Germany's long road to equality for same-sex couples
In 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial s...Read More
Germany news: Big turnout for Pride after Berlin attack
Several German cities are holding Pride events a week after a deadly attack on a march in Berlin. A forest fire is burning out of control in...Read More
Germany news: Unemployment tops 3 million as industry slumps
Over three million people are currently unemployed in Germany, with 1.1 million drawing unemployment checks, authorities say. Also, sales of...Read More
Eco wins: From death strip to nature haven and other green surprises
A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week's eco wins come from so...Read More
German court rules that AI music firm Suno violated copyrights
Germany's state-mandated licensing agency, GEMA, says the verdict has "global significance," as Suno is also directed to pay y...Read More
Germany news: Deutsche Bahn returns to profit
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court is set to hear a...Read More
Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell off
Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing ...Read More
'Rienzi': Why this Wagner opera is so relevant today
Bayreuth’s opera "Rienzi" premiered under a cloud of controversy — and the arguments haven’t stopped since opening night. Meanwhil...Read More
Bayreuth Festival: Ceremony and commemoration
To mark its 150th anniversary, the Bayreuth Festival remembers victims of the Holocaust — and confronts its founder's antisemitism. sou...Read More
Germany: How effective are exit programs for Islamists?
Germany has set up many programs to help individuals break away from the radical Islamist scene. Following the Islamist terror attack on Ber...Read More
Germany: Online tourist accommodation bookings hit new peak
Vacation rental bookings through online platforms have climbed to a new record in Germany. The figures reveal major regional differences in ...Read More
Germany news: SPD seeks LGBTQ+ protections in constitution
Germany's center-left wants to add sexual identity to the constitution’s anti-discrimination protections. The push comes as part of the ...Read More
German Chancellor Merz completes cabinet reshuffle
After days of confusion, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled his cabinet. Conservative politicians fear that this will not help with th...Read More
Berlin Pride ramming: Police shoot suspect dead
Police said the suspect was shot dead in an operation, after the incident was classified as an "Islamist terrorist" attack. One pe...Read More
Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin: What we know so far
On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd near Berlin Pride celebrations in what is being regarded as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. The...Read More
Germany's Transport Minister Schnieder to asks Merz to remove him
Schnieder plans to ask Chancellor Merz to remove him after describing as "undignified" the circumstances surrounding a cabinet res...Read More
Berlin: 1 dead, 15 injured after vehicle drives into CSD Pride event
Police said around 15 people were injured, some seriously, after a white van struck several people in central Berlin during Pride celebratio...Read More
Berlin pride event canceled after vehicle drives into crowd
Police launched a manhunt after a vehicle struck several people near Berlin's Tiergarten on Saturday night during Pride celebrations, kn...Read More
Berlin cancels CSD Pride parade after police incident
The parade began on Saturday but was scheduled to resume for a second day on Sunday. source https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-cancels-csd-pride-...Read More
Germany news: Industry hemorrhaging 15,000 jobs a month
Industry boss Tanja Gönner says the situation is critical but offers opportunity. Meanwhile, politicians head to the Bayreuth Festival and s...Read More
Highs and lows as Bayreuth Festival turns 150
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary has been clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offe...Read More
Man dies of injuries after attack at Regensburg bank: police
Police say one person has died after sustaining severe injuries at a bank branch in Regensburg. Special units were dispatched and were able ...Read More
Bavaria: Possible hostage situation at Regensburg bank
Police say one person has sustained life-threatening injuries in a bank branch in Regensburg. The standoff is ongoing, and special units are...Read More
Germany seeks energy and trading partners in Africa
Germany is keen to boost its economy. On his third trip to Africa, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Nigeria and South Africa to ...Read More
Germany's growing interest in Africa: A win for both sides?
Germany is deepening its footprint across Africa, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his third trip to the continent in 2026. Hi...Read More
Will surge in German business bankruptcies hit growth?
Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultim...Read More
Germany records rise in sexual violence against children
Germany's Criminal Police Office has reported over 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children in the past year. Organizations such...Read More
Is Germany investing in the right weapons?
Germany wants to build up its army and pour hundreds of millions of euros into its defenses. But in a world where the battlefield is increas...Read More
Germany news: Merz hosts Azerbaijan President Aliyev
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev have focused on energy. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will present a ...Read More
Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan President Aliyev
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev will focus on energy and Armenia. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will ...Read More
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