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Shmyhal calls on Germany to help pave the way for refugees' return

Ukrainian prime minister Denis Shmyhal urged Germany to help create safe conditions for the return of Ukrainian refugees to their homeland.

Germany

Scholz draws line at German peacekeeping troops in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed not to send peacekeeping troops into a demilitarised zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire were to be agreed between Kyiv and Moscow.

Europe

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz kicks off election campaign

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has positioned the Social Democratic Party as the only one for the people, heavily criticising CDU, who are currently leading the polls.

Culture news

Berlin announces huge €130 million cuts to culture budget

Germany’s government has confirmed huge cuts to the culture budget in Berlin.

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Lifestyle

Mulled wine and drag shows: Berlin’s LGBTQ Christmas market opens

The annual LGBTQ Christmas market has opened for the fifth time in the German capital. According to organisers, it's a “safe Christmas space” for queer people to enjoy mulled wine and live performances.

Culture news

Nan Goldin condemns war in Gaza at Berlin exhibition opening

“Are you afraid to hear this, Germany?” the photographer asked in her fiery speech, which drew support from the crowd but criticism from some German cultural leaders.

Europe

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.

Europe

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.

Art

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.

Europe

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

Europe

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.

Germany

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.

Europe

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?

Europe

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.

Moments

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.