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Powered by poo: German energy plant makes biogas from manure

With Germany scrambling to find alternatives to Russian natural gas, an energy plant in Zerbsk is producing biogas made from chicken and cow manure.

Germany

Fire at Berlin's forest rages on as efforts to contain it continue

Some 10,000 square metres of one of the German capital's most extensive city forests have been affected, while the situation remains dangerous.

Germany

Sales of electric heaters soar in Germany amid winter gas crisis fears

Germany is heavily reliant on Russian gas imports and Berlin fears supplies will be cut this winter over the war in Ukraine.

Culture news

Why would someone want Hitler's wristwatch?

An auction house in the US has become known for its Nazi memorabilia. But why is there such a big market?

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Sport

England's Lionesses celebrate their Euro 2022 triumph

England's football heroines celebrate their Euro 2022 victory in front of thousands of fans in central London.

United Kingdom

England's Euro 2022 victory over Germany 'will change society'

"Listen, the legacy of this tournament is the change in society," said England captain Leah Williamson.

Sport

England beat Germany in thrilling Euro 2022 final

The final at Wembley was seen by a record number of spectators as the action went to extra time.

World News

Fires ongoing in Czech Republic's Bohemia Switzerland National Park

Wildfires in the Czech Republic's Switzerland National Park are ongoing and have burnt almost 1100 hectares, but firefighters are optimistic as they start to bring them under control.

Sport

Euro 2022: Clash of the Titans as England take on Germany in final

The two top sides in this year's tournament will face off in Sunday evening's final at Wembley Stadium in London.

Green News

What is the EU doing to save energy as a gas crisis looms?

Europe is preparing for the worst case scenario if Russia decides to completely cut gas supplies.

Germany

Germany accuses Russia of power play over gas supply

"It's a power play": Germany not impressed by Russia's politcal shouldering over gas

Germany

Berlin turns off the lights in a bid to save energy

Berlin has decided to turn off the lights of several monuments as part of an energy-saving attempt amidst fears of winter gas shortages.

Germany

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes in Germany and Czech Republic

Hundreds of firefighters have been battling wildfires in eastern Germany and neighbouring Czech Republic on Tuesday as tourist regions and residential areas are being evacuated.

Europe News

'A total mess': Opposition mounts against the EU's gas reduction plan

Southern countries argue the European Commission's proposed plan is disproportionate and unfair.

Germany

Germany bails out gas branch of Finnish state-owned energy supplier

The German government will take a roughly 30% stake in energy supplier Uniper as part of a rescue package prompted by surging prices for natural gas and reduced Russian deliveries,

Travel News

Italy unveils new high-speed trains from Rome Fiumicino airport

These are all the high-speed railways you need to know about in Europe, including new lines from Rome to Florence and Milan.

Travel News

Could Germany launch €1 a day train tickets to ease cost of living?

Around 31 million of Germany’s special €9 tickets were sold last month, signalling a strong interest in cheap train travel.

Germany

Scholz: Germany's fossil fuel power plants reactivation is 'temporary'

In a video address on Saturday, the German chancellor stated that his government remains committed to doing "everything" to combat the climate crisis.

Germany

Ex-German soldier jailed for planning attack posed as Syrian refugee

Prosecutors had described him as a "far-right terrorist" who had been inspired by extremist ideologies "for several years".

Green News

Activists blocking Berlin's roads say they aren’t here to be liked

'Uprising of the Last Generation' claims the world has only a few years left to avoid catastrophic levels of global warming.