Month: February 2026
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Trump Announces Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the death of Iran’s “Supreme Leader” declaring, “Khamenei, one of the most malevolent people…
Fürth and Schalke Draw 1-1 in 2. Bundesliga Showdown
On the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, Greuther Fürth and Schalke 04 finished their encounter with a 1-1 draw.…
German Foreign Ministry Issues Middle East Travel Warning After Israel and US Airstrikes
After the airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets and the ensuing military…
Ali Khamenei Death Rumors Debunked by Iran
According to unverified reports from Israel, Iran’s political and religious leader Ali Khamenei-who has been in power since 1989-has…
Germany’s 6/49 Lotto 28Feb 2026 Draw Unveils Winning Numbers
1, 6, 19, 33, 44, 45, with a super number of 8.. The Game 77 result was 4112786,…
Bayern Deliver Thrilling 3 2 Victory Over Dortmund In Home Turf
Bayern Munich defeated first‑division rivals Borussia Dortmund 3‑2 on Saturday night. Dortmund had the early advantage, taking a…
Merz Calls Allies Over Iran Airstrike Escalation
After the recent escalation in the Middle East, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) coordinated with allies and partners. On…
Hannover 96 Edge Past Arminia Bielefeld One Zero in Twenty Fourth 2nd Bundesliga Day
Hannover 96 secured a 1‑0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld on the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. Enzo Leopold’s penalty…
Werder Bremen Ends 13-Game Unbeaten Streak with 2-0 Victory Over Heidenheim
Werder Bremen ended their 13‑game winless run when they beat 1. FC Heidenheim 2-0 on matchday 24 of the Bundesliga. Jovan…
Thousands Rally in Berlin to Support Israel and US Air Strikes on Iran
Several thousand people gathered in Berlin’s government quarter on Saturday to celebrate the airstrikes launched by Israel and…
Germany Tightens Travel Advisories for Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
The German federal government has tightened its travel and safety advisories for the Middle East.A travel warning now…
Greens Blast Minister Reiche’s Gas Subsidy Plan as “Total Madness”
The Greens sharply rejected Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s (CDU) push to expand gas subsidies in Germany.In a statement…
Union Leads AfD for First Time in Six Months Insa Sunday Trend 26 Percent Gains One Point
According to the weekly “Sunday Trend” data that the polling institute Insa compiles for Bild am Sonntag, the…
E3 Leaders Call on Iran to End Nuclear and Ballistic Programme and Stop Destabilising Activities
On Saturday, France, Germany and the United Kingdom demanded that Iran halt its nuclear programme and curb its…
EU-Iran Delegation Demands U.S. and Israel Clarify Their War Objectives
The chair of the Iran delegation in the European Parliament, Hannah Neumann of the Greens, urged Israel and the…
Germany Seizes Control of Rosneft German Subsidiaries Under New Export Law
The federal government has ordered a trustee arrangement for the German Rosneft subsidiaries Rosneft Deutschland GmbH (RDG) and…
Hardt Praises Attack on Iran While Shipping Industry Warns of Rising Risks
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt (CDU), viewed a possible end to the Mullah regime…
Brorhilker: Cum‑Ex Schemes Still Run Unpunished in Germany
Despite high‑profile tax scandals such as Cum‑Ex and Cum‑Cum, criminals from Germany’s financial sector still frequently escape punishment.…
Germany Tightens Security for Jewish Sites Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
After Israel’s attack on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation, German security authorities have heightened protection for Israeli…
German Car Dealerships Fear Revenue Loss in 2026 Despite New EV Subsidy 42 Percent Expect Decline While 20 Percent Hope for Improvement
Despite the electric‑vehicle subsidy that began at the turn of the year, German car dealers remain largely pessimistic…
German Government Informed Ahead Of Military Strike On Iran
The German federal government said it had been alerted in advance about the recent Israeli military attacks on…
Iran Fires Rockets and Drones at Israel in Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel Strike
After a military strike carried out by Israel and the United States, Iran launched rockets and drones toward…
Trump Urges Iranians to Seize Power After Military Strikes End
U.S. President Donald Trump described the ongoing military strikes against Iran as part of a plan to topple…
Israel Launches Preemptive Strike on Iran Amid Tehran Explosions
Israel says it has launched a preventative military strike against Iran. According to Iranian state media, explosions were…
Verdi Warning Strike Stalls Public Transport Nationwide
