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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.

Culture news

102-year-old Holocaust survivor becomes Vogue Germany cover star

Margot Friedländer is one of the world’s oldest survivors of the Holocaust and becomes the second oldest cover star of the magazine. In the issue, she shares that she was “appalled” by the growth of right-wing populism, as well as the rise of antisemitic attacks amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Scotland knocked out in 100th minute drama

Switzerland are through to the last 16 after drawing with Germany, while an ultra-late Hungary goal sends Scotland home.

Europe News

Hungarian PM Orban meets with German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin

The Hungarian Prime Minister was welcomed in Berlin by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz but without much fanfare, as the relationship between the two countries appears frosty.

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Business

Germany battery maker Varta seeking recharge as yearly targets lowered

The firm blames pessimistic outlook on reduced demand in the energy storage market.

Germany

Did German police tell Euro fans to smoke weed over drinking alcohol?

German police have denied claims that they advised fans travelling to the country for the Euro 2024 championship to consume cannabis instead of alcohol, after news reports emerged stating the contrary.

Travel News

Where in Europe do people take the most - and least - holiday?

One generation in particular is not using up their holiday allowance.

Travel News

World’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel begins construction

Denmark's Fehmarnbelt tunnel will slash travel times between Scandinavia and Central Europe.

World News

Scholz vows to improve handling of irregular migration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed migration and border control with leaders from eastern states in Wittenberg, where he said, "We are succeeding on a large scale and will continue in that direction"

Europe News

German national security ‘tense’, says country’s interior minister

Nancy Faeser said the country was battling internal and external threats — including espionage attempts from a trio of countries — with the department thwarting bomb attempts in the last year.

Europe News

Concentration camp museum director joins campaign to ban AfD

The German far-right party AfD finished well in the European elections, but has also suffered serious legal setbacks.

Travel News

Inside Germany’s new airline launching this June

Germany's new airline launches this month. Here’s where it will fly to.

Sport

England has strong start to Euros with 1-0 win against Serbia

Riot police in Germany intervened to stop brawling soccer fans before Sunday’s match.

Germany

German police shoot man armed with an axe in Hamburg

German police said on Sunday they shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an axe and a firebomb in the northern city of Hamburg.

Sport

Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 at 2024 Euros

Italy finished 2-1 against Albania in Dortmund while in Berlin it was a 3-0 finish in the Spain-Croatia game.

Germany

German police shoot dead man who stabbed three people at Euros party

The attacker killed one person in a housing estate before entering a private garden party in the eastern city of Magdeburg.

Food and Drink

Ten must-have plates for all Euro 2024 host cities

Hopping to Berlin for the final? Make sure to grab currywurst on your way to the stadium.

Germany

Germany thrash Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener

The three-time continental champions were hoping to turn the tide of recent poor showings at men's major tournaments.

Germany

Europe's wonderkids: Ten young players to watch out for at Euro 2024

As Euro 2024 is set to kick off on Friday, we take a closer look at the young players who are expected to set the competition and the transfer window on fire this summer.

Sport

Ready for Euro 2024? Challenge yourself with our football quiz

Feeling ready for Euro 2024? Check out our questions to see how much you know about the tournament and its history!