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Germany news
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17 hours ago

Germany news: Alpine pass reopened after large protest

Brenner Pass reopened after a rally that turned back 219 trucks, demanding an end to pollution, noise, and traffic jams.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
17 hours ago

Germany news: Large demonstration blocks Alpine pass

A protest at Brenner Pass targets Alpine traffic volume, while Germany’s family minister considers legal limits on children’s screen time.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Germany: Vaping becoming more popular among young people

A 30-year-old switched from cigarettes to flavored vaping, finding it easier to use and less smelly, while health experts report rising youth vaping and smoking in Germany.
#2026-fifa-world-cup
Berlin
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 biggest games of the group stage

Germany faces a potentially uncomfortable test from Ivory Coast as style clashes could open the group-stage contest early.
Berlin
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 biggest games of the group stage

Germany faces a potentially uncomfortable test from Ivory Coast as style clashes could open the group-stage contest early.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Experts: Germany's progress on climate goals insufficient

Germany’s emissions fell last year mainly due to a stagnant economy, while climate targets remain unmet, especially in transport and buildings.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: Who is Economy Minister Katherina Reiche?

Katherina Reiche reversed Germany’s renewable-heating push, scrapping the Heating Act provision and positioning herself against costly heat-pump mandates.
#heating-policy
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up

Germany’s coalition plans to replace the Heating Act with a Building Modernization Act that lowers renewable-energy requirements for new heating systems.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war

New heating rules would be weakened, allowing lower renewable shares for new systems and extending oil and gas use in existing buildings.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up

Germany’s coalition plans to replace the Heating Act with a Building Modernization Act that lowers renewable-energy requirements for new heating systems.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war

New heating rules would be weakened, allowing lower renewable shares for new systems and extending oil and gas use in existing buildings.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Customers on the hook as Germany tightens human trafficking laws

Germany will expand human trafficking liability so customers of businesses exploiting workers can face criminal charges, strengthening enforcement across multiple labor sectors.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 days ago

Left Party calls for voting rights for foreigners in Germany

Foreign residents in Germany could vote after five years under a Left Party proposal, expanding participation in federal, state, and local elections.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Health care staff protest plan for major cuts

Verdi is organizing protests against German health insurance cuts, while Moers evacuated thousands after a World War II bomb was destroyed.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Healthcare staff protest plan for major cuts

Planned German health care spending cuts are prompting hospital staff protests over fears of reduced care quality and worsened working conditions.
Berlin
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

Ex-husband of German star in deepfake porn case faces new probe

A German actor accused of spreading AI-generated porn is under investigation for alleged domestic violence, following earlier deepfake-related allegations and protests.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Irish tech salaries are a fifth higher than the UK and Germany, averaging over 80,000

A like-for-like job survey by Hays Ireland showed that overall tech wages in the UK are lower by 17pc than in Ireland, with Germany trailing by 19pc. The survey measured salaries from 10,000 tech professionals in 34 countries. However, tech salaries in Ireland remain significantly behind those in the US, measured at €81,338 and €108,387 respectively.
European startups
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany news: Childfree adults to pay more for elder care

A draft bill would raise childfree adults’ tax contributions for publicly funded elder care while keeping lower rates for adults with children.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: More than 1,900 missing children

Germany reports 1,933 open missing children cases, and a Berlin man is investigated after allegedly threatening children with a long gun.
Germany news
fromwww.npr.org
8 years ago

Could A Diesel Ban In Hamburg, Germany, Cause More Pollution? Some Residents Worry

Hamburg banned older diesel vehicles on parts of two busy streets to meet EU pollution limits and reduce toxic emissions, but critics question its environmental impact.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German court convicts three over plot to overthrow govt

Three Reichsbuerger extremists received prison terms for plotting armed actions to provoke civil-war-like conditions and prepare high treason against Germany’s government.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's 'rapid militarization' threatens basic rights

Fundamental rights in Germany face growing threats from weakening climate and housing protections, social media standards, and security-driven militarization.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

Germany's Flixtrain to double train services

FlixTrain plans to double German rail services by 2027 and build a high-frequency network from 2028, increasing competition for Deutsche Bahn.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Can hybrid village stores answer rural Germany's cry for help' and fend off far right?

