A 16-year-old girl in Berlin has refused to see her father, even under social worker supervision. German law considers both the child’s wishes and their well-being in family visitation disputes.
When Germany’s chancellor arrived at the White House this week, the agenda had been set months earlier. The meeting - arranged around Christmas - was supposed to focus on two issues that dominate Berlin’s foreign policy: the war in Ukraine and the new American tariffs. Then the war with Iran reshaped everything.
Stournaras declined, however, to say how much new debt would be needed to make a real change to financial conditions in Europe.
Nearly a month after the teen vanished, German authorities requested a DNA reference and triggered European legal cooperation as the cross-border search for Laura intensifies.
The killing of a ticket inspector on a regional train shocked Germany, but the suspect’s identity quickly became the subject of rumors, political narratives and fake news in both Germany and Greece.
New testimony reveals 16-year-old Laura flew alone to Germany carrying a signed note from her mother, despite a dispute at the airport check-in desk
A 36-year-old railway inspector died from a brain hemorrhage after being beaten on a regional train, prompting nationwide mourning and renewed concerns over rising violence against public transport workers.
Police say the 16-year-old flew from Greece to Frankfurt as German authorities issue a missing alert and witnesses report seeing her with an older young man.
After 25 days and repeated information requests by the Hellenic Police, Lufthansa confirmed that the 16-year-old boarded a flight to Frankfurt on Jan. 8, hours before her parents reported her missing
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Authorities believe the 16-year-old from Patras traveled alone to Frankfurt and is safe, according to a report aired by Greek broadcaster MEGA.
Berlin and Rome call for sweeping reforms to cut red tape, accelerate approvals, and strengthen Europe’s single market ahead of next month’s EU summit
Berlin will send a small reconnaissance unit to Greenland at Denmark’s request, as European allies boost their military presence amid mounting U.S. pressure and renewed debate over the Arctic island’s security and future
Chancellor Merz signals potential free trade agreement with India, aiming to boost economic ties, reduce reliance on China and Russia, and resolve years-long negotiations amid rising global protectionism
Reports paint a picture of a teenage girl who was deeply unhappy
European allies plan to boost Arctic military presence as Trump pushes for Greenland acquisition, with NATO talks framed as “business as usual” to deter Russian and Chinese activity
The world has just witnessed what Trump and his all-powerful military are capable of. Meanwhile, planners in Washington - with intimidating transparency - are turning their attention to the next targets
Berlin has urged heightened caution for travelers to Turkey around the New Year, citing an elevated risk of terrorist attacks and advising against non-essential travel to border regions and crowded public areas
A nephew and a family friend have been remanded in custody over a double murder in Foinikounta, while authorities continue searching for a third suspect in Germany amid ongoing investigations
Cooperation between the governments in Berlin and Athens on migration policy has been intensive for years; in scarcely any other policy area is it closer or more systematic