Germany

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No Comment. Toni, Berlin's pygmy hippo star, hunts for treats

The Berlin Zoo has shared a video of Toni, a baby dwarf hippopotamus, diving for treats alongside his mother Debbie.

19/11/2024

Culture news

German architecture prize rescinded for British pro-Palestinian artist

The Schelling Architecture Foundation has refused to award the winner of its top prize because they signed a letter pledging to boycott Israeli institutions.

19/11/2024

Europe News

Technology: A threat and tool for Ukraine's 'drone war' with Russia

Western technology has been found in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine, fuelling calls from Kyiv to tighten sanctions and export controls on Moscow.

19/11/2024

Business

Thyssenkrupp's steel division sees valuation slump

The unit has suffered from rocky economic conditions, fierce competition from Asian manufacturers, and a pressure to decarbonise.

19/11/2024

Food and Drink

Dubai Chocolate is taking Europe by storm: But is it worth the hype?

Dubai Chocolate, a luxurious blend of pistachio cream, crispy knafeh, and rich chocolate, has gone viral in Europe, sparking long lines and a frenzy for its exclusive releases.

19/11/2024

Europe News

Russian opposition figures march against Putin in Berlin

Prominent Russian opposition figures led a march of at least 1,000 people in central Berlin on Sunday, against President Putin and his war in Ukraine

17/11/2024

Europe News

Scholz calls for peace in Ukraine in phone call with Putin

For the first time in two years, the German chancellor directly spoke with the Russian president.

15/11/2024

Economy

Germany warns ports against accepting Russian gas shipments

Germany's economic ministry has warned the Deutsche Energy terminal of a planned shipment expected to arrive at the Brunsbüttel facility, according to a report.

14/11/2024

Economy

How could Europe's biggest economy lose out under Trump's plans?

The German economy, already in decline, could be about to lose 1% of GDP due to the trade tariffs, promised by US President-Elect Donald Trump.

14/11/2024

Europe News

Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.

13/11/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

Is nuclear energy worth the cost? | Euronews Tech Talks podcast

Should green advocates support or oppose nuclear energy? The answer to this question and many more on the Euronews Tech Talks nuclear energy debate with Michele Governatori and Myrto Tripathi.

13/11/2024

Germany

German opposition politicians welcome snap-election news

German opposition leaders on Tuesday welcomed an expected confidence vote in the Bundestag on Dec. 16, following the collapse of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week.

13/11/2024

Business

IG Metall agrees wage deal for German auto and engineering workers

The deal, watched by the European Central Bank for its effect on inflation, comes at a tough time for Europe's biggest economy.

12/11/2024

Tech News

Germany should prepare for cyber threats ahead of election - minister

Germany needs more protections against cybersecurity threats with a general election coming up, the interior minister said.

12/11/2024

Europe News

German MPs highlight China with Trump as president-elect

As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.

12/11/2024

Germany

Carnival season starts with festivals in Cologne and Mainz

The Cologne Carnival officially begins on November 11 at 11:11 AM, but the heart of the festivities unfolds in the days leading up to Shrove Tuesday.

12/11/2024

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Slackliners set world record at 2.5 km altitude

On a slackline stretched between two flying hot air balloons at a height of 2,500 metres, the two Germans Friedi Kuehne and Lukas Irmler broke a new world record on Saturday.

11/11/2024

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival is quitting Elon Musk’s X

The Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, has announced it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media platform X.

11/11/2024

Art

New exhibition in Germany challenges stereotypes of Africa through art

A new exhibition at the Völklingen Ironworks is challenging stereotypes and exploring Africa’s cultural history, showcasing works by 26 artists from across the continent and its global diaspora.

11/11/2024

Europe News

Germany's Chancellor willing to hold confidence vote this year

The so-called 'Traffic Light Coalition' – made up of Scholz’s Social Democrats, the liberal FDP and the Greens – collapsed on 6 November after Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner.

11/11/2024

Germany

Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Germany's capital hosted open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country's most historic days in the 20th century.

09/11/2024

Germany

'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya made the comments to Euronews on the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

09/11/2024

Europe News

35 years on from the fall of the Berlin Wall

The wall, which separated East and West Germany, stood for 28 years before it was torn down in 1989.

09/11/2024

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Art installation marks Berlin Wall's 35th anniversary

Germany commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a stunning art installation in Berlin.

08/11/2024

Experiences

Tour the Berlin Wall this month for the 35th anniversary of its fall

35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, here's how to celebrate in the German capital.

08/11/2024

Europe News

Germany's Habeck set to run for chancellor for the Greens

Green minister and Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck is expected to announce candidacy as leader Olaf Scholz faces pressure to call early elections after the collapse of his governing coalition.

08/11/2024