- 4d ago
Stade mass shooting suspect dies by suicide in custody, CDU demands answers from justice minister
The 45-year-old suspect in the Stade mass shooting that killed six people was found dead in his cell at Bremervörde prison on Tuesday morning. The CDU opposition accuses Lower Saxony's justice minister of serious failures, saying the man should have been under constant surveillance.
- Jun 25
Germany's federal and state governments agree to cover 80% of new municipal costs from September
After months of negotiations, Chancellor Merz and state premiers agreed on a 'who orders, pays' principle, with the federal government covering 80% of new costs imposed on municipalities from September 1.
- Jun 11
Braunschweig hosts Lower Saxony's state festival for the first time, expecting over 300,000 visitors
The 39th 'Tag der Niedersachsen' opens in Braunschweig from 12 to 14 June, marking the city's debut as host of the biennial state festival.
