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What’s Behind the Veil of Secrecy?
German Government Remains Vague on New Economic Exchange with the US Despite a recent meeting between the US…
June 6, 2025
Women in Politics Under Fire
German Minister-President in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, Criticizes Treatment of Women in Politics In a recent interview with the…
June 6, 2025
Deportees Get a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card?
German Justice Ministers Unite Behind Reforms for Foreign Convicts and Judicial Efficiency At a recent conference in Bad…
June 6, 2025
Now a Lucrative Copyright Goldmine?
A German court has ruled that smartphone footage of current events, such as natural disasters, is protected by…
June 6, 2025
German Industry in Free Fall
According to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the season- and calendar-adjusted production in the manufacturing…
June 6, 2025
Exports Plunge Amid Global Turmoil
Germany’s foreign trade balance in April 2025 showed a surplus of 14.6 billion euros, according to preliminary data…
June 6, 2025
0.0% Growth in 2023, But a Glimmer of Hope for 2026?
A German economic research institute has revised its forecast for the current year, now expecting a flatlined economy,…
June 6, 2025
Basements to Become Mass Shelter Spaces in a Matter of Minutes
A German Government Agency Announces Plans to Convert Public Spaces into Emergency Shelters The President of the German…
June 6, 2025
Dax Slides Back to Earth, But Hope for a US Tariff Agreement Lifts the Market
Financial Markets Experience Mixed Reactions as ECB and US-China Trade Talks Influence Indices The German Dax index closed…
June 5, 2025
Conscription on the Horizon?
In a recent interview, the President of the Federal Armed Forces Association, Oberst André Wüstner, emphasized the need…
June 5, 2025
Court Rules Against Passenger Claiming Long Security Check
A German court has dismissed a passenger’s claim for compensation after he missed a flight due to a…
June 5, 2025
States Demand Swift Cash Injection as Economic Fears Mount
Berlin, Germany – The German federal states are set to intensify their pressure on the federal government at…
June 5, 2025
Mediterranean’s Coral Reefs Choking on a Toxic Soup of Microplastics
Researchers Uncover Alarming Levels of Microplastic Pollution in Mediterranean Coral Reef A recent study by the University of…
June 5, 2025
The Inflation Adjustment Premium is Losing its Oomph
According to the Federal Statistical Office, nominal wages in Germany rose by 3.6 percent in the first quarter…
June 5, 2025
The Unlikely Critic of Israel’s Actions
German politician Omid Nouripour, vice president of the German Bundestag, has called for criticism of Israel’s actions in…
June 5, 2025
Germany’s Future in Jeopardy?
In a strongly worded reaction, the SPD parliamentary faction has condemned the announcement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
June 5, 2025
No Majority for Longer Working Hours in Germany
A recent survey by the Allensbach Institute, commissioned by the Family Entrepreneurs Association, has revealed a disparity between…
June 4, 2025
Optimism Reigns Supreme!
European Markets Maintain Positive Trend Amid Optimistic Investor Sentiment The Dax index, a key German stock market benchmark,…
June 4, 2025
Minister’s Silence Sparks Fears of a Fare Shock
Berlin, Germany – The Chair of the German Federal Transport Committee, Tarek Al-Wazir, is increasing the pressure on…
June 4, 2025
Mandatory Military Service on the Horizon?
German Defense Official Sees Rekindled Debate on Military Conscription Germany’s new parliamentary defense commissioner, Henning Otte, a member…
June 4, 2025
TARIFF TERROR: US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Send Global Markets Reeling
US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Rise to 50 Percent, Affecting Global Trade As announced by US President Donald…
June 4, 2025
Germany’s Evangelical Church Opens Doors to Beat the Heat
German Church Leader Announces Plan to Open Church Buildings as Cooling Shelters The President of the Council of…
June 4, 2025
Justice Minister Warns of Legal Quagmire in Asylum Rejections
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig expressed skepticism over the rejection of asylum seekers at the borders, following the…
June 4, 2025
Eurozone Inflation Plummets to 1.9%: Is the ECB’s Target Finally in Sight?
European Inflation Rate Declines in May, Reaches 1.9% The European Union’s statistics agency, Eurostat, reported a decrease in…
June 3, 2025
Cybercrime Apocalypse: Germany’s Digital Underbelly Exposed
Berlin, Germany – The German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) has released its annual report on cybercrime, revealing…
June 3, 2025
Education Expenditures Stagnate at 9.5% of GDP Despite Nominal Increase
German government and private sector spent a record 398 billion euros in 2023 for education, research and science…
June 3, 2025
German Sports Ministry Orders Beer and Grill Ban at Summer Events to Save Athletes’ Lives
A new plan to protect athletes from heat-related health risks has been developed by the German Federal Ministry…
June 3, 2025
Federal Government’s Guarantee Plan Sparks Outrage
German healthcare association rejects government’s planned term guarantee for out-patient specialist appointments The Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Nordrhein (KV), a…
June 3, 2025
Union Surges Ahead, AfD in Free Fall!