Across almost all of Germany, a warning strike called by the union Verdi began early on Friday morning…
ZDF’s New Political Barometer Stays Steady With Minimal Change
The latest ZDF Politbarometer shows hardly any change since the last poll three weeks ago. If this Sunday…
German Health Minister Targets Egg Donation Legalisation, Seeks to Keep Couples In-House
Ministry of Health Nina Warken (CDU) is planning to launch an initiative so that the Bundestag can, in…
German Child Protection League Welcomes Paternity Law Changes Clarifying Birth Parents’ Rights
The German Child Protection Association (Deutscher Kinderschutzbund) has broadly welcomed the Bundestag’s decision made Thursday evening to make…
German Church Calls Out GEAS Reform Plans Demands Refugee Dignity
Before the vote on reforming the Common European Asylum System (GEAS), the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) strongly…
New Survey Signals Tight Race In Baden‑Württemberg Election Outlook Narrowing
Another poll suggests that the election outcome in Baden-Württemberg may be slightly tighter than previously expected. According to…
German SPD MP Accuses Israel of Undermining Two‑State Solution in West Bank
Reem Alabali Radovan, the German development minister, has accused Israel of making a two‑state solution effectively impossible through unlawful…
Milk Farmers Urge Minister Rainer to Act Against Milk Price Collapse
Milk farmers urge Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) to oppose the falling price of milk and to push…
Christoph Ploß Criticises Verdi Strikes on Bundesliga Game Days
German transport policy maker Christoph Ploß (CDU) sharply criticized Verdi’s warning strikes on public transport scheduled for Bundesliga matchdays.“Leaving…
Miersch Makes Tenant Protection Must‑Have for Heating Law Reform
SPD caucus chairman Matthias Miersch has made tenant protection the cornerstone of the black‑red coalition’s plan to reform Germany’s…
A Million Small Firearm Licenses Registered in Germany
The number of holders of a small firearms permit – the “Kleine Waffenschein” – is steadily increasing in…
Reiche Aims to Import Ukrainian Biomethane Under New Heating Law
German economy minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) announced that the country will import biogas from Ukraine. “Biomethane is available,…
German Travel Sector Faces Sharp Drop in US Bookings as ICE Aggression and New Entry Rules Loom
The German tourism industry reports a sharp drop in demand for trips to the United States following reports…
EU pledges for U.S. energy imports outstrip current import volumes
Last year the European Union imported energy raw materials worth 58.8 billion euros from the United States-about 66.4 billion US dollars at the…
Reiche Expands German Gas Production to Secure Energy Future
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche announced that Germany will broaden its support for domestic gas production. “We have our own…
EU Commission Green‑Lights DB Cargo Rehabilitation
The EU Commission has approved a restructuring assessment for DB Cargo. This was reported by “Welt am Sonntag” on…
Paramount Triumphs Over Warner, Seals Deal to Take Over Warner Discovery
In the acquisition race for U.S. media conglomerate Warner Discovery, Paramount emerged victorious. The two companies announced on Friday…
Brantner Blames Black Red Coalition Over Heating Reform For Boosting Trump Influence
Franziska Brantner, the Green Party chair, accused the governing black‑red coalition of raising Germany’s dependence on U.S. President Donald Trump…
SPD Opposes Reich’s Solar Subsidy Cuts
The SPD parliamentary group has signalled its opposition to Federal Minister of Economics Katharina Reiche’s (CDU) plans to…
German Auto Dealers Blast New E‑Car Bonus, Say Launch Uncertainty Sows Customer Doubt
The Association of German Car Dealers (VAD) has issued strong criticism of the new electric‑car subsidy scheme. The…
German Rail and GDL Reach 5% Wage Rise in Two-Step Agreement
Deutsche Bahn and the union of German locomotive drivers (GDL) have reached an agreement to raise salaries by a…
German Dax Stalls While Market Breadth Slumps
The German stock index, the DAX, failed to find a clear direction on Friday after a rather muted…
Augsburg Triumphs Over Cologne in Bundesliga Showdown
On matchday 24 of the Bundesliga, FC Augsburg claimed a 2-0 victory over 1. FC Köln. The match…
US Markets Fall Sharply While Netflix Shares Leap
The U.S. stock markets fell sharply on Friday. By the close in New York the Dow was at 48,978…
Trump Bans Federal Agencies From Partnering With Anthropic
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that all U.S. federal agencies must end any collaboration with the AI…
Champions League draw shocks Bayern faces Atalanta while Leverkusen meets Arsenal
