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Germany

12 year-old boy 'attempts nail bombing' in Ludwigshafen Christmas market, City Hall

A 12 year old German-Iraqi boy in Ludwigshafen, Germany attempts a double nail-bomb attack

16/12/2016

Economy

Tsipras defiant as Greek pensioners Christmas bonus is approved

Greek lawmakers have approved a Christmas bonus for the poorest pensioners, defying eurozone lenders who've suspended Athens short-term debt-relief.

15/12/2016

Cult

Kew Gardens in London lights up for Christmas

Across a frozen lake, lights dance to the sound of popular Christmas carols.

14/12/2016

Japan

Japanese transport app offers 'drunk mode' to partygoers

13/12/2016

Business Series

Battle of the ads - searching for a Christmas cracker

Scrambling for end-of-year holiday shoppers big brands are rolling out more expensive and inventive ad campaigns with the focus on internet clicks.

12/12/2016

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Santa run in Riga, Paris

About 1,000 runners dressed up as Santa gathered in Riga’s medieval Town Center on Sunday to participate in an annual race.

12/12/2016

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Festive fun as sea of Santas hits Athens' streets

A sea of festive red engulfed parts of Athens as the Greek capital hosted a Christmas-themed run.

05/12/2016

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Christmas magic for German children

German youngsters enjoyed an early taste of Christmas during a special train ride.

05/12/2016

World News

Christmas lights turned on in Bethlehem

Place of Jesus' birth marks the beginning of the festive season in traditional style.

04/12/2016

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Trip the light fantastic in an enchanted garden

Flaming torches, yuletide carols, singing trees and lasers are all being deployed by the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in London.

03/12/2016

Economy

Christmas spends down in Britain and France say surveys

Cash registers might be ringing up less in sales this Christmas in Britain and France according to twin surveys

02/12/2016

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New York department stores get into the holiday spirit

New York department stores continue the tradition of making elaborate displays for their shop fronts for the holiday season.

02/12/2016

Economy

Glitter garbage Trump makes Christmas trees great again

Trump makes Christmas trees great again

24/11/2016

France

Paris aglow for Christmas

The official ceremony to launch the lights last year was postponed following the terror attacks in the capital, but this year the ceremony went ahead with Judo star Teddy Riner doing the honours.

21/11/2016

Russia

Orthodox Christians begin Christmas celebrations

An estimated 350,000 Orthodox Christians have celebrated Christmas Eve in Moscow, with Patriarch Kirill overseeing the main event in the Russian

06/01/2016

Vatican

Pope Francis holds Epiphany mass, Eastern Christians prepare for Christmas

The Vatican has held the annual Epiphany mass, marking the official end of the Christmas season. Pope Francis spoke in his homily of restless hearts

06/01/2016

World News

And also...Turkish 'Santa' undercover police, Diamond cakes, Granny's virtual reality encounter.

Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams share a selection of local stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the

01/01/2016

World News

Koala rescued from Australian bushfire

In Australia, where bushfires have ravaged the southern coastline of Great Ocean Road, some residents were allowed on Sunday (December 27) to return

27/12/2015

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Berlin Seals

Some 30 Germans go for their annual Christmas Day swim in a Berlin lake, calling the 6 degree Celsius water temperature “pleasantly warm.”

26/12/2015

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Urbi et Orbi

Pope Francis marks Christmas Day with the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s

26/12/2015