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France

Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France

An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature.

Germany

Five killed in construction site incident in Germany

At least 5 workers were killed and several others are considered missing after a scaffolding suddenly collapsed on Monday in one of the biggest building sites in Hamburg.

Germany

Israeli and Palestinian restaurant owners in Berlin unite despite war

Euronews speaks with the owners of Kanaan restaurant in Berlin who are on a mission to promote unity and peace in the face of the Israel-Hamas war.

Travel News

This airport is using biometric technology to make check-in faster

Frankfurt airport hopes to slash queuing times by becoming the first in Europe to open up biometric check-in for all passengers.

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Travel News

Europe is getting a new airline in 2024

The regional carrier will operate from the Munich and Frankfurt airports where many of Lufthansa’s long-haul flights depart.

Germany

New German legislation aims to make it easier to deport asylum seekers

The German Cabinet approved legislation on Wednesday that is intended to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.

Living

This 27,000km no-fly journey cost a climate researcher his job

Italian climate researcher Dr Gianluca Grimalda estimates that the slow travel journey will save around 4.5 metric tonnes of carbon emissions.

Germany

Several missing after two cargo ships collide off the coast of Germany

One of the two cargo ships which collided off the coast of Germany in the North Sea is believed to have sunk.

Germany

New left-wing German party could draw votes from far-right AfD

Sahra Wagenknecht is a veteran of German left-wing politics, and was co-leader of the Left Party's parliamentary group from 2015 to 2019.

Work

As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

Economy

Inside the political fight to reform the EU fiscal rules

The European Union is racing to reform its fiscal rules, with a self-imposed deadline to wrap up work before the end of the year. But getting there won't be an easy ride as political discrepancies remain deep and wide.

Art

Painting stolen during World War II returned to German museum

The painting, “Landscape of Italian Character,” by 18th century Austrian artist Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer, will soon be displayed in Munich.

World News

Mass arrests following pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin

According to German police, more than 60 officers were "wounded by stones, flaming liquids and acts of rebellion."

Economy

German government pushes to get more Ukrainian refugees into jobs

The German government has announced a drive to get more Ukrainian and other refugees into jobs, now that many have a usable knowledge of the German language.

Germany

Seven killed after 'smuggler's minibus' crashes in Germany

Local police reported that seven people died and several others were injured after an overloaded vehicle suspected of transporting migrants across the border between Austria and Germany overturned after fleeing police checks.

Green News

Airline takes unusual step of demanding €120,000 over climate protest

Last Generation activists face thousands in damages after glueing themselves to German runways.

Markets

Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street over pricey shares

Birkenstock stumbled in its stock market debut Wednesday, a day Wall Street traded in its wingtips for sandals.

Economy

German government forecasts that economy will shrink by 0.4% this year

Germany slashed its economic forecasts for 2023, predicting a 0.4% decline in its GDP.

Destinations

The glamorous German island where Brigitte Bardot loved to party

The island began to gain fame in the 1960s when it reinvented itself as a party hotspot.

Markets

France and Germany do battle over EU power market reform

As European energy ministers gear up to meet on 17 October, France and Germany struggle to find a compromise.