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Climate

Spanish strawberry farming will 'devastate' wetlands, warn scientists

In March, the regional government passed a bill legalising the informal land occupation for intenstive irrigated strawberry farming.

Culture news

Germany opens biggest Jewish cultural centre since Holocaust

Berlin was once home to Germany's biggest Jewish community.

Europe Decoded

Austria has a period poverty problem. Here’s why

Sanitary products are too expensive for many women while sexual education is also too outdated, NGOs say.

Health news

Pharmacies are closing at an alarming rate in Germany. Why?

More than 120 pharmacies have closed their doors forever in the first three months of the year alone in Germany, as a medicine shortage takes its toll on staff.

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Germany

Intel to build €30 billion chip plant in Germany

The German government is to provide a third of the cost. It is also the largest foreign direct investment in the modern history of the country.

Culture news

Salman Rushdie awarded Peace Prize of the German Book Trade

Writer Salman Rushdie was awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade on Monday and will accept the award in Frankfurt in October.

World News

Activists mount pressure on German government to sign heating bill

On Friday, climate activists in Berlin marched to the German Chancellery, calling on the federal government to quit arguing and agree on its proposed climate policy.

Culture news

Inside the relaunch of Berlin contemporary museum Hamburger Bahnhof

For decades, the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum has been a central part of Berlin's contemporary art scene. Little has changed... Until now. The new museum directors have taken artworks down, rebuilt the space, and revamped the permanent exhibition.

Economy

Germany and France still at odds over reform of the EU fiscal rules

Germany and France, the largest economies of the European Union, continue to be at odds over the reform of the bloc's fiscal rules.

Culture news

Germany opens probe into Rammstein singer after sex assault claims

"Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann," said a spokeswoman for the Berlin public prosecution's office.

Germany

Russia and China singled out in Scholz' new national security strategy

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the new strategy, which his three-party governing coalition pledged to draw up when it took office at the end of 2021, had gained added importance since Russia attacked Ukraine almost 16 months ago.

New Zealand

Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand

The initiative is part of Germany's plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their homelands.

Germany

Should Germany ban AfD? What impact could this have?

Protests against the far-right party swept through Germany over the weekend. But should the AfD be banned?

Travel News

60,000 free train tickets are now available in France and Germany

The 60,000 free tickets for travel around France or Germany are given on a first come, first served basis so be quick!

World News

WWF fights for EU Nature Restoration Law despite pushback from MEPs

The proposal says all damaged ecosystems should be repaired by 2050. But the centre-right European People's Party has opposed the bill, claiming it would endanger food security in the continent.

Culture news

Rammstein: Till Lindemann lawyers threaten to pursue legal action

Till Lindemann's lawyers have stated that they will pursue legal action in response to all accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against the Rammstein frontman.

Economy

Europe's economy enters technical recession as households struggle

Europe's economy entered a technical recession after the eurozone endured two consecutive quarters of decline.

Football Now

Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate?

In partnership with Media City

As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

Culture news

Rammstein fans attending shows despite sexual assault accusations

The accusations levelled against Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann have fans divided. German politicians state that there is so far no legal grounds to cancel the band's European tour dates.

Germany

Germany tighens borders as far-right support surges

Authorities in Germany are tightening controls on the border with Poland in a bid to curb illegal migration but some fear it is simply a response to a rise in support for the right-wing in the country.