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Integration Course Providers Raise Alarm Over Funding Cuts
Carriers of integration courses are sounding an alarm. In a strongly worded letter to the Federal Office for…
February 8, 2026
ADAC Blames Harsh Winter for Billions of Damage to Germany Roads
According to the ADAC, the severe winter has damaged Germany’s roads more than in previous years, mainly because…
February 8, 2026
German Carnival Association Urges Government Boost in Terror Defense for Parades
The Bund Deutscher Karneval (BDK) is calling on politicians to provide more support for protecting carnival parades against…
February 8, 2026
Saturday 6 Out of 49 Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 07 02 2026
On Saturday night the German Lotto’s “6 aus 49” draw was held. The winning numbers were 7, 11,…
February 7, 2026
Railway Security Summit Planned After Tragedy Killing Train Conductor
After a killing of a train conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the railway operator is convening a crisis meeting. According…
February 7, 2026
Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, has issued a warning about a newly identified designer drug known…
February 7, 2026
Mother’s Pension Cost Hits €13.5 B Annually, €119 B Since 2014
Since its introduction in 2014, the maternity pension has cost roughly 119 billion euros, according to figures from the German…
February 7, 2026
Germany Lacks 1,500 Food Inspectors, Leading to Fewer Inspections
More than 1,500 food inspectors are missing in Germany. According to the German Association of Food Inspectors (BVLK),…
February 7, 2026
Eurojackpot Friday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
The Friday Eurojackpot drawing took place in the evening, yielding the main numbers 8, 14, 38, 41, 48…
February 6, 2026
Islamabad Mosque Bombing Claims Over 30 Lives During Friday Prayer
A bombing at a mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people.The explosion took place during Friday prayers…
February 6, 2026
Bundeswehr Soldier Shares Details After Fatal Attack on Train Conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate
After a bashing incident on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Bundeswehr soldier who provided first aid finally…
February 6, 2026
Five Women Claim the Top Five as Taylor Swift and Christmas Songs Fall Short of German Number One
For the first time in four months, neither Taylor Swift nor a Christmas‑themed single has taken the top spot…
February 6, 2026
Islamabad Mosque Bombing Claims At Least 31 Lives During Friday Prayer
At least 31 people were killed in an attack on a mosque in Islamabad on Friday. According to…
February 6, 2026
Over 200 Attacks on Refugees in Three Months as German Govt Reports Spate of Hate Crimes
The German federal government reports, according to the Saturday edition of the “Frankfurter Rundschau”, that in the fourth quarter…
February 6, 2026
SPD Demands Nationalization of DB Security and Consolidation of Security Duties Under Federal Police
The SPD’s domestic‑policy group in the Bundestag has put forward a proposal to nationalise DB Sicherheit GmbH and to concentrate…
February 6, 2026
Police Identify Suspect in Dormagen 14-Year-Old Murder
Police and prosecutors have identified a suspect in the case of a 14‑year‑old boy from Dormagen who was…
February 6, 2026
Berlin Airport BER Grounded by Severe Frost and Ice Rain No Flights at Dawn
At Berlin’s BER airport, no aircraft were able to start even early on Friday morning. Operators announced that…
February 6, 2026
Bastian Pastewka Caught In Viral Phishing Scandal Instead Of Romance With Anke Engelke
Comedian and actor Bastian Pastewka found himself rattled by what he called the “dumbest phishing email ever”. In an…
February 6, 2026
Pedestrian Association Calls Speed‑Cam Apps Pervers Amid Ban Debate
In the debate over banning speed‑camera warning apps, pedestrians are now voicing their concerns. Roland Stimpel, a board member…
February 6, 2026
Police Union Warns of Terror Threat Ahead of Carnival
In anticipation of the Carnival season’s peak, the Police Union (GdP) describes the situation as a threat. Patrick…
February 6, 2026
Bastian Pastewka Warns of Declining Freedom Of Speech And Press in the United States
Comedian and actor Bastian Pastewka has voiced concern over the tightening restrictions on freedom of opinion and press…
February 6, 2026
