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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…
German Booksellers Association Launches Sharp Critique Against Kultur Minister Weimer
After the latest controversy surrounding the German Booksellers’ Prize, the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (Chamber of Booksellers) reaffirmed…
German Supreme Court Bars Empty Electronic Cigarette Tanks From Children
Empty replacement tanks for electronic cigarettes may not be handed over to children or adolescents in Germany. The…
Cross‑Border Raids Target Right‑Wing Publishing Operations in Germany Poland and Spain
On Wednesday, security forces in Germany, Poland and Spain carried out raids aimed at suspected operators of a…
Berlin Hamburg Line Back to Regular Service by Mid-June After Extensive Repairs
Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday that the Hamburg‑Berlin line will again be fully available for regular traffic only on…
German Schools Reach 11.5 Million Students Marking Fourth Year of Rising Enrollment
In the 2025/2026 school year, roughly 11.5 million students were enrolled in Germany’s general, vocational, and health‑care schools. According…
Weimer Defends Book Prize Cancellations, Accuses Institutions of Bias Over “Deutschland vertecke” Claims
After the German Bookstore Prize was cancelled, Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer defended his decision. He told the Funke Media Group that…
Global Scientists Turn to Germany as Trump Era Undermines Science
Against the backdrop of an increasingly anti‑scientific climate under President Donald Trump, interest from international scientists in Germany…
German Health Insurers Push Patient Control Through New Smartphone App
German statutory health insurers are promoting a patient‑steering app.Oliver Blatt, chairman of the GKV‑Spitzenverband, told the “Neue Osnabrücker…
German Judges Union Warns Violence Protection Law Could Fail as Paper Tiger
The German Judges Association warned that the planned law to protect women from violence could turn out to…
Hundreds Of Tips Emerge After Berlin Power Attack Reward Sparks Public Clues
In the investigation of the attack on Berlin’s power supply, authorities appear to have obtained new leads that…
Justice Minister Promises State Support for Terror Victims on National Remembrance Day
On the national day commemorating the victims of terrorist violence, German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) pledged state support…
German Customs And Tobacco Industry Warn Of Growing Dark Market For Nicotine Products
The German Customs and Finance Union (BDZ) and the National Association of the Tobacco Industry and Novel Products…
SPD Considers Overprofit Tax Amid Rising Fuel Prices
In reaction to soaring gasoline and diesel prices, SPD politicians have expressed openness to implementing an “over‑profit tax”.…
Eurojackpot Tuesday Draw 10 March 2026 Reveals Winning Numbers 2 3 17 18 28 Euro Numbers 4 10
During the Tuesday Eurojackpot draw, the winning numbers were announced in the evening.The numbers drawn were 2, 3,…
German Justice Minister Hubig Caps Fuel Price Increases to One Per Day Amid Skyrocketing Costs
Because gasoline prices have risen sharply, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has urged that price increases be limited…
Sandra Hüller Warns of Berlinale Censorship Threatening Festival’s Future
German actress Sandra Hüller expressed concern about the future of the Berlin Film Festival. In a Wednesday interview for…
JUSO Seeks Fuel Price Cap to Support 49 Euro Ticket Amid Rising Gas Prices
German Green Party leader Philipp Türmer is calling for a price cap on gasoline amid steep fuels inflation.…
EU Parliament Nominates Merkel, Walesa and Selenskyj for Prestigious European Order of Merit
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, announced on Tuesday that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Polish President Lech Wawelski,…
German Bathing Deaths Fall in 2025 as DLRG Records 393 Fatal Incidents
The German Life-Saving Society (DLRG) recorded 393 fatal bathing accidents in German waters last year, a decrease of…
VW Targets 50,000 German Jobs Cut by 2030 Amid Profit Collapse
After last year’s sharp decline in profit, Volkswagen appears to plan far more job cuts than had been…
Homeowners Shift to Buying E‑Scooters and E‑Bikes, Moving Past City Rentals
E‑scooters are no longer limited to city rentals; they are increasingly purchased. According to the Federal Statistical Office…
