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Germany developing plans to ready its airspace for self-defence

Germany has one of the busiest airspaces in the world, and it will have to be shut down in the event of an attack against the country or another NATO ally.

10/12/2025

Markets

Shares in Germany’s Thyssenkrupp slide as it forecasts heavy losses

Thyssenkrupp is entangled in a restructuring process as it seeks to shore up its finances, hit by high energy costs and cheap competition.

09/12/2025

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Hundreds of Santas run through Michendorf, Germany in annual Christmas race

Around 1,000 participants dressed as St Nicholas turned Michendorf into a sea of red for the 17th annual run, marking the start of the holiday season.

07/12/2025

Germany

Germany activates Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel

Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.

03/12/2025

Germany

German police arrest two suspected IS terrorist group members

Two Iraqi nationals were arrested in raids across five German cities for allegedly being part of the IS terrorist group between 2016 and 2017.

03/12/2025

Germany

Ready for war in 2029: Is a Russian attack on NATO a real possibility?

The Bundeswehr is to be "war-ready" by 2029 - but how real is the threat of a Russian attack on NATO?

03/12/2025

The Cube

AI slop account claims Germany uses 'robotic mailboxes': It doesn't

An AI-generated image circulating on Facebook has claimed that German cities have installed robotic mailboxes equipped with AI systems that can automatically return lost items to owners. The catch is that it’s AI slop.

02/12/2025

Germany

Germany sends Libyan war crimes suspect to the ICC to face justice

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity including murder, torture and rape in a prison in Libya.

02/12/2025

Germany

German-Polish tensions fuel security fears amid Russian aggression

As Russia continues its all-out war in Ukraine, Berlin and Warsaw remain divided. How concerning is this for the security situation in Europe?

02/12/2025

Business

German family business lobby backtracks after uproar over AfD invite

Germany’s influential family business lobby has made a sharp U-turn after inviting AfD lawmakers to a parliamentary reception.

01/12/2025

Tech News

Europe is trying to write a new sovereign AI map. Here's how

Europe wants to break away from depending on American Big Tech companies for AI.

01/12/2025

Germany

Two out of three Germans are stressed by thoughts of war, report shows

Although around 66 per cent of Germans feel the world is faster, more connected, respondents also find it more stressful than it used to be, particularly with the thoughts of war, the TK Stress Report shows.

01/12/2025

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Germany's Zugspitze summit cross returns for ski season

Germany’s restored Zugspitze summit cross returns to the peak, after a gold-leaf renovation and new measures to protect the landmark from visitor damage.

28/11/2025

Germany

Germany readies massive defence plan to counter possible Russia threat

Until recently, the so-called Operation Plan Germany was classified. It is now clear that in the event of an armed conflict, Germany would serve as a key hub for NATO defence, in an approach reminiscent of the Cold War era.

28/11/2025

Space

How the European Space Agency plans to catch up in space race

These are the European Space Agency’s new top 4 space priorities.

27/11/2025

Business

Puma shares soar on report China’s Anta Sports could bid for brand

The athletics brand saw its shares leap in Frankfurt on Thursday after heavy losses earlier this year.

27/11/2025

Germany

Berlin station tops German railway crime list as violence surges

Violent crime at German railway stations showed a marked increase in 2024, with Berlin's central station recording the highest number of incidents. Federal Police and Deutsche Bahn are intensifying security measures to combat the issue.

26/11/2025

Europe News

German municipal worker arrested for stealing €1m from parking meters

In southern Germany, a municipal employee and his wife are suspected of diverting large sums of money from parking ticket machines over a long period.

26/11/2025

Germany

US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future

For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.

26/11/2025

Germany

America depends on Europe, ex-US Army Europe general tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges emphasised that Ukraine's victory is crucial for US prosperity and global stability, amid concerns about reducing US military presence in Europe.

26/11/2025

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Germany opens Christmas markets with tighter security

Germany’s 2025 Christmas markets open under tighter security after past attacks, with barriers and extra patrols in place as crowds return to stalls and rides.

24/11/2025

Business

Germany’s family business lobby opens door to AfD, sparking backlash

Germany’s family-owned companies’ lobby has confirmed it is “saying goodbye to firewalls” against the far-right AfD as the party surges in national polling.

24/11/2025

Space

How does each European country plan to win the space race?

Germany and France recently launched new space strategies. What do other countries have in place?

24/11/2025

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Winter arrives in German state of Hesse with temperatures below zero

Winter has tightened its grip on the German state of Hesse, where sub-zero temperatures have transformed the forests around the Feldberg into a shimmering white landscape.

22/11/2025

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Germany’s Magdeburg Christmas market reopens a year after deadly car attack

Magdeburg's Christmas market reopened with enhanced security nearly a year after the deadly car attack. Over 140 stalls are back, with high interest from traders.

20/11/2025

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Magdeburg Christmas market reopens a year after car-ramming attack

At least €250,000 was invested in new security systems, including concrete blocks that are supposed to keep cars from entering the market, German outlets reported.

20/11/2025