BER Airport Shuts Down Again Over Dangerous Freezing Rain Storm
Berlin’s capital airport, BER, ceased operations again on Thursday evening due to the severe winter weather. The airport…
February 5, 2026
CDU pushes social media ban for kids under 16 in Schleswig-Holstein
The CDU state association of Schleswig‑Holstein has submitted a motion to the CDU party conference calling for a…
February 5, 2026
Military Expert Carlo Masala Confident Before Talk Show Appearances
Carlo Masala, a military expert who frequently appears on talk shows, says he doesn’t feel nervous before his appearances.…
February 5, 2026
Over five billion eight hundred million COVID masks burned unused after Spahn’s controversial purchase tour
Most of the 5.8 billion face masks that former Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) procured during his controversial buying tour…
February 5, 2026
Icy Alerts in East Germany Block Flights at BER as Freezing Rain Sparks Traffic Chaos
On Thursday morning, freezing rain turned into slick ice in eastern Germany, causing traffic chaos in several regions.…
February 5, 2026
Marriages Plunge to Lowest Level Since 1950 as Couples Decline to Say I Do
Only a handful of couples have said “I do” in Germany this year, a record low that the…
February 5, 2026
Green Party Demands Repatriation of Maja T from Hungary After 8-Year Prison Sentence
Helge Limburg, the political spokesperson for the Greens’ Bundestag faction, has demanded that the non‑binary individual known as…
February 5, 2026
German Interior Ministers Clash Behrens Questions Dobrindt Cyber Dome Plans
Niedersachsen’s Interior Minister Daniela Behrens (SPD) expressed criticism of Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) over his proposals concerning a…
February 5, 2026
Lauterbach Calls for Specialist Appointment Guarantees to End Long Waiting Times for Statutory Insured
During the debate over long waiting times for specialist appointments, former health minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) called for a…
February 5, 2026
Police Union Demands Rapid Police Deployment After Landstuhl Train Tragedy
Following a fatal incident on a regional train in Landstuhl, Jochen Kopelke – the national chairman of the German…
February 5, 2026
Longer Wait Times for German Drivers as Autobahn Congestion Escalates in 2025
The traffic‑jam situation on Germany’s autobahns became more severe in 2025. While the number of registered jams fell…
February 5, 2026
Police Union Calls for Stronger Security Measures on Trains After Fatal Incident
The Police Union (GdP) has expressed condolences to the family of the killed train guard and called for…
February 4, 2026
Bundestag MPs Slam Budapest Court Verdict on Alleged Far-Left Activist Maja T
Several members of Bundestag factions have issued sharp criticism of the process and verdict of the Budapest City…
February 4, 2026
Arrest Warrant Issued for 26‑Year‑Old in Deadly Train Conductor Attack Near Landstuhl
The Zweibrücken public prosecutor’s office has issued an arrest warrant for a 26‑year‑old man accused of fatally injuring…
February 4, 2026
Rail Staff Face an Average of Eight Attacks Per Day as 3,000 Incidents Logged Last Year
Last year, Deutsche Bahn employees were attacked more than 3,000 times – roughly eight incidents a day. According to…
February 4, 2026
German nonbinary person sentenced to eight years for attacks on alleged far‑right protesters in Budapest
The court sentenced the non‑binary German individual Maja T. to eight years in prison for violent attacks against alleged…
February 4, 2026
Ukraine Energy Grid in Crisis After Russian Nighttime Air Strikes Expert Warns
Ukrainian energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko described the state of the country’s energy infrastructure after the latest Russian air…
February 4, 2026
Leipzig Police Raid AfD Lawmaker Jörg Dornau’s Homes and Vehicles
The Leipzig Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered searches on the private and business premises of Saxon AfD state‑legislator Jörg Dornau…
February 4, 2026
Deutsche Bahn Declares Nationwide Moment of Silence After Deadly Conductor Attack in Rheinland‑Pfalz
After a train attendant was violently killed in Rhineland‑Palatein, Deutsche Bahn announced a nationwide moment of silence for Wednesday…
February 4, 2026
Ticket Inspector Dies After Attack by Fare‑Evader on Rhineland‑Palatinate Regional Express
