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Berlin museum explores relationship between gender and architecture

An artist has transformed the imposing modernist building of the New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie) in Berlin, designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe.

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Christmas celebrations kick off in Frankfurt and Stockholm

The Xmas season is underway at the Frankfurt Christmas market with treats like glühwein, gingerbread treats and sausages for sale. Sweden is also hosting Christmas spirit for its yearly gingerbread house competition

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Thieves steal €1.6 million worth of gold coins from German museum

483 gold coins were snatched early Tuesday from a museum in the southern town of Manching, with thieves taking just nine minutes to break in and make off with the stash, according to police.

Germany

German players cover mouths in protest at FIFA over armbands decision

FIFA had threatened to issue yellow cards to any players wearing the armbands.

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Four EU countries block reform of controversial energy treaty

The European Commission argued member states were better off inside a reformed treaty rather than outside.

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Gunman fired shots at rabbi's residence in Essen, authorities say

The police were notified of the incident after witnesses found four bullet holes in the door of the residence, authorities said Friday.

Germany

Reserve German army officer convicted of spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the man wanted to present himself as a "security expert" to senior Russian military officials.

Germany

German man jailed for sending dozens of neo-Nazi threats

He signed the threats "NSU 2.0" in reference to a neo-Nazi group that was responsible for a string of violent crimes in Germany between 1998 and 2011.

Germany

German far-right extremist on trial over 1991 fire at refugee centre

The blaze in Saarlouis has remained unsolved for more than 30 years.

Culture news

What is Germany's Kulturpass?

The government is aiming to get young people out of their stay-at-home pandemic habits.

World News

Germany completes LNG terminal

Berlin has announced the completion of its first liquified natural gas terminal, the first of five facilities across the country as it moves away from Russian energy contracts.

Travel News

New sleeper train to link Prague and Zurich via Germany

The new ‘Canopus’ service will expand the overnight options between the two countries, allowing travellers to transit through Germany rather than Austria.

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Germany’s top business school ESMT Berlin launches latest Global Online MBA

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Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV EMAs

Taylor Swift wins big in Germany at the MTV EMAs

Earth News

How much has climate change cost the EU in the last 40 years?

Economic losses from climate change-related extremes in Europe are in the billions. Some countries have been hit harder than others.

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Climate demonstrators demand an end to fossil fuels

Climate activists in Spain and Germany called for an end to fossil fuels, while demonstrators at the COP27 conference in Egypt appealed for "climate justice".

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Watch: Thousands protest in Berlin over rising cost of living

Thousands of people demonstrated in central Berlin on Saturday, calling for food prices to be controlled and for the rich to be taxed.

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Watch: Revellers celebrate the start of Germany's carnival season

Dubbed Germany’s 'fifth season' by residents, carnival starts every year on 11 November at 11:11am local time.

Germany

Cologne commemorates 200 years of carnival

Dubbed Germany’s 'fifth season' by locals, Cologne carnival starts every year on 11 November at 11:11am and stretches until Ash Wednesday in February or March.

Earth News

Energy crisis: Germans turn to wood burning stoves to save on gas

Just like many other Germans, a retired couple has turned to using a wood burning stove this winter in order to save on gas.

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