Europe’s troubled auto sector plans closures and layoffs

Switzerland's automotive supplier Feintool on Dec. 3 announced it will close one of its sites in Germany and lay off as many as 200 people. French car parts supplier Valeo will cut... Read more »

Syrian refugees in Germany are pleased to be able to return home. But only visit.

The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it could mean losing their refugee status. Read more »

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national elections

Musk presented the right-wing AfD party as the “last spark of hope” for Germany, sparking outrage from American and German officials. Read more »

Volkswagen plant closures, layoffs averted, says union

The German automaker had floated plans to shut as many as three factories and carry out mass job cuts. Read more »

In 1822, an arrow shot from Africa landed in northern Germany: a biologist tells the story

For centuries, scientists have had a misconception about what birds do during the winter. Then, in 1822, the fact was revealed in a most desirable manner. Read more »

Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt?

Russian dominance of the EU energy market is coming to an end, but threatens an energy crisis in several EU countries. Read more »

Germany: a hit with the crowds at the Magdeburg Christmas market

At least two people have been killed, according to the head of the state government. Police have taken a Saudi national into custody. Read more »

Volkswagen reaches labor agreement, closes plants in Germany

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030. Read more »

Russian shipowner says ‘terrorist attack’ is Mediterranean shipwreck

The team members had to be rescued when a Russian ship sank, which its owner called a "terrorist attack. " Read more »

Germany in mourning as death toll from market attacks rises to five, a 9-year-old girl

People in Germany are mourning the victims and their shaken sense of security after a man intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a... Read more »