A 36‑year‑old train guard was killed by injuries sustained after an attack that occurred during a ticket check…
February 4, 2026
Academic Parents Add 37 Minutes Each Day To Child Care For Kids Under Five
In a recent study by the Federal Institute for Population Research, parents whose partner holds a university degree…
February 4, 2026
Germany Electric Car Share Grows Too Slow to Meet Climate Goals
Electric vehicle adoption is rising in Germany, but the growth remains too slow to achieve rapid climate neutrality…
February 4, 2026
Germany Launches €59m Program to Restore Small River Floodplains
The Federal Environment Ministry is launching a new €59 million program to restore the floodplains of smaller rivers. Environment…
February 4, 2026
DB InfraGo Anticipates Decade of Repairs Amid Slow Rail Network Recovery
Philipp Nagl, CEO of DB InfraGo, believes the rail network’s poor state will only improve gradually. “We have to expect…
February 4, 2026
Specialist Waiting Times for Statutory Insured Surge to 42 Days in 2024
Statutory health‑insured patients faced longer waits for specialist appointments in 2024 than they did a few years earlier,…
February 4, 2026
Security Expert Johann Rehberger Warns of Explosive AI Project ‘OpenClaw’ Threats
Johann Rehberger, a security expert, warns about the AI project “OpenClaw” which began at the end of last year…
February 3, 2026
Eurojackpot 3 20 27 37 44 Euro 1 2 Tuesday Draw Odds 1 in 140 Million
The Eurojackpot draw was held on Tuesday evening, and the numbers selected were 3, 20, 27, 37, 44,…
February 3, 2026
SPD Rejects Merz’s Pension Paradigm Shift, Backs Statutory Pension as Solid Foundation
The SPD rejects Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) proposal to shift the pension system toward much greater private provision.…
February 3, 2026
CDU Limits Part‑Time Claims to Exception Cases, New Phrase Omits Lifestyle Part‑Time
After the CDU’s economic wing pushed for a restriction on the statutory right to part‑time work, the party…
February 3, 2026
German Sport Minister Stands Against 2026 World Cup Boycott
German Sports Minister Christiane Schenderlein (CDU) made her stance clear in a Wednesday interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”.…
February 3, 2026
Merz Welcomes 140 Carnivalists at the Chancellery Encourages Joyful Spirit
On Tuesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed around 140 carnival revelers from all German states in the Chancellery. “Man,…
February 3, 2026
NATO Launches Concrete Plans for Arctic Sentry Mission to Protect Greenland Region
The plans for a NATO mission aimed at improving protection of the Arctic region around Greenland are becoming…
February 3, 2026
BSI Sets AI Agent Safety Standards Amid OpenClaw Hype
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is actively developing clear security criteria and “best practices” for…
February 3, 2026
WHO Launches $1 Billion Global Appeal to Provide Health Care for Millions in Humanitarian Crises
The World Health Organization has launched a global appeal to guarantee millions of people in humanitarian crises and…
February 3, 2026
Two Arrests After Sabotage Attempts on German Navy Ships in Hamburg Port
Following sabotage attempts on German Navy vessels in the port of Hamburg, security authorities arrested two suspects, the…
February 3, 2026
Russia Escalates Drone and Rocket Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
A day before the scheduled peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian government reported another intensive series of…
February 3, 2026
Germany Poverty Risk Rate Rises to 13.3 Million People Below Threshold
About 13.3 million people in Germany had an income below the poverty‑risk threshold in the most recent assessment, meaning…
February 3, 2026
German Judges Union Criticises Justice Minister’s Administrative Court Reform Plans
The German Judges Association (DRB) criticized the reform plans of Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) as insufficient to…
February 3, 2026
Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report
A legal assessment from Germany’s Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office shows that people in most European countries enjoy stronger protection…
February 3, 2026
Cancer Deaths Drop Among Younger Germans Even As Total Fatalities Rise
In Germany there were 230 400 deaths from cancer in 2024, a rise of 10.1 % compared with 209 300 in…
February 2, 2026
