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Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed

Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention.

Europe News

Germany fails to gain seat on UN Security Council

In secret ballots cast by the General Assembly for the European seats, Portugal and Austria received 134 and 131 votes respectively, while Germany received 104.

Business

Which European countries attract the most foreign investment?

Foreign investment is widely seen as a key driver of economic growth, innovation and job creation. But which countries are winning the race for international investors, and how is Europe's position changing in an increasingly competitive global market?

Europe News

'Reckless escalation': Europe condemns Russia’s use of 'Oreshnik'

Russia’s use of the “Oreshnik” missile has drawn international attention. According to Moscow, the intermediate-range missile is capable of striking targets across large parts of Europe.

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Business

From cars to defence, Mercedes-Benz open to military sector

While Germany’s automotive sector is coming under growing pressure, defence companies are increasingly eyeing its factories, skilled workers and industrial expertise.

Europe News

Whale Timmy is dead, GPS tracker confirms identity

For days, it remained unclear whether the whale found dead off the Danish coast was Timmy. Authorities have now confirmed that the well-known humpback whale did not survive his journey through the Baltic Sea.

Europe News

At least one killed after car drives into people on street in Leipzig

Leipzig is located southwest of Berlin and has more than 630,000 inhabitants, making it one of the biggest cities in eastern Germany.

Europe News

Germany suspects Russia of Signal phishing attacks on politicians

Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied.

Europe News

Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again

The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

Germany

Israeli restaurant targeted in suspected antisemitic attack in Munich

Antisemitic offences in Germany have risen significantly in recent years, reaching a new peak in 2024. Authorities recorded 6,236 cases, including 173 violent incidents, according to available data.

Iran

Trump warns Iran it could be destroyed 'in one night'

Donald Trump has once again escalated threats against Iran, warning the country could be “taken out in one night” as the US deadline for Tehran approaches. Iran has rejected a proposed ceasefire, insisting on a permanent end to the war, while fighting continues to intensify across the region.

Art

Leipzig Eierlei festival celebrates the art of Easter egg decoration

For some painting eggs is an integral part of Easter, but exhibitors at the Eierlei Festival in Leipzig take this tradition to a new level as craft and art experts show what can be done with supposedly "simple" decorations.

Culture news

German artist given jail by Russian court for display mocking Putin

Jacques Tilly has been designing and building floats for Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade, one of Germany’s best-known, since 1984.

World News

Rhineland-Palatinate vote: AfD scores record result in western Germany

In the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, the Christian Democrats have, according to projections, won just over 30% of the vote. They are clearly ahead of the Social Democrats and look set to provide the next state premier.

Culture news

K-pop BTS return: mega comeback draws huge crowds in Seoul

Numerous roads closed, hundreds of thousands of fans on site and millions watching on Netflix: the K-pop band’s comeback is a mega event.

Cinema

From east to west: Berlinale film explores German reunification

While historic scenes of celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate spread worldwide as Germany reunified, four filmmakers documented the quiet, contrasting everyday life at Friedrichstrasse station in 1990. A thought-provoking, unusual look back at the 90s at this year's Berlinale.

Cinema

Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence

They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice.

Cinema

'Brat' at Berlinale: what's behind the neon green posters?

"Being cheeky and caring only about yourself" – that’s what fans of singer Charli xcx call "brat". Last summer's hottest pop trend has now been wrapped up for the big screen in 'The Moment' - a mockumentary where Charli plays herself in the lead role.

Cinema

Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate opening ceremony

Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention.

Cinema

Berlinale 2026: The world premieres we're most looking forward to

The 76th Berlinale begins on Thursday with films from 28 countries competing for the coveted Golden Bear. Political issues are set to dominate the agenda again with many titles celebrating their world premieres in the German capital.

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