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German Police Seek Over 500 Extremists With Outstanding Arrest Warrants
In Germany, more than 500 far‑right extremists are being sought with outstanding arrest warrants. This information came from…
Russia Gains 250 Billion Dollars From Iran War Boosting Putin War Chest
Russia could expect significant extra revenue from its commodity trade because of the Iran war. An economic impact…
Eurojackpot Friday Numbers Unveiled for 20 March 2026
In the Friday Eurojackpot draw, the winning numbers were selected in the evening. The numbers are 2, 17,…
Satellite Data Uncover Shifting Global Water Storage with Europe at the Forefront
Satellite observations reveal a marked shift in global water storage, with Europe experiencing a pronounced impact. The GFZ…
Leipzig Book Fair Aims for New Visitor Record
The Leipzig Book Fair is nearing a new visitor record. Organisers announced that on the first two days…
Left Parliament Vizes Push Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Signaling Policy Shift
The Left faction in the German Bundestag is preparing to tighten its policy on Israel. A report in…
Unheilig Tops German Charts Fresh Start for Band
Unheilig’s latest release, “Liebe Glaube Monster”, has taken the top spot in Germany’s album charts, according to GfK.…
Legendary Action Star Chuck Norris Dies at 77
Chuck Norris, the famed American action‑star, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86. His family announced the…
Iran Warns of Attacks on Tourist Destinations Targeting US and Israeli Officials Even While on Holiday
Iran announced that it will target U.S. and Israeli officials and military commanders, even if they are on…
ARD Cancels Iconic 30-Year Schlager Show Immer Wieder Sonntags
The German public broadcaster ARD will discontinue its long-running Schlager show “Immer wieder sonntags” after more than three…
Corrupt Prosecutor In Hannover Gets Long Prison Sentence
In the corruption case brought against a prosecutor before the District Court of Hannover, the defendant was sentenced…
German Armed Forces Digital Radio System Faces Alarming Shortcomings In Leak Test Report
A previously confidential report has revealed more serious problems with the Bundeswehr’s new radio system than were understood…
Alexander Scheer Reveals He Has Severe ADHD and Shares Details of Past Drug Use
Actor Alexander Scheer revealed details about his medical diagnosis and past drug use in an interview with the…
German Teacher Union Calls Messaging App Ban for Kids Unlikely
The president of the German Teachers’ Association, Stefan Düll, has criticised proposals to ban messenger services such as WhatsApp…
Germany Releases Over 6,125 Prisoners Early Last Year
In 2023, at least 6,125 inmates in Germany were released earlier than the originally scheduled end of their…
Katerina Poladjan Wins Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Fiction with ‘Goldstrand’
Katerina Poladjan was awarded the Leipzig Book Fair prize in the fiction category for her book “Goldstrand”. The…
Italy and Denmark Urge EU to Close Borders Over Iran War Migration Surge
Italy and Denmark want the European Union to close its external borders if a new migration crisis erupts…
German Federal Government Announces Campaign to Warn About Social Media Perils
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) announced that the federal government will launch a nationwide awareness campaign highlighting the dangers and…
Michel Friedman Pays Tribute to Philosophical Guru Jürgen Habermas
Publicist Michel Friedman recently honored the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas as a formative influence in his life. “People like…
Leipzig Book Fair Opens to Visitors
The Leipzig Book Fair opened to the public on Thursday. From now until Sunday it will host 2,044…
German Education Entry Rates Flat as 1.9 Million Launch Into Study and Training Paths
In 2025, about 1.9 million people in Germany began tertiary studies, started vocational training, entered a transition programme between…
German Army Rejects US AI Models Focuses on European Options
General Major Jürgen Setzer, deputy inspector of the Cyber and Information Space and chief security officer of the…
Unmet Social Aid Claims: Only a Fraction of Home‑Care Residents Get Support
Only a small fraction of people cared for at home who are eligible for social assistance actually receive…
GdP Prepares 4,500 Police for Urgent Castor Transport From Jülich To Ahaus
Police workers from the German police union in North Rhine‑Westphalia (GdP NRW) are making it clear that the…
German Hospitals Report 409,000 Full‑Time Nursing Staff in 2024
In 2024 the number of nursing staff in German hospitals rose to about 409,000 full‑time equivalents, according to…
Eurowings Pilots Threaten Strikes During Easter Break
The Cockpit Association has warned that pilots could walk off the job at Eurowings over the Easter holidays.…