German Culture Minister Weimer Condemns Arrest of Iranian Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer sharply condemned the arrest of Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian in Tehran. He said on Monday that…
February 2, 2026
ADAC Traffic President Gerhard Hillebrand Resigns Amid Resignation Surge
At the automobile club ADAC, traffic president Gerhard Hillebrand has stepped down. According to “Bild” (Tuesday edition) the decision…
February 2, 2026
Five Arrests Made Over Allegied Russian Embargo Violations
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on Monday that five individuals had been arrested on suspicion of violating…
February 2, 2026
Germany’s Seniors Embrace Digital Health Solutions as Major Opportunity
Most seniors in Germany view digital health services as a major opportunity. A survey by IT industry association…
February 2, 2026
Rafah Crossing Reopens for People After Nearly Year Long Closure
The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has partially resumed operations after nearly a year of…
February 2, 2026
Ann-Katrin Kaufhold Urges Greater Diversity in Germany’s Constitutional Court
Ann‑Katrin Kaufhold, the newly appointed vice‑president of Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, stressed how crucial diversity is inside the…
February 2, 2026
Red Cross Demands Self-Protection Lessons for Kids Amid Rising Security Concerns
Uwe Krischer, the North Rhine‑Westphalia state commissioner of the German Red Cross for population protection, warns that despite…
February 2, 2026
DB Long Distance Trains Punctuality Falls to 52 1 Percent in January
In January, only 52.1 % of all long‑distance trains operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB) reached their destination on time, according…
February 1, 2026
Brandenburg Rapper Finch Renounces Misogynistic Lyrics and Regrets Past Brutalist Lyrics
Nils Wehowsky, better known by his stage name Finch, has expressed regret over some of his most violent…
February 1, 2026
More Than 300 Humanitarian Workers Killed in Global Conflicts German Red Cross President Speaks Out
The president of the German Red Cross, Hermann Gröhe, has condemned the rising number of humanitarian workers killed in…
February 1, 2026
Germany’s 31 January 2026 Lotto Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
During Saturday’s live broadcast of the German Lotto and Toto Block’s “6 aus 49” draw, the evening numbers were declared…
January 31, 2026
German Environment Minister Warns of New Heating Law Chaos as Climate Minister Urges Swift Reform and Subsidy Fixes
Climate‑protection minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) urged a swift agreement on new rules for heating‑system replacements and called for corrections…
January 31, 2026
Friday Eurojackpot Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 8 13 15 17 37 and Euro Numbers 3 7 on 30 January 2026
8, 13, 15, 17, 37, with the two Euro numbers being 3 and 7.. These figures are unverified. The odds of hitting the…
January 30, 2026
Van Aken Advocates Peaceful Defense: Berlin to Maintain Military Readiness While Rejecting Additional Arms Spending
Jan van Aken, chair of the Left Party, has called for a Bundesrepublik that is capable of a military…
January 30, 2026
Rainer Temporarily Suspends EU Catch System for Illegal Fishing Orders National Fikon II Use
Minister Alois Rainer of the CSU has suspended the use of the EU’s “Catch” system and instructed the Federal…
January 30, 2026
CDU Blasts Green Party Petition to Constitutional Court as Sabotage
The Union slammed the Greens’ Bundestag faction for filing a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, calling it…
January 30, 2026
Greens Urge Stronger Climate Measures Following Court Ruling Criticizing Government Plan
During the hearing of the Federal Administrative Court’s 2023 ruling on the coalition government’s climate‑protection plan, Green Party…
January 30, 2026
German Inflation Spike Hits 2.1 Percent in January 2026
The annual rise in consumer prices in Germany picked up again in January 2026. The statistical office announced that…
January 30, 2026
SPD Pushes Decriminalizing Ride Without Ticket in Public Transit – Poverty Should Not Be Punished
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has called for the criminal law to be amended so that travelling on…
January 30, 2026
Transport Minister Snieder Says Military Aid Unnecessary for German Rail Winter Service
