Germany
Nato announces new mission to protect undersea cables in Baltic Sea region
Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Baltic Sentry will include frigates and maritime patrol aircraft, as well as a small fleet of naval drones.
Imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany banned after foot-and-mouth found
The measures were announced on Tuesday in a bid to prevent the spread of the disease to the UK.
Man wanted over sex offences in Germany arrested in Portadown
The PSNI detained the man in Portadown.
Protests at far-right party’s conference as Germany’s election campaign warms up
The two-day conference started a little over two hours late as many delegates’ trips to the venue were slowed by blockades.
Animal transports banned in German region after foot and mouth disease detected
Authorities in Brandenburg state said on Friday that a farmer found three of a 14-strong herd of water buffalo dead in Hoenow.
Far-right party’s conference draws protests as Germany heads into election
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa, in the eastern state of Saxony, one of its strongholds.
Musk to host chat with German far-right leader amid political interference fears
The forays into politics by the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive is raising alarm across Europe.
Death toll from German Christmas market attack rises to six
More than 200 people were injured in the attack in Magdeburg.
Ukraine to seek allies’ help to boost air defences, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian president will make the call during a meeting of the Ramstein group of allies in Germany on Thursday.
Talks on forming new Austrian government collapse as smallest party pulls out
The talks had dragged on since Austria’s president tasked conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer in October with putting together a new government.