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Former German intelligence chief arrested on espionage charges

August Hanning and his alleged collaborator Manfred D are accused of passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, since 2010. Both were arrested on Tuesday and remanded in custody after federal court hearings.

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Far-right AfD gains first-ever state parliament speaker in Germany

The AfD's Tobias Rausch was elected speaker of Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament on Tuesday, marking the first time the far-right party has held such a post in Germany.

Europe News

Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China

Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.

Tech News

The 'Terminator scenario': How realistic is the AI apocalypse?

OpenAI boss Sam Altman and Anthropic chief Dario Amodei warn of the risks of overly rapid AI development. More experts now think AI could wipe out humanity. How realistic is that? Euronews talks to AI specialist Reinhard Karger.

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Europe Today

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Europe News

Merz makes surprise Kyiv visit as Germany pledges more aid to Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for Ukraine.

Europe News

Germany marks 36 years of unity: Why was the country divided and how united is it today?

Only 17% of former GDR citizens kept their jobs after the change of system, a legacy still visible in regions short of people and corporate headquarters.

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Seven EU countries push back against Brussels plans for military space

Germany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national.

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World's tallest wind turbine rises to 365 metres in Germany

Germany’s new 365-metre wind turbine in Schipkau is the world’s tallest, designed to capture stronger winds and start operating in November.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan wins gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

Almost 400 teams from more than 190 countries competed over 11 rounds. Germany took bronze, while Hungary, France and Spain also finished in the top 10, alongside Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Europe News

Germany and Kazakhstan: raw materials, trade routes and new partnerships

Kazakhstan is becoming a key economic and geopolitical partner for Germany. President Tokayev's Berlin visit focuses on Central Asia and cutting reliance on vital raw materials.

The Cube

Is Brussels threatening to freeze funds for AfD-voting German states?

Claims circulating online allege that the EU is threatening to block funds intended for the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, after the far-right AfD party won a recent election there. However, there's no evidence that this is the case.

Europe in Motion

Eviction: Where are tenants most and least protected across Europe?

The eviction of a disabled 87-year-old woman in Madrid from a flat she lived in for 70 years has sparked outrage and comparisons of renter rights across the continent.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Berlin

In partnership with Media City

Berlin is a city filled with history, creativity and energy, from street art on the Berlin Wall to cycling through its leafy streets. In this episode, Lilly Douse discovers what brings Germany’s capital to life.

30 September 2026

Europe News

Hungary cuts German activist Maja T.'s jail term over 2023 attacks

Last year, Maja T. staged a 40-day hunger strike to protest the "unlawful handover" and "inhumane" prison conditions, an allegation denied by Hungary's prison service.

30 September 2026

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Underground fire: Blaze in German lignite mine cannot be extinguished

Sparked by a forest fire, hardly any flames are visible above ground, yet underground it still smoulders on a former lignite site in Thuringia and could burn for years.

30 September 2026

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Frugal countries pile on pressure to shrink EU budget

Six "frugal" EU leaders have stepped up pressure on the Irish presidency to slash the next long-term budget by "several hundred billion euros" in its new compromise text.

29 September 2026

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Kyiv's digital minister: 'We want Europe to use us as an AI sandbox'

Ukraine has built a digital state under the pressure of war. Digital Minister Oksana Ferchuk tells Euronews what Europe can learn from Ukraine, from digital government and AI to cybersecurity and resilience.

29 September 2026

Europe News

Two people have died in a bus crash which was heading to Oktoberfest

The bus, which was on its way to Munich's beer festival and was carrying approximately 35 Filipino tourists, crashed at 05:41 a.m., according to local authorities.

27 September 2026

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Discount store sparks revolution on Sylt, reshaping the island of the rich

The German island Sylt has long battled acute housing shortages and locals being pushed out. Now, of all things, a discount chain offers a remedy: Lidl is building a completely new housing complex in Tinnum.

27 September 2026