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German men test strength in annual finger wrestling championship

In a small Bavarian village, more than 150 guys risked their fingers for a chance at glory in Germany's wacky finger wrestling championship.

17/05/2024

Business

Commerzbank notes highest numbers in more than a decade

Although the current higher interest rate environment is favourable for Commerzbank, things could change if the European Central Bank decides to cut rates this summer.

15/05/2024

Business

Allianz, Europe's largest insurer, sees double-digit jump in profits

Profits at the German insurance group were driven by its property-casualty segment, which benefited from higher prices and relatively benign claims from natural catastrophes.

15/05/2024

Business

German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp fails to cheer investors as sales dip

CEO Miguel López says the firm performed "as planned" in the second quarter, although the market remains "gloomy".

15/05/2024

Europe News

Co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party fined for using Nazi slogan

The case involved Björn Höcke's use of "Everything for Germany!" in a 2021 speech. While prosecutors said he knew it was originally a Nazi slogan, Höcke claimed it was an "everyday saying".

14/05/2024

Business

Headache for Bayer as results show fall in Q1 sales and earnings

Mixed earnings results from the German Bayer Group put the pharmaceutical giant's share prices on a rollercoaster ride in Tuesday's early trading.

14/05/2024

Germany

Court maintains far-right AfD's 'suspected extremist' status

The ruling is a blow to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of regional and European elections.

13/05/2024

Germany

Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers

The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.

13/05/2024

Business

Rise in cyber attacks on German business costing billions of Euros

Some 80% of the targeted firms were victims of data theft, espionage or sabotage, according to the German digital industry association, Bitkom.

13/05/2024

Business

BMW unveils AI driven plans for it's Munich plant to go electric only

BMW’s historic Munich factory will exclusively produce electric vehicles from 2027 as the company shifts towards its e-mobility targets.

13/05/2024

Economy

Is part-time work fuelling Germany’s economic woes?

The minister president of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, says a return to the 40-hour week is necessary to maintain economic prosperity in Germany.

11/05/2024

Germany

German politician attacked as concerns over pre-election violence rise

The rise in far-right sentiment across Europe and Germany in particular has come with increased threats to public figures and various groups.

08/05/2024

Europe News

How serious is the threat to German democracy from the far right?

According to Euronews's latest Superpoll in April, Germany's far-right party AfD is polling in second place for the European elections next month. Is the current government doing enough to counteract the threat from the far right?

07/05/2024

Europe News

Police break up pro-Palestine university protests across Europe

In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain following earlier protests in the US.

07/05/2024

Tech News

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia over hacker attack

The German government condemned the hack, which they said was by a state-controlled Russian cyber group.

07/05/2024

Europe News

Europeans, South Americans gather in Hamburg amid spiraling drug crime

Cocaine seized in the major European port tripled over five years, the German interior ministry said.

07/05/2024

Europe News

German social democrats promise not to join forces with the right

German social democrats spoke out against far right violence amid declining support after an attack on Friday night that hospitalised Saxony top candidate for the EU elections Matthias Ecke.

04/05/2024

Europe News

Teenager turns himself in for attack on German MEP

Matthias Ecke, a member of Germany's centre-left Social Democratic Party, was attacked on Saturday while out campaigning.

04/05/2024

Europe News

German foreign minister blames Russia for cyberattack on SPD party

Relations between the two European countries were already tense, with Germany providing military support to Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia.

03/05/2024

Economy

Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work

Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work.

01/05/2024

Europe News

EU elections: Christian Democrats lead the polls in Germany

Only one of Germany's three governing parties has seen its numbers improve in Euronews's exclusive voter intention tracking poll.

01/05/2024

Business

Lufthansa sees losses extend in Q1 weighed down by strikes

Despite a disappointing first quarter, the airline expects a record summer boosted by leisure as well as business travellers, leading to more plans to expand the company’s long-haul routes.

30/04/2024

Europe News

German chancellor says Islamist rally will be met with 'consequences'

More than 1,000 people participated in the demonstration in Hamburg on Saturday, with some calling for the establishment of a caliphate.

30/04/2024

Europe News

Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil

Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings.

28/04/2024

Europe News

'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off

On Saturday, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its European election campaign in Hamburg, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and lead candidate for the European elections Katarina Barley both in attendance.

27/04/2024

Europe News

Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage?

Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage.

26/04/2024