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War in Ukraine: Forces train in France, Germany doubles military aid

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

World News

German Chancellor pledges to protect Germany's Jews in the rise of anti-Semitism

The German Chancellor has pledged to protect Germany's Jews, in the face of rising anti-Semitism since the start, of the Israel-Hamas war.

Economy

Germany unveils costly new plan to cut electricity prices

The scheme is set to run for around five years and will likely cost up to €12 billion in its first year.

Business

German inflation at lowest level in two years

Germany’s Federal Statistical Office has published inflation figures for September, which come in at +3.8% compared with the same month last year.

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Germany

Germany agrees on stricter measures to curb migration

The number of new asylum applications for the year to date was around 73% higher at the end of September than in the same period last year.

Germany

'Anne Frank' nursery name change causes anger in Germany

Organisers of protests because of the incident say that changing the name would be sending a "bad signal" at a time where "antisemitism and right-wing extremism are on the rise".

Germany

Willkommenskultur: Has Germany turned its back on welcoming migrants?

After two electoral defeats for his coalition, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz is now taking a tougher stance on migration, trying to ramp up efforts to deport those illegally in the country.

Germany

German president apologises for colonial massacre in Tanzania

'I am ashamed about what German colonial soldiers did,' said Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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.

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.

Earth News

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.

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