Hybrid village stores let villagers shop and pay autonomously out of hours, improving viability amid staffing shortages, inflation, and political disaffection.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Parliament approves pharmacy reform package

Germany’s Environment Ministry reports 23,000 applications for a new electric-vehicle subsidy program within days, with retroactive eligibility for 2026 purchases.
#nato
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany ready for NATO leadership role, minister says

Germany seeks greater NATO leadership and a new burden-sharing arrangement reflecting Germany’s and Europe’s economic and military potential.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany ready for NATO leadership role, minister says

Germany seeks a new NATO burden-sharing deal, stronger European leadership, pooled defense industry capabilities, and faster movement toward 5% defense spending targets.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US troop withdrawal from Europe to take 'years' general

US troop reductions in Europe will be coordinated with allies strengthening their defenses and will take several years.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Nato seeks to understand the details' after US decision to withdraw troops from Germany

NATO is assessing the implications of the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid tensions with the German government.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany ready for NATO leadership role, minister says

Germany seeks greater NATO leadership and a new burden-sharing arrangement reflecting Germany’s and Europe’s economic and military potential.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany ready for NATO leadership role, minister says

Germany seeks a new NATO burden-sharing deal, stronger European leadership, pooled defense industry capabilities, and faster movement toward 5% defense spending targets.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US troop withdrawal from Europe to take 'years' general

US troop reductions in Europe will be coordinated with allies strengthening their defenses and will take several years.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Nato seeks to understand the details' after US decision to withdraw troops from Germany

NATO is assessing the implications of the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid tensions with the German government.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Giant wind turbine rises in Brandenburg, taking on far-right headwinds

A 365-metre wind turbine in Lusatia will generate power for 7,500 households using high-altitude winds, supporting Germany’s shift from coal and nuclear.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

Will passengers really benefit after Germany cut its air travel tax?

Germany will reduce air travel taxes from July 1, lowering per-passenger charges by distance and potentially trimming ticket prices modestly.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?

Germany plans to cut aviation tax from July 1, but experts warn passengers may not benefit meaningfully from lower ticket prices.
#ebola
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: US Ebola patient's family to join him

An American Ebola patient is receiving specialist treatment at Berlin’s Charité hospital, and his immediate family will be allowed to join him there.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

US doctor infected with Ebola virus to be treated in Germany

A US Ebola-infected doctor and six known contacts will be transferred to Germany for treatment after CDC requests and German hospital experience.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: US Ebola patient's family to join him

An American Ebola patient is receiving specialist treatment at Berlin’s Charité hospital, and his immediate family will be allowed to join him there.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

US doctor infected with Ebola virus to be treated in Germany

A US Ebola-infected doctor and six known contacts will be transferred to Germany for treatment after CDC requests and German hospital experience.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Germany urged to stop admiring Beijing and wake up to China Shock 2.0'

Germany faces deindustrialisation risk from China’s growing trade surplus and export boom, warning against complacency and urging clearer political action.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

TELL US: Have you faced discrimination in Germany's rental market?

Foreigners and people with non-ethnically German names report discrimination when renting housing in Germany’s tight markets.
#civil-defense
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany beefs up civil defense

Germany will allocate 10 billion for civil defense through 2029, including specialty vehicles, THW modernization, and expanded medical response capacity.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Major boost for civil defense

Germany will allocate 10 billion euros by 2029 to strengthen civil defense, including vehicles, THW modernization, and expanded mass-casualty response capacity.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany beefs up civil defense

Germany will allocate 10 billion for civil defense through 2029, including specialty vehicles, THW modernization, and expanded medical response capacity.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Major boost for civil defense

Germany will allocate 10 billion euros by 2029 to strengthen civil defense, including vehicles, THW modernization, and expanded mass-casualty response capacity.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Government plans civil defense expansion

Germany plans to invest billions of euros to strengthen population protection, civil defense, and hybrid-threat response through integrated military and civilian capabilities.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Top 5 Countries by Number of Indoor Ski Centers

Germany has five operational indoor downhill ski centers, ranking fifth among countries with the most such facilities.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Thousands of gas stations in Germany flout fuel pricing rule

Nearly 3,000 German petrol stations violated the 12 o'clock rule by raising fuel prices at unauthorized times, with Bavaria highest and Berlin lowest.
#far-right-extremism
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Angelique Geray, journalist infiltrated among German neo-Nazis: What surprised me most is that these young people are serious'

Far-right extremist groups recruit young Germans online, using youth-cult messaging that targets immigrants, feminists, and LGBTQ+ people while downplaying the Holocaust.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi networks

Far-right extremist groups in Germany are increasingly targeting marginalized communities, prompting nationwide crackdowns by security agencies.
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Angelique Geray, journalist infiltrated among German neo-Nazis: What surprised me most is that these young people are serious'

Far-right extremist groups recruit young Germans online, using youth-cult messaging that targets immigrants, feminists, and LGBTQ+ people while downplaying the Holocaust.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi networks

