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German tech company signs €60 million contract with Elon Musk

SpaceX signed a €60 million deal with German mechanical engineering company Singulus Technologies for the strategic supply of solar cells, giving the German company a massive price jump.

11 November 2026

Europe News

Over 60% of women in German military report sexual harassment at work

More than half of all female Bundeswehr soldiers have already experienced sexual misconduct, a hidden-figure study shows, revealing up to five times more cases than officially reported.

11 November 2026

Tech News

Ethical hacker warns: one in two people risk falling victim to a cyberattack

From supermarket fridges and blood services to Berlin's state network, cyberattacks increasingly hit critical infrastructure, as an ethical hacker tells Euronews, often exploiting human error.

11 November 2026

Business

Vodafone suffers huge net loss on Germany hit but raises outlook

British mobile phone giant Vodafone on Tuesday posted a huge post-tax loss for its first half, linked primarily to a writedown in Germany, but raised its outlook with total revenue increasing.

10 November 2026

Europe Today

Merz’s budget gamble: no Ukraine funding, no EU budget

Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition: Merz ties the EU budget to unanimous financial support for Ukraine, Europe sends a delegation to Abu Dhabi but stays outside the trilateral talks, and the Black Sea strategy struggles to stay afloat.

10 November 2026

Art

Sausage party: Inside the world's first exhibition dedicated entirely to dachshunds

From David Hockney to Andy Warhol, the Kunsthalle Bremen is celebrating how Germany's beloved sausage dogs have inspired artists throughout history.

9 November 2026

Europe News

Trio suspected of attempting to smuggle 3,000 tarantulas into Germany

In November 2023, Interpol said the black market for illegal wildlife products was worth up to $20 billion a year.

6 November 2026

Tech News

Ban it or build it? Europe’s dilemma over social media

France’s under-15 social media ban has already fallen in court, and Australia’s is now on trial. Meanwhile, a new European coalition is betting on a different fix: build better platforms.

5 November 2026

Europe News

Climber rescued after being abandoned at 2,600 metres in Austrian Alps

Gerhard Kremser, the district manager of the Pongau Mountain Rescue Service, said the man likely would not have survived another night on the mountain due to the conditions.

2 November 2026

Tech News

UK and Germany to jointly develop military AI

Government and industry figures will meet next spring to shape the plan, though no specific systems or budgets have been named so far.

2 November 2026

Tech News

German MPs and ministers warned iPhones have been targeted by spyware

Those affected have been told to treat their phones as compromised, but it is not yet known who is behind the attack or how many people were hit.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Germany 'Gen Z' protests turn violent as shops looted

The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month.

1 November 2026

EU News

Berlin youth rally against rearmament draws Pro-Palestine protesters

According to police, around 5,000 people joined a demonstration by the initiative "Gen Z regelt" at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. In the afternoon, organisers claimed some 11,000 participants had taken part.

31 October 2026

Economy

Germany, France, Italy and Spain: Where was inflation highest in October?

Inflation rose in Italy and France, held in Spain and fell in Germany in October. What is driving the gap between Europe's largest economies and will the European Central Bank hike again in December?

30 October 2026

Health news

Which vaccinations are recommended for this autumn

In Germany new recommendations for coronavirus vaccinations now apply. Even last year far fewer people had themselves vaccinated against flu.

30 October 2026

Europe News

German serial rapist sentenced to 12 years, 44 cases still probed

Frank S. was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by preventive detention. The 69-year-old from Berlin systematically drugged and raped 14 women and filmed the assaults. A further 44 cases are expected to be examined in a separate trial.

29 October 2026