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Ukraine's drone war is redefining Germany's battlefield strategy

Ukrainian drone commanders fighting on the front line say modern warfare has changed faster than Europe's armies can adapt. As Germany races to rearm, Kyiv's soldiers argue the future of war will be decided not just by tanks – but by drones, mass production and trained operators.

Earth News

Three Lake Constances: Europe's biggest underground drinking water

For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted.

Germany

Inside Germany's beer obsession

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

Europe

Citizens' initiatives are forcing the EU to act

Anyone can shake up the EU Parliament's agenda. But the hurdles for the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) are high: one million signatures from at least seven countries. ECI ambassador Nino Kavelashvili explains to Euronews why she is campaigning for it anyway.

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Europe

Man accused of spying for Russia arrested in Berlin, prosecutors say

The suspect allegedly gave his Russian intelligence handler information about German military aid for Ukraine and photos of NATO military convoys moving along motorways.

Europe

German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

Business

Germany has world's second biggest gold reserve. Time to cash it in?

To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion.

Europe

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the whale

The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons.

Europe

Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

Europe

Berlin offers free entry for tourists who help pick up litter

Visitors to Berlin could receive vouchers this summer for picking up litter. The BerlinPay scheme takes its cue from Copenhagen, linking green behaviour with enjoyable rewards.

Europe

Germany's intelligence agency warns of espionage and sabotage

In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy to meet Germany's Merz in Berlin as Russia's war grinds on

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as Germany emerges as Kyiv’s main backer amid stalled US-led peace talks.

Economy

Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade

Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse?

Germany

Germany resumes talks with Iran, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says

Merz also said that the continued Israeli military campaign in Lebanon could jeopardise peace talks expected between the United States and Iran over the war in the Middle East.

Germany

Bundestag chief tours Estonia and Lithuania amid rising cyber threats

Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military.

Germany

Wolf bites woman in Hamburg shopping area in first attack in decades

Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000.

World News

German soldier suspended after allegedly leaking defence purchase plan

Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released.

World News

Shocking figures: Every fifth young German wants to emigrate

No future in Germany? Jobs, housing, finances - 20% of young Germans hope for better living conditions abroad. According to a recent study, 41% of 14 to 29-year-old Germans are even interested in emigrating in the long term.

World News

Autocracy vs. democracy: Why Poland is a counterexample

The Bertelsmann Stiftung's new transformation index says that the world is becoming increasingly autocratic and existing autocracies are becoming more entrenched. One of the few counter-examples: Germany's neighbour Poland. What is being done differently here.

Estonia

The 'Narva republic': A new front in Russia's information war?

A pro-Russian online campaign is casting the Estonian city of Narva as a "people's republic", spreading propaganda and at times calling for violence and sabotage.

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