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World Cup: Germany salvage 1-1 draw with Spain to keep hopes alive

The Germans still need to win their last group match against Costa Rica to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stage.

Germany

Dresden plans to go carbon neutral by 2030

The capital of the German state of Saxony is trying to lead the way in sustainable city living. As part of the EU-sponsored MatchUp project, Dresden has been selected as one of the three ‘lighthouse’ cities, aiming to integrate mobility, ICT and energy in a sustainable way.

Culture news

UK opera funding cuts create an "impossible future for the arts"

Accusations of elitism, forced moves across the country and budgets slashed. This is the reality of opera houses trying to survive under the latest rounds of government funding in the UK.

Germany

Germany to call famine that killed millions of Ukrainians a 'genocide'

Around 3.5 million Ukrainians starved to death during the mass man-made famine between 1932-33.

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Poland's surprise move to reject German air defence system causes stir

Warsaw's suggestion to donate it to Ukraine instead has left Berlin concerned about further NATO involvement in the war in eastern Europe, while domestic critics believe the move was a mistake.

Design

Berlin museum explores relationship between gender and architecture

An artist has transformed the imposing modernist building of the New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie) in Berlin, designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe.

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Christmas celebrations kick off in Frankfurt and Stockholm

The Xmas season is underway at the Frankfurt Christmas market with treats like glühwein, gingerbread treats and sausages for sale. Sweden is also hosting Christmas spirit for its yearly gingerbread house competition

Culture news

Thieves steal €1.6 million worth of gold coins from German museum

483 gold coins were snatched early Tuesday from a museum in the southern town of Manching, with thieves taking just nine minutes to break in and make off with the stash, according to police.

Germany

German players cover mouths in protest at FIFA over armbands decision

FIFA had threatened to issue yellow cards to any players wearing the armbands.

Europe News

Four EU countries block reform of controversial energy treaty

The European Commission argued member states were better off inside a reformed treaty rather than outside.

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Gunman fired shots at rabbi's residence in Essen, authorities say

The police were notified of the incident after witnesses found four bullet holes in the door of the residence, authorities said Friday.

Germany

Reserve German army officer convicted of spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the man wanted to present himself as a "security expert" to senior Russian military officials.

Germany

German man jailed for sending dozens of neo-Nazi threats

He signed the threats "NSU 2.0" in reference to a neo-Nazi group that was responsible for a string of violent crimes in Germany between 1998 and 2011.

Germany

German far-right extremist on trial over 1991 fire at refugee centre

The blaze in Saarlouis has remained unsolved for more than 30 years.

Culture news

What is Germany's Kulturpass?

The government is aiming to get young people out of their stay-at-home pandemic habits.

World News

Germany completes LNG terminal

Berlin has announced the completion of its first liquified natural gas terminal, the first of five facilities across the country as it moves away from Russian energy contracts.

Travel News

New sleeper train to link Prague and Zurich via Germany

The new ‘Canopus’ service will expand the overnight options between the two countries, allowing travellers to transit through Germany rather than Austria.

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Germany’s top business school ESMT Berlin launches latest Global Online MBA

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Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV EMAs

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV EMAs

Green News

How much has climate change cost the EU in the last 40 years?

Economic losses from climate change-related extremes in Europe are in the billions. Some countries have been hit harder than others.