Day: July 19, 2025
25 posts
Man Dies in Leonberg Police Shooting
A man in his 40s was killed Saturday afternoon during a police operation in Leonberg, authorities confirmed. According…
German Lotto Jackpot Soars
The German Lottery and Totoblock held its weekly “6 aus 49” draw on Saturday evening, revealing the winning…
EU Eyes Ban on Gas Car Fleets
The European Commission is reportedly preparing a new regulation that would effectively prohibit the purchase of vehicles with…
Bielefeld Man Shoots Neighbor With Air Rifle
A man in Bielefeld, Germany, was arrested Saturday afternoon following an incident involving gunfire and a police response.…
Platzeck Defends Russia Visits
Former SPD leader and former Minister President of Brandenburg, Matthias Platzeck, has defended his personal travels to Russia…
Journalists Secure Pay Rise
Following a period of industrial action, the Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (Verdi) and the Bundesverband Digitalpublisher und Zeitungsverleger (BDZV) have…
Brandts Son Reflects on Fathers Historic Gesture
The actor Matthias Brandt, youngest son of former German Chancellor Willy Brandt, has expressed a complex mixture of…
Germany Debates AfD Ban Urgency
The Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has cautioned against rushing a potential…
Car Plows Into Los Angeles Crowd Injuring Many
At least 28 people sustained injuries on Saturday after a vehicle collided with a crowd in East Hollywood.…
Seniors Should Serve Nation Expert Says
A leading German sociologist is advocating for a revised approach to societal responsibility, suggesting a social service obligation…
Israel Urges Berlin Action on Hostages
The Israeli Embassy in Berlin has formally urged the German government to adopt a more coordinated and prioritized…
Weber Urges EU Border Police Deployment
European officials are advocating for a strengthened, coordinated approach to managing migration flows, with particular emphasis on bolstering…
EU Operation Irini Faces Shutdown
The future of the European Union’s military operation, “Irini” (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), designed to enforce a United Nations…
AfD Ban Faces Public Resistance
A recent survey conducted by the Allensbach Institute for Demographic Research, commissioned by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, reveals…
Bahn Profit Surge Mixed Review
Deutsche Bahn’s CEO, Richard Lutz, has delivered a mixed assessment of the company’s performance through the first half…
Fatal Crash Claims Two Lives
Tragedy struck on Friday afternoon on the L3073 state road, connecting Frankenberg/Eder and Somplar, resulting in the deaths…
Lawmakers Push for Suspect Surveillance
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faction in the Bundestag is pushing for legislative changes aimed at bolstering the…
Benefit Freeze Looms for 2026
According to a new study by the Institute of German Economy (IW), the standard rate for basic income…
US Medical Suppliers Stockpile in Europe
The medical technology sector is reportedly anticipating a potential escalation of trade tensions and proactively bolstering inventory levels…
Academic Warns Against Politicized Judges
Concerns are growing regarding a potential shift in the process of selecting judges for Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court,…
Rail Cuts Loom Without Track Pricing Reform
Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is warning of potential service cuts unless a reform of track…
Academic Defends Karlsruhe Court Nomination
The nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf to the Federal Constitutional Court has sparked debate, but her former doctoral advisor,…
Doctor Shortage Hits Big Cities
A new analysis by comparison portal Verivox has revealed significant disparities in pediatric care across Germany, extending beyond…
Greens Blast Dobrindts Immigration Stance
Following a summit of several EU interior ministers held on the Zugspitze mountain in Bavaria, Agnieszka Brugger, Deputy…
Experts Urge CDU Choice for Top Court
A leading constitutional lawyer has voiced concerns regarding the political maneuvering surrounding the upcoming selection of a judge…