According to the latest opinion trend from the Insa Institute, published in the “Bild” newspaper, the popularity of…
June 3, 2025
German States Push for Biogeographic Origin Analysis
A proposal by the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg to expand DNA analysis to include an individual’s biogeographic…
June 2, 2025
German Inland Shipping Workers to Get a 7.4% Pay Bump in a Year!
German employees of the inland waterway shipping industry are set to receive a pay increase, as the service…
June 2, 2025
Poland’s Polarization Threatens Europe’s Unity
Polish Society Divided, Weakening Europe, Says German Politician German politician Norbert Röttgen, a member of the Christian Democratic…
June 2, 2025
Ryanair’s $100 Billion Bet on Germany’s Lower Fees
Ryanair Considers Expanding German Operations, Hinging on Reduced Taxes and Fees Ryanair’s CEO, Eddie Wilson, has sent a…
June 2, 2025
A Major Blow to Asylum Rejections
A Berlin administrative court has ruled that individuals who seek asylum at German border controls cannot be turned…
June 2, 2025
Amazon’s Grip on Prices Sparks Antitrust Fears in Germany
German antitrust authorities have raised concerns over Amazon’s pricing restrictions on its marketplace, deeming them “competition-poorly-thought-out”. According to…
June 2, 2025
East Germany’s Economic Rescue Plan?
German Minister-President Mario Voigt Calls for Tax Incentives to Spur Investment and Research Thuringia’s Minister-President, Mario Voigt, a…
June 2, 2025
Poles and Germans Must Not Let Pessimism Win After Election
German-Poland Relations Remain Crucial, German Official Says The German government’s commissioner for Poland, Knut Abraham, has cautioned against…
June 2, 2025
Right-Wing Candidate Karol Nawrocki Wins Presidential Election in Landslide
In a closely contested presidential election in Poland, Karol Nawrocki has emerged as the winner, according to several…
June 2, 2025
German Doctors Demand Free Medication
A German Healthcare Association Leader Calls for Free Access to Medications for Long-Covid Patients The head of the…
June 2, 2025
Green Party’s Shift on Military Presence in Schools
A senior regional government official in North Rhine-Westphalia, Mona Neubaur, has expressed support for the Bundeswehr, Germany’s military,…
June 1, 2025
CDU Leader Targets Green Youth Leader Over ‘ACAB’ Sweater
German politician Julia Klöckner, the President of the German Bundestag, has written a letter to the political director…
June 1, 2025
Zelensky’s Direct Talks with Putin in Istanbul
Ukraine to Engage in Direct Talks with Russia in Istanbul, President Says In a statement on Sunday, Ukrainian…
June 1, 2025
‘Not a Magic Formula for a Safer Society’
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig Rejects Tougher Sentencing for Knife Attacks German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has expressed…
June 1, 2025
Catastrophic Collapses Claim Lives, Leave Trail of Destruction
Russian Border Regions Hit by Bridge Collapses, Leaving Multiple Fatalities In a tragic turn of events, the Russian…
June 1, 2025
Kramp-Karrenbauer’s Radical Reboot for Germany’s Future
A former German defense minister has called for the reintroduction of conscription in the country’s military, citing the…
June 1, 2025
Germans of Polish Descent Make History at the Polls
In a rare display of political enthusiasm, a record number of Polish expatriates in Germany have registered to…
June 1, 2025
BREAKING: German Politician Calls for AfD Ban, Claims ‘Inhuman Statements’ and ‘Revolutionary Insanity’
A prominent German politician has called for a constitutional court to investigate the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
May 31, 2025
BREAKING: Piastri’s Historic Pole Shakes F1 to its Core!
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Secures Pole Position for Spanish Grand Prix In a thrilling qualifying session, Australian driver Oscar…
May 31, 2025
THUNDERSTORM APOCALYPSE: Germany Bracing for Catastrophic Storms, Warnings Issued for 7 States
Severe Storms Expected in Western Germany, with Potential for Flooding and Property Damage The German Weather Service (DWD)…
May 31, 2025
A Nation’s Quest for Truth and Hope
In Kazakhstan, a somber commemoration of the victims of political repression and famine under Josef Stalin’s regime took…
May 31, 2025
Will 19% be Enough to Shake Up the German Political Landscape?
In a significant development, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has chosen Markus Frohnmaier, a Bundestagsabgeordnet, as its candidate…
May 31, 2025
‘Uncertainty Can’t Exist’
German Government Minister Warns Against Undermining of Relations with Israel Amid Gaza Debate Germany’s Minister of State for…
May 31, 2025
Will the German Government’s Plan Pay Off?