German Greens Reject Power‑Sharing Plan with CDU in Baden-Württemberg
The Greens have rejected the Union’s proposal that their leading candidate, Cem Özdemir, and the CDU’s top candidate, Manuel Hagel,…
Supreme Court Reverses Vaccine Injury Claim Ruling Grants Woman Compensation Against Manufacturer
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has annulled a judgment that had rejected a woman’s claims of vaccine‑related…
Western Europe Life Expectancy Gap Widening Rapidly
Life expectancy in Western Europe is increasingly diverging, according to a study co‑authored by the German Federal Institute…
Prosecutor Files Murder Charges Over Eight‑Year‑Old’s Deadly Death in Güstrow
In the case of the violent death of eight‑year‑old Fabian from Güstrow, prosecutors have filed charges against the…
Banaszak Hears Winds of Momentum for Federal Greens After Ödemir Baden Württemberg Victory
After the Green Party’s success in the Baden-Württemberg state election, party leader Felix Banaszak sees fresh momentum for the…
World Hunger Relief Warns of Dangerous German Cuts to Humanitarian Aid and Development Budgets
Welthungerhilfe warns of further cuts to humanitarian aid and development policy.The organisation’s secretary general, Mathias Mogge, told the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”…
Hate‑Aid Co‑CEO Demands European Staunchness on Social Media Rules After US Sanctions
Anna‑Lena von Hodenberg, the co‑chief executive of the anti‑hate‑speech organisation Hate‑Aid, says the sanctions imposed by the United States have…
Özdemir Celebrates Rapid Catch‑Up in Baden‑Württemberg Election but Holds Off Victory Claims
After the state election in Baden-Württemberg, Green Party leader Cem Özdemir is not yet ready to claim victory for…
Kurdish Leader Calls for International Flight Ban Over Iran Amid Planned Ground Troop Deployment
A prominent spokesman for the Iranian‑Kurdish opposition has linked the potential deployment of ground troops in Iran to…
Israel Army Declares All Potential Successors of Iran’s Khamenei Targeted by Military to Avoid Succession Challenges
The Israeli army has declared that any successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, will be regarded as a…
Metal and Electric Manufacturing Set for Record 150,000 Job Losses This Year According to Gesamtmetall
Oliver Zander, the chief executive of Gesamtmetall, warns that this year the metal and electrical industry will face…
North Germany’s Bars Cost More Than the South, Meoton Reports
dining prices in Northern Germany and the city-states are higher than elsewhere in the country.. A study by…
German Lotto 6 of 49 Saturday March 7 2026 Big Winners Celebrate
In the Saturday broadcast of Germany’s “6 aus 49” lotto, the numbers drawn in the evening were 5,…
ZDF Workers Rally Against AI Leak, Press for Justice After Journal Image Scandal
The ZDF is still rattled after the fallout from the KI‑image scandal in the “Heute‑Journal”. In the broadcaster’s…
UNFPA Director Highlights Germany Critical Gap in Womens Healthcare
Nigina Muntean, the head of the innovation department at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), argues that Germany has…
Federal Police Report 60 Percent Failure Rate in Deportation Attempts Last Year
Last year, 60 % of all deportation attempts failed. According to the Federal Police, as reported by “Welt am…
Bundestag Bees Survive Harsh Winter With No Major Losses
The bees that have become known across Germany have clearly survived the harsh winter with minimal losses. German…
Germany Warns of Iranian Sleeper Cells Recruiting Criminals for Attacks
German security agencies are increasingly concerned that Iran could be using not only its own agents but also…
Taxpayers Association Demands Evacuees Pay Heavily for Gulf Flights and Calls for Fair Cost Share
The Taxpayers’ Association urges that evacuation flights from the Gulf region be financed in a “fair” manner. President…
Germany Pulls Embassy Staff and Soldiers Out of Iraq Amid Iran Conflict
German Armed Forces soldiers in Baghdad and staff of the German embassy there are being withdrawn because of…
Eurojackpot Friday 6 March 2026 Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
During Friday’s Eurojackpot drawing, the winning numbers were chosen in the evening. They were 8, 17, 26, 31, 47, with the two…
Asylum Authority Chief Champions Cuts to Integration Courses
