# Merkel

Last month

May 2023

# factcheck

Debunked: Video arguing migrants will damage Ireland relies on false claims and statistics

‘Our children’s future is in peril’, the video says, citing news organisations with strong racist links

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May 26th 2023, 4:04 PM

All time

# Afghanistan

Talks with Taliban must continue to evacuate more people, Merkel says

The Taliban’s chief spokesman said the group wanted “strong and official diplomatic relations with Germany”.

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Sep 5th 2021, 7:26 PM

# poison attack

Merkel 'demands' Putin free Kremlin critic Navalny as pair meet in Moscow

She made the comments at a Kremlin press conference.

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Aug 20th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Germany

Merkel's party holds far right at bay in last German state vote before national election

The result in Saxony-Anhalt is a boost for Armin Laschet who hopes to become chancellor with Angela Merkel not seeking another term.

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Jun 7th 2021, 1:28 PM

# Brexit

Varadkar to meet Merkel and Macron as Brexit uncertainty ticks on

The Taoiseach will travel to Paris on Tuesday to meet Macron, while on Thursday, Merkel will travel to Dublin.

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Mar 29th 2019, 11:23 AM

# Hacked

Massive data leak targets German officials including Angela Merkel

The information comprised home addresses, mobile phone numbers, letters, invoices and copies of identity documents.

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Jan 4th 2019, 3:49 PM

# jens r

'No terror link' to deadly German van attack as driver's mental health issues come into focus

The driver, identified as Jens R., had spoken recently about suicide.

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Apr 8th 2018, 6:01 PM

# eurotrip

All smiles as Varadkar and Merkel talk Brexit on Taoiseach's first trip to Berlin

Merkel was recently elected as chancellor for the fourth time.

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Mar 20th 2018, 2:05 PM

# homeland

Germany had a big row this week over whether to make its anthem gender neutral

Austria and Canada have changed their anthems – but the Germans look unlikely to follow suit.

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Mar 10th 2018, 10:30 AM

# Breakthrough

Germany's Social Democrats clear path for Merkel's fourth term

Merkel has been leading Germany for 12 years.

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Mar 4th 2018, 10:22 AM

# Marathon Talks

Merkel's chief of staff: We've reached a coalition deal - now we could all do with a shower

After four months, Merkel’s conservatives have sealed a deal with the Social Democrats.

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Feb 7th 2018, 11:39 AM

# afd

'Stop the Nazis': Protests in Germany as far-right party secures 13% of national vote

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder described AfD’s success as “abhorrent”.

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Sep 25th 2017, 7:40 AM

# merkron

These two EU heavyweights met today (and they want even more eurozone integration)

Chancellor Angela Merkel gave cautious support to Emmanuel Macron’s plans today.

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May 15th 2017, 9:30 PM

# do it now vlad

Putin backs probe into violence against gay men in Chechnya after Merkel pressure

The German Chancellor confronted her Russian counterpart on the issue earlier this week.

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May 5th 2017, 10:19 PM

# shake it off

Trump spokesperson says he doesn't think the US President heard Merkel asking to shake hands

Merkel’s suggestion of another handshake went unheard or ignored by Trump.

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Mar 20th 2017, 9:52 AM

# what did you say

Merkel calls for cool heads after Turkish President accuses Germany of 'Nazi practices'

Merkel’s office rejected the comparison as “absurd and out of place”.

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Mar 6th 2017, 9:04 PM

# News Feed

Facebook is cracking down on fake news in Germany before Angela Merkel seeks fourth term

Parliamentary elections are slated for September or October.

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Jan 15th 2017, 6:31 PM

# 'You are murderers'

'Bitter and sickening': Merkel on asylum seeker attackers as she urges nation to face down terror

Merkel defended her decision to let in tens of thousands of asylum seekers last year.

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Dec 31st 2016, 8:16 AM

# local election

Exit polls: Germany's anti-migrant populists unseat Merkel's party

The polls opened today, exactly a year after Angela Merkel decided to let tens of thousands of migrants into the country.

