Day: August 15, 2025
51 posts
Bielefeld Stuns Bremen In Cup Upset
Arminia Bielefeld secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in the first round of the…
Trump Putin Meet in Alaska for Ukraine Talks
Following a pre-arranged agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump convened in Alaska Friday to…
US Stocks Mixed Nasdaq Slides
US equity markets presented a mixed picture Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 44,946 points,…
Teachers Warn Schools Unprepared For Heatwaves
Concerns are growing regarding the preparedness of German schools to cope with increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. Stefan…
Leverkusen Cruise Past Großaspach in Cup Thrilling
Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a decisive 4-0 victory over SG Sonnenhof…
Trump Putin Meet in Alaska Seek Swift Ukraine Ceasefire
A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin commenced Friday in Alaska, bringing…
SPD Urges Swift Entry for Afghan Local Staff
A German lawmaker is urging swift action to facilitate the entry of Afghan nationals who have already received…
Union and Magdeburg Advance in German Cup
Union Berlin and 1. FC Magdeburg both secured convincing victories in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on…
Farm Prices Dip Slightly Year-Over-Year
German producer prices for agricultural products decreased by 1.1 percent in June 2025 compared to June 2024, according…
Rail Chief Out Transport Minister Urged To Do More
The recent departure of Deutsche Bahn’s CEO, Richard Lutz, has prompted criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder,…
Altmaier Praises Merkel’s Refugee Policy
Former chief of staff to the German Chancellery, Peter Altmaier, has offered a largely positive assessment of former…
Georgian Officials Renew Attacks on German Ambassador
The German Ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, is once again facing attacks from Georgian government officials, this time…
German Markets Dip Oil Prices Fall
European markets exhibited a mixed performance at the close of trading Friday, with Germany’s DAX index finishing marginally…
County Associations Urge Merz Action Over Record Deficits
German county associations are urging the federal government to provide financial relief to local authorities, citing a growing…
Germany’s Parties Push to Ease Abortion Laws
Political factions in Germany are increasingly vocal regarding the legal status of abortion, specifically Paragraph 218 of the…
Dobrindt Defends Civil Service Pay Costs
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has voiced opposition to a debate regarding potential cost savings through adjustments to…
Severe Storms Threaten Southern Germany
Meteorological services in Germany have issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across parts of southern Germany. The alert, valid…
Reezy’s Album Tops German Charts
German music charts see a dynamic shift this week, with rapper Reezy’s “Born Spinner” claiming the top spot…
Sky du Mont Welcomes Retirement No More Porta-Potties
Veteran German actor Sky du Mont has expressed a positive outlook as he approaches retirement from acting. In…
German Politicians Demand Russia’s Assets Be Seized For Ukraine Defense
A growing chorus of prominent German politicians are advocating for the complete and immediate utilization of Russian central…
Left Leader Demands Rail Firm Become Nonprofit
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, Jan van Aken, leader of the Left party, has…
Leipzig Signs Brazilian Forward Romulo
RB Leipzig has secured the signing of Brazilian forward Romulo, the club announced Friday. The 23-year-old joins from…
German Left Criticizes Weak UN Plastics Deal Push
Following the unsuccessful conclusion of United Nations negotiations for a global plastics treaty, members of the German Left…
German Market Steady Alaska Eyes Turn
European markets displayed cautious optimism midday Friday, with the DAX maintaining gains established in early trading. Around 12:30…
German DAX Gains Ahead of Alaska Talks
European markets experienced a modest positive start to the trading day Friday, with the DAX rising slightly to…
India Floods Landslides Claim Dozens of Lives
At least 60 people have been confirmed dead following torrential rainfall and subsequent landslides that struck above the…
Teacher Strike Threat Looms Over Civil Service Debate
The German Civil Service Federation (DBB) has cautioned that industrial action in schools could occur if the civil…
Brandenburg Leader Admits Errors Handling Far-Right Party
Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has acknowledged shortcomings in the approach taken towards the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.…
Thyssenkrupp CEO Open to State Investment in Shipbuilding
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has indicated an openness to potential state participation in its planned listing of the…
Germany Boosts Afghan Aid With New Funding
Germany has announced additional funding to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office and the…
Heusgen Claims Putin Outmaneuvers Trump
Christoph Heusgen, a former advisor to ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel, has publicly criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s approach…
German Employment Holds Steady in Second Quarter
Germany’s employment figures for the second quarter of 2025 show a slight overall increase, though with notable sectoral…
Haseloff Urges Government to Unite on Key Reforms
Germany’s longest-serving state premier, Reiner Haseloff of Saxony-Anhalt, is anticipating fundamental reforms from the federal coalition government following…
German Business Starts Surge Despite Rising Closures
Germany’s business landscape demonstrated a mixed performance in the first half of 2025, according to data released Friday…
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse in Geneva
Negotiations for a United Nations treaty to tackle plastic pollution concluded in Geneva without a finalized agreement, delegates…
Caritas Urges Better Heat Protection For Homeless
The president of the German Caritas Association, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, has urged increased heat protection measures for homeless individuals,…
German State Leader Seeks Climate Policy Relief for Key Industries
The Premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, is calling for a fundamental reassessment of climate policy amidst growing concerns…
Police Union Decries Dire Training Facility Conditions
Germany’s federal police force is highlighting significant deficiencies in its facilities, particularly impacting training academies. A recent position…
Amthor Targets 16 Billion Euro Bureaucracy Cut
Philipp Amthor, State Secretary in Germany’s newly formed Digital Ministry, has announced ambitious plans to significantly reduce bureaucratic…
Army Staff Criticize Minister’s Recruitment Focus
Germany’s armed forces face a significant personnel shortfall, prompting criticism of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius from the Association…
Merz Urges Putin to Ceasefire in Ukraine
Following anticipated discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German Chancellor Friedrich…
Tech Tax Details Remain Unclear
Plans for a potential digital levy on large corporations remain largely undefined, according to a recent response from…
Left Leader Criticizes Potential Putin Trump Talks
Ahead of the anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Ines Schwerdtner, chair…
Taxpayers’ Group Urges Cuts to Public Sector Jobs and Perks
The president of the German Taxpayers Association, Reiner Holznagel, has called on the federal and state governments to…
Cities Urge Action To Protect Homeless From Heat
German city representatives are urging national and regional governments to enhance protections for individuals experiencing homelessness amidst rising…
Defense Agency Backs Tax Cuts For Arms Industry
The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces…
Greens Demand Rail Boost After Bahn Chief Exit
Members of Germany’s Green Party are urging substantial investment in the nation’s rail network following the announced early…
Greens Demand Rail Investment After Bahn Chief Exit
Members of Germany’s Green party in the Bundestag are urging substantial investment in the nation’s rail network following…
Prien Seeks Rules for Teens on Social Media
Germany is set to examine stricter regulations concerning the use of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram,…
Youth Social Media Rules Under Review
Germany is preparing to examine stricter regulations for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with Federal Education…
German MP Warns Against Concessions to Putin Ahead of Trump Meeting
Ahead of a scheduled meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German…