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Alice Schwarzer Hopes Weidel’s Chancellorship Would Encourage Women
Schwarzer said that, if the AfD’s leader Alice Weidel were to become chancellor, it could have a positive…
Top US Historian Warns Trump’s Bid to Undermine Congressional Elections
Renowned U.S. historian and political scientist Robert Kagan warns that Donald Trump is actively undermining American democracy. “Under…
German Lotto Wednesday 18 February 2026 Draw Numbers Released
In the Wednesday evening draw of the German Lotto and Toto, the winning numbers were 10, 15, 19,…
Cocaine Cartels Shift Focus to Small North Sea Ports to Evade Smuggling Crackdown
Cocaine cartels are apparently shifting their focus toward smaller North‑Sea ports to smuggle drugs into Europe.Because Lower Saxony lies…
BSI declares German railway cyberattack unusually massive scale
Claudia Plattner, the director of Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), characterises the current cyberattack on Deutsche Bahn as…
Deutsche Bahn Hits Major IT Outage Again Wednesday
On Wednesday, Deutsche Bahn suffered a major IT outage. The company said the incident could affect its information and…
Culture Minister Defends Berlinale Jury Chair Wim Wenders Against Pali Activist Criticism
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer defended this year’s Berlinale jury president, Wim Wenders, against criticism from so‑called “Pali activists”.Wenders…
New Legal Requirement for Electronic Patient Record Lacks Enforcement Despite Effective Date
Since the legal duty that went into force on October 1 , 2025 requires doctors to fill the electronic patient record…
German GPs Slam e-Patient Record as Practically Unusable
Markus Beier, the national chairman of the German General Practitioners Association, offered a stark assessment of the electronic…
CCC Rejects Age Verification as Teen Social Media Ban Sparks Debate
The Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has taken a clear stand against setting an age limit for using social‑media…
Germany Allocates Nearly One Billion Euros for Flood and Coastal Protection by 2040
Germany’s federal government will make almost a billion euros available to the states for flood and coastal protection…
German Red Cross Urges Boosted Funding for Youth Volunteering as Low Stipends Block Participation
The German Red Cross (DRK) warns that the current plans by the federal government to overhaul the voluntary…
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon, Dies
The well‑known American civil‑rights activist Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday.…
Eurojackpot Winners Draw Announced Tuesday 17 February 2026
The evening Eurojackpot draw held on Tuesday produced the winning numbers 8, 23, 39, 40, 44, with the two Euro numbers being…
Bavarian Premier Soder Opposes Youth Social Media Ban Proposed by SPD and CDU
Bavarian Minister‑President and CSU leader has expressed opposition to a proposal from portions of the SPD and CDU…
Audit Office Critiques Autobahn Company Over Massive Cyber Risks
The Federal Court of Auditors says that the Autobahn GmbH is not adequately prepared to defend against cyberattacks.…
ZDF Apologizes for Fake Videos on Minor Deportations in Heute Journal
ZDF’s “Heute‑Journal” aired a segment on Sunday evening about the deportation of minors by the US ICE agency.…
Two-Thirds of Consumers Plan 2026 Getaway Despite Price Surge
In a January 2026 Yougov survey commissioned by Postbank, two‑thirds of German consumers said they plan to travel…
Germany’s Population Forecast Reversed: Ten Percent Decline by 2070
A recent study by the Ifo Institute, which re‑examined the Federal Statistical Office’s latest population projections, shows that…
Karlsruhe Court Rejects Complaint Over Rent Control Extension
The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a constitutional complaint regarding the extension of the rent‑price brake, the court in…
German Language Rules Home Life as Majority Speak Exclusively Native Tongue
In Germany households predominantly speak German. According to the Federal Statistical Office’s micro‑census results for 2024, about 77 %…
Trittin and Künast back Merkel for German presidency while Greens imagine her leading the country
Members of Germany’s Green party have begun to picture former chancellor Angela Merkel as a possible Bundespräsidentin (president). “A…
Howard Carpendale Urges Aspiring Musicians to Learn Basketball as AI Wipes Out Music Careers
Singer Howard Carpendale warns that a career in the music industry is almost impossible today because of artificial intelligence.…
Germany Eases Venezuela Travel Warning to Targeted Regions
The German Foreign Office has significantly relaxed the travel warning it imposed on Venezuela shortly after the U.S.…
Hamburg‑Berlin Train Line Construction Extension Delays Travel Plans
The construction work on the Hamburg‑Berlin railway line is taking longer than originally planned. Weeks of frost and…
DIW warns Linnemann tax push could drain 9 billion euros from German state coffers
The relief on income tax that CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann proposed would cause a state revenue shortfall…
German Teachers Union Warns Against Blanket Social Media Ban for Under‑14s
In the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youths under 14, the German Teachers’ Association cautioned…
Justice Ministry Plans Reforms to Make Lawyer Registry More Attractive
The Federal Ministry of Justice presented a draft law aimed at making the professional field of notaries more…
German Transport Minister Calls for EU Rules to Speed Cross-Border Military Deployments
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is urging the rapid harmonisation of key legal frameworks across Europe that…
Munich Police Celebrate Positive Outcomes From 62nd Security Conference
Police in Munich reported a positive summary of their operations during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC). Between…
German Commissioner Felix Klein Supports Jewish Participation in New National Service
Felix Klein, the governmental commissioner for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, emphatically supports the participation of Jews…
Rising Poverty Hits Germany’s Single Parents and Lone Residents
More and more single parents and people living alone in Germany are now living at or below the…
Nearly 980 Knife Crimes and 2200 Sexual Offenses Hit German Train Stations and Trains in 2025
Train stations once again dominated the 2025 crime picture. According to fresh Bundespolizei figures reported by “Bild am…
Germany’s Lotto Draw Surprises with Record Numbers on 14 February 2026
During the Saturday broadcast of the German Lotto’s 6 aus 49, the numbers drawn in the evening were 3, 9, 19, 20, 40, 43, with…
DB Regio Workers’ Council Urges Nationwide Single Transport Association
Ralf Damde, the head of the overall works council at DB Regio, has called for a single tariff‑consolidating transport…
Amthor Cheers Merz’s Economic Pressure Strategy Against the US
Philipp Amthor, a member of the CDU board and parliamentary state secretary, said that it is appropriate that…
German Citizen Benefit Spending Jumps to 57.1 Billion Euros in 2024
In 2024, total payments from the federal government, states and municipalities toward the Bürgergeld rose to €57.1 billion, according…
Berlinale Director Criticizes US Vice President Vance And Elon Musk Over Their Take On Freedom Of Speech
Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, criticized U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk for their handling…
German Rail Privacy Advocates Slam Nationwide Bodycam Plan Demand Passenger Rights Protection
Privacy advocates have criticized Deutsche Bahn’s plans to equip all railway staff with body‑cams and urged that the personality…
Police Shoot Knife Attacker During Arc de Triomphe Ceremony
A man attempted to attack a police officer with a knife during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in…
Eurojackpot Friday 13 February 2026 Winning Numbers Drawn Tonight
The Eurojackpot draw held on Friday evening produced the numbers 1, 21, 44, 45, 46, with the two…
Bad Bunny Soars to #1 in German Album & Single Charts After Grammy Wins and Super Bowl Showstopper
After winning three awards at this year’s Grammy Awards and delivering a memorable Super Bowl performance, US singer‑rapper Bad Bunny…
Deutsche Bahn to Supply Body‑Cams to All Customer‑Contact Staff by 2026 after Fatal Attacks
After the fatal attack on a train attendant in early February, Deutsche Bahn announced plans to strengthen the safety…
Germany Keeps Climate Course Firm in the Face of US Rollback
The U.S. government, on Thursday, struck down a central foundation for climate‑protection measures in the United States, prompting…
Cologne Bonn Airport Restarts Flights After Suspension
The operation at Cologne/Bonn Airport resumed. The police action has been concluded, the airport authority announced on Friday.…
UN Rep Baerbock Demands Women Rights Action Over Epstein Files
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock criticised how the Epstein files have been handled and called for stronger protection for…
Survey Finds Homeowners Poorly Protected From Extreme Weather Despite Rising Flood Threats
A survey conducted by the polling firm YouGov for insurer AXA reveals that many homes in Germany are…
German Environmental Group Files Enforcement Petition to Safeguard Groundwater
The German Environment Aid (Deutsche Umwelthilfe, DUH) has filed an enforcement action against the federal government to compel…
European Bishops Urge Greater Commitment to the Continent in Powerful Call
“The world needs Europe”.. The statement will be released simultaneously in four languages over the coming Friday and…
Police Union Demands More Police Presence in Trains to Boost Safety
Amid growing concerns about safety in trains and stations, the Police Union (GdP) is asking Deutsche Bahn to deploy…
DB Forces Mandatory Body‑Cam Training for Customer Support Staff Ahead of Major Safety Summit
Directly before the major safety summit of Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Friday, the group had already made some concrete…
ICE pulls out of Minnesota after protests
White House border official Tom Homan announced on Thursday that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency would…
German Federal Government Pays Up To €3,500 Per Participant For Integration Course
The total cost the German federal government bears for one person who enrolls in a general integration course…
House Votes to Remove Trump’s Canada Tariffs as Republicans Join Democrats for 219-211 Majority
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday evening (local time) to repeal the tariffs that President Donald…
Helsing Urges Pure European Defense of NATO East Flank Demanding Shift From US to European Weapon Systems
Co‑founder Grundbert Scherf of the Munich start‑up Helsing argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be protected largely with…
Nearly 50,000 Firearms Stolen or Reported Missing in Germany Last Year
Last year, hunters and sport‑shooters across Germany reported almost 50,000 firearms and firearm components as either stolen or…
Majority Back Sugar Tax Amid Youth Health Debate
A new survey supports the case for a sugar‑tax, according to a study cited by the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”…
German Judge Association Raises Alarm Over Record High Unresolved Criminal Cases
The German Judges Association (DRB) has sounded an alarm over the growing backlog of criminal cases. According to…
Long-Term Care Benefits Fall Sharply While Inflation Rises
The benefits from Germany’s statutory long‑term care insurance have not kept pace with inflation over recent years, according…
Helsing Urges European‑Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich startup Helsing, argues that the NATO eastern flank should be protected mainly with…
Helsing Pushes for European-Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO East Front should be largely equipped with European…
Helsing Calls for European Armaments to Protect NATO East Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be secured largely with European…
Helsing Urges NATO East Flank to Use European Weapons Instead of US Systems
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be furnished largely with…
Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 Lotto Draw Showcases Winning Numbers
The Wednesday draw of “6 aus 49” took place in the evening. The winning numbers were 8, 9,…
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry Mission Amid Greenland Dispute
NATO has launched the exercise “Arctic Sentry” to increase its military presence in the Arctic. On Wednesday the…
EFI Report Recommends Aggressive AI Strategy With U.S. and China Outpacing Europe
The experts’ commission on research and innovation (EFI) handed over its annual report to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on…
German Cabinet Approves 2045 Barriers-Free Deadline for Federal Buildings
The federal cabinet adopted a draft law on Wednesday to reform the German Disability Equality Act (BGG). According…
Statutory Health Insurers Sue Federal Government to Cover More Costs for Citizen Benefit Recipients
The umbrella association of statutory health insurers (GKV) is campaigning to force the federal government to increase its…
Helsing Urges Pure European Defence for NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO eastern flank should be secured mainly with European…
Germany Fulfills EU Air Quality Limits but Falls Short of WHO Guidelines 2025
In 2025, Germany again complied with all European air‑quality thresholds, according to a provisional assessment of data from…
Helsing calls for Europe-focused defense of NATO’s east flank by replacing U.S. weapons with European systems
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that the NATO eastern flank should be protected largely…
Germany Sees Decade-Long Low In Alcohol-Related Hospital Admissions
In 2024, only 283,500 patients were treated in German hospitals for a diagnosis that involved alcohol as the…
UN Eyes Rising Violence in South Sudan
The United Nations are monitoring a new surge of violence in South Sudan, with clashes between government troops…
Klingbeil Unveils Ten Point Plan to Drive EU Capital Market Union
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) announced that he will launch a new initiative aimed at advancing the European Capital Market Union.…
Nine Dead, 25 Hurt in Canadian School and Home Shooting
At a secondary school and a residential building in the Canadian province of British Columbia, at least nine people…
German Raspberry Harvest Surges 23% in 2025, Yielding 45,700 Tons Across 9,000 Hectares
In 2025, Germany harvested 45,700 tonnes of shrub berries from roughly 9,000 hectares of cultivation, according to Destatis. The cultivated…
German Strauchberry Harvest 2025 Soars 23% to Over 45,000 Tons on 9,000 Hectares
In 2025 German growers harvested 45,700 tonnes of shrub‑berries from a cultivated area of about 9,000 hectares. Although the overall…
German Naval Inspector Issues Warning Over Escalating Russian Sea Threat
Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy, warned that the threat posed by Russia at…
Germany Raspberry Harvest Rises 23 Percent to 45700 Tonnes in 2025
In 2025, Germany harvested about 45,700 tonnes of shrub berries on roughly 9,000 hectares of cultivation land. While…
German Berry Harvest 2025 Jumps 23 Percent to 45,700 Tons
In 2025 German growers harvested 45,700 tonnes of bush‑fruits from about 9,000 hectares of farmland. Although the area cultivated dipped…
Eurojackpot Tuesday 10 February 2026 Winning Numbers Revealed
During Tuesday’s Eurojackpot draw, the winning numbers were drawn in the evening. The main numbers were 12, 19,…
Study Finds Less Than One-In-Ten Acts of Violence Reported in Germany
Most violent incidents in Germany go unreported. That finding is the core result of the “LeSuBiA” Dark‑Field Study…
German States Clash with Unions Ahead of Wage Talks Hamburg Senator Claims 5 % Pay Hike Outline Already Planned
Hamburg’s finance senator, Andreas Dressel of the SPD, issued sharp criticism of the unions just before the third…
GDL Urges Deutsche Bahn to Increase Security for Train Staff After Fatal Attack
After a conductor of the Deutsche Bahn was killed, the union of locomotive drivers (GDL) intensified its pressure on…
Amthor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Under‑16 Social Media Ban
Philipp Amthor, the state secretary in the Ministry for Digital Affairs, raised doubts about a proposed ban on…
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
German Journalist Attacks Surge to 818 Cases BKA Reports
The number of offences committed against journalists in Germany has risen sharply in recent years.According to the federal…
Union Demands Action Over Rising Mental Strain Among German Police
Psychological and emotional strain among German police officers is significantly higher than in other professions, according to an…
SPD Opposes Age Restrictions on Social Media Calls for Platform Accountability
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the German Young Socialists (Jusos) have rejected outright bans on social‑media use…
Stricter Rental Laws Could Halt Homelessness as BAGW Urges Clarity on Debt Settlements
The Federal Working Group for Homeless Aid (BAGW) expects that the proposed changes to the tenancy law will…
German Police Detain 26‑Year‑Old Suspect Before Fatal Train Attack
The man suspected of killing a railway attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate was reportedly already in the spotlight that same…
Reichinnek rejects blanket social media ban for under‑16s
Heidi Reichinnek, the Green parliamentary group leader, said she does not favor a blanket ban on social media for…
Berlin coalition plans overhaul of winter street cleaning rules to tackle curbside chaos
Following the winter chaos seen in recent weeks, the CDU and SPD in Berlin are preparing a comprehensive…
Companies Threaten Their Future With $7.3 Trillion in 2023 Finance Fueling Nature Destruction
In 2023, financial flows that harmed nature reached US$7.3 trillion, while only US$220 billion in public and private funding were…
German Airborne Brigade General Demands Modernization of Paratroopers
The paratroopers of the German armed forces, according to the commander of Airborne Brigade 1, are “not positioned for…
Merz Set to Set the Tone at Munich Security Conference Ischinger Reports
According to Wolfgang Ischinger, the long‑time head of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU is…
EU Commission Accuses Meta of Blocking Third‑Party AI in WhatsApp
The European Commission has notified Meta that, in its view, the U.S. tech giant is breaching EU antitrust…
Western Mediterranean Flooding Causes Billions in Damage After Storm Surge Storms
Multiple consecutive storm depressions have swept through the western Mediterranean, causing widespread flooding and billions‑worth of damage. In…
German Ministry Fears High Costs from Mandatory Work for Basic Income Recipients
Saxony‑Anhalt’s Minister‑President Sven Schulze (CDU) has proposed that recipients of the Basic Income (Bürgergeld) be required to undertake work, a…
German Industry and IG Metall Urge Dual Eurofighter Successors in FCAS European Fighter Aircraft System
The German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) and the IG Metall union are urging that the German‑French‑Spanish fighter‑jet project FCAS…