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Poland faces complaint from Germany over waste

The complaint is a step toward taking Germany to the European Court of Justice.

Experiences

Paris, Vienna, Split: The best value sleeper trains in Europe

With welcome packs, bike storage and spectacular views, these budget sleeper train trips are also more enjoyable than taking the plane.

Germany

Teachers who called out far-right activities at school face threats

The two teachers say students greeted each other with Nazi salutes, threatened to beat up immigrant classmates and were homophobic and sexist.

Culture news

Berlin's new culture budget more than double England's arts spending

Last week Berlin’s Senator for Culture announced a massive amount of funding for the art institutions in Germany's capital, putting the city’s financial support to culture in stark contrast with the UK.

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Germany

German right U-turn on far-right cooperation within 24 hours

The proposal sparked an instant - and fierce - outcry from across the political spectrum.

Culture news

Did a right-wing German tabloid invent ‘Barbie’?

The Lilli doll, created by the Bild tabloid, went from a spur-of-the-moment cartoon to a gag gift for adults in Germany before being seen as an inspiration for young women in the US.

Mobility

Tesla aims to double capacity at European assembly plant

If Tesla's plans are approved, the site will become Germany's largest automotive plant, ahead of Volkswagen's historic stronghold in Wolfsburg.

Germany

German police end hunt for lioness and believe creature was wild boar

Police had used drones, helicopters and infrared cameras in their search but called it off after consulting with experts.

Germany

Lion on the loose: Big cat sighting triggers feline frenzy in Berlin

"I fear for my two dachshunds... [they are] ideal food for a lion," one local told reporters.

Ukraine

Euroviews. NATO should give Ukraine everything it wants — including F35s

If the West is serious about honouring Ukraine‘s merits for European security amid Russian aggression, Kyiv must receive comprehensive security aid in the future, Oliver Rolofs writes.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: On this day in 1925, 'Mein Kampf' is published

On this day in 1925, Adolf Hitler published his autobiographical manifesto ‘Mein Kampf’ in Germany.

Culture news

Rammstein: Berlin gigs can't be cancelled despite petition

A fan campaign has been demanding the cancellation of three Berlin gigs by the German band Rammstein.

Germany

Germany: Travel chaos as climate activists glue themselves to runways

Germany's transport minister slammed the "criminal activity" of 'Last Generation' activists who gained access to airports in Hamburg and Düsseldorf, leaving holidaymakers facing lengthy delays

Culture news

Why Hamburg’s plan to ‘decolonise’ Bismarck statue failed

Hamburg held a competition to re-imagine its monument to Otto Von Bismarck. Its failure reveals the struggle facing decolonial movements in Europe.

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival: Budget cuts lead to streamlined curation

The celebrated German film festival will streamline its entire programme as it looks to save millions of euros. Despite the budget cuts, this may be a good thing. Here's why.

World News

The week in pictures: Bull running, a supermoon and 500 days of war

The week's best pictures from across Europe

Germany

Nine arrested in Germany and Netherlands over Islamist terrorist fears

A handful of people were arrested in Germany and the Netherlands for allegedly collecting money for the Islamic State group and planning attacks.

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Watch: Eva Fabregas collection in Berlin

The exhibition 'Eva Fabregas. Devouring Lovers' opens to the public on 6 July and runs through 7 January, 2024.

Destinations

The most beautiful pink places to visit in Europe

Here are some of the best pink sights around Europe.

Germany

German citizens set up heatwave helpline amid rising temperatures

Some have taken it upon themselves to be able to survive the season and have questioned the government's plans for the summer.