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Denmark gives go-ahead for €7 billion underwater tunnel to Germany

The Fehmarnbelt Link will allow trains and cars to cross the strait in just seven and ten minutes respectively. At the moment, a ferry takes about an hour to make the crossing.

Germany

Nein bitter: Oktoberfest beer extravaganza scrapped amid coronavirus

This year’s Oktoberfest has been cancelled. The risk was “simply too great” in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, according to Bavaria’s top politician.

Germany

Germany eases lockdown restrictions as small shops reopen

Germany is one of the first countries in Europe to begin easing stringent coronavirus lockdown measures after a campaign of widespread testing.

Germany

Germany mass-testing for coronavirus antibodies

Germany has become the first country in Europe to undertake mass-testing for coronavirus antibodies in an attempt to learn more about the spread of the virus

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Germany

Bavarian brewery closes over covid-19

A brewery in Bavaria is one of many that are being forced out of business as a result of the coronavirus outbreak

Germany

Coronavirus pandemic 'test of our humanity,' German president says

"No, this pandemic is not a war. Nations do not oppose other nations nor soldiers against other soldiers. It is a test of our humanity," German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a rare address.

Germany

German church resurrects prayer with Easter service at drive-in cinema

This church in Germany used a creative way of overcoming coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Germany

Germany flies in seasonal workers with strict coronavirus precautions

On Thursday two planeloads of Eastern European farmhands arrived in Berlin and Dusseldorf, undergoing health checks before departure and upon arrival.

World News

Euroviews. The EU should learn lessons from Germany’s coronavirus protocols so life can return to normal ǀ View

Lockdown probably worked well during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic - but not now. Lockdown probably helped China, but it does not fit all countries. We are looking forward to seeing the European Commission helping its member countries to ease their lockdowns as soon as possible.

Spain

Hope for Europe as Spain records lower COVID-19 cases for fourth day

Spain and Germany have recorded consecutive days of fewer coronavirus infections, while Italy has seen a fall in deaths, and Austria has announced plans to lift the lockdown.

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Baker makes toilet paper cakes in satirical poke at panic-buyers

What started out as a joke on Instagram and Facebook has now become the bakery's lifeline.

World News

Keep what you sow: Fruit growers struggling amid coronavirus lockdown

From restaurant closures to staffing problems, coronavirus has been a big headache for fruit and vegetable growers.

World News

Five stories you may have missed this week because of COVID-19

Here are five stories you may have missed this week because of COVID-19

Germany

Germany 'increases its COVID-19 tests to 500,000 per week'

Germany has one of the lowest death rates of COVID-19: 0.5%.This maybe explained by the high number of tests it carries out.

Europe News

EU leaders meet via video-conference - so do our correspondents

Euronews' correspondents discuss the measures EU leaders could take over the coronavirus crisis

Germany

'We are constantly exposed': Could doctors be spreading COVID-19?

Germany has been spared the death toll of its European neighbours - but for how long?

Germany

Germany's nuclear power regions fear for the future when plants close

Whilst the German government has pledged 40 billion euros to help coal regions as mines close, those living and working in nuclear power are not seeing the same support. .

World News

Coronavirus: German tourists stuck in Morocco

Thousands of European tourists are stranded abroad as the coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of their flights back to Europe. Euronews spoke to Germans stuck in Morocco.

Germany

Angela Merkel: Coronavirus is biggest challenge for Germany since WW2

'It is serious,' Merkel told the nation, 'take it seriously.'

Germany

Germany: Bavaria's municipal elections go ahead despite coronavirus concerns

The calls to the polls came even as officials imposed a drastic nationwide shutdown to limit the spread of the COVID-19.