Day: February 13, 2026
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Berlin Alarmed Over Alleged Glyphosate Use in Southern Lebanon by Israeli Forces
The German foreign ministry has expressed concern about reports that the Israeli army may be using glyphosate in…
Police Shoot Knife Attacker During Arc de Triomphe Ceremony
A man attempted to attack a police officer with a knife during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in…
Borussia Dortmund Extend Winning Streak With 4‑0 Thrashing of Mainz
At kickoff on matchday 22 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund defeated 1. FSV Mainz 05 4-0, extending their string…
US Stocks Edge Higher as Inflation Rate Surprises with Substantial Decline
U.S. markets ticked higher on Friday after the sharp decline seen the day before. At the close in…
Ukraine Partners Announce Fresh Energy Assistance at Berlin-Format Summit Near Munich Security Conference
At a gathering of Ukraine partners held in the so‑called Berlin format on the sidelines of the Munich…
Dutch PM Mark Rutte Highlights Growing Russian And Chinese Presence In Newly Opened Northern Sea Lanes
NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte spoke of opening sea lanes not only in Greenland but across the entire High North.…
Felix Klein Quits German Anti‑Semitism Office This Summer for New Role
Felix Klein, the federal government’s anti‑Semitism Commissioner, will leave his post this summer to focus on a new endeavour.…
State Security Investigates Potential Attack on Cem Özdemir
By chance a possible arson attempt on Baden‑Württemberg Green Party candidate Cem Özdemir was reportedly thwarted at the end…
Eurojackpot Friday 13 February 2026 Winning Numbers Drawn Tonight
The Eurojackpot draw held on Friday evening produced the numbers 1, 21, 44, 45, 46, with the two…
Nürnberg Crush KSC 5-1 in Düsseldorf Ahead of 22nd Week of the 2nd Bundesliga
The 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga opened with 1. FC Nürnberg beating Karlsruher SC 5-1. In the first half,…
Macron Urges Stronger Europe at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, French President Emmanuel Macron echoed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a stronger Europe. “A…
US Senator Marco Rubio Applauds Germany, Boosts NATO Partnership
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Germany for its efforts to strengthen NATO after a meeting with…
Germany Defence Minister Pistorius Says Ukrainian Front is Stuck
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD, says the Ukrainian front line is “stuck”. Speaking on…
Klingbeil Vows Stronger Ties With Global South, Citing Shared Values With UK Canada New Zealand And Australia
Deputy Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stressed the need for a tighter partnership with nations in the…
DAX Climbs After US Inflation Data Ends Week on Higher Note
The DAX finished the week higher, closing at 24,915 points by the end of Xetra trading-a gain of…
VW Falls Short on 2025 Factory Cost Targets in All German Plants
Volkswagen fell short of its internal factory‑cost targets in all German production plants in 2025. According to the…
Unemployment among Academics Rises for Third Consecutive Year
The unemployment rate for those holding academic degrees has risen for the third straight year, according to fresh…
Bad Bunny Soars to #1 in German Album & Single Charts After Grammy Wins and Super Bowl Showstopper
After winning three awards at this year’s Grammy Awards and delivering a memorable Super Bowl performance, US singer‑rapper Bad Bunny…
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
German Chancellor Merz Meets US Secretary of State Rubio at Munich Security Conference
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security…
Unexpected Alliance Calls for More Development Aid Ahead of Munich Security Conference
At the opening of the Munich Security Conference an unlikely coalition has emerged to push for more development…
EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March
In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
Deutsche Bahn to Supply Body‑Cams to All Customer‑Contact Staff by 2026 after Fatal Attacks
After the fatal attack on a train attendant in early February, Deutsche Bahn announced plans to strengthen the safety…
Germany Keeps Climate Course Firm in the Face of US Rollback
The U.S. government, on Thursday, struck down a central foundation for climate‑protection measures in the United States, prompting…
DAX Down at Noon as Investors Fear AI Surge
The DAX finished Friday with a muted start to the trading day, remaining in the negative zone until…
Chancellor Merz Understands Olympic Champion Max Langenhan Blocking His Call
After double Olympic champion Max Langenhan reportedly turned away a phone call from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), the chancellery…
Cologne Bonn Airport Restarts Flights After Suspension
The operation at Cologne/Bonn Airport resumed. The police action has been concluded, the airport authority announced on Friday.…
AfD Calls for Nationalisation of Gas Storage in Bavaria
The AfD faction in the Bavarian state parliament is calling for the nationalisation of gas storage facilities. They…
CSU Warns AfD May Leak Sensitive Info to US GOP at Munich Security Conference
The CSU general secretary, Martin Huber, expressed concern that members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) present on the…
UN Rep Baerbock Demands Women Rights Action Over Epstein Files
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock criticised how the Epstein files have been handled and called for stronger protection for…
