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Polish Minister’s Bold Proposal
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski expresses little hope that the current negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul…
AfD’s Rise as West Germany’s Resistance Movement
Ost German Writer Christoph Hein Blames AfD’s Success on a Rejection of the West Ost German writer Christoph…
Hostage Release and Hamas Dismantling Priorities
Israeli military launches new offensive in Gaza Strip The Israeli military has initiated a new offensive in the…
Archbishop Marx: Pope Leo XIV. will remain even after Trump’s term ends
Munich’s Cardinal Reinhard Marx expresses concern over Pope Leo XIV being portrayed as a rival to President Trump.…
Study Reveals Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors.
According to an internal analysis conducted by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), non-German nationals are disproportionately…
Metal Band Dominates German Album Charts
The British metal band Sleep Token has reached the top of the official German album charts once again,…
Ukraine-Russia Talks End Without Ceasefire or Progress
The talks between representatives of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have ended without any results. According to Ukrainian…
Court Orders Changes by March 31st
The Regional Court of Cologne has deemed the price increases of a large US streaming service as invalid.…
Greens Call for Disarming AFD Members Amid New Extremism Assessment
The Green Party is calling for consequences after the latest report from the German Constitutional Protection Office (Verfassungsschutz)…
Rainbow Flagging on Reichstag Building for Pride Day
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner announces Rainbow Flag Flying on Reichstag Building on Saturday Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner (CDU) has announced…
Hessia’s Interior Minister criticizes handling of far-right police officers
Hessischer Innenminister kritisiert Umgang der Justiz mit rassistischen Polizeibeamten Hessischer Innenminister Roman Poseck (CDU) hat den Umgang der…
Russian Spy Plane Spotted Monitoring German Combat Brigade in Lithuania
Just before the deployment appeal of the German Brigade in Lithuania, Russia is reportedly closely monitoring the activities…
Green Party Warns of Legal Risks for Border Police Rejecting Asylum Seekers
The Green Party faction in the European Parliament fears legal consequences for police officers who have rejected asylum…
1/3 of Germans can’t remember their own mobile number
According to a recent survey conducted by the German IT industry association Bitkom, 64% of Germans can recall…
New Build Surge Continues
In March 2025, Germany approved the construction of 19,500 new homes, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).…
A Victory for Tightened Border Controls?
The number of unauthorized entries into Germany has significantly decreased, according to internal figures of the federal police,…
T-Systems Pulls Out, Critics Blame Education Minister
The central digital school platform in North Rhine-Westphalia is facing failure. Telekom subsidiary T-Systems has terminated contracts for…
Revolutionary Software Speeds Up Viral Genome Analysis
Researchers from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have collaborated with international partners to develop a software that significantly accelerates viral genetic…
Majority of Germans Want Social Media Ban for Minors Under 16, Poll Shows
A majority of Germans believe that access to social media should be prohibited for minors under the age…
BGH: Expert Opinions Needed to Investigate Errors at Emergency Control Centers
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has recently ruled in a case of liability of rescue centers, granting…
Tragic Incident Shakes Community
Two bodies have been discovered in a house in Lahr, a town in Baden-Württemberg. The police in Offenburg…
Healthcare Costs in Nursing Homes Surge Nearly Double in Decade, Outpacing Overall Spending Growth
Over the past decade, healthcare expenses in nursing facilities have nearly doubled. According to the Federal Statistical Office,…
Record Spike in Attacks on Refugee Shelters Revealed
The number of politically motivated crimes against refugee shelters has reached its highest level since 2017, according to…
Swiss Authorities See No Impact from Tightened Border Controls Amidst EU Concerns.
The Federal Office of Customs and Border Security in Switzerland has not yet seen any impact from the…
Former Green Minister Warns New Culture Chief About Potential Right-Wing Cultural Clash
Former Culture Minister Claudia Roth (Green Party) warns her successor, Wolfram Weimer, about a potential right-wing culture war.…
Chance 1 in 140 Million
On Wednesday night, the German Lotto and Toto Block drew the numbers for “6 aus 49.” The winning…
Reichsbürger pose serious threat to law and order
Stephan Kramer, the President of Thuringia’s Constitutional Protection, has warned about the dangers of the Reichsbürgerszene following the…
33,000 Students Shine in 2024
In 2024, a total of 33,000 students received the Deutschlandstipendium under the Stipendienprogramm-Gesetz. According to a statement by…
No State of Emergency” Guarantee Needed?
The new SPD General Secretary, Tim Klüssendorf, has warned the CDU and CSU against adopting a stricter migration…
Merz Calls for Stronger German Role in Revitalizing European Idea
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) aims to strengthen Germany’s presence in Europe during his tenure. In his first government…
Steinmeier Engages with Netanyahu’s Rival in Jerusalem Talks
On the last day of the German-Israeli double visit in Jerusalem, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former…
Jewish Council Urges Israel to Approve Aid Supplies for Gaza
The Central Council of Jews in Germany urges the Israeli government to take responsibility for the civilian population…
Solidarity Wins: Germans Heat Less in 2022 Despite Energy Price Hikes
A study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) Berlin has found that appeals for energy conservation…
Ukrainians Arrested for Alleged Attack Plans on Russia’s Interest
The German Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has arrested three Ukrainian nationals suspected of planning attacks on behalf of…
Germany Grants Asylum to Just 350 Russians in 3 Years Amid War
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine over three years ago, only slightly more than 350…
Baden-Württemberg Offers Massive Aid Package to Save Mannheim’s University Hospital from Financial Ruin.
