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Berlin Justice Chief’s Data Stolen in Cyberattack
Berlin’s Justice Senator Felor Badenberg has been the target of a cyberattack, resulting in the apparent compromise of…
August 19, 2025
German Book Prize Longlist Revealed
The longlist for the 2025 German Book Prize was announced Tuesday morning. The jury reviewed a total of…
August 19, 2025
AfD Remains Strongest Party Support Rises for CDU and Left
Recent polling data indicates a continuing lead for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in voter preference, maintaining 26…
August 19, 2025
Kukies Rules Out Deutsche Bahn Top Job
Former German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies has stated he does not intend to pursue the position of Chief…
August 19, 2025
Germany Joins Nato Exercise To Counter Russia In North Atlantic
Germany’s participation in the Canadian-led exercise “Nanook” in the North Atlantic represents a significant contribution to maintaining regional…
August 19, 2025
German Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Bundeswehr’s Google Deal
Concerns are being raised by German parliamentarians regarding the Bundeswehr’s (German armed forces) planned digital modernization, specifically the…
August 19, 2025
Union Leader Calls For Nationalizing Key Utilities
The head of the German Civil Service Federation (dbbf), Volker Geyer, has rejected calls for restraint in public…
August 19, 2025
Merz Questions Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Prospect
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
August 19, 2025
Trump Proposes Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting
Following a gathering at the White House focused on the situation in Ukraine, former U.S. President Donald Trump…
August 19, 2025
Dortmund edge past Essen in cup thriller
Borussia Dortmund progressed to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a narrow 1-0 victory over third-tier side…
August 18, 2025
US Investors Wait and See Ahead of Ukraine Talks
US equity markets exhibited limited movement Monday, concluding the trading day with modest adjustments. The Dow Jones Industrial…
August 18, 2025
Hamas Signals Readiness For New Ceasefire Proposal
Reports indicate Hamas is considering accepting the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. These…
August 18, 2025
EU AI Factory Plan Faces Industry Skepticism
Growing concerns are emerging within the technology sector regarding the European Union’s plan for large-scale artificial intelligence data…
August 18, 2025
Germany Rejects Asylum Benefits as Loans
Berlin – The German federal government has expressed reservations regarding proposals to introduce asylum benefits as loans. A…
August 18, 2025
NATO Deployment Faces Major Hurdles Warns General
A senior German military official responsible for planning large-scale troop movements to NATO’s eastern flank has cautioned about…
August 18, 2025
Health Fund Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Germany’s Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) has issued a warning regarding the escalating financial difficulties within the statutory health…
August 18, 2025
German Construction Permits Rise in First Half
Recent data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates a positive trend in German construction activity. In June,…
August 18, 2025
Ukraine Allies Reject Ground Troop Debate After Putin Trump Talks
Following a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussions surrounding security assurances…
August 18, 2025
German Electricity Costs Vary Widely By Region
A new analysis reveals significant disparities in electricity costs across Germany, with consumers in some regions paying considerably…
August 18, 2025
Trump reveals Alaska summit site dispute with Moscow
Former US President Donald Trump has defended the decision to host a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
August 18, 2025
German Finance Chief Open to Tax Hikes
Germany’s Finance Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has indicated a willingness to…
August 17, 2025
Merz Joins Selenskyj’s Washington Talks With Trump
A delegation including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join Ukrainian…
August 17, 2025
City Buses Struggle for Space in Germany
A recent inquiry by the German Environmental Aid (DUH) reveals a limited implementation of dedicated bus lanes in…
August 17, 2025
AfD closing gap on Germany’s leading CDU/CSU
Recent polling data indicates a narrowing gap between the CDU/CSU and the AfD in voter preferences. The weekly…
August 17, 2025
SPD Pushes For Tax Relief For Middle Class Families
A key figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is continuing to advocate for income tax reform focused…
August 17, 2025
Europe Urged to Forge Independent Ukraine Path
Following a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, security expert Carlo Masala…
August 17, 2025
German MP Backs Partial Israel Arms Halt
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has publicly supported Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s decision to partially…
August 17, 2025
Severe Storms Forecast For Southern Germany All Weekend
Meteorological authorities are currently advising vigilance across southern and southeastern Germany due to the potential for localized severe…
August 16, 2025
Linnemann Admits Coalition Needs Improvement
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has circulated a letter to the party’s…
August 16, 2025
German Industry Group Lowers Expectations for Power Price Relief
