Day: January 9, 2026
34 posts
Bar Owner Arrested After Crans-Montana Fire
The arrest of the Crans-Montana bar owner on charges of flight risk has intensified the scrutiny surrounding the…
January 9, 2026
Military Watchdog Demands Tougher Action on Abuse
The parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, Henning Otte of the CDU, is intensifying calls for a more…
January 9, 2026
Minister Cheers Mercosur Deal Eyes Safeguards
The recently concluded Mercosur free trade agreement has elicited a cautiously optimistic response from German Agriculture Minister Alois…
January 9, 2026
Swift Sweeps Charts Again
The enduring cultural dominance of Taylor Swift continues to reshape the German music landscape, with her album “The…
January 9, 2026
Green MP Decries Bundestag Odor Issue
The German Parliament’s infrastructure is facing a mounting crisis, exposing systemic failings in its construction and raising concerns…
January 9, 2026
Brandenburg State Parliament Vote Fails AfD Bid
The motion to dissolve the Brandenburg state parliament, tabled by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has failed,…
January 9, 2026
Left Party Urges Shelter in Empty Offices
The escalating cold snap currently gripping Germany is prompting a sharp rebuke of the government’s response to homelessness,…
January 9, 2026
Iran Protests Intensify
The ongoing protests in Iran, which began at the start of the new year, persist despite a tightening…
January 9, 2026
EU Nears Trade Deal With South America
European Union member states have tentatively paved the way for a landmark free trade agreement with Mercosur nations…
January 9, 2026
Germans Flood Government Portal With Ideas
The German government’s newly launched “Just Do It” online portal, intended to gather citizen feedback on bureaucratic obstacles,…
January 9, 2026
Trump Abandons Venezuela Strike
A sudden shift in US policy towards Venezuela has materialized, with President Donald Trump announcing the suspension of…
January 9, 2026
GermanSubmarineDealWithIndiaNears
Negotiations are nearing conclusion for a substantial deal between Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and the Indian Navy, potentially…
January 9, 2026
German Rail Halts Trains Near Hannover
A major disruption to rail travel is gripping the Hannover region, effectively crippling one of Germany’s key transport…
January 9, 2026
Truck Traffic Surges Signals Economic Boost
Rising Truck Mileage Signals Potential Economic Shift in Germany Data released Friday by the Federal Logistics and Mobility…
January 9, 2026
German Service Sector Sales Dip
Service Sector Slowdown Raises Concerns About German Economic Momentum Preliminary data released by Destatis, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office,…
January 9, 2026
Homebuilding Costs Surge in Germany
Rising Construction Costs Intensify Housing Affordability Concerns in Germany New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)…
January 9, 2026
Van Aken Finds Common Ground With Catholic Church
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has revealed a complex personal history interwoven…
January 9, 2026
Merz Faces Pressure to Boost German Economy
Pressure is mounting within the conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group for leader Friedrich Merz to accelerate concrete measures aimed…
January 9, 2026
Local Governments Face Collapse Warns Officials
The Association of German Districts (Landkreistag) has issued a stark warning to the federal and state governments, cautioning…
January 9, 2026
Zalando Closure Sparks Outrage Over Job Losses
The announced closure of Zalando’s Erfurt site in Thuringia has ignited a fierce political backlash, with former state…
January 9, 2026
Flixbus Braces for Snow No Delays Yet
Flixbus Maintains Services Amidst Weather Warnings, Raising Questions About Infrastructure Resilience Despite stark warnings from the German Weather…
January 9, 2026
Jewish Leaders Demand Tougher Laws Against Antisemitism
German Jewish Leaders Demand Sharper Legal Action Against Rising Antisemitism The Central Council of Jews in Germany is…
January 9, 2026
German Finance Chief Demands Social Policy Shift
The escalating financial crisis gripping local municipalities in Germany has prompted Hamburg’s Finance Senator, Andreas Dressel (SPD), to…
January 9, 2026
Three Dead in Baden-Württemberg House Collapse
A devastating structural collapse in Albstadt, a southern Baden-Württemberg town, has claimed the lives of three residents, sparking…
January 9, 2026
Merz Promises Deep Dive into Berlin Power Outage
The disruption of Berlin’s power supply last week has triggered a defensive posture from the German government, with…
January 9, 2026
Snow Threatens Northern Germany
Severe weather warnings are impacting large swathes of Germany, raising concerns about infrastructure disruption and potential political repercussions…
January 9, 2026
Haseloff May Exit Office Sooner
Reports surfaced Thursday indicating a potential shift in leadership within Saxony-Anhalt, challenging earlier timelines and raising questions about…
January 9, 2026
Tax Deal Remains Stable
The German government’s coalition, comprised of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), appears…
January 9, 2026
SPD Plummets to Record Low
A new Infratest poll paints a grim picture for the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), signaling a potential…
January 9, 2026
Döner Prices Face Government Intervention
The German Left Party’s leader, Jan van Aken, has escalated the debate surrounding rising consumer prices, advocating for…
January 9, 2026
Greens Dismiss CDU Tax Plans as Unrealistic
Political Wrangling Erupts Over Tax Proposals, Sparking Doubts on Fiscal Credibility A fierce debate has erupted within the…
January 9, 2026
Ice Warning Risks Rise
Germany’s leading water rescue organization, the Deutsche Lebensrettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG), is issuing stark warnings regarding the increasing temptation to…
January 9, 2026
Left Party Slams German Military Draft Proposals
The German opposition party, Die Linke, has launched a sharp critique of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ plans to…
January 9, 2026
Winter Weather Fuels Surge in Sports Injury Remedies
“Rising Injury Rates and Potential Surge in Illnesses Raise Concerns Amidst Severe Winter Weather in Germany” A sharp…
January 9, 2026




































