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Bamf Reports Few Asylum Seeker Returns to EU Countries 2025 Germany’s Request Mostly Ignored
In 2025, EU member states complied only to a very limited extent with Germany’s request to return asylum…
Jessy Wellmer Laments NDR Pet Ban She Wants Labradoodle in Newsroom but Station Rules Block
Jessy Wellmer, the 46‑year‑old moderator of “Tagesthemen” says she would love to bring her Labradoodle to the newsroom,…
Iran Fires Drones and Rockets at German Bundeswehr Bases in Iraq and Jordan After US‑Israel Strikes
After the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on Saturday morning, Iran appears to have targeted German Bundeswehr…
Minister Weimer sets to reboot Berlinale after anti-israel protests
After the anti‑Israel protests at the Berlinale, Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer announced plans to restructure the film festival. Speaking…
Multiple Dead in Protest at US Consulate in Karachi
During protests at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, the Pakistani port city, several people were killed. Pakistani media…
German Police Bust International Cocaine Trafficking Ring in North Rhine-Westphalia
Police and prosecutors in Düsseldorf have dismantled an international drug ring operating in North Rhine‑Westphalia. According to the…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Gelsenkirchen CSD Postponed Amid Islamist Threats
The threat that had been cited as a concern for the Christopher Street Day parade in Gelsenkirchen this…
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…
Industry Groups Slam Proposed Cuts to Small Solar Panel Subsidies
The proposals of Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) to sharply cut subsidies for solar power have drawn sharp criticism…
Hamburg Berlin High‑Speed Line Slows After Corridor Overhaul
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed trains on the Hamburg‑to‑Berlin corridor are now traveling slower than they did before the recent months‑long…
Claudia Roth Demands Autonomy for Cultural Institutions Amid Berlinale Criticism of Weimer
Claudia Roth, the former German federal cultural minister, sharply criticized the approach of her successor, independent political official…
German Aerospace Alliance Warns of Escalating Chinese Aircraft Competition After Airbus Order
In response to the Airbus order coming from China, the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) strongly warned about…
Tricia Tuttle Remains Berlinale Director for Now
Tricia Tuttle, an American, will continue as the artistic director of the Berlinale for the time being, according to…
Pedestrian League Demands Harsh Penalties for Biking on Sidewalks
The walking‑pedestrians’ association Fuss e.V. is calling for stricter penalties for cyclists who ride on sidewalks. Board member…
Former German Security Chief Calls for Spy Agency to Monitor Children in Terrorism Fight
In his fight against terrorism, former chief of the Brandenburg state intelligence service, Jörg Müller, argues that the agency…
SoVD Slams Private Pension Reform, Urges Strengthening of State Pension
Germany’s Social Association (SoVD) criticized the private pension reform bill that the ruling black‑red coalition tabled in the…
Berlin Power Grid Fire Attack Still Unresolved Authorities Search for New Suspects After Two Months
Two months after the severe arson attack on Berlin’s power grid, officials still lack a clear lead. A…
Consumer Advocates Fear Private Pension Reform Collapse
Before the new pension law was brought to the Bundestag this Thursday, consumer protection advocates warned that the…
Nabu Slams Planned Building Energy Act Reform as Threat to Climate Protection
The Nature Conservation Federation (Nabu) has criticized the draft points presented by the black‑red coalition government for a…
Music School Teacher Transition Rule Extended to 2027 While Coalition Seeks Legal Clarity
The black‑red coalition still needs time to arrive at a final solution for the uncertain legal status of…
Diakonie President Rüdiger Schuch Slams Sparkurs Demands Fair Payment For Social Workers
Diakonie president Rüdiger Schuch responded to the latest figures on the financial situation of the German free welfare sector…
Wednesday 25 February 2026 German Lotto Numbers Unveiled
The numbers drawn during the Wednesday evening broadcast of “6 aus 49” by the German Lotto and Toto…
German Budget Committee Approves €150M Kamikaze Drone Purchase for Bundeswehr
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee gave the green light on Monday to six new 25‑million‑euro procurement packages earmarked…
Climate Activist Luisa Neubauer Calls New Heating Law a Heating Horror
Climate activist Luisa Neubauer has blasted the draft provisions of the revised Building Energy Act as totally inadequate. “The…
Schwerdtner Urges Stricter Controls on German Arms Companies and Drone Manufacturers
Ines Schwerdtner, the chairwoman of Germany’s Left Party, called for an expansion of controls over the defense sector on…
AI Use on German Smartphones Rises as Daily Habit
Artificial intelligence on smartphones is becoming increasingly everyday for many users in Germany. A survey by the IT…
