Esme Nicholson

Germany's Langenscheidt dictionary publisher awards an annual prize for best new word or phrase as voted by teenagers. This year, the phrase "du bist gut genug"(you are good enough), from a song that went viral, is on the shortlist. It's better known as "doobie scoot canoe."

German officials termed the deadly car ramming attack near the Berlin pride celebration that killed one and injured dozens an Islamist terrorist attack

An infestation of toxic caterpillars has forced German authorities to close shady public green spaces as people seek relief from record-breaking heat

Tensions about Israel's participation loom over the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on May 1, 2026.)

In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple.

Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar promises democratic renewal, closer ties with Europe, and national unity.

Hungarians turned out in historic numbers to vote against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's and his Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and political scientist Abel Bojar.

Over eight million Hungarians are eligible to vote in elections that could topple Viktor Orban, a European ally of President Trump.

After decades of neglect, Germany has announced a 100-billion-euros investment into the national railway operator. But some say it will take more than money to get its trains back on track.