Germany
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Expropriating Housing Companies: How It Could Actually Work
The Left Party wants to bring residential property into public ownership in Berlin. How the plan could work – and what consequences could follow.
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Opera just gave its Android browser something Chrome desperately needs
Forget expensive roaming charges because Opera's Android browser now gets your entire phone online after landing abroad
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Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.
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European Space Agency signs up CGI and OVHcloud to build storage for the 500PB of Earth observation data it expects to have by 2035
Digital EO will store Earth observation data
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Pilot attempts to crash plane bound for Tel Aviv in latest example of a crew-related hijacking
A pilot on a plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the other pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft before being subdued by passengers and crew
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Twisteddoodles on the discovery of a new cat species
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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Stocks mixed as inflation worry weighs on Europe
European markets were hit by a string of strong inflation readings
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Nuclear to hybrid: The key moments from the Euronews Defence Summit
Euronews hosted on Wednesday its first Defence and Space Summit. Here are the key moments from the day-long gathering, bringing together the NATO Secretary General, ministers, senior officials and industry leaders. #EuropeNews
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Unsettling images reveal stark impact of humans on the environment
These aerial shots from photographer and environmental activist J. Henry Fair, drawn from a new exhibition, show the impact of human activity on the landscape
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Would Labour win under a new voting system?
Labour could lose hundreds of seats under a new voting system, projections show
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TP-Link opens global preorders for its first Wi-Fi 8 router, but ban keeps it out of US market — US left off launch list as FCC freeze refuses to thaw
The Archer 8 Ultra is launching across Europe and Australia, but the U.S. has given TP-Link the cold shoulder
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Putin thinks he’s winning – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official
Head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre called on the government to ‘step up’ its response to Russia
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IN NUMBERS: How much will Germany's fuel tax cut save drivers?
From the start of October, Germany is set to bring back a fuel price cut meant to relieve drivers from record costs at the pump. Here's a look at the numbers, and how much you might really save.
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Hungarian court reduces sentence for German anti-fascist convicted in far-right rally assaults
A Hungarian appeals court has reduced the sentence of a German anti-fascist activist from eight to seven years
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EU plans cross-border emergency comms system to replace radio
The EU put forward Wednesday plans for a new bloc-wide communication system allowing police, firefighters and other national emergency services to better coordinate during cross-border crises.
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German top leadership strikes deal on elder care reforms
The black-red coalition has agreed on a draft law on care reforms, which is primarily focused on savings.
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Germany's Deutschlandticket to cost €66,80 from 2027
The cost of Germany's nationwide public transport pass will rise by €3.80 per month next year, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
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Tom Gauld on an audience with the great theoretical scientist
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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Germany moves to slash independent advice for asylum seekers
Germany's interior ministry is preparing to cut funding for independent asylum counselling by around 80 percent. This would save a small sum for the state, but could have life-changing consequences for the most vulnerable immigrants.
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Germany orders winter gas reserves boost as Middle East war worries mount
The German government on Wednesday ordered a state-owned company to boost gas reserves as worries mount about low storage levels ahead of winter, citing "geopolitical risks" amid the Iran war.
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UK government debt as a percentage of GDP is not as high as other countries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: James Bovington, Horsforth, Leeds.
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Last Word: This week’s new questions
Why do dogs generally follow instructions, whereas cats largely ignore them? Will we ever build a space telescope that can see as far as the big bang?
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TP-Link's cutting-edge Wi-Fi 8 router is on sale — so should you jump on board with faster Wi-Fi now?
This is a pricey piece of cutting-edge hardware, and indeed you could buy a decent PC with this kind of money.
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What passengers in Baden-Württemberg need to know about the three-day transport strike
Passengers across parts of Baden-Württemberg are facing three days of major bus and train disruption this week due to a strike affecting SWEG transport. School services are also expected to be hit.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Lead candidate of the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt aiming to become state premier in December, Amazon to hire 13,000 seasonal workers in Germany, Berlin's Philharmonie concert hall due for major upgrade and more news this Wednesday.
