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German authorities raid homes of two suspects linked to Vienna attack

German police have raided the home of two men who are relatives of the perpetrator of the November 2020 attack in Vienna.

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Five people sentenced in Germany over child sex abuse scandal

A German court has sentenced five people involved in a child sex abuse ring to between 10 and 14 years in prison.

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Hundreds arrested in Germany after encrypted chat data bust

German security officials have arrested more than 750 people and seized large amounts of drugs after gaining access to encrypted mobile phone data.

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German political scientist arrested on suspicion of spying for China

A German man who ran a think tank has been arrested on suspicion of being an informant for Chinese intelligence for several years.

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Germany's Armin Laschet says EU should insist on rule of law

Armin Laschet will seek to succeed Angela Merkel as Chancellor of Germany in September.

My Europe Series

German Catholics demand radical changes for a more inclusive church

On the back of resounding paedophilia scandals, the German Catholic church is going through a revolution that is unprecedented in Europe. This revolution started in Cologne in Germany. People concerned there give their insight into how things are unfolding.

Earth News

EU found to be world's second biggest importer of hunting trophies

EU hunters importing almost 3,000 hunting trophies a year after shooting trips abroad.

United Kingdom

Merkel aims for UK-Germany relations reset during last visit

Angela Merkel met Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and Boris Johnson at Chequers during her last official UK visit as German Chancellor.

My Europe Series

Smear campaign or freak peak? How the German greens lost momentum

The Greens raced to a shock lead in the polls following their nomination of Annalena Baerbock for chancellor - but amid accusations of plagiarism, CV embellishment, and a coordinated advertising attack campaign, their lead has vanished.

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Last German, Italian troops leave Afghanistan after nearly 20 years

Germany's last troops left Afghanistan on Tuesday after almost 20 years deployed in the country.

United Kingdom

Euro 2020: England beat Germany to book place in quarter-finals

England have beaten Germany 2-0 at Wembley to progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.

World News

Germany urges UK and UEFA to cut Euro 2020 crowds over Delta variant

The German government brands as 'irresponsible' plans to allow thousands of fans into Wembley for tournament matches given soaring Delta coronavirus infections.

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Germany stabbing: Man arrested after two hospitalised in Erfurt attack

Police launched a manhunt after the stabbing but have since arrested a suspect.

Travel News

Travel restriction changes due to Delta variant

Portugal, Spain and Germany are the latest European countries to tighten travel restrictions amid concerns over the fast-spreading Delta variant.

Destinations

A definitive guide to some of Europe’s most spectacular castles

Who doesn't love a good castle? And Europe has thousands of them. We run through 14 of our favourites.

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German city holds memorial to victims of knife attack that left 3 dead

The German city of Würzburg held a memorial service for the victims of a brutal knife attack that left three women dead.

World News

Pride parades marred by clashes and arrests in Turkey

This year's LGBT Pride parades in Europe have been marked by suppression in some countries and jubilation in others.

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Authorities ponder motive for German knife attack that left three dead

Authorities are searching for the suspect's motive after a 24-year-old killed three women in a knife attack in southern Germany.

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German police: Three people killed in knife attack in Würzburg

Police said the attacker was arrested after an officer used a firearm against him

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German police officers saved from burning car by passing students

German police said four students walking home from their school graduation ceremony in the early hours Friday helped rescue two police officers from a burning patrol car in Bochum.

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