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COVID-19 in Europe: Finland, Denmark, & Netherlands ease restrictions

Here is our summary of the COVID-19 situation across the continent.

Vatican

Ex-Pope Benedict XVI admits attending meeting about abusive priest

The retired Pope had denied attending the meeting to the investigators but says his statement had mistakes in it due to editing "oversight".

Green News

Germany says EU’s proposed switch to nuclear is “risky and expensive”

Germany rejects the EU’s proposal for fuel switch, claiming nuclear power is dangerous and hydrogen power is unrealistic.

Germany

Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 3 at university in Germany

The 18-year-old suspected gunman was a biology student at the university, said Siegfried Kollmar, the regional chief of police.

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Ukraine

Blinken defends Germany after Ukraine criticism over Russia stance

The US Secretary of State said he had "no doubts" over Germany's determination to stand up to Russia, after Kyiv accused Berlin of "encouraging" Vladimir Putin.

Germany

US warns of 'massive consequences' if Russia invades Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the warning in the event of any Russian military incursion into Ukraine or any hybrid attacks on the country.

Germany

German Green party leaders investigated over 'corona bonuses'

The Greens say the party leaders have repaid the bonuses and are cooperating with the investigation.

Germany

Ex-pope knew about sexual abuse as archbishop of Munich, says report

A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese has faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of several cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.

Syria

Syrian doctor goes on trial in Germany accused of torture

It is the second such case in Germany after a former Syrian colonel was sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity last week.

Art

Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov makes it to Germany after ban

Serebrennikov said last Friday he had "no idea" why he had been allowed travel to Hamburg after being confined to Moscow for years.

Germany

East German Stasi kept records on Scholz during 1970s, 80s

East Germany's secret police kept extensive records on Chancellor Olaf Scholz when he was a senior member of the West German Social Democratic Party’s youth wing in the 1970s and 80s, German tabloid Bild reported.

Culture news

Berlin International Film Festival to go ahead in-person

The festival will go ahead without its usual parties and receptions – though attendees should expect mask mandates and a reduced capacity.

Work

Revealed: The best places to work in Europe in 2022

Tech companies have dominated Glassdoor’s ranking of the best companies to work for this year, but who comes out on top in Europe?

Germany

Germany faces a 'gigantic task' to meet CO2 reduction goals - minister

Germany's new climate minister said the country is currently on track to halve its emissions by 2030 - far off the government's target of 65%.

Germany

German police carry out raids over negligence during deadly floods

The searches were focused on an opencast mine near the western village of Erftstadt.

Germany

Concern in Germany over radical elements at COVID restrictions protest

Experts claim "the danger is coming from radicalisation within the movement".

Europe News

NATO 'must be prepared for failure' of Ukraine-Russia dialogue

Representatives from Moscow will be in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine at the NATO-Russia Council.

Germany

Germany appoints first-ever commissioner dedicated to LGBT+ issues

Green MP Sven Lehmann will be in charge of preparing a "national action plan" to promote acceptance and protect diversity.

Germany

Ryanair to close base at Germany's Frankfurt Airport

The budget airline complained the airport had "chosen to increase prices even further, making Frankfurt uncompetitive with European airports”.

Germany

Frank-Walter Steinmeier set for second term as Germany's president

All three parties in Germany's coalition have now endorsed Steinmeier to serve for another five years until 2027.