These are the best airports in the world, according to a new ranking Spain’s Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport and Germany’s Düsseldorf Airport were named the best airports in the world. Euronews · Sep 10
Which European countries import the most crude oil? Brent topped $100 after fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks. Eurostat data shows which European countries buy the most oil and who is most exposed. Euronews · Sep 10
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato foils Moscow plot to unleash secret weapon to destroy undersea cables in Arctic Britain, Norway and US confront Russian vessels involved in secret deepsea operation The Independent UK · Sep 10
Germany Wants To End Bitcoin's Tax-Free Perk. Long-Term Holders Could Soon Face A 26% Tax. Crypto bought before the end of 2026 would keep Germany's existing treatment, while newer holdings would be taxed regardless of how long investors keep them. International Business Times · Sep 9
‘I fear the price could be high’: Inside the German city where the far right surged After the AfD’s landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt, people in the state capital share what they make of the result – and what comes next The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Germany's Merz accuses AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing' in Bundestag clash with Weidel The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort to form a state government. Euronews · Sep 9
France co-hosts major space summit with Germany despite US firms' withdrawals and Merz absence France is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week, as Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads. Euronews · Sep 9
Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
New sleeper train launches between these two major European cities – with tickets from £26 Stops include Lake Como, Swiss ski resorts and major cities in Belgium, Germany and Italy The Independent UK · Sep 9
Soaring cost of living means it’s now cheaper to live in Milan than Manchester One month of living costs in London equates to five months in Thailand’s Chiang Mai The Independent UK · Sep 9
Swiss and French train stations named among best in Europe – with Germany free-falling down rankings The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers. Euronews · Sep 9
Trump praises AfD’s state election win in Germany and says far-right party is ‘on the rise’ The Alternativ fur Deutschland (AfD) won 44 per cent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt but fell short of a majority The Independent UK · Sep 9
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win majority Germany's Chancellor Merz faced criticism from AfD leader Alice Weidel following a regional election. Weidel taunted Merz, stating voters had "pulverised" his party in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz countered that the AfD will not achieve a majority in Germany with its current policies. He assailed the AfD's stance on Ukraine and its… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Germany beats US as top study-abroad choice for Indians as students chase cheaper degrees & clearer job routes Germany has overtaken the US as the top study-abroad choice among Indian students in upGrad’s 2026 survey, with preference for Germany jumping from 25% in 2023 to 48%. Lower tuition, technical programmes and clearer post-study work options are driving the shift as traditional destinations tighten immigration rules. The Economic Times · Sep 9
Reason · Sep 9 Brickbat: Mein Gott Sven Hüber, the deputy chairman of Germany's largest police union and a high-ranking government official with the Federal Police, has… The post Brickbat: Mein Gott appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Euronews · Sep 9 Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 Who Is Ulrich Siegmund? 35-Year-Old AfD Leader Who Used East German Mopeds to Win Voters Ulrich Siegmund's AfD achieved a historic win in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote. Despite the victory, forming a government remains challenging due to lack of cooperation from other parties.
The Times of India · Sep 9 Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD eyes first state government since the Nazi Party Thousands of people took to the streets across Germany after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded its strongest-ever result in a state election, raising fears that the party could make further gains in upcoming polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid Germany ‘urgently’ sending PAC-2 interceptors from its stockpile and urges other countries to do the same. What we know on day 1,659
Latin Times · Sep 9 From Bogotá to Magdeburg: What Actually Connects Seven Right-Wing Wins, Country by Country From Ecuador to Germany, the right has won seven elections in two and a half years. Analysts are split on whether it's one wave or separate stories.
Euronews · Sep 8 'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, political scientist warns Chancellor Merz's government must recognise the far-right AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and voter discontent that led to the win, or further cement its downfall, an expert on East German politics warned.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states Alarm that Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania may fall next after party’s Saxony-Anhalt election victory
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Police arrest suspect in Germany power grid attacks after dayslong search Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of attacks on power distribution systems across Germany
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Nicaragua tells top UN court Germany is violating international law by selling weapons to Israel Nicaragua has accused Germany of breaching the Genocide Convention by selling weapons to Israel that were used in Gaza
Euronews · Sep 8 Brussels Airport reconnects to Europe’s high-speed rail network after more than 10 years Belgium’s largest airport is back on Europe’s high-speed rail map after more than a decade, with a new Deutsche Bahn service connecting Brussels Airport with Cologne and Antwerp.