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Vast disinformation networks hit Europe ahead of EU elections

There was a large coordinated attempt on social media to peddle pro-Russian, anti-vaccine and anti-LGBT narratives as the June European vote approached, a new report says “with absolute certainty”.

Business

Germany set to close one of busiest rail routes for five months

One of Germany's busiest railways is set to close for five months as the country works towards fixing its notorious disruption-prone network.

Economy

Germany approves draft 2025 budget: Funds to Ukraine halved

The German government endorses a draft 2025 budget with €481 billion in spending, including €78 billion for investments. The budget allocates €75.3 billion for NATO's defence spending target, but halves funds to Ukraine.

Economy

Corporate distress levels up in Germany but down in UK and France

Some of the most distressed sectors also continued to be retail, healthcare and property, especially burdened by the high cost of borrowing.

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Business

Prost! Munich gets its first booze-free beer garden

Alcohol is slipping in popularity in Germany and new businesses are seeking to cash in.

Europe News

Could Euro 2024 help bring Germany out of a recession?

Europe's strongest economy Germany has been stuck in a recession since last year. However, the 2024 Euros has also enticed fans who spend. But have the profits outweighed the costs of hosting the games?

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment slips: Is recovery at risk?

Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell from 47.5 to 41.8 in July, missing forecasts and ending an eight-month of consecutive increases. Factors such as declining exports, political uncertainty in France, and unclear ECB monetary policy contributed to the decline.

Europe News

Could Europe soon see the return of military conscription?

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has forced a reassessment of the calculus that saw shrank Europe's militaries after the Cold War.

World News

Euro 2024: Over 30 records broken in Spain-dominated edition

Find out about the most significant records broken at Euro 2024, as Spain reach four-title milestone and tail Germany closely on several other achievements.

Green News

Switzerland is helping Ukraine decarbonise with dozens of old trams

Europe is helping Ukraine phase out more energy-intensive Communist-era vehicles with new ‘eco friendly’ options.

Germany

NATO launches Ukraine command centre in Germany

The centre in Wiesbaden will plan and coordinate security assistance for Kyiv as it continues to fight against Moscow's war of aggression.

Europe News

How does the rise in homelessness compare across Europe?

Over the past decade, homelessness has increased across Europe. In countries like France and Germany, it has more than doubled, data shows.

Sport

Berlin erupts as Spain beats England 2-1 in Euro 2024 final

As the Euro 2024 tournament drew to a close, Spain and England played a tight match before the Spanish emerged victorious.

Travel News

Euros final in Berlin has England fans rushing to German capital

England fans are hoping their team can beat hot favourites Spain at the Euros final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday.

Europe News

Japan, Germany agree to boost security cooperation in Pacific

Both sides said their countries would create an economic security framework amid fears about what they view as China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other key products using massive subsidies.

Germany

Germany responds to reports of Russian assassination attempt

Germany has responded to media reports of an alleged foiled assassination attempt against one of Ukraine's largest arms dealers in Germany.

Tech News

Germany to ban Chinese components from core parts of its 5G networks

Germany's top security official announced that Germany will be banning the use of critical components from Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei from 2026.

Europe News

Euro 2024 boosts businesses, with sex industry being no exception

Estimates suggest that nearly 14,000 additional sex workers arrived in Germany's Euro 2024 host cities for the tournament.

Travel News

Passport waiting times: How do different European countries compare?

Don’t miss out on your summer holiday: Renewing a passport can take as little as one day or as long as eight weeks depending on where you live in Europe.

Europe News

Want to remember Euro 2024 forever? Get a free tattoo in Berlin, then

Football fans in the German capital are marking their memories of the Euro 2024 tournament permanently for free.