In the Champions League round of 16, Bayern Munich faces Atalanta Bergamo, while Bayer Leverkusen will play Arsenal. The draw…
Germany Records Milder Drier Sunny Winter Past Long-Term Average
Germany’s winter 2025/2026 turned out to be milder, drier and sunnier than the long‑term average. The German Meteorological…
Germany Launches First Measures to Combat Post‑Infection Diseases
The steering committee of the National Decade Against Post‑Infectious Diseases agreed on its first measures during its inaugural…
Fortuna Düsseldorf and Dynamo Dresden Claim Home Victories in 2. Bundesliga
Fortuna Düsseldorf opened the 24th round of the 2. Bundesliga with a 2-1 victory over VfL Bochum, while Dynamo Dresden…
Eurojackpot Friday 27 February 2026 Winning Numbers 7 17 19 28 47 Euro 2 7
The winning numbers from the Friday Eurojackpot draw were announced in the evening. The main numbers are 7,…
Interior Minister Dobrindt Continues AfD Surveillance After Court Ruling
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) affirmed that the Interior Office will continue to monitor the AfD, even…
Transport Minister Declares Infrastructure Bill Won’t Diminish Environmental Protection
German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) rejected claims from environmental groups that the proposed “Infrastructure Future Law” would…
SPD Still Pursues AfD Ban, Keeps Legal Option Open
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) still considers a ban against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) possible. “The examination…
Berlin Parliament Sings in Tears as Linken MP Exposes Sexual Abuse in Address About Epstein Files
During the Bundestag debate on the agenda item “Combatting Sexualised Abuse” left‑wing MP Kathrin Gebel delivered a highly…
Nouripour Demands More Freedom for Green Leadership as Polls Stagnate
The former Green Party chairman, Omid Nouripour, says that the party needs more “legroom” for its executive team,…
Opposition Accuses North‑East SPD of Structural Self‑Service and Nepotism in Schwerin
The opposition in the Schwerin state parliament has raised allegations of nepotism over the employment of relatives of…
Dax Holds Steady as Oil Prices Surge, Weekends End With Mild Dip
The DAX slipped slightly at the end of the week. At the Xetra close, the index was calculated…
Gabriel Felbermayr Urges New US Europe Customs Deal
Economist and trade‑policy expert Gabriel Felbermayr argues the EU should negotiate a fresh customs agreement with the United States.…
Adam Posen: EU Poised to Benefit from Trump Tariff Verdict
Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, views the European Union as a…
EU Authority Approves Moderna’s Dual Flu‑COVID Shot mCombriax for Adults 50+
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended next Friday that Moderna’s new combination vaccine, mCombriax, be approved for adults…
Germany Boosts Cybersecurity Powers to Target Foreign Attackers
The German federal government aims to significantly broaden the authority of security agencies to counter cyberattacks, including threats…
Taylor Swift Reclaims German Single Chart Top Spot After Carnival Songs Slide Raye Hits Number Four
After an expected steep drop in the popularity of the carnival songs, Taylor Swift has reclaimed the top…
German Military Sees Record 3,131 Underage Recruits This Year
In the German Armed Forces, the number of soldiers who were minors at the time of enlistment reached…
Mainz Set to Clash With Sigma Olmütz in Conference League Round of 16 Draw in Nyon
One of the Conference League clubs, 1. FSV Mainz 05, will face Sigma Olmütz from the Czech Republic in the round‑of‑16.…
German Inflation Drops to 1.9 Percent in February
Germany’s yearly rise in consumer prices slowed once more in February 2026. The federal statistical office reported an…
Ex-Federal Constitutional Judge Huber Says Thuringia Could Ban AfD
Peter M. Huber, a former judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, says that banning the AfD in Thuringia could be…
Stuttgart set to face Porto while Freiburg meets Genk in Europa League round of sixteen
Stuttgart will take on FC Porto in the Europa League round of 16, while Freiburg will face KRC Genk. These…
Germany Urges Structural Change Over Ankle Monitors to Protect Women
The Women’s Shelter Coordination Board considers the federal government’s proposal to introduce electronic ankle bracelets for violent offenders-modelled…
German Bundestag MPs Get 4.2% Salary Boost Starting July 2026
Starting on July 1, 2026, the monthly allowances for the 630 members of the German Bundestag will rise considerably. According…
Bundeskanzler Merz to Discuss ‘Einiges’ with Trump in Washington
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss…
EU Commission to Temporarily Implement Mercosur Trade Deal
On Friday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission will move forward with a provisional implementation of…