The president of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), Peter Adrian, has expressed tempered…
August 16, 2025
Climate Disasters Drive Surge in German Aid Missions
The President of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), Sabine Lackner, has observed a growing correlation between…
August 16, 2025
Teachers Warn Schools Unprepared For Heatwaves
Concerns are growing regarding the preparedness of German schools to cope with increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. Stefan…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
Severe Storms Threaten Southern Germany
Meteorological services in Germany have issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across parts of southern Germany. The alert, valid…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
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…
August 15, 2025
Conservatives Still Lead German Polls AfD Falls Back
Recent polling data indicates a continued lead for the conservative bloc, comprised of the CDU and CSU, in…
August 14, 2025
Dobrindt Meets Halle Jewish Community
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt visited the Jewish community in Halle (Saale) on Thursday as part of a…
August 14, 2025
RWE Opposes Splitting Germany Into Five Electricity Price Zones
The chief executive of German energy giant RWE, Markus Krebber, has voiced opposition to proposals from European transmission…
August 14, 2025
Ex-NATO Strategist Accuses Rutte of Excessive Trump Appeasement
A security expert has voiced criticism regarding the approach taken by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning the…
August 14, 2025
Putin Aims to Eliminate Ukraine German Politician Warns
A leading figure in German foreign policy has expressed skepticism regarding the potential outcomes of the upcoming summit…
August 14, 2025
German DAX Eyes Record High After Strong Start
30 AM local time – a gain of roughly 0..4 percent from the previous day’s closing level. Heidelberg…
August 14, 2025
German Minister Calls For Political Innovation
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Building, Verena Hubertz, has voiced concerns regarding a perceived lack of innovation…
August 14, 2025
License Revocation for Support Evaders Faces Backlash
Germany is considering stricter measures to address rising costs associated with advance maintenance payments, also known as Unterhaltsvorschuss.…
August 14, 2025
Teacher Part-Time Work Hits Record High
Data released this week by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) reveals a new high in the…
August 13, 2025
German Coalition Leaders Hail Stable Governance
Following the first 100 days in office, key coordinators from Germany’s governing coalition – the Christian Democratic Union…
August 13, 2025
Schools Face Funding Gap For Extended Day Programs
Progress on expanding all-day school infrastructure across Germany is proceeding at a slow pace, according to a recent…
August 13, 2025
Northvolt Troubles May Cost Taxpayers Millions More
The potential financial risk to German taxpayers stemming from the current crisis at battery manufacturer Northvolt may be…
August 13, 2025
Illegal Crossings Surge at Dutch Border
German Federal Police have recorded 1,516 instances of irregular border crossings along the Germany-Netherlands border in Lower Saxony…
August 13, 2025
Ukrainian President Welcomed by German Chancellor Merz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a series of high-level discussions focused on international…
August 13, 2025
Magdeburg Attacker Sends Letters To Journalists
The perpetrator of the Magdeburg Christmas market attack has communicated with media outlets via a recently surfaced letter.…
August 13, 2025
Solar Firms Brace For Bankruptcies
The German solar industry anticipates a rise in company insolvencies as the rate of new solar panel installations…
August 13, 2025
Germans Divided Over Renewable Energy Goals
Germany aims to generate 80 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, a target met…
August 13, 2025
Greens and SPD Limit CO2 Storage Plans
Members of Germany’s parliament from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party are calling for limitations…
August 13, 2025
RBB Board Appeals Schlesinger Ruling
The board of directors of public broadcaster RBB has decided to appeal portions of a recent ruling by…
August 12, 2025
German States Challenge Healthcare Ruling
Three German federal states – Baden-Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein and Saxony-Anhalt – have jointly filed a constitutional complaint against stipulations…
August 12, 2025
Far-Right Party Hits Record High in German Poll
Recent polling data indicates a shift in Germany’s political landscape. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached its…
August 12, 2025
German Ministries Resist Gender Symbol Ban
Germany’s federal ministries are exhibiting divergent approaches to inclusive language practices, following a recent directive from Culture State…
August 10, 2025
Kaiserslautern Downs Schalke in Bundesliga 2 Clash
Kaiserslautern edges past Schalke in second division encounter A narrow 1-0 victory for 1. FC Kaiserslautern over FC…
August 9, 2025
UN Warn AI Threatens Indigenous Cultures
The United Nations issued a statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples highlighting potential risks…
August 9, 2025
Magdeburg Wins Thrilling Dresden Derby
In a highly contested match of the German Second Bundesliga’s second matchday, 1. FC Magdeburg secured a 2-1…
August 9, 2025
Silva Accuses Bolsonaro and Trump of Blackmail
Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva has voiced strong criticism regarding tariffs imposed on her country by former US…
August 9, 2025
Expert Backs Raising Retirement Age
A prominent German economic advisor has voiced support for a proposal gaining traction within the government – the…
August 9, 2025
Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine Deal in Alaska
Negotiations are set to take place this Friday in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President…
August 9, 2025
Spy Agency Leadership Void Sparks Concern
The position of President at Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the domestic intelligence…
August 9, 2025
German Economist Warns of Fresh Economic Downturn
A prominent German economic advisor has cautioned that Germany could face a further economic downturn in 2025. Veronika…
August 9, 2025
SPD Urges Germany To Take Stronger Stance On Israel Arms Sales
Members of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) are urging further action from the German government regarding the conflict…
August 8, 2025
Truck Traffic Rises on German Highways
The volume of toll-paying heavy goods vehicles – specifically those with four or more axles – traversing German…
August 8, 2025
German SPD Calls For Israel Sanctions
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is urging the federal government to consider imposing sanctions…
August 8, 2025
Israel Approves Plan To Enter Gaza City
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the assumed control of the…
August 8, 2025
Ukraine War Likely To Drag On Says Rheinmetall Chief
The CEO of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, expressed skepticism regarding a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, particularly…
August 7, 2025
German Exports Rise Imports Surge
German trade figures for June 2025 reveal a mixed picture, with export growth moderating while import volumes increased.…
August 7, 2025
Chemical Industry Faces Mounting Concerns
The business climate within Germany’s chemical industry has continued to deteriorate, according to the latest data released by…
August 7, 2025
Stocks Retreat Earnings in Spotlight
The DAX index experienced a subdued trading day on Wednesday, ultimately remaining narrowly in positive territory despite an…
August 6, 2025
Germany Targets Shadow Economy Crackdown
The German government is set to intensify efforts to combat undeclared work, with a draft bill approved by…
August 6, 2025
Tech Minister Celebrates New Headquarters
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Technology has secured a new headquarters, marking a significant shift in…
August 6, 2025
Subtitles Boost English Skills
A recent study by the Ifo Institute has revealed a significant correlation between the use of subtitles on…
August 6, 2025
Economist Slams Pension Plan
Leading economic advisor Veronika Grimm has voiced sharp criticism of the German government’s proposed pension package, slated for…
August 6, 2025
Red Cross Warns Volunteer Pay Too Low
The President of the German Red Cross (DRK), Gerda Hasselfeldt, has voiced concerns regarding the current financial support…
August 6, 2025
Caregiver Crisis Demands Urgent Funding
A leading German social welfare organization is advocating for increased investment in home care services. Verena Bentele, president…
August 5, 2025
Drowning Deaths Decline Across EU
According to data released Tuesday by the EU statistical office, Eurostat, the number of drownings across the European…
August 5, 2025
CDU Saxony-Anhalt Names Top Candidate
A decision regarding the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) lead candidate for the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt appears…
August 5, 2025
Land Use Spikes Across Germany
Data released Tuesday by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) indicates a concerning trend in land consumption within Germany.…
August 5, 2025
Netanyahu Plans Expanded Gaza Operations
Sources report that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, according to multiple accounts, indicated a potential intention to…
August 5, 2025
Germany Favors Talks Not Sanctions on Israel
The German government’s decision to refrain from imposing sanctions against Israel, amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza,…
August 5, 2025
German Automakers Boost Self-Registrations
German automakers registered a significantly higher volume of vehicles under their own names during the first half of…
August 4, 2025
German SMEs Face Tighter Credit
A new study released jointly by KfW and the Ifo Institute for Economic Research reveals a worsening of…
August 4, 2025
Undav Ready for Bundesliga Challenge
VfB Stuttgart Forward Deniz Undav Expresses Confidence Ahead of New Season German international Deniz Undav is approaching the…
August 4, 2025
Germany Considers Aid Swap For Ukrainian Support
Government officials are engaging in discussions regarding a proposal by CSU leader Markus Söder, suggesting a shift in…
August 4, 2025
Kretschmer Urges Less Bureaucracy
Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer has called for intensified efforts to reduce bureaucratic burdens, advocating for a shift…
August 4, 2025
Former Hostage Alleges Hamas Starvation Propaganda
A former Israeli-Austrian hostage, Tal Shoham, who endured 505 days of captivity at the hands of Hamas, has…
August 4, 2025
Digital Minister Defends DSL Future
The German Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), has voiced opposition to a widespread decommissioning of DSL…
August 4, 2025






































































