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) says that the German army’s help with Deutsche Bahn’s winter operations is unnecessary.…
January 30, 2026
German Justice Minister Rejects Palantir Deployment Across Federal Security Agencies
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has declined to allow the use of Palantir software by Germany’s federal security…
January 30, 2026
EU Cautions Over Long Covid Research Fund of 500 Million Euros
Florian Müller, the research‑policy spokesperson for the CDU faction in the Bundestag, cautioned that the 500‑million‑euro funding for…
January 30, 2026
German Government Fears Oil Supply Risks Amid US Sanctions on Rosneft Subsidiaries
The German federal government worries about supply risks for oil and refinery products if the U.S. sanctions currently…
January 29, 2026
German Constitutional Court Demands More Climate Action From Current Government
The climate‑protection programme that was adopted by the coalition government in 2023 must be expanded with additional measures,…
January 29, 2026
German Army Inspector Christian Freuding Urges Women to Enlist
Army Inspector Christian Frey is urging more women to join the Bundeswehr. Speaking with the ARD main studio, he…
January 29, 2026
Greenland Outraged Over German Satire Skit Fuels Fury
A satirical stunt by German comedian Maxi Schafroth has sparked outrage in Greenland. According to T‑Online, the cabaret performer-who…
January 29, 2026
Germany’s Population Declines by 100,000 to 83.5 Million by End 2025
By the end of 2025, Germany’s population was about 83.5 million. According to the first estimate from the Federal…
January 29, 2026
CDU Women’s Wing Pushes for Legal Egg Donation in Germany
The women’s wing of the CDU plans to usher in a paradigm shift in reproductive medicine at the…
January 29, 2026
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls Mercosur and India Free‑Trade Deals a Gateway to the Future
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer-who represents the Greens-describes the European free‑trade agreements with the Mercosur countries and with…
January 29, 2026
German Government Bets Against Eurofighter Successor, Cancels Planned FCAS
The German government no longer expects the FCAS project – the Future Combat Air System – to continue…
January 29, 2026
Climate Scientist Warns of American Scientific Decline Under Trump
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber has warned that the United States, under the Trump administration, is on the brink of becoming a…
January 28, 2026
German Lotto 6 out of 49 Wednesday Draw 28 January 2025 Numbers Revealed
the winning numbers were 9, 11, 25, 35, 37, and 44, with a super number of 3.. The…
January 28, 2026
CDU Pushes Deutsche Bahn to Let Pregnant Women Use First Class Without Surcharge
The CDU is urging Deutsche Bahn to become significantly more family‑friendly, one of the key points being that pregnant…
January 28, 2026
CDU pushes mobile‑phone “no‑use” zones in German schools through Grade 10
The CDU plans to campaign for “handy protection zones” in every German school. According to a proposal sent…
January 28, 2026
Welthungerhilfe Criticises Germany’s Development Aid Shift Toward Corporate Interests
Welthungerhilfe criticises the black‑red coalition for wanting to give more weight to commercial interests in development aid.It is…
January 28, 2026
GPs Back Health Minister’s Primary Care Plan While Urging Caution on Digital Patient Screening
Health Minister Nina Warken has put the German primary‑care system into motion, a move welcomed by the German…
January 27, 2026
Bundeswehr Launches Action Plan to Address Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Paratroopers
The Bundeswehr is taking new steps after allegations of sexualised misconduct within its paratrooper units. To protect soldierly…
January 27, 2026
Eurojackpot Tuesday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 13 18 19 29 32 with Euro 8 9
The Eurojackpot draw took place on Tuesday evening. The numbers selected were 13, 18, 19, 29, 32, with…
January 27, 2026
Drug Raid at Bundeswehr University Hamburg Highlights Internal Probe
A mid‑January raid at the University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg was carried out following internal investigations by the…
January 27, 2026






































































