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TELL US: How has Germany changed since you moved here?
Germany has changed in different ways over the past years. We want to hear from international residents about what feels different, what has become easier or harder, and how life in the country has developed since they arrived.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’ identified as Putin injects £150bn into war
German chancellor says he is speaking to other heads of state to try and prepare Ukraine for winter
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‘If people are in a bunker, business stops’: Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businesses
Minister tells Guardian of trade-offs Kyiv facing as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikes
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Mental health under scrutiny: Spain lags Europe in psychologists, pay or wait
With six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.
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Powerful drill roars to life to dig Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey
Powerful cutters have whirred to life on a giant drill that will begin boring a new train tunnel under the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to New Jersey
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Baltimore-Dallas thriller in Brazil averages 29.9 million viewers on CBS, a record for NFL abroad
Baltimore's 34-31 win over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro has become the most-watched NFL international game ever
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New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
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FTSE 100 falls as bond worries offset lower oil
The index ended down 48.17 points, 0.5%, at 10,636.71.
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'We need rain': Germany's Rhine unnavigable for most shipping at new low
Continued dry weather in west Germany has pushed water levels on the Rhine river to a new record low, rendering a large part of the country's inland cargo shipping impossible.
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Cole Palmer: Chelsea forward "victim" of "sick" system, says PFA chief
Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
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Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine
European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn
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How long are EES waiting times at German airports?
With the autumn break coming up, many people may be wondering what kind of delays to expect at German airports due to the Entry and Exit System (EES) checks.
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Does Germany really have the most punishing tax system for foreigners?
Germany sits dead last in a recent ranking of countries by 'tax optimisation for global citizens', but it's also near the top of the list for quality of life.
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No energy shortages, but a painful winter looms for Europe
Europe needs to protect consumers from another energy price shock while making fossil fuels less central to the economy. Emergency measures can soften the immediate blow, but Brussels is warning governments not to let short-term subsidies or tax decisions undermine the green transition. #EuropeNews
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Left Party accuses Government of smear campaign, German wholesale retailer Metro’s Russian operations seized by authorities, Söder and Munich mayor celebrate Olympic bid victory with roller coaster bet and more news on Tuesday, September 29th.
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Life in the village on the edge of Russia where locals fear the next hybrid attack
Warnings of attacks on European countries supporting Ukraine
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Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market
From paper projects to batteries now online: the energy market is changing and the value of storage is soaring worldwide
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Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine
Estonian authorities say they have concluded that an arson attack in mid-August on a defense company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine was an act of sabotage commissioned by Russian security services
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Dutch Government is the latest to ditch Microsoft — US sanctions push Netherlands towards home-grown NixOS-based software
Netherlands seeking sovereign software options
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How to watch NHL 2026/27 for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels
Can the Hurricanes storm to a second straight Stanley Cup?
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Why launching a career is getting harder in Germany
New figures suggest the number of entry-level jobs in Germany is falling rapidly in some sectors. Here's what that means for international professionals, students and parents raising children here.
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‘We will not be intimidated,’ says Estonian PM after attributing recent arson attack to Russia - Europe live
Kristen Michal says attack ‘against Milrem Robotics was ordered by Russian special services’, after Kremlin denies involvement
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Inflation in Spain surges to 4.9% in September on higher fuel prices
Inflation in Spain climbed 0.6% in September to 4.9%, driven by higher fuel prices, lubricants and package holidays. Core inflation rose 0.2% to 3.1%.
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England v Czech Republic: Czechs prepare for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96
The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there.
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Storms are intensifying as temperatures rise. Which countries are most at risk?
From colour-blindness to women’s clothing, early warning systems must ensure no one is left behind. “Climate change is making storms more intense, dangerous, shifting their paths, and putting more and more people within their reach,”...
