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France

Could a divided government in France harm EU's stability?

The next French government promises could scramble or slow down the country's commitments on urgent Europe-wide matters.

Travel News

Behind the scenes of Denmark’s record-breaking underwater rail tunnel

Europe is set to welcome the world’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel. Here’s how it’s being built.

Sport

Euro 2024: Spain crush Georgia 4-1, England come back 2-1 vs Slovakia

Spain will be taking on hosts Germany in a high-tension quarter-final on Saturday, while England will be facing revelation Switzerland on Saturday.

Destinations

Germany’s unique suspension monorail is a must-visit for train lovers

A hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map.

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Sport

'Disastrous': Football fans roast Italy after 2-0 Euro 2024 crashout

Switzerland are through to the quarter-finals in their first victory against Italy in 31 years. Germany qualified too after beating Denmark 2-0.

World News

Euro 2024: Which teams are left on the road to Berlin?

Only sux teams left on the road to the July 14 Berlin final.

Europe News

France elections: Germans prepare for seismic change in EU politics

As France gears up for the shocking snap elections that French President Emmanuel Macron called during the EU elections, Germans are preparing for a seismic change in EU politics.

Europe News

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double, report says

The RIAS group said it recorded 4,782 antisemitic incidents in 2023, compared with 2,616 the year before.

Sport

Euro 2024 injury round-up: Hungary-UEFA row on Varga treatment timing

As Germany suffer from centre-back Rüdiger's injury, Hungary criticise Varga's treatment timing and France anxiously await Mbappé's return, we take a look at the most pressing injury situations at Euro 2024.

Economy

Germany's business climate falls in June: No Euro 2024 fairytale?

Sentiment among German companies fell more than anticipated in June, the first fall since last December. The service sector improved but the trade sector worsened. Euro 2024 is expected to bring additional revenue but will not significantly affect the economy.

Culture news

102-year-old Holocaust survivor becomes Vogue Germany cover star

Margot Friedländer is one of the world’s oldest survivors of the Holocaust and becomes the second oldest cover star of the magazine. In the issue, she shares that she was “appalled” by the growth of right-wing populism, as well as the rise of antisemitic attacks amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Scotland knocked out in 100th minute drama

Switzerland are through to the last 16 after drawing with Germany, while an ultra-late Hungary goal sends Scotland home.

Europe News

Hungarian PM Orban meets with German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin

The Hungarian Prime Minister was welcomed in Berlin by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz but without much fanfare, as the relationship between the two countries appears frosty.

Business

Germany battery maker Varta seeking recharge as yearly targets lowered

The firm blames pessimistic outlook on reduced demand in the energy storage market.

Germany

Did German police tell Euro fans to smoke weed over drinking alcohol?

German police have denied claims that they advised fans travelling to the country for the Euro 2024 championship to consume cannabis instead of alcohol, after news reports emerged stating the contrary.

Travel News

Where in Europe do people take the most - and least - holiday?

One generation in particular is not using up their holiday allowance.

Travel News

World’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel begins construction

Denmark's Fehmarnbelt tunnel will slash travel times between Scandinavia and Central Europe.

World News

Scholz vows to improve handling of irregular migration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed migration and border control with leaders from eastern states in Wittenberg, where he said, "We are succeeding on a large scale and will continue in that direction"

Europe News

German national security ‘tense’, says country’s interior minister

Nancy Faeser said the country was battling internal and external threats — including espionage attempts from a trio of countries — with the department thwarting bomb attempts in the last year.

Europe News

Concentration camp museum director joins campaign to ban AfD

The German far-right party AfD finished well in the European elections, but has also suffered serious legal setbacks.