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Euros final in Berlin has England fans rushing to German capital

England fans are hoping their team can beat hot favourites Spain at the Euros final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday.

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Japan, Germany agree to boost security cooperation in Pacific

Both sides said their countries would create an economic security framework amid fears about what they view as China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other key products using massive subsidies.

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Germany responds to reports of Russian assassination attempt

Germany has responded to media reports of an alleged foiled assassination attempt against one of Ukraine's largest arms dealers in Germany.

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Germany to ban Chinese components from core parts of its 5G networks

Germany's top security official announced that Germany will be banning the use of critical components from Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei from 2026.

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Euro 2024 boosts businesses, with sex industry being no exception

Estimates suggest that nearly 14,000 additional sex workers arrived in Germany's Euro 2024 host cities for the tournament.

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Passport waiting times: How do different European countries compare?

Don’t miss out on your summer holiday: Renewing a passport can take as little as one day or as long as eight weeks depending on where you live in Europe.

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Want to remember Euro 2024 forever? Get a free tattoo in Berlin, then

Football fans in the German capital are marking their memories of the Euro 2024 tournament permanently for free.

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Orange tide, the Dutch wave in Dortmund

In a vibrant display of support, Dutch enthusiasts turn the streets of Dortmund into an orange sea during their fan walk.

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Could Germany be Europe’s newest ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Bureaucracy imposed by the EU and disagreements in the Bundestag mean that Germany’s path to legalising cannabis is far from clear.

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Germany’s proposed tax rebate for foreign workers 'socially explosive'

Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck's plan for a gradual tax relief for foreign workers has drawn explosive criticism from across the political spectrum, with arguments that it discriminates against German nationals.

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Marion Ackermann appointed first woman to lead Berlin State Museums

Ackermann is set to take up the post in June 2025, after nine years at the helm of Dresden State Museums. She will oversee a period of profound changes in the organisation, which has been dubbed "dysfunctional”.

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Despite relief over French far-right defeat, Germany has concerns

France's shocking snap election has presented a number of twists and turns after the left wing surged to stop the far right taking power at the very last minute. But how will this affect France's relationship with Germany?

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Social media pranks cause security headache at Euro 2024

Stunts and photographs posted online are encouraging poor behaviour from fans, from throwing cups at players to trying to take selfies with them on the pitch.

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Relief in Germany over French parliamentary elections turnaround

With most major politicians holding back until the official results are in, the extraordinary turnaround away from a looming hard-right government indicated by the exit polls has led to first reactions in the neighbouring European nation.

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Euro2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to face Spain in semifinal

No goals in France-Portugal as Les Bleus advance to next round following 5-3 penalty shootout thanks to fatal João Félix miss.

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International flight in electric aircraft takes off in the Netherlands

It is a two-month trial in which people can fly without emissions between the airports of Maastricht, Liège and Aachen.

Germany

Germany and Sweden arrest 8 on suspicion of war crimes in Syria

The atrocities allegedly took place at a Palestinian refugee camp cordoned off by the Assad regime.

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Tusk: Germany should take responsibility for Poland's border

The meeting was the first of its kind in six years as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attempts to mend ties with his German counterpart.

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.

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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.