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Dozens of flights cancelled across Germany due to heavy snowfall

Frankfurt airport cancelled 120 planned takeoffs and landings on Sunday due to clearance work on runways and reduced visibility, while Munich airport also operated at limited capacity due to the weather.

05/01/2025

Europe News

Scholz dismisses Musk's attacks but criticises his AfD endorsement

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Elon Musk's personal attacks as unimportant but expressed concern over Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD.

04/01/2025

Tech News

Where has billionaire Elon Musk weighed in on global politics?

Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) caused controversy weeks ahead of Germany's federal elections. Where else has he spoken out about politics?

04/01/2025

No Comment

Christmas trees on the menu at Berlin Zoo

The elephants and giraffes at the German capital's zoo were able to enjoy unsold Christmas trees.

03/01/2025

Europe News

German officials call for illegal fireworks ban after five deaths

Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos.

03/01/2025

Economy

German solar panel industry struggles with declining demand

German solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations.

02/01/2025

Business

German urban air mobility company files for insolvency

Volocopter, a German air transport company, has filed for insolvency following several unsuccessful attempts to raise funds in an increasingly challenging international market.

01/01/2025

Germany

How a Holocaust survivor's child is fighting the far right at school

At an exhibition to celebrate Curt Bloch’s underground anti-fascist magazines on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, Simone Bloch found “kinship” with students — and a Syrian refugee.

31/12/2024

Europe News

Police detain man after knife attack injures several in Berlin

A man attacked several people in the western district of Charlottenburg in the German capital before onlookers intervened, according to reports.

31/12/2024

Europe News

German election won't be decided by social media owners, Scholz says

The German Chancellor delivered a pointed New Year's Eve address, insisting German citizens would decide the fate of the country themselves and encouraging unity in response to a recent attack in Magdeburg.

31/12/2024

Europe News

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence upcoming election

The tech billionaire and close Trump ally has sent shockwaves through German politics by publicly endorsing the far-right Alternative to Germany party weeks before snap federal elections.

30/12/2024

EuroVerify

False map shows Germany surrounded by nuclear power plants

Some of Germany's neighbours do have operable nuclear plants, but they don't line the borders as the map suggests.

30/12/2024

Europe News

Elon Musk backs far-right AfD in 'Die Welt' op-ed

Elon Musk published a controversial guest opinion piece supporting the far-right AfD for the prominent Welt am Sonntag newspaper, prompting the commentary editor to resign.

28/12/2024

Art

Read the new print magazine dedicated to AI-generated art

The German-founded biannual publication showcases groundbreaking AI art and explores the fusion of human and machine creativity.

28/12/2024

Europe News

German president dissolves parliament and announces February election

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was requested to dissolve parliament by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the leader's ruling coalition collapsed.

27/12/2024

Tech News

German parties reveal tech policies ahead of next year's snap election

Ahead of the German general election early next year, we look at what some of the biggest parties want to achieve in technology policy.

24/12/2024

Culture news

Berlin moves ahead with €130 million culture budget cuts amid protests

Berlin's government has approved a €130 million cut to its cultural budget for 2025, defying weeks of protests and warnings from the arts sector about potential closures and the city’s cultural standing.

24/12/2024

Economy

Five major economic hurdles Germany needs to overcome in 2025

Germany is set to face a tough 2025 with stagnating growth, fiscal uncertainty, geopolitical risks, high energy costs, and a weakening automotive sector. Without reforms to unlock structural investments and bolster competitiveness, Europe's largest economy risks prolonged malaise.

24/12/2024

Cinema

Wim Wenders on defending culture and Europe against nationalism

Euronews Culture speaks to celebrated German director Wim Wenders on how removing funding from cultural institutions never pays off, and how the "beautiful idea" of Europe needs to be defended against nationalism.

23/12/2024

Europe News

NATO's Rutte says Zelenskyy's criticism of Scholz is 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not criticise Germany's Olaf Scholz over the Taurus missile, says NATO's secretary-general.

23/12/2024

Work

Global South happier than EU countries with work-balance - study

A recent study highlights different attitudes towards work for EU countries and the Global South. The study chairperson is urging European leaders to start tackling serious issues sooner rather than later.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Saudi doctor charged with murder in Germany's Christmas market attack

A Saudi doctor in Germany, critical of Islam and supporting the far-right AfD, is under investigation. Authorities received tipoffs last year. He remains in custody.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Germany's far-right stages anti-migration rally in Magdeburg

A far-right protest was held late on Saturday in Magdeburg the night after the attack on the Christmas market.

22/12/2024

Europe News

AfD party calls for big rally after Germany's Christmas market attack

Leading right-wing figures in Europe have also weighed in, criticising the German authorities for failing to take stronger preventative action.

21/12/2024

Germany

Elon Musk sparks controversy in Germany over AfD endorsement

Elon Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party on X sparked condemnation from mainstream politicians, who accused him of election interference and promoting extremism ahead of the elections in February.

21/12/2024

Germany

Who is Taleb A., the suspect behind Magdeburg Christmas market attack?

The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist named Taleb A., has lived in Germany for nearly 20 years. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack, which remain unclear.

21/12/2024