 15:16

Paul the psychic octopus has predicted that Germany will be defeated by Spain in their World Cup semi-final match in Durban.

Platini hails youth in SWC

2010-07-06 10:40

UEFA president Michel Platini has praised Europe's three World Cup semifinal teams for promoting young, creative players.

End of the road for Ballack?

2010-07-06 09:23

Michael Ballack's departure from the German SWC team has heated up the debate whether he will ever wear the national team shirt again.

Modern game led by Germany

2010-07-05 16:00

The modern game is fast, efficient and organised, which Germany is proving time and time again, writes George Dearnaley.

Spain stars fit for Germany

2010-07-05 10:30

Spain's management team has waited anxiously for news about the fitness of two key players ahead of their semifinal clash.

 

Merkel: Germany needs European market

2012-05-20 12:21

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that Germany's economic health depends on that of the European Union, even though exports to the region are at a 20-year low.

Germany wages war against 'burnout'

2012-02-05 14:55

Germany, holding up better than its eurozone partners in the current debt crisis, is battling the increasingly widespread phenomenon of "burnout".

German MPs OK new powers for crisis fund

2011-09-29 12:31

The Bundestag approved new powers for the eurozone’s crisis fund with the coalition lead by Chancellor Angela Merkel carrying the vote, allaying fears of a rebellion.

Loew sticks with Germans

2010-07-20 13:38

Germany coach Joachim Loew has agreed to a two-year contract extension and will stay on through the 2012 Euro Champs.

Germany reject octopus offer

2010-07-16 17:29

Octopus oracle Paul's aquarium in Germany has given a resounding "nein" to a Spanish bid to move the celebrity mollusc to Spain.

Beckenbauer: Final a bad show

2010-07-13 13:25

German great Franz Beckenbauer says the Soccer World Cup final turned into something of an "anti-advertisement" for football.

Germany edge Uruguay in PE

2010-07-10 22:33

Germany have snatched third place at the Soccer World Cup, beating Uruguay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Flu bug hits German team

2010-07-09 20:58

German coach Joachim Loew missed his team's training due to a flu bug which also hit Philipp Lahm and forward Lukas Podolski.

Octopus: Germany come third

2010-07-09 12:19

The oracle has spoken. Germany will beat Uruguay in the third-place play-off, according to Paul the "psychic" octopus.

German coach to stay

2010-07-09 11:09

German coach Joachim Loew will be handsomely rewarded for guiding his young and inexperienced side to the World Cup semifinals.

Spain concerned about Paul

2010-07-08 15:17

The Spanish government has expressed its concern for the future well being of Paul following their World Cup victory over Germany.

Paul to predict final

2010-07-08 14:09

Paul the "psychic" octopus will predict the final, but only if his hefty workload has not exhausted him, says his aquarium.

Germans look to the Dutch

2010-07-08 12:02

German fans in South Africa say they will be supporting the Netherlands in the World Cup final after their team was beaten by Spain.

Splendid Spain dump Germany

2010-07-07 22:34
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A second half goal from Carles Puyol has sent Spain into their first SWC final with a win over three-times champions Germany.

Cup flights fiasco

2010-07-07 22:09

Some soccer fans heading to Durban for the World Cup semi-final didn't get to see the match after three planes were turned back.

Merkel: Germany to win semi

2010-07-07 13:32

German chancellor Angela Merkel is predicting that Germany will beat Spain 2-1 in their World Cup semifinal.

Germany's 'time' has come

2010-07-07 11:20

Germany's time has come to win the SWC for the fourth time claims injured captain Michael Ballack in his column for The Times.

Loew: 'Villa better than Klose'

2010-07-07 09:21

Tension is building ahead of the second semifinal between Germany and Spain, with Joachim Loew pushing the Germans as underdogs.

Germans in Spain ready to jol

2010-07-06 17:36

Germans in the Mediterranean island of Playa de Palma will be partying regardless who win their World Cup semi-final with Spain.

Second Italian dead after row

2010-07-06 16:20

Police hunting a German man suspected of shooting two Italians in a pub row about the World Cup say that both victims are now dead.

Odds on Holland v Spain final

2010-07-06 14:41

Bookies fancy the Netherlands to face Spain in the 2010 Soccer World Cup final at Soccer City in Soweto.

Lahm: I want to stay skipper

2010-07-06 09:41

Much speculation surrounds the return of injured Michael Ballack to the German team, but who will be captain remains to be seen.

Loew's sweater brings luck

2010-07-05 16:13

Joachim Loew says he will wear his blue sweater for the SWC semi-final against Spain because it has brought him good luck.

Most Germans confident of win

2010-07-05 11:28

A recent poll has shown that the majority of Germans expect the World Cup trophy to be brought home by their team.

Germany, Spain square up

2010-07-05 09:36

Germany and Spain, the form team and top-seed respectively, are squaring up in anticipation of their semifinal clash.

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