Europe

Germany’s Easter Peace Marches Amid Rising Global Tensions

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the German peace movement's traditional Easter peace marches, with over a hundred events organized in dozens of towns across the country between April 2 and 6. Several German newspapers have run ads trying to mobilize people.

Easter Lamb Cakes: Buttercream Wool and Jellybean Eyes

Lamb-shaped cakes are an Easter tradition, with a long history in Central European countries like Germany and Poland. Charra Jarosz hide caption toggle caption Charra Jarosz As Easter approaches, people around the country will be dyeing eggs, preparing baskets, attending Easter Vigils… and baking lamb cakes.

Kharkiv Hit Again on 1,500th Day of War

Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, was facing wave after wave of Russian air strikes on Thursday night and Friday morning, Ukrainian officials said, as Russia's full-scale assault on its neighbor continued into its 1,500th day.

Easter Peace Marches in Germany Amid Renewed Military Debate

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the German peace movement's traditional Easter peace marches, with over a hundred events organized in dozens of towns across the country between April 2 and 6. Several German newspapers have run ads trying to mobilize people.

Accusations of State Spying Target Hungary's Opposition

The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed observers. Many have described it as a "return to dictatorship and Communist times."

Dannebroge Wreck Found in Copenhagen Harbor

The wreck of an iconic Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor where it has lain for over two centuries since being sunk in a battle with the British Royal Navy under the command of its most famous admiral, Horatio Nelson.

Lufthansa at 100: Celebrations Amid Economic Strain

Skip next section Germany joins UK-led talks on Hormuz shipping April 2, 2026 Germany joins UK-led talks on Hormuz shipping Germany is taking part in UK-led talks on securing the Strait of Hormuz after the US signaled others should handle the issue.

Hungary's Intelligence Scandal: Spying on the Opposition

The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed observers. Many have described it as a "return to dictatorship and Communist times."

CDU/CSU Call for Cannabis Law Rethink After Two-Year Report

Government ministers from Germany's conservative CDU and CSU parties on Wednesday called for changes to the 2024 partial legalization of cannabis introduced by the previous more left-leaning coalition government. They made the call amid the publication of a two-year report on the effects of the new law. What did conservative ministers say about the report?

Russian An-26 Crashes in Crimea, Dozens Reported Dead

A Russian military plane crashed in the Russian-annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board, Russian news agencies reported Wednesday. "According to reports from the scene, the six crew members and 23 passengers on board were killed," the TASS state news agency said, citing Russia's Defense Ministry.