Talking politics: How is polarisation reshaping young Europeans' public and private conversations? Politicians, social media, and traditional media are seen as the central forces that are fracturing society. Euronews · Apr 17, 2025
Germany will not invite Russia and Belarus to second world war commemoration Moscow and Minsk ambassadors excluded over concerns they could ‘exploit’ event for anti-Ukraine propaganda The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025
Rheinmetall CEO expects order book to balloon by 450% amid Germany’s rearmament drive Rheinmetall's Armin Papperger expects his company to account for a quarter of Europe's $1.1 trillion defense splurge. Fortune · Apr 17, 2025
“We just told them to get out!” Why Iron Maiden have banned record label staff from the studio since 1982 Iron Maiden’s label representatives haven’t been allowed to hear what the metal legends are recording since as far back as The Number Of The Beast Metal Hammer · Apr 17, 2025
AP PHOTOS: Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to become a tough nut to crack in an unlikely place — a small Germany company producing painstakingly hand-crafted nutcrackers that are snapped up by American collectors. The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
China Selling Seized Digital Assets? Crypto Users Troll Local Governments In 'Germany Type Move' Local governments in China are reportedly dumping their seized Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies amid a slowing economy – crypto holders blasted the move, reminding the community of how a similar move ended for Germany. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025
Trump signals support for EU-US trade deal amid mixed messages on Ukraine in Meloni White House visit – as it happened US president says deal will happen but ‘we are in no rush’; Trump and aide send mixed signals of progress on Ukraine minerals deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025
From skater girls to climate illusions: Meet the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards UK photographer Zed Nelson's four-continent project, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with nature, earned him this year's coveted Photographer of the Year award. Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
Germany changes benefits for Ukrainian refugees reducing amount of financial aid Ukrainian refugees will no longer receive the so-called Bürgergeld or citizen benefits, but will instead receive asylum support, which comes with less financial assistance. Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
Trump's tariffs threaten to be a tough nut to crack in rural Germany workshop Alongside classic fare such as a variety of Santas, Scrooge and the Mad Hatter, specifically American-themed collectibles are a staple at Steinbach Volkskunst. Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to become a tough nut to crack in an unlikely place — a small company whose factory nestled deep in the hills of eastern Germany produces painstakingly hand-crafted nutcrackers that are snapped up by American collectors The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
Germany's military wants its own Starlink-like satellite constellation Germany's armed forces are planning to build their own constellation of satellites, to avoid becoming reliant on SpaceX's Starlink or other orbiting communications networks. Space · Apr 16, 2025
Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany, prosecutors say The 40-year-old medic, who has been held in custody since August, is alleged to have committed the crimes between September 2021 and July 2024. Euronews · Apr 16, 2025
Linkin Park will headline this year's UEFA Champion's League Final The band's performance follows previous headliner Lenny Kravitz in 2024 Metal Hammer · Apr 16, 2025
Euronews · Apr 15, 2025 Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations?
Euronews · Apr 15, 2025 Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug smuggling networks Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
Euronews · Apr 15, 2025 Merz's missile for Ukraine proposal sparks support abroad and hesitation at home European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.
Euronews · Apr 15, 2025 German economic sentiment drops to 21-month low as tariff fears linger German and eurozone economic sentiment plunged in April to multi-year lows, as fears over US trade tariffs and rising global uncertainty weighed heavily on business expectations, particularly in export-driven sectors.
Euronews · Apr 15, 2025 Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? | Radio Schuman Last week Germany's conservative CDU party and its social-democrat counterpart agreed on a coalition deal, but how does it look at home and in Brussels?
AAP · Apr 15, 2025 Bell tolls as KFC operator dumps bucket on taco chain Australian restaurant firm Collins Foods is looking for a suitor to buy its Taco Bell chain as it eyes a bigger piece of the European market for its KFC brand.
Euronews · Apr 14, 2025 Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority prepares for Easter with traditional eggs Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Germany some 1,500 years ago.
Euronews · Apr 14, 2025 German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.
Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025 Germany wants to deport four pro-Palestine activists: What you should know The US citizen and three European nationals who face expulsion have not been convicted of any crime.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025 'I coped really well': Arne Engels reveals how he deals with Celtic criticism Arne Engels remains unfazed by criticism and says he is fully settled into life at Celtic after his £11m move from Augsburg in Germany's Bundesliga…
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 German parliament expected to meet May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the new chancellor The German parliament plans to meet on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country’s next leader, if all the parties in his proposed government approve a coalition agreement reached last week