SPD hits back at Greens over alleged misuse of NRW infrastructure funds
In the clash over the alleged misuse of infrastructure billions by the federal government, the SPD is now…
Germany Boosts Bundeswehr Sub‑Sea Hunt With Fresh Budget Allocation
The German Federal Ministry of Defence is allocating significant budget to improve its anti‑submarine warfare capabilities. Because the…
Swiss Cable Car Falls, One Dead
In Switzerland a cable‑car accident on the morning of Wednesday killed one person in the Engelberg ski area.…
Record-Breaking Storm Approaches Canary Islands, Promises Torrential Rain
A heavy storm is making its way to the Canary Islands and is expected to bring severe rainfall…
Israel Intensifies Assaults on Iran’s Leadership Amid Rising Tensions
Israel carried out additional attacks on the Iranian leadership overnight into Wednesday. According to Israeli Defense Minister Israel…
Weimer Defends Leipzig National Library Expansion Plan Amid Criticism
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer has defended his approach to the planned expansion of the German National Library in Leipzig against criticism.…
Home Office Couples See 14% Birthrate Boost, Study Finds
In households that include at least one day of home‑office work per week, the average birth rate is…
German Nursing Training Attracts Record 64,300 New Apprentices in 2025
About 64,300 trainees signed a new nursing contract in 2025, a roughly 8 % increase-about 4,900 more-than the 59,400…
Strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Halts All Passenger Flights
On Wednesday morning a warning strike announced by the service union Verdi began at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).…
German Shipping Association Urges Diplomatic Solution Over Hormuz Strait Military Action
German shipping companies are intensifying pressure on the federal government for a diplomatic solution amid discussions of a…
Eurojackpot Tuesday 17 March 2026 Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
On the Tuesday evening Eurojackpot draw, the winning numbers were announced as 12, 13, 16, 17, 37, with…
Frankfurt Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Fatal SWAT Raid
The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court rejected a request for a judicial review connected to a deadly special police…
German Armed Forces’ Personnel Rises, Positive Trend Continues into February 2026
In February 2026 the Bundeswehr recorded a positive trend in its personnel numbers. By the end of the month,…
UAE Ambassador Declares Nation in State of Self‑Defense
The UAE’s ambassador to Germany, Ahmed Alattar, told the “Handelsblatt” that his country is currently in a “state of…
Israel Kills Iran Security Chief Ali Laridschani
Israel reports that it killed the influential Iranian senior official Ali Laridschani. Defence Minister Israel Katz said on…
Germany Launches Nationwide Raid on Alleged Right‑Wing Terror Group ‘Last Defense Wave’
On Tuesday morning, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office carried out additional raids on alleged members of the far‑right extremist…
Taliban report over 400 casualties after Pakistani attack on Kabul
A Pakistani strike on Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has killed roughly 400 people, the Taliban claim, with about 250…
Number of Maternity Clinics in Germany Halved Since Unification
Since German reunification, the number of hospitals that keep maternity wards has been cut in half. In 1991…
Germany Twin Births Slip to Lowest Level Since 1997
Births of twins, triplets, or higher‑order multiples are already rare, and in Germany they have become even less…
Two People Fatally Shot in Raunheim Bistro Night
In the south‑German district of Groß‑Gerau, near Raunheim, two people were shot dead inside a bistro during the…
German Rail Network Repair Backlog Hits 136.5 Billion Euros
The need for repair and renewal across the German railway network continues to expand. According to “Tagesspiegel Background”…
Bavaria PM Söder to tap EU funds for nuclear comeback
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and a member of the CSU, said that the state will also tap…
Steinmeier Calls German Democracy Under Greatest Threat Since Decades Urges Patriotic Defense
Bundespräsident Frank‑Walter Steinmeier says that Germany’s democracy is now as threatened as it has not been for decades…
German Justice Minister Targets ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ Rule for Minors in Sexual Crimes
The German Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJV) is working at the European level to introduce a “Yes means…
Malte Graßhof Set to Become President of Germany’s Federal Administrative Court
Malte Graßhof, who has been the president of the Mannheim Administrative Court for almost three years, is set to…
Merz and Jetten Urge Political Solution for Iran Conflict While Germany Rejects Involvement Amid Trump Threats