Bundestag Approves Divisive Geas Reform Stirring National Debate
The federal parliament approved the controversial Geas reform, receiving the necessary majorities on Friday. The package introduces new…
Germany Employment Slips in January 2026 to 45.5 Million Down 14 000 From Previous Month
In January 2026, about 45.5 million people living in Germany were employed. Destatis’ provisional figures show the seasonally adjusted employment…
German Unemployment Rises 81,000 in February from Previous Year Despite January Decline
The number of unemployed people rose in February compared with the same month last year, but fell from…
Deutsche Bundesbank Reports Sharp Decline in Counterfeit Currency
The German Bundesbank reports a drop in counterfeiting activity.In 2025, nearly 68 000 counterfeit euro banknotes were identified in…
DAX Opens Steady Ahead of Unemployment and Inflation Releases
The German market opened a little lower on Friday morning. By 9:30 a.m., the DAX was calculated at…
Imports Decline 2.3% YoY at 2026 Start as Prices Continue Falling
In January 2026 German import prices were 2.3 % lower than they had been a year earlier, the same year‑on‑year…
Angela Merkel Takes the Pulpit as Guest Preacher in Monastery Church
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel will take the pulpit at the Maria Laach Abbey church on March 4 for…
Germany real wages climb 1.9% in 2025 while nominal wages soar 4.2% year‑on‑year
In 2025 nominal wages in Germany were 4.2 % higher than in 2024, while consumer prices rose 2.2 % over…
German County Council Hails New Heating Law Initiative
The German district council welcomed the key points of the new heating law as a step in the…
German Railways and GDL Reach Wage Accord Averting Strikes
DB and the GDL have reached a compromise in wage negotiations that avoids industrial action. Both parties will…
Warken Skips Mediation Committee to Drive Hospital Reform Through Parliament by March
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) said she will push the planned changes to the hospital reform through…
German Armsmaker Renk Builds Factory in Poland to Strengthen Eastern Europe Presence
A German defence firm, Renk AG, is expanding its footprint in Eastern Europe by building up service and…
German Airbus Workers Call for End to FCAS Dispute Reject Dassault Collaboration
The demands for ending the long‑standing dispute over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) are growing louder. Within…
Ifo President Fuest Warns Expanding Rent Cap Will Fuel Germany’s Housing Shortage
According to Ifo President Clemens Fuest, a broadening of the rent‑cap would actually worsen Germany’s housing crisis. In a…
Bundestag Approves Controversial Wage Loyalty Bill
The German Bundestag has moved the controversial wage‑loyalty law forward, approving it Thursday with votes from the Union,…
Health Minister Nina Warken Rejects Doctors’ Criticism Of Pharmacy Reform Ahead Of Bundestag Debate
Shortly before the first Bundestag debate on the pharmacy reform, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) dismissed criticism…
Borge Brende Resigns as World Economic Forum Leader Amid Epstein Scandal
Former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende announced on Thursday that he is stepping down as president and CEO of…
German Lawmaker Mützenich Urges EU to Take Lead in Ukraine Talks as US Efforts Stall
Given that U.S.‑led talks to end the Ukraine war have remained unsuccessful-now entering its fifth year-Members of the…
Gelsenkirchen CSD Postponed Amid Islamist Threats
The threat that had been cited as a concern for the Christopher Street Day parade in Gelsenkirchen this…
Opposition Accuses German Government Of Costing Children With New Asylum Reform
Before the Bundestag votes on the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) reform, opposition parties have…
Anti Racism Commissioner Demands Action After Study Shows Deep Institutional Racial Bias
After the publication of the “Institutions and Racism” (InRA) study by the Research Institute for Social Cohesion, Federal…
Medium‑Sized Firms Slam Bärbel Bas Tariff Loyalty Law as Goal‑Misaligned
The new “tariff fidelity law” introduced by federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) misses the mark for the…
Taxpayers Slam Costs of President Steinmeier’s Bellevue Palace Renovation
Taxpayer Association (Bund der Steuerzahler, BdSt) has criticized the projected costs for refurbishing the former residence of German…
Bumblebees Outperform Humans in Foraging, Adapting Flexibly to Changing Information
Bumblebees are efficient decision makers, flexibly adjusting their foraging strategies to the information available to them. In a…
US Markets Split as Nasdaq 100 Struggles on Thursday
U.S. markets were mixed on Thursday. By the close in New York, the Dow had settled at 49,499 points,…