Germany

Germany

Alleged Hamas members arrested in Berlin suspected of plotting attacks

Two of the suspects are German citizens and the federal prosecutor's office described the third as being born in Lebanon.

01/10/2025

No Comment

Munich Oktoberfest resumes after closure

Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers.

01/10/2025

Germany

Oktoberfest to reopen after bomb threat linked to explosion in Munich

German police had closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat linked to a fire at a house in northern Munich.

01/10/2025

Germany

Former aide to German far-right politician jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo worked in the parliamentary office of Maximilian Krah, a lawmaker with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, from 2019 to 2024.

30/09/2025

Germany

Germany's Pistorius slams Russian drone incursions over NATO countries

Visiting Poland and the Baltics, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reiterated Western support for Ukraine and warned that Russia was becoming "an ever greater threat" to NATO.

29/09/2025

Healthcare

Cannabis extract can help reduce chronic back pain, trial finds

Patients reported a significant reduction in pain scores in the months after starting the cannabis extract, which is not the same as smoking cannabis.

29/09/2025

Smart Regions

Is it possible to prevent a flood?

In partnership with the European Commission

Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union.

29/09/2025

Germany

CDU wins big in local German vote as AfD fails to secure any cities

After Germany's local elections, the CDU made significant gains, winning in Dortmund, Leverkusen and Bielefeld. Despite setbacks, the SPD celebrated victories in Cologne and other cities.

28/09/2025

Germany

Berlin: Around 50,000 people demonstrate against Israel's war in Gaza

Some 50,000 people took part in the march through Berlin’s downtown area, according to police. About 1,800 law enforcement officers were deployed to monitor the demonstrators.

27/09/2025

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest worldwide: German culture celebrations go global

This year's Oktoberfest is well underway in Germany but the celebrations are no longer only limited to Munich. The annual parade of Bavarian heritage has found numerous international offshoots: from golf courses in Mallorca to luxury resorts in the Maldives and even virtual beer tents.

25/09/2025

Germany

Espionage or hobby? German authorities to get tough on drones

The national air navigation service says 144 drone overflights have been logged this year alone and comes after airspace violations in Poland, Estonia and Romania.

24/09/2025

Germany

Cyberattack causes disruptions at major European airports

The disruptions to electronic systems reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible.

20/09/2025

Germany

Ban on Jews entering Flensburg shop sparks nationwide outrage

Local politicians have strongly condemned the incident, while the anti-Semitism commissioner Felix Klein called it "antisemitism in its purest form."

18/09/2025

Europeans' Stories

Never again a blackout: High voltage from mega power storage units

The EU is preparing a package of measures for the expansion of the electricity grid. The aim is to achieve faster authorisations and intelligent electricity grids so that a rapid response can be made to grid fluctuations.

17/09/2025

Green News

Divers remove toxic ammunition from Baltic in €100M clean up effort

Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of WWII munitions lie on the seafloor, leaking toxic compounds that are contaminating marine life and threatening the Baltic ecosystem.

17/09/2025

Germany

Polish president visits Germany amid tensions over WWII reparations

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Berlin with a clear demand: war reparations from Germany. Yet amid Russian aggression, Poland also needs its neighbour’s support. Experts told Euronews what's at stake.

16/09/2025

Experiences

Going to Oktoberfest? Follow these rules or risk fines up to €600

While Oktoberfest may be renowned for its festive atmosphere, disregarding rules about public intoxication, among others, may cost visitors dearly.

13/09/2025

No Comment

Giant anteater cub makes first appearance at Cologne zoon

Cologne Zoo has just introduced to the world a giant anteater cub that was born on the 28th of August.

11/09/2025

Germany

Germany lifts immunity of AfD lawmaker over China spying concerns

Maximilian Krah also had his offices at the European Parliament searched in connection with one of his assistants who was arrested last year on suspicion of spying for China.

11/09/2025

Business

Are German politics to blame for the automotive industry crisis?

At the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, a trade expert spoke to Euronews about the challenges facing Germany's automotive sector and says political decisions are to blame.

11/09/2025

Germany

Mercedes CEO answers top three questions about car industry's future

Europe's auto industry faces a crisis due to stuttering sales, high energy prices, and global competition. Mercedes-Benz CEO and ACEA President Ola Källenius shares his thoughts on the industry's future and other key issues in a Euronews exclusive.

11/09/2025

Germany

Russian spy drones over Germany turn into an even greater threat

The danger from Russian spy drones over Germany is growing, exposing a serious security gap. They are being launched not only from land but also from the sea. Yet it remains unclear who is actually responsible for tackling the threat: the Bundeswehr, the police, or other authorities.

10/09/2025

Tech News

Watch some of the most eye-catching new tech at IFA Berlin

The tech fair drags hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe. Organisers hope to make IFA more than a tech show.

08/09/2025

Tech News

Uber and China’s Momenta to test robotaxis in Germany in 2026

However, there are still regulatory approvals needed for them to be up and running.

08/09/2025

Germany

Sixteen candidates die ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia local elections

State police looking into the initial four deaths, which were announced on 1 September, told the German Press Agency (dpa) that there was no evidence of any third party involvement.

05/09/2025

Germany

Russian drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot intervene

Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities.

05/09/2025