Germany

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was illuminated in the colors of the EU flag for Europe Day. The landmark shone in blue light from sunset until midnight on Saturday, along with the EU flag and the slogan «United in diversity».

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Fans of Turkish origin celebrated Galatasaray's Turkish league title win in Berlin on Saturday evening. Police reported several hundred participants gathering mainly along Kurfürstendamm.

The opera adaptation of jules verne's novel around the world in 80 days had its german premiere at theater erfurt. Composer jonathan dove created the music for the roughly 90-minute performance.

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The temporary reduction in the mineral oil tax has been in effect since May 1. Consumer prices for gasoline and diesel have dropped noticeably. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil expects the oil industry to pass on the relief in full and without delay.

Health group Fresenius is reducing the bonus of former chief executive Stephan Sturm. The manager is pushing back against the cut and leveling criticism in return.

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CDU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn has proposed that the SPD jointly develop a draft for income tax reform. The aim is to relieve small and medium incomes without public disputes.