Hans‑Eckhard Sommer, the head of Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), has publicly declared that integration courses…
Weimer Under Pressure As New Questions Emerge Over Bookstore Ban
During the controversy over the German Bookseller Prize, independent state minister for culture Wolfram Weimer defended the exclusion…
Clueso Secures Fourth Number One Album With Deja Vu Half on German Charts
Clueso now owns four consecutive number‑one albums, as confirmed by GfK. His double‑album opener “Deja Vu 1/2” sits atop the…
Germany Keeps Trump Invitation Open After Warm Welcoming Visit
The German federal government keeps its invitation to Donald Trump in place.Deputy government spokesman Steffen Meyer told the dts news agency…
Karin Prien to Become Male Minister as She Adds Men to Ministry Name
Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has said that men should be incorporated into the name of her ministry. “I have…
EU officials slam imprecise Iran airstrikes warn of humanitarian fallout
Officials of the EU Commission have warned about the humanitarian fallout from the warlike tactics employed by Israel…
Bundeswehr warns soldiers against public attacks amid tense security climate
The Bundeswehr’s security department has issued a warning to soldiers about potential attacks in public settings. According to…
Germany’s Students Take to Streets Nationwide Protest Military Service Plans
In several German cities, thousands of students took to the streets on Thursday to protest the federal government’s…
Syrian sentenced to 13 years after knife attack on Berlin Holocaust memorial
Just short of a year after the knife attack on a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial, the…
German Smartphone Time Spikes to Record Levels
The amount of time that Germans spend on their smartphones has risen again. A survey by the IT…
German Evacuation Flight Lands in Frankfurt – First Mission from Middle East
The first government evacuation flight from the Middle‑East crisis area landed in Frankfurt. A Lufthansa aircraft, which departed…
German Teachers Push Iran War Back Into Classroom Debate
The German Teachers’ Union says the Iran‑war should be addressed in schools.Stefan Düll, president of the union, told the…
Cem Özdemir Promises School Phone Ban if He Wins Baden-Württemberg Election
Cem Özdemir, the Green Party’s leading candidate for the Baden‑Württemberg state election, announced that, should he win, he…
Wednesday German Lotto 6/49 Draw Delivers Surprising Highs
1, 15, 17, 24, 37, 40, with the super number being 3.. In the “Spiel77” game the winning block was 6246299, while “Super 6”…
Sophie Passmann Regrets Botox Essay Claiming She Shouldn’t Have Written It
The author and podcaster Sophie Passmann acknowledges regret over a recent piece she wrote about cosmetic procedures. In an…
Tuttle Remains Berlinale Director as Festival Continues Under Her Guidance
Tricia Tuttle will remain the Intendant of the Berlinale, the Rheinische Post reports. The decision was reached during…
U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship off Sri Lanka Coast
On the week’s eve, an American submarine struck an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, sinking it…
NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Over Eastern Mediterranean
A ballistic missile launched from Iran, on a trajectory toward Turkish airspace, was intercepted by NATO air‑defence forces…
German Broadcasters ARD and ZDF Plan to Close Three Channels in New Bundling Initiative
ARD and ZDF have announced a new joint arrangement that will see the closure of three channels –…
Germans in Middle East Outnumber Previous Estimates
According to a report in the “Rheinische Post” this Thursday, a German analysis of the current situation in…
German Hospitals See 50% Surge in Endometriosis Admissions Over a Decade
The number of inpatient treatments for endometriosis in Germany rose 50.1 % over a decade. In 2014 there were…
Iran’s Ballistic Rocket Arsenal Diminishes After Fifth Day of US-Israel Assaults
On the fifth day of the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, new evidence suggests that Iran’s ballistic‑missile…
German State Premiers Push For Tougher Penalties on School Dropouts
A proposal submitted to the conference of state leaders (MPK) in Berlin this Thursday calls for stricter enforcement…
Asylum Seekers Mount Legal Battles Against Rejected Applications In Courts
The number of asylum seekers filing lawsuits against rejected protection applications has risen sharply again in 2025, according…