Germany backs law to protect firms from foreigners (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)

20 August 2008, 2:14 am

BERLIN, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Germany's cabinet agreed on Wednesday to bring in rules to protect domestic firms from foreign buyers, notably sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), who could exert political influence, a German government official said.... read more

Rising Food Prices Cut Into Profits at Berlin's Kebab Stands (Deutsche Welle)

20 August 2008, 2:13 am

After years of stable prices, doner kebabs, one of Germany's favorite fast-foods, are becoming more expensive in the German capital.... read more

See Berlin on a budget (The Bismarck Tribune)

20 August 2008, 12:05 am

BERLIN - Honeymooners Rob and Joey Loar pedal through the city's historic Tiergarten Park, chatting together under the canopy of trees, watching the tour group ahead and taking in history.... read more

Germany doubles aid to conflict-torn Georgia to 2 mln euros (Russian Information Agency Novosti)

19 August 2008, 10:12 am

BERLIN, August 19 (RIA Novosti) - Germany has decided to double its humanitarian aid to Georgia following the recent conflict to 2 million euros, the German foreign minister said Tuesday.... read more

Müntefering returns to Berlin and struggling party (Financial Times)

19 August 2008, 9:04 am

The power battle underway within Germany’s divided Social Democratic Party could take a new turn next month when Franz Müntefering, a former chairman and deputy chancellor, returns to Berlin after almost one year of absence.... read more

Germany Doubles Aid To Georgia To EUR2 Million (Nasdaq)

19 August 2008, 6:19 am

BERLIN (AFP)--Germany said Tuesday it is doubling the amount of financial aid for war-ravaged Georgia to EUR2 million.... read more