During a visit to Berlin with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) made it clear that…
BER Airport Closes Flight Operations for March 18 Amid Strike
At Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) no regular passenger flights are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, according to the airport…
SPD Announces Higher Commuter Allowance and Sharper Cartel Regulation as Fuel Prices Soar
Facing soaring fuel prices, the SPD plans to tighten antitrust regulations and raise the commuter allowance. Economic policy…
Herfried Münkler Warns NATO Could Turn Into an Offensive Alliance Over Iranian Conflict
Berlin-born political scientist Herfried Münkler has warned that a NATO Article 5 activation over the Iran conflict would have…
Greens Push Germany to Strengthen Public Protection Coordination
The Green Party wants to urge the federal government to strengthen coordination of civil protection across Germany. This…
Study Finds Germans Know Little About Their Native Mushrooms
Most Germans can accurately identify only a handful of native mushroom species. A study by the University of…
One Battle After Another Takes Home Oscar Best Picture And More
“One Battle After Another” emerged as the standout winner at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The…
Bastian Pastewka Stumbles Over Gender Stereotypes In His Historical Crime Podcast
Bastian Pastewka stumbles mainly over gender roles while running his podcast for historical crime audio dramas. “Our biggest…
DB Long‑Distance Trains Report Rising Ticketless Passenger Numbers in Recent Years
The number of passengers caught without a valid ticket on Deutsche Bahn’s long‑distance trains has risen in recent years,…
Weselsky Calls for More Media Attention on GDL After 1.5 Years of Retirement
A year and a half after he stepped down, former GDL chief Claus Weselsky has expressed frustration with the…
Saturday 14 March 2026 German Lotto 6/49 Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
On Saturday evening, the German Lotto and Toto Block held its weekly “6 from 49” draw. The winning numbers were…
Germany’s Justice Minister Urges Urgent Social Media Safeguards for Youth
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig of the SPD welcomed the debate over age limits for social‑media use and called for stricter…
Nearly All Corona Lawsuits Fail As Courts Finally Close Them
Most of the Corona claims have now been concluded. Only a handful of plaintiffs succeeded, and in many…
Germany’s Digital Minister Warns AI Could Shake Job Market
Bundesminister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger of the CDU has warned about the influence of so‑called “artificial intelligence” on…
Sahra Wagenknecht Urges German Government to Restart Russian Oil Imports as U.S. Sanctions Waver
After the United States partially lifted sanctions on Russian oil, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht urged the German government to…
Germany Boosts Maglev Train Project After Transrapid Failure
After the 2008 failure of the Transrapid, Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is looking to give Germany’s maglev…
Trump Announces Heavy US Air Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island in Gulf
Donald Trump announced a major U.S. air strike on the Iranian island of Charg in the Persian Gulf.…
Italian political scientist urges EU to clamp down harder on Trump
Italian political scientist Nathalie Tocci urges the European Union to adopt a tougher stance toward U.S. President Donald Trump. “We…
Friday 13th Eurojackpot Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 7 23 37 44 47 And Euro Numbers 2 6 Odds 1 to 140 Million
In the Friday evening draw of the Eurojackpot, the winning numbers were announced. The main numbers drawn were…
Two Years Later Flixbus Driver Sentenced to Two Years Probation After Fatal Leipzig Crash
Almost two years after the fatal Flixbus crash on the A9 near Leipzig, the driver was sentenced to…
DIHK Criticises CDU’s Top Tax Rate Increase as Growth Threat
The German Association of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) sharply criticized the Union’s intention to increase the top income‑tax…
Sven Schulze Demands Softening of EU Emission Trading System
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President Sven Schulze, a member of the CDU, has called for a softening of the European climate…
East Commissioner Backs National Library And Condemns Leipzig Expansion Halt
Elisabeth Kaiser, the East German Minister of the Federal Government, sharply criticized the decision by Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer…
Lacazette and Jazeek Top German Single Charts with “CDY”
Lacazette and Jazeek have taken the top spot of the German singles chart with “CDY” according to GfK’s…
TUI CEO Predicts Gulf Tourism Bounces Back After Iran War Ends
