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Now playing Next Travel News Lufthansa ground staff at major German airports to strike on Wednesday Passengers will be informed of cancellations from 4pm today. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Mass flight cancellations in Germany due to security workers' strike Lufthansa has advised travellers to stay at home but flights from one major airport are unaffected. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next world news Mass weekend protests across Germany to denounce far right AfD party According to national authorities, around 250,000 people took to the streets across several cities in Germany, to denounce the AfD and right-wing extremists' deportation goals. 20/01/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Flights cancelled at German airports due to ‘extreme’ conditions Delays and cancellations snarled runways for several days. 19/01/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Will German manufacturers have to reduce production with orders down? The latest industrial data from Germany has been released and shows a decline in manufacturing orders. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy The price of goods and services in Germany just got a little cheaper The consumer price index for Germany, which measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes, shows inflation easing in November. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Travel News This airport is using biometric technology to make check-in faster Frankfurt airport hopes to slash queuing times by becoming the first in Europe to open up biometric check-in for all passengers. 27/10/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Europe is getting a new airline in 2024 The regional carrier will operate from the Munich and Frankfurt airports where many of Lufthansa’s long-haul flights depart. 26/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Salman Rushdie honoured with Peace Prize of the German Book Trade Rushdie was honoured "for his resolve, his positive attitude to life and for the fact that he enriches the world with his pleasure in narrating.” 23/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 75th edition of Frankfurt Book Fair shelves world crises Fans of the world's largest book fair are invited to literary and political discussions. This year, Russia's assault on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war are the main themes. 18/10/2023
Now playing Next Germany Street marchers back both Israel and the Palestinians across Europe The demonstrations passed off peacefully. London police had threatened anyone openly supporting Hamas with arrest, while in Frankfurt a court cited security concerns for an order prohibiting a pro-Palestinian march 14/10/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Flights delayed and cancelled after storm hits Frankfurt Airport The airport has urged passengers to arrive “no later” than 2.5 hours before their flight time today. 17/08/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves? With greater tree canopies, bodies of water and green buildings, it's not hard to help citizens cool down. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Jewish groups protest against Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt The Pink Floyd co-founder has been accused of antisemitism over Nazi SS-reminiscent costumes he wore on stage and projecting names of deceased Jewish people during his concerts. 29/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Roger Waters to play in Germany following antisemitism accusations An administrative court in the German city of Frankfurt has ruled that Roger Waters can play a forthcoming concert in the city after it was initially cancelled over claims of antisemitism. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Germany European stock markets close sharply lower on renewed bank fears Shares in Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank, fell sharply Friday as fears of a banking crisis developing grow. 24/03/2023
Now playing Next Climate Oil-splashed artwork and climate strikes: Germany's weekend protests Friday’s Global Climate Strike saw activists gather across Europe to demand an end to fossil fuel financing. 06/03/2023