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Migrant returns: Which EU countries are increasing repatriations?

Migrant returns increased by nearly a fifth, but a significant gap remains between the number of repatriation orders issued and those carried out.

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Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.

Economy

Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction

Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs.

Germany

Transatlantic ties 'disintegrating,' Germany’s vice chancellor warns

Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.

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The Cube

Fact check: Why did Berlin's power outage take so long to fix?

False claims that Germany sent all of its power generators to Ukraine during the city's worst blackout since World War II are unfounded. The Cube shows you why.

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German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties

During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.

Greenland

Germany pledges increased Greenland role as Trump derides its defences

Germany is increasing its Arctic commitments after the US president threatened to seize Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Europe.

World News

Protests held across European cities in solidarity with Iran protests

Protesters gathered in major European cities in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in Iran amid a communications blackout. Protests erupted in Tehran and across Iran two weeks ago over dire economic conditions and a worsening food price crisis.

World News

Storm Goretti sparks travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

More than 10 people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week with the latest deaths reported in Turkey where local media said five people had been killed.

Economy

German trade takes a hit as exports stumble and imports wobble

German exports fell in November 2025, narrowing the trade surplus to €13.1 billion from €17.2 billion a month earlier. The drop was driven by weaker trade with the EU and a steep year-on-year fall in shipments to the United States, while imports from non-EU countries climbed.

Germany

Power restored to Berlin homes after attack on lines caused outage

Authorities were able gradually to reconnect many to the network but several days of work were required to repair the damage.

Netherlands

At least two die in violent New Year Dutch police call 'unprecedented'

Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany.

World News

Euroviews. Europe doesn't need wishes, it needs a survival strategy

In an opinion piece for Euronews, Dr Alexander Wolf, Head of Germany's Hanns-Seidel-Foundation's capital office, explains why the time for naivety is over and which three illusions we have to say goodbye to in Europe.

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Snow covers Berlin as winter weather settles over the city

Berlin woke to a snowy morning, transforming the city into a winter postcard.

Germany

'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.

Germany

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.

Germany

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.

World News

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.

Germany

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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