The tourism sector in the Gulf region is expected to recover once the Iran conflict ends, said Sebastian Ebel,…
Himmler Retains ZDF Intendant Role Through 2032
Norbert Himmler will continue as director‑general of ZDF until 2032. At the Television Council meeting on Friday he…
Four US KC‑135 Crew Killed in Western Iraq Crash
Four of the six crew members aboard a U.S. KC‑135 tanker crashed in western Iraq, leaving the aircraft…
Jusos Demand Cheaper Germany Ticket Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Philipp Türmer, the chief of the SPD’s youth wing (Juso), has urged a price cut on the Deutschlandticket in…
40 Percent of German Public Sector Workers Clock Overtime, Officials Report Growing Frustration
According to a special analysis of the “Good Work” index from the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB),…
Reichinnek Fires on Social Media Ban for Youth, Warns of Rising Mental Health Crisis
Heidi Reichinnek, the chairwoman of The Left’s faction in the Bundestag, sharply criticized the federal government in the…
Homeless Teens Soar to New Record Amid Housing Crisis
Last year the number of homeless minors rose sharply. According to answers from the Ministry of Housing to…
Former President Gauck Urges German Media to Spotlight Democracy’s Strengths, Not Just Flaws
Former German President Joachim Gauck addressed a gathering of quality‑media professionals at the Madsack‑Media Group, which includes the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
EU Court Bolsters Rights of Trans Individuals to Accurate ID Documents
The Court of Justice of the European Union has reinforced the rights of trans‑gender people by ruling that…
Former BND Vice President Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven Targeted in Signal Cyberattack
Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, the former vice‑president of Germany’s BND, was among those targeted in a cyberattack that compromised users…
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Economy Minister Wolfgang Blank Seriously Injured in Autobahn 20 Crash
In a serious traffic accident on the A20 motorway, Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern’s Minister of Economics, Wolfgang Blank, was badly injured, the…
German Customs Intensify Crackdown on Fuel Smuggling Amid Soaring Prices
Customs officials are increasingly catching gasoline smugglers at German border crossings. “The surge in fuel tourism is a…
UNHCR warns up to 3.2 million Iranians displaced internally amid ongoing conflict
The UN refugee agency UNHCR says that up to 3.2 million Iranians have been temporarily displaced inside the country…
Weimer Urges Greater Transparency in Music Streaming
Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer is calling for greater transparency in music streaming.“We need fair compensation and more…
German Customs Launches Over 800 Investigations into Construction Sector
The customs authorities announced on Thursday that they have opened more than 800 investigations following a nationwide focus…
Fraunhofer President Demands Protective Measures Against Knowledge Drain
Holger Hanselka, president of the Fraunhofer Society, has called for sweeping protective measures to shield Germany from a massive…
Public Per‑Student Spending Rises to 10,500 Euros in 2024 for Public Schools
Public budgets spent an average of €10,500 per pupil at state‑run schools in 2024. According to provisional data…
G-BA Chairman Spurs Debate Over Free Spouse Insurance in German Health Reform
Chairman of the Joint Federal Committee (G‑BA), Josef Hecken, supports ending the provision that allows spouses to be covered…
German Police Union warns of Iranian terror cells amid rising European security threat from new exodus wave
In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the head of the German federal police union,…
German Transport Industry Warns Of Rising Consumer Prices Amid Fuel Cost Surge
German transport companies warn that the sharp rise in fuel prices will push consumer prices higher. Dirk Engelhardt, spokesperson…
Germany Hits Record High in 2025 Arms Exports
In 2025 the German federal government approved more defence exports than at any other time in its history.…
Selenskyj Demands EU Plan B as Hungary Blocks 90 Billion Euro Credit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski demanded an alternative after Hungary blocked the 90‑billion‑euro loan it had pledged to Ukraine. “We…
German Lotto 6 out of 49 Draw Wednesday 11 March 2026 Announces Winning Numbers
On the Wednesday night broadcast of the German lottery’s “6 out of 49” the winning numbers were drawn.…
Iran Fires On Merchant Vessel In The Strait Of Hormuz For The Second Time This Week
Iran carried out another attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. According to the semi‑state-run…
IEA Releases Record 400m Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) voted unanimously on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels…