Day: December 31, 2025
36 posts
Stocks Surge Then Dip Year-End
American markets concluded 2024 with a muted final trading day, echoing a similar pattern from the previous year.…
Troops Depart Cities Amidst Tensions
The withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, orchestrated by former President Donald Trump,…
Petition Gains Ground as Firework Ban Support Surges
Growing Pressure for a Nationwide Firework Ban in Germany A petition launched by the Berlin Police Union in…
New Year Lotto Jackpot Soars
Lottery Jackpot Sparks Debate Amidst Gambling Addiction Concerns New Year’s Eve brought a substantial €4 million jackpot to…
Energy Prices To Fall By 2026
Germany’s leading energy firm, Eon, has issued a complex forecast regarding future energy prices, revealing a short-term reprieve…
Lindner Slams Merz
The former FDP leader and ex-Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner has launched a scathing critique of Chancellor Friedrich…
Doctors Praise Assisted Dying Talks
A critical stalemate persists in Germany’s ongoing debate surrounding assisted suicide, as a coalition of parliamentary representatives seeks…
Police Union Slams Failure to Address New Year’s Chaos
A year after widespread rioting marred New Year’s Eve celebrations across Germany, the Police Union (GdP) is sharply…
Eurotunnel Traffic Resumes After Disruptions
The disruption to rail services between the UK and mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel, which severely impacted…
Cities Push for Overhaul of German Care Insurance
Municipalities Demand Sweeping Social Reforms to Avert Financial Crisis German municipalities are issuing a stark warning about the…
New Zealand Rings in 2026 First
The Chatham Islands, a remote New Zealand territory, were effectively the first inhabited place to greet 2026, sparking…
Bilger Urges SPD to Revise Alliance
The Union faction, the largest group in Germany’s Bundestag, is signaling a desire to fundamentally renegotiate the terms…
EU Climate Goals Jeopardized by Emissions Delay
The postponement of the EU Emissions Trading System II (EU-ETS II) is raising serious concerns about the viability…
Economist Dismisses Pension Debate as Overblown
Leading economist Achim Truger has launched a forceful critique of the increasingly heated public discourse surrounding the future…
Mountain Rescue Urges Caution
The German air rescue organization, DRF Luftrettung, is raising serious concerns about the rising number of incidents involving…
Germany Needs English Skills Workforce Grows
Germany’s labor market is increasingly reliant on workers from outside the European Union, a dependence that underscores a…
Nord Stream Restart Debate Sparks Warnings
The debate surrounding a potential restart of the damaged Nord Stream pipeline is fraught with geopolitical peril and…
CO2 Price Stability Key for Consumers
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is signaling a cautious approach to climate policy amidst growing economic pressures…
Doctors Doubt Tougher Penalties for Attacks
The German Society for Emergency Medicine (DGINA) has voiced skepticism regarding Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig’s proposal to escalate…
Motorists Feel ADAC Misunderstood
The ADAC, Germany’s largest automobile association, is attempting to clarify its position amidst mounting public criticism surrounding rising…
Police Warn Against Replica Guns This New Year’s Eve
The German Police Union (GdP) is issuing a stark warning ahead of New Year’s Eve, highlighting the escalating…
Nations Favor Local Control on Fireworks
Across Germany, a significant shift in the regulation of New Year’s Eve fireworks is gaining momentum, fueled by…
Klingbeil Eyes Memorable Moments at 2026 World Cup
The outgoing year has prompted significant introspection within Germany’s ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD), with leading figures acknowledging…
Hamburg Rail Upgrade Delayed Until 2031
The ambitious expansion of Hamburg Central Station is facing significant delays, with the project’s commencement now pushed back…
Berlin Faces Shock Split Proposal
The debate surrounding Berlin’s governance has been reignited by Tübingen’s independent Mayor Boris Palmer, who has publicly floated…
Merz Sees 2026 as Germany’s Renewal
In his inaugural New Year’s address, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the…
Germany Pushes Business Education in Schools
Fostering Entrepreneurship: German Conservatives Advocate for Mandatory Economics Education A push to bolster Germany’s economic competitiveness is gaining…
Mental Health Days Surge
A concerning trend is emerging in Germany, revealing a dramatic surge in work-related absences linked to mental health…
Judges Demand Stricter KO Drop Penalties
The German Judges Association (DRB) has voiced concerns that the Federal Ministry of Justice’s proposed increase in penalties…
Economist Urges Caution on Corporate Tax Cuts
The German government is facing mounting criticism regarding proposals to accelerate tax cuts and implement unconventional economic stimulus…
EU Readies New Sanctions Ahead of Ukraine Anniversary
European Union member states are reportedly preparing a sweeping 20th sanctions package targeting Russia, slated for implementation on…
Alcohol Treatment Reaches Over A Million Germans
A concerning surge in alcohol-related health issues has gripped Germany, with approximately 1.04 million adults receiving medical treatment…
Trains Airlines Eye Seamless Baggage Transfer
The German government is pushing for a significant overhaul of travel logistics, urging national rail operator Deutsche Bahn…
Doctors Push for Sugar Tax School Lessons
Germany’s medical establishment is issuing a stark warning about the nation’s public health trajectory, calling for urgent and…
AfD Faces Record Bundestag Scrutiny
Bundestag Faces Rising Disruption as AfD Dominates Orderly Conduct Concerns The German Bundestag has witnessed a significant uptick…
Germany Investigates Paratrooper Allegations
Serious allegations of racist, sexist and extremist incidents within a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) airborne infantry unit stationed…