Latest from Germany

Bird flu shuts doors to Berlin Zoo visitors

A case of the virus was reported among the Zoo's birds on Friday.

Lufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World Cup

The official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.

Auschwitz hero’s son seeks millions for dad’s 1948 execution

Witold Pilecki's son is seeking millions in compensation from the Polish government.

'Utterly vile': KFC slammed for anti-Semitic offer

The fast-food giant apologised after marking horrific anniversary with chicken offer.

COP27 UN climate summit: Grim backdrop of a world in crisis

Envoys from around the world gather in Egypt to tackle global threats.

Russian attacks force fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees on Europe

Hungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.

Climate protesters throw mashed potato at Monet painting

The two activists are from the group Last Generation.

Climate protesters make disgusting demand

The protesters glued themselves to the floor of a Volkswagen showroom.

Foreigners double NZ land purchases: post-Covid recovery

Largest deals are often offshore parties selling Kiwi assets to other overseas entities.

Europe's 10 best scenic railways revealed

Europe's summer fling with train transport may is not a one-time thing.

Tap that! Oktoberfest back after 2-year pandemic drought

Drink was flowing again at Europe's busiest beer festival after two year ban.

Putin's latest chilling threat to Europe

Russian leader declares: 'Everything preventing us from going forward will be rejected.'

Gazprom keeps gas pipeline to Germany switched off

The European Union needs to step up efforts to reduce gas consumption.

52 million tickets sold for ultra-cheap travel in Germany

The scheme was so successful people ditched their cars to use the free train rides.

Drought exposes WWII ships in the Danube

Hulks of German battleships emerge from their watery grave as the river recedes.

10 beautiful hostels perfect for the older solo traveller

Hostels have changed for the better; they're smarter and ideal for travellers on a budget.

German leader condemns Abbas' '50 Holocausts' remark

Germany's chancellor "disgusted by the outrageous remarks" made by Palestinian president.

'Self-driving' car crashes into van, kills one

Nine people were also injured when the car swerved out of its lane in Germany.