Far-right extremist groups in Germany are increasingly targeting marginalized communities, prompting nationwide crackdowns by security agencies.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Germany’s industrial slowdown is cutting jobs and destabilizing communities dependent on major manufacturers like BASF.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: UNICEF says child well-being rank 'alarming'

Germany ranks 25th of 37 countries for child well-being and education, and a dead humpback off Denmark matches one stranded off Germany’s coast.
#humpback-whale
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Dead humpback whale off Denmark is 'Timmy'

Divers confirmed the dead humpback whale off Denmark is the same whale nicknamed “Timmy” that stranded for more than a month on Germany’s Baltic coast.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Dead humpback whale off Denmark is 'Timmy'

Divers confirmed the dead humpback whale off Denmark is the same whale nicknamed “Timmy” that stranded for more than a month on Germany’s Baltic coast.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Merz wouldn't advise his kids to go to US

Friedrich Merz said he would not advise young Germans to study or work in the US due to a suddenly developed social climate and job difficulties.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

How 4 Years of Work in Germany Unlocks a $400 Monthly U.S. Social Security Check a Retiree Otherwise Could Not Collect

Totalization agreements let Social Security count foreign work credits to qualify for benefits, then pay a pro-rata amount based only on U.S. earnings.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 cases of child sex abuse

A German paediatrician faces 130 charges of sexual offences against children, alleged to have occurred over 12 years while working in Brandenburg clinics.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Deutsche Bahn launches new family ticket for summer travel

Up to five people with at least one child can travel on long-distance trains across Germany for €99.99 during summer holiday weeks, with reservations included.
#holocaust
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who returned to Germany in his 80s, dies at 101

Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor, died at 101 in Leer, Germany, after recounting Nazi-era experiences and warning against forgetting.
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who returned to Germany in his 80s, dies at 101

Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor, died at 101 in Leer, Germany, after recounting Nazi-era experiences and warning against forgetting.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Auschwitz survivor who returned to live in Germany dies aged 101

Survivor Albrecht Weinberg died in Germany after decades of Holocaust testimony, warning against forgetting and urging future generations to learn from firsthand memory.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

The Results Are In: 93% of Electric Truck Owners Say They're Not Going Back

93% of electric truck operators are satisfied or very satisfied, citing reliability, comfort, and low operating costs despite high purchase prices and charging-grid challenges.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

Germany plans a tiered levy on sugary drinks starting in 2028 to fund health care investments and reduce sugary consumption.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany: Hostages freed at bank after suspects flee scene

Police on Friday said a hostage situation was over at a bank in the western German town of Sinzig, with no injuries. Suspects were no longer at the scene when special forces searched the building, officers said, with two hostages locked in a vault room who were freed unharmed.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Hostage situation unfolds at German bank

Police on Friday said multiple suspects and hostages were believed to be inside a bank in the western German town of Sinzig. Extensive cordons have been set up, with police saying there is no danger to people outside the secured area. Authorities said one of the hostages is the driver of a cash transport vehicle.
Germany news
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Man accused of ritualistic killing of gay roommate faces life behind bars - LGBTQ Nation

The roommate, 35, claimed the victim, 44, should face the wall and prohibited him from using the bathroom.
LGBT
fromwww.theregister.com
3 weeks ago

Denic sorry for DNSSEC error that crashed Germany's internet

Denic stated that the problems were first detected at 21:57 on April 5, and engineers rolled out fixes by 01:15. The issues were related to Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), and faulty DNSSEC signatures were distributed.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Person from hantavirus-hit ship heading to German hospital

The individual came into contact with an infected person on board the MV Hondius, anchored off Cape Verde, but is asymptomatic, the fire service in Düsseldorf told AFP.
Germany news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Far-right youth groups raided by police

German police searched homes of 36 suspected members of two far-right youth groups for forming a criminal organization.
#us-relations
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump's wrath | Jorg Lau

A significant rift is developing between Germany and the US, challenging NATO's credibility and Germany's security dependence on the US.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump's wrath | Jorg Lau

A significant rift is developing between Germany and the US, challenging NATO's credibility and Germany's security dependence on the US.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Merz 'not giving up' on Germany's relationship with US

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes commitment to US relations despite troop pullout and disagreements over the Iran war.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's military power is on the rise. This time it must be firmly embedded in Europe | Timothy Garton Ash

Germany is set to become the leading military power in Europe, raising concerns about regional stability and defense dynamics.
#us-troops
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republicans concerned' after Trump threatens to withdraw more US troops from Germany