Weimer Orders Tuttle Out of Berlinale Amid Anti‑Semitic Fallout
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer appears to be taking action following an alleged antisemitic incident at the Berlinale. According…
Only 1 in 10 Asylum Seekers Beat Deportation Rulings in German Courts
In Germany, only one in ten asylum seekers who appeal a threatened deportation succeeds in administrative courts. A…
Germany Sees Drop in College-Ready Students 341,700 Qualify for 2025
In 2025, about 341,700 German students received university‑entrance qualification, either the general Abitur or the Fachhochschulreife. This figure…
Germany Road Fatalities Surge to 2,814 in 2025
In 2025, 2,814 people died in road‑traffic accidents in Germany, according to preliminary figures released by the Federal…
Patient Advocates Slam Government’s Reversal on Expanding Organ Donation Registry
Patient‑rights advocates have criticised the federal government for deciding not to expand the ways people can register in…
Health economist urges higher hospital stay co‑pay
Boris Augurzky, a health economist at the RWI Leibniz Institute, has called for a rise in hospital co‑payments.…
Greens Warn of Cost Trap as Heating Law Reform Threatens Germany’s Climate Goals
The Greens in the Bundestag warn that the proposed reform of the Heating Act will jeopardise Germany’s climate…
76 Percent of Ukrainians Want to Remain in Denmark After Four Years of Conflict
Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an increasing number of refugees are expressing a desire to remain…
Germany Strengthens Push Against Drug and Financial Crime by Easing Seizure of Dubious Assets
The federal government aims to simplify and strengthen the seizure and safeguarding of assets that are either criminally…
ZDF Defends Dismissal of New York Studio Director Over Unlabeled AI Footage in Heute‑Journal Report
ZDF’s editor‑in‑chief Bettina Schausten has defended the decision to remove the station chief in New York over the…
Eurojackpot Tuesday Draw 4 5 26 38 48 Euro Numbers 2 9 1 in 140 Million Jackpot Odds
On Tuesday evening the Eurojackpot draw was held, and the winning numbers were announced. The main numbers are 4, 5, 26, 38, 48,…
ZDF Confirms Staff Meeting Debates Amid AI‑Fake Video Scandal
After the controversy over AI‑generated fake videos in a report on U.S. deportation policy, a ZDF staff meeting…
CSU blasts CDU demand for child social media ban says symbolic politics do nothing
The CSU has sharply criticized the CDU’s proposal for a ban on social media for children and young…
Germany Faces Over 640 Billion Euro Cost From CO2 Emissions Each Year 2024 Greenhouse Gas Release Exceeds 640 Billion Euro In Damage
Germany’s greenhouse‑gas emissions released in 2024 are estimated to cause more than €640 billion in damage, according to new…
Former Council Head Lars Feld Defends Ulrike Malmendier Amid CDU Exodus
Former head of the Wirtschaftsweisen research institute, Lars Feld, publicly backs Ulrike Malmendier, who is set to resign from…
Over 2 Million Germans Still Offline in 2025 Says Destatis
In 2025, about three percent of people aged 16 to 74 in Germany had never used the Internet,…
Heiner Wilmer Takes Helm as New Chief of German Bishops Conference
Heiner Wilmer, the Bishop of Hildesheim, has been elected the new chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference. The…
Germany Ramps Up Electronic Waste Recycling 1.5 Percent Surge to 758,000 Tons in 2024
In 2024, Germany processed nearly 758 000 tonnes of electronic and electrical waste as recycled material-an increase of 1.5 % (11 100 tonnes)…
Deutsche Telekom Set to Embed AI Assistants Into Phone Calls Offering Chatbots and Live Translation
Deutsche Telekom plans to embed artificial intelligence directly into its mobile network, aiming to make services such as…
Police Shocked By Four-Body Family Found Dead In Strullendorf Upper Franconia
In a residential building in Strullendorf, a town in the Bamberg district of Upper Franconia, police discovered the…
Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested in Epstein Scandal
Peter Mandelson, the former British Business Secretary and the recently appointed Ambassador to the United States, was taken…
Dozens Killed in Mexican Unrest After Cartel Boss Murder
After the death of cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” dozens of people were killed amid severe…
Critics Urge Moderate BND Reform After Chancellor’s Office Announces Comprehensive Plan
When the chancellor’s office revealed its plans for a sweeping overhaul of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), SPD…
Mexican Riot Spirals Out After CJNG Boss El Mencho Killed in Jalisco Raid
In Mexico, the killing of a powerful drug boss sparked widespread violence. Mexican security forces eliminated the cartel…
Belarusian Spy Unmasked in Poland, Germany Implicated
Polish intelligence has arrested a suspected Belarusian spy who was also allegedly active in Germany. The individual was…
Survey Most Germans Unprepared for Hybrid Attacks
A recent survey carried out by the IT‑industry association Bitkom shows that most Germans feel inadequately prepared for…
German Federal Agencies See Record Sick Leave Surpassing National Average