In a move seen as a positive signal, the German Association of Driving Schools (BVF) has welcomed the…
May 31, 2025
Medium-Sized Enterprises in Free Fall
According to a new report by KfW-Research, the number of German mid-sized enterprises operating abroad has significantly decreased,…
May 31, 2025
Crimes Against Police and Rail Employees Soar
As reported by a German news network, the number of crimes committed against federal police and railway employees…
May 31, 2025
The Middle Course is a Failure”.
In a recent interview, the head of the Green Party’s youth organization, Jette Nietzard, expressed her discontent with…
May 31, 2025
20,000 Jobs on the Line?
Thyssenkrupp’s Restructuring Plans Raise Concerns Over Thousands of Job Cuts The proposed restructuring plans of Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel…
May 30, 2025
Inflation Stagnates: Germany’s Price Hike Mystery Unraveled?
Germany’s Consumer Price Index Remains Steady in May 2025 According to the Federal Statistical Office, the annual rate…
May 30, 2025
Berlin Offers US Security Tech in Wake of Tensions?
The German government is seeking security technology from domestic authorities for the United States, according to a report…
May 30, 2025
TRANSFER SHOCKER: Liverpool’s Star Defender Makes Stunning Real Madrid Switch!
Real Madrid and Liverpool Agree on Transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold Spanish football club Real Madrid has reached an…
May 30, 2025
Will Inflation Data Spark a Shift in the Market’s Focus?
30 am, a 0.4 percent increase from the previous day’s close. Market analysts, however, remain cautious, citing the…
May 30, 2025
BORDER BREAKDOWN: German Police on the Brink of Collapse?
A recent survey of federal police officers has revealed a significant level of burnout and exhaustion, with the…
May 30, 2025
Border Chaos: Federal Police Seeks Help from Customs – Thousands of Migrants Stopped in Two Weeks
In a move to bolster border controls, the Federal Police has requested additional support from the customs authorities,…
May 30, 2025
Selenskyj’s Absence: Aachen’s Karl Prize Left in the Dark
Aachen, Germany – The Director of the Carl the Great Prize Committee, Jürgen Linden, expressed regret that Ukrainian…
May 29, 2025
DGB Chair Issues Ultimatum: ‘Clear Jump’ to 60% of Median Wage or Government Intervention
German Trade Union Leader Warns of Potential Obstacles to Minimum Wage Increase The head of the German Trade…
May 29, 2025
Germany’s Trade Unions Demand a Wealth Tax and Higher Contributions to Save the System
The German Trade Union Federation (DGB) is calling for a permanent increase in the federal contribution to the…
May 29, 2025
Migrant Flood Looms as Germany’s Family Reunification Freeze Takes Effect
German Government’s Plan to Suspend Family Reunification of Refugees with Subsidiary Protection Status Raises Concerns of Irregular Migration…
May 29, 2025
Zelensky’s Hidden Pain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Time with Family Limited Amid Ongoing War In a rare moment of introspection, Ukrainian…
May 28, 2025
LOAN SHOCKER: Bayern Munich Midfielder’s Bundesliga Adventure Cut Short!
German midfielder Frans Krätzig’s loan to 1. FC Heidenheim has been terminated prematurely, with the player set to…
May 28, 2025
Zelensky’s Taurus Bombshell!
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky Expects Germany to Deliver ‘Taurus’ Missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism on Wednesday…
May 28, 2025
Tariff Truce: German Auto Giants in Secret Talks with US to Avoid $10 Billion Hit
In a bid to ease the ongoing trade tensions, the German automotive industry is in intense negotiations with…
May 28, 2025
Youth Chief on the Brink of Expulsion Over Police Hate Speech
German Greens Party Faces Backlash Over Youth Leader’s Controversial Post The German Greens Party has come under fire…
May 28, 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Olympic Bid Set to Make a Splash?
Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia Unveils Concept for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics at the Rhine and Ruhr North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President…
May 28, 2025
What’s Really at Stake?
German Politician Expresses Caution on Delivering Taurus Missiles to Ukraine In a recent interview, Alexander Hoffmann, the chairman…
May 28, 2025
Germany’s Green New Deal in Jeopardy?
In the run-up to the first coalition committee meeting on Wednesday, climate activist Luisa Neubauer has warned the…
May 28, 2025
A Death Sentence for Refugees’ Dreams?
A leading official of the refugee protection organization Pro Asyl has strongly criticized a proposed two-year suspension of…
May 28, 2025
Hoffmann Secures Liga 2 Survival in Thrilling Fashion!
