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Orange tide, the Dutch wave in Dortmund

In a vibrant display of support, Dutch enthusiasts turn the streets of Dortmund into an orange sea during their fan walk.

10/07/2024

Destinations

Could Germany be Europe’s newest ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Bureaucracy imposed by the EU and disagreements in the Bundestag mean that Germany’s path to legalising cannabis is far from clear.

10/07/2024

Europe News

Germany’s proposed tax rebate for foreign workers 'socially explosive'

Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck's plan for a gradual tax relief for foreign workers has drawn explosive criticism from across the political spectrum, with arguments that it discriminates against German nationals.

09/07/2024

Markets

Germany’s sale of seized Bitcoin could be dampening BTC prices further

The German government seized a quantity of Bitcoin cryptocurrency from Movie2K, a film piracy website in January. Since it started selling off the confiscated bitcoin, prices have fallen by 15% with some fearing that the slump may continue.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Marion Ackermann appointed first woman to lead Berlin State Museums

Ackermann is set to take up the post in June 2025, after nine years at the helm of Dresden State Museums. She will oversee a period of profound changes in the organisation, which has been dubbed "dysfunctional”.

09/07/2024

Germany

Despite relief over French far-right defeat, Germany has concerns

France's shocking snap election has presented a number of twists and turns after the left wing surged to stop the far right taking power at the very last minute. But how will this affect France's relationship with Germany?

08/07/2024

Europe News

Social media pranks cause security headache at Euro 2024

Stunts and photographs posted online are encouraging poor behaviour from fans, from throwing cups at players to trying to take selfies with them on the pitch.

08/07/2024

Germany

Relief in Germany over French parliamentary elections turnaround

With most major politicians holding back until the official results are in, the extraordinary turnaround away from a looming hard-right government indicated by the exit polls has led to first reactions in the neighbouring European nation.

07/07/2024

Business

Airbus wins multi-billion satellite deal with German military

The German army has granted Airbus a contract worth €2.1 billion for next-generation SatcomBw 3 military communications satellites, the European aerospace firm said on Thursday.

05/07/2024

Sport

Euro2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to face Spain in semifinal

No goals in France-Portugal as Les Bleus advance to next round following 5-3 penalty shootout thanks to fatal João Félix miss.

05/07/2024

Economy

Rise in older people in Germany reliant on social security benefits

Pensioners in Germany are subject to "degrading poverty," says politician Sahra Wagenknecht. Others say changes to the pension system are behind the rise in claimants.

04/07/2024

Business

Germany halts the planned sale of VW's gas turbine business to China

This move, although made to protect Germany and the EU’s sensitive technology, has also raised concerns about Germany’s competitiveness in the international market.

04/07/2024

Germany

Germany and Sweden arrest 8 on suspicion of war crimes in Syria

The atrocities allegedly took place at a Palestinian refugee camp cordoned off by the Assad regime.

03/07/2024

Sport

UEFA investigates Turkey's Demiral for ultra-nationalist gesture

After scoring his second goal against Austria, Demiral made a hand signal commonly used by Turkey's extremist Grey Wolves group.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Does Le Pen's National Rally victory threaten Franco-German relations?

Analysts warn that the far-right National Rally's success may challenge relations between Paris and Berlin and complicate Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s agenda.

01/07/2024

Economy

German inflation sees fall in June after May's surprise rise

The latest figure may reassure investors that Germany's inflation is still on a downward trend, despite May's surprise spike.

01/07/2024

Europe News

Thousands protest against far-right AfD party convention

Thousands protest against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convention in Essen, following the parties successful European election performance.

01/07/2024

Destinations

Germany’s unique suspension monorail is a must-visit for train lovers

A hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map.

30/06/2024

Europe News

German AfD party opens convention after strong election showing

The Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.

29/06/2024

Culture news

'Peace has a price': Ukraine shares mosaic of fallen football fans

A banner revealing 182 photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers who were football fans was shared during the Ukraine-Belgium Euro 2024 match.

27/06/2024

Mobility

Are the benefits of the world's longest underwater tunnel worth it?

The Fehmarn Belt Link tunnel is expected to be completed in Europe by 2029. But detractors say it will severely impact the environment.

27/06/2024

Economy

Germans downbeat about the prospects for an early economic recovery

Consumers in Germany are pessimistic and have revealed that they were likely to focus more on saving, and expected to make fewer large purchases in July.

26/06/2024

Business

German car giant VW to invest billions in Tesla rival Rivian

The deal of up to €4.68bn creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology.

26/06/2024

Europe News

France elections: Germans prepare for seismic change in EU politics

As France gears up for the shocking snap elections that French President Emmanuel Macron called during the EU elections, Germans are preparing for a seismic change in EU politics.

25/06/2024

Europe News

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double, report says

The RIAS group said it recorded 4,782 antisemitic incidents in 2023, compared with 2,616 the year before.

25/06/2024

Economy

Germany's business climate falls in June: No Euro 2024 fairytale?

Sentiment among German companies fell more than anticipated in June, the first fall since last December. The service sector improved but the trade sector worsened. Euro 2024 is expected to bring additional revenue but will not significantly affect the economy.

24/06/2024