Germany

Germany

German sci-fi-loving professor paints observatory as Star Wars' R2-D2

The observatory was painted by a German professor, who loves Star Wars and gives Star Trek lectures on his free time.

27/03/2019

Germany

Euroviews. I am a Muslim, I was born and bred in Germany but I do not identify as a German ǀ View

Muslims [...] are barely represented in Brussels: there are only 3 Muslim MEPs out of a total of 751. And since they are all men, Muslim women are invisible in the EU parliament (with the exception of some of the cleaners).

27/03/2019

Germany

Police arrests suspect in series of bomb threats in Germany

The town halls of Augsburg, Göttingen, Chemnitz, Kaiserslautern and Neunkirch were affected.

26/03/2019

Germany

Every third child in Berlin lives in poverty — meet one of them

15-year-old Kim Hansloek is part of the gloomy statistic. But performing in the socially conscious Cabuwazi circus gives her "an outlet for the rage". Watch how a Berlin circus helps children living in poverty in this interactive 360° experience.

25/03/2019

Germany

Passenger plane mistakenly lands in Edinburgh, instead of Dusseldorf

British Airways say they are working with WDL Aviation to establish why the incorrect flight plan was filed.

25/03/2019

Germany

'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany

An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions.

25/03/2019

Germany

Wealthy German family to donate €10 million after Nazi era discovery

The Reimann family — worth a reported €33 billion — said they were "all ashamed and turned as white as the wall" upon hearing the extent of their ancestors' support to the Nazi regime.

25/03/2019

Germany

German police arrest ten suspects over alleged terrorist attack plot

"They are believed to have agreed to carry out an Islamist terrorist attack using a vehicle and guns that would kill as many 'non-believers' as possible," prosecutors said.

22/03/2019

Germany

YouFeud: Fans of rival social media stars brawl in Berlin square

"We see in the rapper scene, and increasingly also with other influencers, that they are sometimes very negligent with their influence."

22/03/2019

Germany

Facebook vows to fight fake news before European Parliament elections

Facebook is partnering with German news agency DPA as part of a large-scale effort to fight fake news through fact-checking ahead of the European Parliament election in May

18/03/2019

World

Berlin gives 21% travel discount today to help even up the pay gap

A ticket will be offered to women today only that costs 21 per cent less than normal - the amount that women are paid less than men in Germany according to EU statistics.

18/03/2019

Germany

Possible job losses as Germany's big banks in merger taks

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank confirmed on Sunday they were in talks about a merger.

17/03/2019

Germany

Man tries to smuggle tortoises disguised as chocolate

A crime, not a tasty treat

15/03/2019

Germany

ITB travel show: unique and authentic holiday experiences

In partnership with ITB Berlin Convention

Spotlight looks at the latest trends in world tourism at the ITB in Berlin and examines how countries are seeking to attract travellers with holidays that offer a more unique and authentic experience.

14/03/2019

Spotlight

Technology and sustainability the big themes at Berlin's ITB travel trade show

In partnership with ITB Berlin Convention

Technology and sustainability topped this year's ITB travel trade show in Berlin. In this episode of Spotlight Euronews speaks to the delegates and exhibitors from several countries about the changes currently taking place in the travel industry and the tourism trends for the year ahead.

13/03/2019

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Tourists can now visit ex-Nazi military compound

A huge abandoned secret military complex hidden inside a fenced-off pine forest in eastern Germany is no longer off limits.

12/03/2019

Germany

Germany 'shares US concerns' over using China's Huawei in 5G networks

It comes after the US embassy in Berlin said the use of untrusted vendors by allies in their 5G mobile networks could jeopardise future sharing of intelligence.

12/03/2019

Germany

Germany tightens travel advisory to Turkey

"Statements, which are covered by the German freedom of expression laws, can lead in Turkey to occupational restrictions and criminal proceedings," it warns.

10/03/2019

Germany

German archeologists unearth 400 artefacts from Nazi mass murder site

More than 200 forced labourers were killed by Nazi troops in March 1945 in the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Only 14 have been identified.

09/03/2019

Germany

German man sentenced for putting poison in his colleagues' sandwiches

A German man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was caught on video putting poison in the sandwiches of his colleagues.

08/03/2019

Germany

Alleged German migrant war-criminals not investigated

Asylum-seekers who may be war-criminals have not been investigated, claims German newspaper

08/03/2019

Germany

How countries are developing transport to keep up with mass tourism

In the age of mass tourism, countries are developing transport to catch up with an increasing number of visitors.

06/03/2019

World

Germany proposes new laws on terror fighters - but those already in custody will not be covered

To date German nationals could only have the citizenship stripped if they joined foreign armed forces without the government’s permission.

05/03/2019

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German carnival strongholds of Duesseldorf, Cologne celebrate Rose Monday

Revellers braved rain and wind to celebrate Rose Monday in the German carnival strongholds of Cologne and Duesseldorf on Monday using comedy to shine a light on political issues that have dominated the news over the last year.

04/03/2019

Germany

Schoolkids on strike 'misunderstood' by people, says German activist

Laura Neubauer, inspired by 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, speaks to Euronews and tells of her disappointment with the German government.

01/03/2019

Germany

German debt collectors seize pug, before selling it on Ebay

German officials are being criticised for seizing a pet pug as a form of debt collection, before selling it on Ebay

28/02/2019