Trump threatens further troop reductions in Germany, following the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers, alarming European leaders and some US lawmakers.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Trump says cutting US troops in Germany 'a lot further'

Trump plans to significantly reduce US troop presence in Germany beyond the already ordered withdrawal of 5,000 service members.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

We love our Americans': the German town rocked by Trump's plan to withdraw US troops

The reduction of US troops in Germany has deeply shocked the local community, highlighting their strong ties with American military presence.
Germany news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Pentagon Reportedly Blindsided by Trump's Call To Reduce U.S. Troops in Europe

Trump is considering a reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, surprising the Pentagon and Congress, amid tensions with Germany over support in the Iran conflict.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republicans concerned' after Trump threatens to withdraw more US troops from Germany

Trump threatens further troop reductions in Germany, following the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers, alarming European leaders and some US lawmakers.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Trump says cutting US troops in Germany 'a lot further'

Trump plans to significantly reduce US troop presence in Germany beyond the already ordered withdrawal of 5,000 service members.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

We love our Americans': the German town rocked by Trump's plan to withdraw US troops

The reduction of US troops in Germany has deeply shocked the local community, highlighting their strong ties with American military presence.
Germany news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Pentagon Reportedly Blindsided by Trump's Call To Reduce U.S. Troops in Europe

Trump is considering a reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, surprising the Pentagon and Congress, amid tensions with Germany over support in the Iran conflict.
#us-troop-withdrawal
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Trump vows to reduce U.S. troops in Germany 'a lot further' than 5,000 as defense official says armed services were blindsided by move | Fortune

Germany news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump vows to reduce U.S. troops in Germany 'a lot further' than 5,000 as defense official says armed services were blindsided by move | Fortune

The U.S. plans to significantly reduce troop presence in Germany, escalating tensions with European leaders over security commitments.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Trump vows to cut US troops stationed in Germany 'way down'

The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, with potential for further reductions, impacting European defense capabilities.
Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany

The US plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany amid escalating tensions over the Iran war and NATO's assessment of the situation.
Germany news
fromABC7 Chicago
4 weeks ago

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The U.S. will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.
#whale-rescue
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to North Sea in rescue bid

A whale nicknamed Timmy was rescued from shallow waters in Germany and is being transported back to the Atlantic Ocean.
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to North Sea in rescue bid

A whale nicknamed Timmy was rescued from shallow waters in Germany and is being transported back to the Atlantic Ocean.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Germany news: US troop pullout 'expected' Pistorius

Pistorius stated, 'That US troops are withdrawing from Europe and also from Germany was to be expected.' He emphasized the necessity for Europeans to take on more responsibility for their own security.
Germany news
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

German museum to return rare Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil

Irritator challengeri, a significant dinosaur fossil, is being repatriated to Brazil after concerns over its legal ownership and ethical implications.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 weeks ago

Neolithic beaver bone pit reveals early fur hunting

A 7,000-year-old bone pit containing remains of at least 12 beavers was discovered in Alsleben, Germany, indicating Neolithic hunting practices.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Germany's climate U-turn is the worst possible response to the oil shock

The German auto industry's success reflects national sentiment, but recent crises reveal the fragility of its energy dependency and political hypocrisy.
fromBavarian Football Works
4 weeks ago

Germany starts exploring bid for hosting another World Cup

Germany is on the fringe of the true contenders in the 2026 World Cup. Current betting odds place Germany between 11:1 and 14:1 to win the tournament, behind the other favorites: Spain, France, England, Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal.
Germany politics
#trump
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump tells Merz to fix his broken country' in new attack on German chancellor

Trump criticized Germany's Chancellor Merz for focusing on Iran instead of addressing issues in Germany and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump tells Merz to fix his broken country' in new attack on German chancellor

Trump criticized Germany's Chancellor Merz for focusing on Iran instead of addressing issues in Germany and the Russia-Ukraine war.
#us-military
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why does the US have military bases in Germany and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

The US is reviewing its military presence in Germany, which is crucial for NATO and global power projection.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why does the US have military bases in Germany and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

The US is reviewing its military presence in Germany, which is crucial for NATO and global power projection.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz's Iran war criticism Europe live

Ukraine seeks a long-term ceasefire and reliable security while responding to Trump's comments on troop reductions in Germany.
Silicon Valley food
fromKotaku
1 month ago

McDonald's All-Purple Menu Is Bringing Back The Grimace Shake

McDonald's launched a purple-themed menu in Germany featuring the Grimace Milkshake and various purple items, inspired by the character Grimace.
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