Dax Opens Steady Ahead Of US Inflation Data
On Friday morning the DAX opened cautiously. At about 9:30 a.m. the index was quoted at roughly 24,828…
Baerbock Calls Multilateral Order a Giant Opportunity for Europe Ahead of Munich Security Conference
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, the Green Party politician, called on Europe to boost its confidence ahead of…
German Agricultural Producer Prices Fall 8.3 % in December 2025 After 5.7 % Drop in November and 1.7 % in October
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced that producer prices for agricultural products in December 2025 were 8.3 percent lower than…
Spahn Calls for Sharp Increase in Retirement Age as Germany Faces Aging Workforce
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, says the retirement age is expected to rise sharply. “If you reach…
Survey Finds Homeowners Poorly Protected From Extreme Weather Despite Rising Flood Threats
A survey conducted by the polling firm YouGov for insurer AXA reveals that many homes in Germany are…
German Environmental Group Files Enforcement Petition to Safeguard Groundwater
The German Environment Aid (Deutsche Umwelthilfe, DUH) has filed an enforcement action against the federal government to compel…
Greens Slam Merz’s EU Carbon Trade Overhaul Plans Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Greens, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emission trading system and,…
Greens Block Merz’s EU CO2 Trading Revamp, Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Green Party, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) saying that the proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emissions…
Olympic Committee Bans Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladylsav Heraskevych From 2026 Winter Games Over Memorial Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for the 2026…
IOC Strips Ukrainian Skeleton Racer of 2026 Accredit Over Memorial Jersey
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladylsav Heraskevych for the 2026…
IOC Bars Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladyslav Heraskevych Over Commemorative Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladylsav Heraskevych’s accreditation for the 2026 Winter Olympics, meaning…
IOC Expels Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladylsav Heraskevych From Olympic Accreditations After Commemorative Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton rider Vladylsav Heraskevych for the 2026 Winter…
KAS Chair Kramp‑Karrenbauer Claims Merz Campaign Left No Trace as Stipulated Relationship Remains Good
The chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung (KAS), Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, denies that her successful campaign against Chancellor‑candidate Friedrich Merz has left…
IOC Bans Ukrainian Skeleton Racer for Memorial Helmet, Citing Rule Violation at 2026 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladylsav Heraskevych’s accreditation for the 2026 Winter Olympics, meaning…
East German Official Calls Out Unequal Inheritances Between East and West
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s East‑German affairs spokesperson from the SPD, has highlighted a persistent gap in inheritance…
DIW Demands Productivity Drive Wage Negotiations Amid Germany Public Sector Pay Storm
Amid ongoing collective bargaining disputes-including at Deutsche Bahn and within the public sector-the German Institute for Economic Research…
Economist Urges State Veto Over Critical Mineral Exports
Marcel Fratzscher, the president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has called for stronger state control over…
European Bishops Urge Greater Commitment to the Continent in Powerful Call
“The world needs Europe”.. The statement will be released simultaneously in four languages over the coming Friday and…
Thuringian AfD Demands Sharper Rules Amid Nepotism Scandals
Because of rising accusations of cronyism against senior AfD officials, the Thuringian state chair Stefan Möller has called for…
Merz Prepares for Future Clash with Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing for future confrontations with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Merz…
Streeck Welcomes Menthol Ban in E‑Cigarettes as Crucial Step for Youth Health
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, welcomed Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer’s proposal to ban menthol and other additives in e‑cigarettes.…
Education Minister Warns of Generation of Alienated Young Men Vulnerable to Authoritarian Extremism
Federal Family and Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) warned of a generation of marginalized young men. She told the…
SPD Women Call for Female President to Succeed Steinmeier
The Association of Social Democratic Women in the SPD urges that in the coming year, for the first…
Spahn Criticizes Washington Upgrade of AfD as Irritating
Jens Spahn, the CDU parliamentary group leader, sharply criticised how the AfD is treated in U.S. government circles. “It…
Karin Prien Keeps Her Options Open as German Presidential Race Heats Up
Rumours about who will run for Germany’s presidency keep returning to the name Karin Prien. The deputy chairwoman of…
Police Union Demands More Police Presence in Trains to Boost Safety
Amid growing concerns about safety in trains and stations, the Police Union (GdP) is asking Deutsche Bahn to deploy…
Health Minister Laumann Calls for Groundbreaking Nursing Reform
NRW Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) says the social nursing‑care insurance is a successful model but insists that…