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Sep 4th 2016, 5:20 PM

# Power players

You'll never guess who the world's most powerful woman is*

*You probably will, to be honest.

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Aug 17th 2016, 9:49 PM

# konni

Putin denies trying to scare Angela Merkel with his dog

The German chancellor was not a fan of Konni.

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Jan 12th 2016, 11:01 AM

# follow my lead

Ten quotes about leadership from the most powerful people in the world

“There’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.”

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Jan 1st 2016, 9:30 PM

# Fossil Fuels

G7 leaders agree to phase out oil, gas and coal use by end of this century

The agreement among world leaders sends a strong signal to the climate change conference in Paris later this year.

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Jun 8th 2015, 4:22 PM

# Grexit

Can Michael Noonan help save the eurozone from economic disaster?

The Finance Minister is back in Brussels today for the deadline of Greece’s bailout.

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Feb 20th 2015, 10:49 AM

# je suis charlie

Waterford Whispers receives praise from The Washington Post

Waterford Whispers News was today featured in The Washington Post.

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Jan 14th 2015, 3:10 PM

# international diplomacy 101

Angela Merkel cancelled a meeting with Vladimir Putin tonight - because he was late

Oops.

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Oct 16th 2014, 8:41 PM

# Crossing the line

Ukraine death toll nears 2,600 as West turns up the heat on Russia

NATO leaders are in crisis talks today.

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Aug 29th 2014, 10:31 AM

# what's the story?

Merkel demands explanation from Putin after reports of new Russian incursions in Ukraine

And the Americans accused Russia of orchestrating a campaign inside Ukraine.

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Aug 28th 2014, 7:33 AM

# Donetsk

West warns Russia against further faux aid missions into Ukraine

Ukraine also reported that several of its positions were still coming under mortar fire from Russian territory.

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Aug 10th 2014, 3:17 PM

# mh17

Timeline: Here's everything we know so far about the flight MH17 crash

A run-through of events surrounding the shooting down of the Malaysia Airlines passenger plane yesterday.

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Jul 18th 2014, 10:35 PM

# poroshenko

Ceasefire call sparks hope for peace in south-eastern Ukraine

Both Russian and Ukrainian leaders have jointly called for an end to violence in the region.

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Jun 6th 2014, 6:39 PM

# crisis

Are Russian troops withdrawing from the Ukrainian border? Not as far as NATO can see

Ukraine reported yesterday that troops had started leaving the area.

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Apr 1st 2014, 2:26 PM

# Out in the Cold

G7 snubs Russia summit over Ukraine crisis

The leaders also threatened tougher sanctions against Russia for its annexation of Crimea.

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Mar 24th 2014, 9:35 PM

# Ich Bin Ein Trinner

6 things we learned about Angela Merkel from her Q&A with Trinity students

The Phil got a unique insight into the German chancellor at an event today. Here’s what we found out…

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Mar 7th 2014, 6:56 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know today as we head towards the weekend.

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Mar 7th 2014, 8:33 AM

# BUGGING

Is the US spying on hundreds of leading Germans? 'No comment, but...'

… US spy agencies would continue to “gather information about the intentions of governments”.

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Feb 24th 2014, 5:55 PM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Monday

Today everybody’s been talking about waves and flooding, NAMA making a big sale and Matt Cooper with Dennis Rodman in North Korea.

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Jan 6th 2014, 10:47 PM

# Germany

After two months, Merkel forms coalition government in Germany

Angela Merkel has made concessions on gender quotas, the minimum wage and a toll on the Autobahn for foreigners, but she has a government.

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Nov 27th 2013, 7:36 AM

# Spying

Merkel's phone bugged by US since 2002, report claims

Der Spiegel claims that the German Chancellor’s mobile is one of many on the NSA’s tracking list.

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Oct 27th 2013, 11:01 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know this morning.

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Oct 27th 2013, 8:47 AM