The Baden-Württemberg state government has once again approved a support package for the Mannheim University Hospital. A spokesperson…
Philipp Amthor: No Fax Machines in Digital Ministry
Philipp Amthor, the Digital State Secretary of CDU, plans to end the use of fax machines in his…
Germany’s Taurus Silence to Avoid Debates on Weapon Deliveries to Ukraine
According to political scientist Carlo Masala from the University of the German Armed Forces in Munich, the newly…
Clickable Data Analysis Reveals Disparities
A comprehensive data analysis conducted by “Spiegel” reveals that statutory health insurance patients wait significantly longer for specialist…
Grünen-Fraktionschefin kritisiert schwankende Koalition
Grünen-Fraktionschefin Britta Haßelmann expresses dissatisfaction with the new coalition government and criticizes the past one and a half…
Von Notz Warns of Growing Aggression
Grünen-Fraktionsvize Konstantin von Notz sees the arrest of three suspects who allegedly planned package bomb attacks on behalf…
Teachers and Professors Shouldn’t Be Civil Servants, Says Economist Veronika Grimm
In the ongoing debate about the pension system, economist Veronika Grimm has proposed that teachers and professors should…
A Sign of Unity and Dialogue
On Sunday, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (both CDU) will attend the inauguration of…
NRW Salary Office sends 45,000 erroneous decisions, burdening administrative courts and causing further appeals.
The state government has admitted that the NRW State Office for Remuneration and Pensions has sent out approximately…
German Minister Optimistic About Peace Talks in Ukraine Amid London Meeting
During the London meeting of several foreign ministers, German Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) shows optimism that peace in…
Two Dead, Three Injured in Head-On Collision Near Wedel
Two women have lost their lives in a severe traffic accident on Landesstraße 105 at the outskirts of…
PKK Announces End of Armed Struggle and Calls for Peace and Democracy
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), an outlawed workers’ party, has decided to dissolve its organizational structure and end…
Germany’s Overnight Stays Plunge in March Amid Later Easter Holiday Shift
In March 2025, German accommodation businesses recorded 32.7 million overnight stays by domestic and foreign guests. According to…
DLT President Calls for Questioning Doctor’s Veto in Primary Care System
The German County Association (DLT) believes that the controversial government plans for a primary care system to manage…
Fines Soar in Germany
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of imposing fines on parents of truants in Germany.…
Who Will Take Over?
SPD Leader Saskia Esken Announces Her Decision Not to Seek Re-Election Saskia Esken, the current leader of the…
17-Year-Old Teenager From Menden Arrested for Horrific Playground Murder
In the case of the murder in Menden, the suspect has been detained and is now in custody.…
Isaac Herzog: German-Israeli Relations Offer Hope for Middle East Peace
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany, Israeli President Isaac Herzog…
German Youth Researchers Call for Australian Model
Youth researcher Simon Schnetzer is calling for a social media ban in Germany for individuals under the age…
Merz Calls for Ceasefire Before Ukraine Talks with Kremlin
Friedrich Merz, a prominent member of the CDU political party, has called on the Kremlin to declare a…
Green Demands Answers on Border Regime from Dobrindt
The Green Party is demanding answers from Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) on the new…
Police investigate mysterious death
In the Berlin district of Neukölln, a deceased infant has been discovered. This information was shared by the…
Laughing AfD: Germany’s Political Jester Party
Analysis: AfD’s Humor in the German Parliament A study conducted by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” has revealed some…
Putin Suggests Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul Amidst Calls for Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. He…
Germany’s Labor Minister Calls on Businesses to Fight Right-Wing Extremism, Warns of Potential Job Crisis
Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has called on the German economy to combat right-wing extremism. In an…
Click to Save
A recent survey conducted by Innofact on behalf of the comparison platform Verivox has revealed that a quarter…
Germany Tightens Border Control
According to a preliminary report by “Bild am Sonntag” 19 refugees seeking asylum were denied entry into Germany…
Societal Costs Exceed 60 Billion Euros Per Year
A new study conducted by the ME/CFS Research Foundation in collaboration with Risklayer and researchers from Germany and…
Teen Suspect Caught in Hiding Spot, Police Investigating.
