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'We are not a pawn in the hands of major powers,' Merz says

In the text of his New Year's address, the Chancellor describes a world in permanent crisis mode and insists on his ability to act. The speech will be broadcast on 31 December.

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Holiday fireworks are causing animal suffering, German influencer says

The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks. What looks like harmless fun at first glance has serious consequences for wild animals and pets. German influencer Malte Zierden explained why he is in favour of a ban on fireworks.

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Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal millions of euros

A fire alarm summoned police officers and firefighters to the bank branch shortly before 4 am on Monday.

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New Year's fireworks in Germany: When tradition turns to trauma

Many Germans still love setting off their home-made fireworks on New Year's Eve but opposition to the practice is growing. Experts are now calling for a cultural shift as the fireworks debate reaches explosion point.

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Winter swimmers take a plunge on Christmas Day in Berlin

Brave swimmers in Berlin's Oranke Lake celebrated Christmas with a cold swim in 1.5°C water, facing minus eight temperatures outside.

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Indian students at Berlin university face deportation, not graduation

High tuition fees and even bigger, broken promises. For Indian students at the International University (IU), the dream of studying in Germany has turned into a nightmare. "My life feels like hell," one of them told Euronews.

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Berlin Zoo animals enjoy Christmas snacks

Animals at Berlin Zoo joined the festive mood as they enjoyed Advent-style sacks filled with Christmas snacks.

Destinations

Where are Americans travelling in Europe this holiday season?

New data reveals the top European destinations for US travellers this winter - with Vienna and Copenhagen among rising stars.

Germany

Germany charges teen members of extremist group with attempted murder

Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave."

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Video doesn't show armed military conscripting men in Germany

Claims that the armed police are going door to door to conscript young men in Berlin are false.

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Russia labels Germany's Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organisation'

Deutsche Welle's director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin "wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country."

Business

Volkswagen's €3bn gamble: Can it win back market share in China?

VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Germany

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged election interference

The foreign ministry said that Germany "would take a series of countermeasures to make Russia pay a price for its hybrid actions in close coordination with our European partners."

Croatia

Croatia purchases German-made Leopards after donating tanks to Ukraine

Croatia signed a €1.48 billion deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, replacing eastern military equipment as part of a broader defence modernisation programme.

Markets

Shares in Germany’s Thyssenkrupp slide as it forecasts heavy losses

Thyssenkrupp is entangled in a restructuring process as it seeks to shore up its finances, hit by high energy costs and cheap competition.

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Did Donald Tusk say Poland will pay for Germany's WWII crimes?

Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin.

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Hundreds of Santas run through Michendorf, Germany in annual Christmas race

Around 1,000 participants dressed as St Nicholas turned Michendorf into a sea of red for the 17th annual run, marking the start of the holiday season.

World News

Is a winter of the century looming? Experts warn of Arctic cold

A weak polar vortex could make for a harsh winter in Germany. Experts are currently still divided, but warn it could be particularly frosty after Christmas.

Travel News

Eurostar takes ‘next step’ to launch direct trains from Germany to UK

Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since?

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Germany activates Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel

Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.