Employees in Germany’s most important federal agencies are sick more often than the national average. According to data…
Berlin Homeless Shelter System Exposed as Highly Susceptible to Abuse – Business Model Under Scrutiny
Berlin’s system for housing homeless people is extremely vulnerable to abuse, according to the investigative reporting of the…
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais Urges Europe to Build Nuclear Forces Under German Leadership
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais urges that Europe adopt nuclear weapons, with Germany taking the lead. “Europe must become…
German Judiciary Report Reveals Severe Overload in Northern and Western Courts
Across Germany, the criminal justice system is suffering a steep nationwide backlog, with the northern and western regions…
Actress Karoline Schuch Voices Alarm Over East German Elections Amid Unease About Her Roots
Actress Karoline Schuch, who spent her childhood in the German Democratic Republic until she was 18, says she…
Secret Service Shoots Intruder Who Breached Trump Mar‑a‑Lago Fence in Florida
The Secret Service in the United States fired upon a person early Sunday morning after the individual allegedly…
Lithuania Eyes Ukrainian Long Range Weapon Tech Amid Western System Restrictions
Lithuania is examining whether to acquire or co‑develop Ukrainian long‑range weapons technology, according to Chief of Staff Raimundas Vaiksnoras.…
NASA Delays Artemis 2 Mission Again Over Rocket Issues
NASA has postponed the launch of its long‑anticipated Artemis 2 mission once again. During routine checks, the agency identified…
German Majority Says Raising Children Has Become Unaffordable
A majority of Germans now regard children as becoming increasingly unaffordable for financial reasons. In a recent Insa…
German Lotto Draw 21 February 2026 Six of 49 Numbers Revealed
During the Saturday night drawing of the German Lotto’s “6 out of 49”, the winning numbers were 2, 8, 9, 29,…
Germany Raises Ukrainian Solidarity Flags a Day Early Ahead of 4th Anniversary and Funerary for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
The German Interior Ministry has, for the first time, decided that the federal solidarity flagging of the Ukrainian…
German Ministry Urges Deutsche Bahn to Quickly Fix 130 Unserviceable Escalators
After the failure of roughly 130 escalators at several German railway stations, the Federal Ministry of Transport is…
Angela Merkel Olaf Scholz Attend State Funeral for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
At the state‑mourning ceremony for former Bundestag president Rita Süßmuth on Tuesday, leading German politicians will gather alongside constitutional authorities.…
Schneider Urges Rapid Reform of Heating Law to Boost Energy Efficiency and Cut Emissions
Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) called for rapid progress in revising the Building Energy Act-often called the “Heating…
Ataman Blasts CDU Part-Time Reform, Warns Women Face Hardship
Ferda Ataman, the federal anti‑discrimination commissioner, has issued harsh criticism of the CDU‑economic wing’s proposed reforms to part‑time work.…
Linke Demands Schufa Be Abolished as Score Reform Sparks Criticism
Janis Ehling, the federal executive director of the Left party, sharply criticized attempts to reform the Schufa credit‑score…
Eurojackpot Friday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 11 17 23 36 40 5 6 with 1 in 140 Million Chance for Jackpot
During the Friday draw of the Eurojackpot, the winning numbers were chosen in the evening. They are 11,…
Supreme Court Overturns Majority of Trump Tariffs as Unlawful
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down the bulk of the tariffs that President Donald Trump had imposed.…
Forsa Founder Manfred Güllner Announces Exit From Daily Operations
Manfred Güllner is set to step away from the day‑to‑day operations of Forsa, the market‑and‑opinion‑research institute he founded in…
Powerwolf Tops German Album Charts While Nena Jumps to Top Ten
Powerwolf leads the official German album charts with “Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle)”, the GfK announced on Friday. Following…
Verdi Demands Radio Fee 18.64 Euro Be Legally Fixed for 2027
The service union Verdi has urged the German state premiers to enshrine the 18.64‑euro broadcasting fee, recommended by…
Broadcasting Fee Set to Rise to €18.64 a Month from 2027
According to the dts news agency, the Commission on determining the financial requirements of ARD and ZDF recommends…
ZDF Fires New York Correspondent Over Fake Video Use
After the discovery that fake videos were used in a segment of the “Heute‑Journal” the ZDF announced personnel…
Customs Cracks Down on Black Labor Filing 52,000 Violations and 98,000 Criminal Cases In 2025
The Customs Financial Control Unit for Undocumented Labour (FKS) launched more than 52,100 administrative infringement procedures and about…
One In Every Four Germans Under 30 Ends Relationships Over Messenger
Nearly one in four Germans under 30 has already ended a relationship by text or messenger, according to…
Omidh Nouripour Urges Germany to Ban Iran Revolutionary Guard Membership
Omid Nouripour, a member of the Green Party and Vice‑President of the German Bundestag, has pleaded that the German…