The Hagen Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with a homicide in Menden. The State Prosecutor’s…
Minister Warns of Rising Youth Violence After Teen Stabbing in North Rhine-Westphalia
Nordrhein-Westfälia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) expressed concern over the deadly violence against a 14-year-old in the Sauerland…
Biggest German Lotto Jackpot Ever Hits $9 Million on Saturday Draw
On Saturday evening, the lottery numbers for “6 aus 49” were drawn by the German Lotto and Toto…
14-Year-Old Dies After Being Stabbed by 17-Year-Old in Menden Dispute.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being stabbed during a playground altercation in Menden. The incident occurred early…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Must Speak Truth to Power
Matthias Miersch, the parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has expressed his concerns about the…
Green Party Slams Silence of Justice Minister on Border Control Controversy
The Greens have criticized the silence of Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) regarding the intensified border…
Merz ends public debate on weapon deliveries to Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, representing the CDU, has pledged continued military support for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.…
Condemning Hamas Attack and Urging Ceasefire
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) emphasized the importance of German-Israeli relations ahead of his departure to Israel…
US Mediated Talks
According to US President Donald Trump, India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. Trump…
Willful Coalition” Seeks Peace Talks with Russia
The Ukrainian government has announced its readiness to initiate a full and unconditional ceasefire. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij…
Merkel Praises Holocaust Survivor Margot Friedländer’s Legacy Against Group-Based Hostility
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has praised the achievements of the late Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer. In…
Germany Sees Spike in Domestic Violence Cases Amid New Government Push for Solutions
The number of victims of domestic violence in Germany has significantly increased in the past year. According to…
Federal Police’s Afghan Entry Intervention Sparks Political Controversy
The debate over different programs to admit Afghan citizens into the Federal Republic of Germany has been ongoing…
Radicalization Spiral: Islamophobia and Islamism Fuel Each Other in Germany
Susanne Pickel, a political scientist from Duisburg, Germany, warns of a “radicalization spiral” that is occurring in the…
Pregnant Women, Sick, Minors the Only Exceptions
According to reports from police unions, German border police have significantly intensified their policy of rejecting asylum seekers.…
Bundestag President Wants Bundestag Representation on Tiktok
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner advocates for the Bundestag’s presence on TikTok Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner has expressed her desire for…
SPD Leader: AfD Ban Possible in Future Debate
Matthias Miersch, the leader of the SPD parliamentary faction, is maintaining that a potential banning process of the…
‘Guilt, Forgiveness and Responsibility’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her condolences following the passing of Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer.…
A Legacy of Resilience and Reconciliation
Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor, has passed away. This was announced by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday…
ElBaradei Slams Germany’s Israel Stance, Calls for End to Palestinian Dehumanization
Former International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Mohamed El-Baradei, has sharply criticized Germany’s…
Union Party Deputy Leader Denies Razzien Amid Corruption Allegations
Following the classification of the AfD as a confirmed right-wing extremist movement by the Federal Agency for the…
German Rap Scene Pays Tribute to ‘Greatest Legend’
Köln Police Confirm Tragic News Köln, Germany – The tragic news of rapper Xatar’s passing has been confirmed…
Left Party’s Chemnitz Congress Highlights Need for Infrastructure Investments
Susanne Schaper, the State Chairwoman of the Left Party in Saxony, opened the party’s federal congress in Chemnitz…
Classic Pink Floyd Film Surges to Top of Album Charts
The English rock band Pink Floyd has reached the top of the official German album charts once again.…
SPD Warns Against Border Rejections Threatening European Unity
The SPD warns against jeopardizing European unity in the asylum debate. In an article for the “Rheinische Post”…
Could AfD Leader’s Immunity Be Stripped in Spying Scandal?
The General State Prosecutor’s Office in Dresden has reportedly submitted an application to lift the immunity of the…
26-Year-Old Injured in Gunfight During Police Operation in Billerbeck
During a police operation in Billerbeck on Thursday evening, a 26-year-old man was injured. The suspect had previously…
From Loss to Liberation
TV detective Oliver Wnuk, famous for the ARD crime series “Nord Nord Mord”, has fallen victim to a…
30 Percent Surge in Parliamentary Offenses
The number of crimes in the German Bundestag has risen by almost 30 percent in recent years, according…
More Leeway for Member States in Managing Populations
The European Parliament has approved the downgrading of the wolf’s protection status in the EU from “strictly protected”…
Low-Income Families Urged to Get Energy-Saving Appliances Reimbursed by New German Government
The Germany Social Association (SoVD) has called on the new federal government to cover the cost of energy-efficient…
German Women’s League Calls for Gender Equality and Reform from Pope Leo XIV
Anja Karliczek, the President of the Catholic German Women’s League, expresses her hope for the continuation of the…
‘We Must Be Concerned’
The esteemed Berlin historian, Wolfgang Benz, expresses concern over the political developments in Germany. “We are standing at…
Surprise: American Cardinal Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American, has been elected as the new Pope and will be known as…
Vatican Announces Successor to Late Pope Francis
The Conclave in the Sistine Chapel has elected a new Pope. White smoke from the chimney of the…
April 2025: Second Warmest on Record, Paris Climate Agreement Goal in Jeopardy
Last month, April 2025, was the second hottest April on record, according to the European Union’s Earth observation…
Call for Urgent Reform
The largest provider of emergency services in Germany is calling for a reform of the emergency care system…