Divorces in Germany edge up in 2025 but remain near historic lows

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The number of divorces in Germany rose slightly in 2025, with around 130,100 marriages dissolved by…

Expanding heatwave scorches Europe as records fall, wildfire risks rise

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Majority of German hospitals lack air conditioning for patients: Study

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Air conditioning in patients' rooms is still far from being the norm in German hospitals, a leading medical association said on Friday, reported dpa. "Most intensive care units in Germany are now air-conditioned, but that's about as far as it goes. Only a third of…
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Rail freight traffic drops by 9% in 2026 Q1

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A total of 7.5 million tonnes of goods were transported in freight transport in the first quarter of…
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4 injured in knife attack at hospital in Poland

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Four people were wounded after a man attacked patients and staff with a sharp weapon at a hospital…
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Spain sends 54 emergency troops to aid earthquake-hit Venezuela

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The Spanish Ministry of Defence decided to send 54 members of its Military Emergency Unit (UME) to…
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German doctor admits to killing 12 patients in high-profile trial

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A German doctor admitted to having killed 12 patients nearly a year since the start of his…
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Heatwave exposes vulnerabilities in Europe’s infrastructure

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Europe's latest heatwave is exposing vulnerabilities across transport, energy and water…
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Starmer to remain MP after leaving Downing Street

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Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will remain a Member of Parliament (MP) after stepping…
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European leaders, NATO chief say to strengthen defense industrial cooperation

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Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK said in a joint statement on Wednesday that…
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Finland sees highest unemployment rate in this century in May

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Finland's unemployment rate rose to its highest level this century in May, while the number of…
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1 in 5 people in Germany lives alone: Statistics

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Some 17.3 million people in Germany lived alone last year, equivalent to roughly one in five of the…
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Premises linked to ex Gazprom subsidiary searched in Germany

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German officers are raiding premises linked to a former subsidiary of Russian state-owned energy…
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Fortum to end coal-based power generation in 2027

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The Finnish majority state-owned energy company Fortum will end coal-fired power generation in…
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Unemployment rate further rises in Finland in May

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The number of unemployed persons aged 15 to 74 was 376,000 (margin of error ±28,000) in…
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Temperatures to reach up to 41 °C in Germany as Europe swelters in heat

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Temperatures in some parts of Germany could reach a record 41 degrees Celsius later this week as…
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Visegrad leaders pledge to revitalize regional cooperation at Hungary summit

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Leaders of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries pledged on Tuesday to strengthen regional cooperation…
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Ruginiene quits as Lithuanian PM

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced her resignation on Tuesday, triggering the…
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Rail services across Germany suspended following glitch

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All rail services in Germany were suspended on Tuesday evening following a disruption to train radio…
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21% people in Germany cannot afford 1-week holiday

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Summer holidays have become unaffordable for many people in Germany, with 21% of people not able to…
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Lumber harvest rises by 6% in Finland in May

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A total of 3.9 million cubic meters of wood was harvested for industrial use in May 2026, which was…
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ECB warns euro area outlook remains uncertain despite Mideast peace deal

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The euro area economic outlook remains uncertain, with inflation facing upside risks and economic…