Eintracht Braunschweig Secures Survival After Thrilling Relegation Play-Off Eintracht Braunschweig secured their place in the Second Division, the…
May 27, 2025
Thousands Stranded, Thousands of Decisions Lost
A technical issue has been affecting the security checks of foreign authorities in Hesse, Germany, since March, resulting…
May 27, 2025
Bavaria: The Secret to Germany’s Most Child-Friendly State?
A new survey by the Ifo Institute in Dresden has found that the German population perceives Bavaria as…
May 27, 2025
Three More Suspects Nabbed in Deadly Family Feud
Frankfurt Prosecutors Arrest Three More Suspects in Connection with Hauptbahnhof Shooting The Frankfurt State Prosecution has arrested three…
May 27, 2025
Billions Left on Forgotten Bank Accounts?
German Government Estimates Billions of Dollars Forgotten on Bank Accounts A recent report by the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”…
May 27, 2025
‘Who Orders, Must Also Pay’ – States and Municipalities Demand Federal Government Bear the Cost of Commuter Allowance and Value-Added Tax Cuts
Germany’s Federal Government Faces Opposition Over Tax Cuts and Commuter Allowance The German federal government’s plans to increase…
May 27, 2025
Germany on the Brink of a Knife-Free Society?
A proposal for a nationwide ban on carrying knives in Germany gains momentum in the wake of a…
May 27, 2025
CHAOS ERUPTS: Driver Plows into Crowd at Liverpool’s Master Parade, Multiple Injured
A Vehicle Drives into Crowd in Liverpool, Multiple Injured In the midst of the Liverpool FC’s Master Parade…
May 26, 2025
LOAN SHOCKER: Borussia Bochum Snatches Top Defender from Red Bull Salzburg!
VfL Bochum Secures Leandro Morgalla on Loan from FC Red Bull Salzburg The German football club VfL Bochum…
May 26, 2025
Munich Re CEO Sounds the Alarm for Germany’s Economic Revival
German Business Leader Urges Productivity Boost Joachim Wenning, chairman of the Munich Re reinsurer, has called for increased…
May 26, 2025
Deportation Revolution: Germany’s Hardline Stance on Asylum Seekers
German Politician Calls for Increased Deportation Flights, Emphasis on Asylum Reform Günter Krings, the deputy leader of the…
May 26, 2025
EU’s New Wastewater Rule Puts Diabetes Medication at Risk of Being Pulled from the Market
A potential crisis is unfolding in the pharmaceutical industry, as a new EU wastewater directive threatens the future…
May 26, 2025
EU Leaders Sound Alarm on Democracy Rollback
In a joint statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
May 26, 2025
Former Austrian Chancellor Walks Free After Acquittal
Austria’s Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Acquitted of False Statements In a major development, the Higher Regional Court in…
May 26, 2025
Forests’ Secret to Boosting Your Wellbeing
Researchers Discover Forest Structure and Biodiversity Impact Human Health A recent international study, led by the University of…
May 26, 2025
Car Toll on the Horizon?
A leading figure in the German Landkreistage, Achim Brötel, has expressed support for the introduction of a vehicle…
May 26, 2025
Scandal of Wasteful Spending and Mismanagement
Berlin’s Largest Refugee Shelter Under Fire for Operating Conditions and Contracts A recent investigation by RTL and Stern…
May 26, 2025
SPD MPs Demand Halt of Arms Shipments Amid Gaza Crisis.
German politicians from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) are urging the federal government to halt the export of…
May 26, 2025
Musicians Reveal the Shocking Truth Behind the Numbers
German Pop Singer Balbina’s Struggle with Meager Royalties from Streaming German pop singer Balbina has spoken out about…
May 25, 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia Leads the Charge!
North-Rhine Westphalia to Advocate for Increased Use of Floating Solar Panels in the Federal Council The Environment Ministry…
May 25, 2025
Germany’s Secret Plan to Outdo the World with Iconic Landmarks!
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has announced a “Cultural Infrastructure Offensive” with plans to invest in cultural buildings…
May 25, 2025
Will Insurers Pay the Price for Ignoring Employee Demands?
A stalemate in the third round of wage negotiations in the private insurance industry has led to a…
May 24, 2025
Union Gains, AfD Falls, as Germany’s Political Landscape Shifts
According to a new survey by the Insa research institute, the approval of the Union is increasing, while…
May 24, 2025
GERMANY’S WARPATH: Could Berlin Send Troops to Ukraine?
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has not ruled out the possibility…
May 24, 2025






































































































