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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.

Germany

Berlin's underground becomes war zone in high-intensity military drill

The Bundeswehr is training for emergency scenarios in Berlin's streets and metro tunnels. Euronews reporter Johanna Urbancik was there on the ground to see it first-hand.

Germany

Snipers in the metro: German army runs urban warfare drills in Berlin

German military forces began a five-day urban warfare training exercise in Berlin, focusing on rapid deployment and protection of critical infrastructure in a landmark event.

Destinations

Visit these little-known European Christmas markets this year

Euronews Travel rounds up some relatively lesser-known European Christmas markets which are adding a touch of magic to the holidays.

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Germany

Drone interrupts flight operations at Berlin Airport for two hours

Air traffic control at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport had to suspend flights for two hours on Friday evening due to an unidentified drone breaching its airspace. The airport association says it should serve as a "wake-up call" as it warned of growing threats on German airspace.

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Did pro-Russian supporters fly a Putin hot air balloon in Berlin?

Social media users claim that the alleged stunt was to show support for Russia rather than Ukraine.

Health news

Doctors are facing a burnout crisis. Will AI help or hurt?

Experts say artificial intelligence can support health workers, but if it is too complicated, hospital doctors will only have more work to do.

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Festival of Lights brings colour and creativity to Berlin nights

Berlin’s skyline was illuminated on Thursday evening as the city marked the opening of its annual Festival of Lights, transforming landmarks and public spaces into radiant works of art.

Moments

5 other night trains leaving from Paris as ÖBB scraps services

Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin and Vienna will no longer be offered as of 14 December 2025.

Germany

Berlin: Around 50,000 people demonstrate against Israel's war in Gaza

Some 50,000 people took part in the march through Berlin’s downtown area, according to police. About 1,800 law enforcement officers were deployed to monitor the demonstrators.

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What are your rights if you were affected by airport cyberattacks?

The attack snarled up check-in and left airline staff trying options like handwriting boarding passes or using backup laptops.

Belgium

Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel half of Monday's flights

45 departuring and 30 arrival flights were cancelled at Brussels Airport on Sunday, with more cancellations expected to follow on Monday. No major cancellations or delays for London's Heathrow and Berlin's Brandenburg airports.

Germany

Cyberattack causes disruptions at major European airports

The disruptions to electronic systems reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible.

Gaza

Hamas radicalised children in UNRWA schools in Gaza, NGO report claims

A report presented in Berlin by the organisation UN Watch has found financial and personnel links between the UN aid agency and Hamas.

Moments

Going to Oktoberfest? Follow these rules or risk fines up to €600

While Oktoberfest may be renowned for its festive atmosphere, disregarding rules about public intoxication, among others, may cost visitors dearly.

Germany

Several people injured after car drives into crowd in Berlin

It is not immediately clear why the car drove into the group but emergency services said they believed it was an accident.

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Berlin Zoo panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrate first birthday

Berlin Zoo’s panda twins Leni and Lotti celebrated their first birthday on Friday with bamboo, colourful ice cream treats and a large red wooden number one.

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WATCH: Berlin hosts Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with European and US leaders ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska later this week.

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Berlin protesters swim in Spree to push for lifting 1925 ban

Hundreds of people leapt into the Spree River’s calm, green-tinged waters in Berlin’s historic Mitte district on Tuesday, aiming to show it is both clean and enjoyable for swimming.

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Berlin protesters condemn killing of journalists in Gaza airstrikes

Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Berlin on Monday evening, rallying against the killing of journalists in Gaza during Israeli airstrikes a day earlier.