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Ukrainians in Berlin ask Russians to share blame for 'Putin's war'

Russian opposition figures organised a march to the Russian embassy in Berlin to mark 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine — and some of the city's Ukrainian residents had mixed feelings.

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Germany's Olaf Scholz faces pressure to drop re-election campaign

Members of the German chancellor's Social Democratic Party are increasingly speculating that Scholz's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, is a more popular choice to lead the country.

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Techno-inspired Xmas lights show opens in Berlin's industrial district

Magical illuminated Christmas trees, mist, and a pulsing techno beat set the stage for Dark Matter Winterlights 24, an edgy Christmas light exhibition in Berlin inspired by the city’s club scene.

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No Comment. Toni, Berlin's pygmy hippo star, hunts for treats

The Berlin Zoo has shared a video of Toni, a baby dwarf hippopotamus, diving for treats alongside his mother Debbie.

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Russian opposition figures march against Putin in Berlin

Prominent Russian opposition figures led a march of at least 1,000 people in central Berlin on Sunday, against President Putin and his war in Ukraine

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Germany's Chancellor willing to hold confidence vote this year

The so-called 'Traffic Light Coalition' – made up of Scholz’s Social Democrats, the liberal FDP and the Greens – collapsed on 6 November after Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner.

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Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Germany's capital hosted open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country's most historic days in the 20th century.

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Art installation marks Berlin Wall's 35th anniversary

Germany commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a stunning art installation in Berlin.

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What does the German government break down mean for Europe?

The German government's collapse, which came just hours after US President Donald Trump was elected for a second time, has sent shockwaves throughout Europe. But what does it mean for the rest of the EU?

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Manhunt in Berlin after bag with explosives abandoned at train station

Police in Germany say the search is ongoing but that the identity of the suspect and circumstances behind the incident are unknown.

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Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights Berlin Zoo visitors

Berlin Zoo delighted visitors this week with underwater views of baby pygmy hippo Toni, born on 3 June to mother Debbie.

Business

Lufthansa Group reports stronger earnings after healthy summer travel

Lufthansa Group has announced an increase in revenue for the past quarter, boosted by robust summer travel demand. However, cost surges and delays in aircraft deliveries continued to affect the group.

Experiences

Rave on rails: Trains in Europe where you can party while you travel

Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying.

Germany

Scholz criticises EU car tariffs ahead of European Council meeting

Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the German government's position on foreign and economic policies in the Bundestag ahead of his meeting with the European Council in Brussels later this week.

Art

Claude Monet’s cityscapes shine in two new major European exhibitions

Two major exhibitions on Claude Monet have opened in Europe, with London’s Courtauld Gallery showcasing his iconic Thames series and Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie focusing on his rare Paris cityscapes.

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Can getting creative with office space solve Berlin's housing crisis?

Two German entrepreneurs have been converting old factories and disused office spaces into affordable apartments in Berlin for years. As rents spiral in the German capital, Euronews met them to ask if such projects could be a feasible solution for the housing crises dominating Europe.

Art

How Olafur Eliasson will take over Piccadilly Circus and Times Square

Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson is set to take over some of the world’s biggest public spaces in his most impressive installation piece yet.

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How do you make Europe's rail network faster?

On Monday, rail sector specialists spent a six-hour train ride attempting to figure out how to fix a network that's fragmented, expensive and arguably holding back European growth.

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Iconic Berlin music institution to permanently close after 22 years

The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure.

Germany

Could Brussels get Germany's new border controls revoked?

The German government ordered spot passport controls at all its land borders from Monday morning, going against the EU's free movement principle.

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