- 18h ago
German EV registrations hit 24.8% in first half of 2026, led by Rhineland-Palatinate at nearly 30%
Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 24.8% of new car registrations in Germany in the first half of 2026, up from 19.1% for all of 2025, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). Rhineland-Palatinate led all states at nearly 30%, while Hamburg trailed at 16%.
- 3d ago
German care home costs hit €3,364 a month as Berlin readies reform that may push bills even higher
The average monthly out-of-pocket payment for a care home place in Germany reached €3,364 on 1 July, up €256 year-on-year, while Health Minister Nina Warken prepares a reform package that could stretch relief timelines and raise contributions for childless workers.
- 3d ago
ESA picks Warsaw for first centre beyond founding members, Poland doubles space spending
The European Space Agency will open its first facility outside the 1975 founding nations in Warsaw, with a focus on dual-use tech and crisis response, as Poland commits 500 million PLN to its space industry.
- Jul 9
Oskar Wójcik completes move to Werder Bremen after breakthrough season at Cracovia
Oskar Wójcik, the 22-year-old Poland international, has signed a five-year contract with Bundesliga side Werder Bremen after a standout season at Cracovia.
- Jul 9
Werder Bremen prioritises safety over speed after Weserstadion stand partially collapses during renovation
A concrete pillar was accidentally damaged during VIP-area renovations at Werder Bremen's Weserstadion, causing a partial collapse of an upper-tier block. No one was hurt, but the timeline for repairs is unclear two months before the new season.
- Jul 7
German life expectancy reaches new high in 2025, federal statistics show
New data from the Federal Statistical Office shows life expectancy at birth for women reached 83.6 years and for men 79.1 years in 2025, both all-time highs.
- Jul 7
ADAC study: Refuelling off the motorway saves up to 43 cents per litre in Germany
A comprehensive ADAC analysis of all 360 German motorway service stations finds that drivers pay an average 33 cents more per litre for petrol and diesel compared to nearby off-motorway stations, with regional gaps reaching 43 cents.
- Jul 3
Tens of thousands protest at Mercedes-Benz across Germany against plans to extend working hours without pay
More than 33,000 Mercedes-Benz employees across Germany walked out in protest on Friday against management plans to raise the working week from 35 to 40 hours without extra pay and to cut other benefits.
- Jul 2
Bundesliga 2026/27 fixtures: Bayern Munich open against Stuttgart as Klassiker set for matchday 8
The DFL has published the full fixture list for the 64th Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart on 28 August, while the first Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for late October.
- Jul 1
Six people shot dead in Stade youth welfare facility; custody dispute suspected as motive
A 45-year-old man fatally shot six employees of a youth welfare office and a mother-child facility in Stade, Lower Saxony, after a scheduled meeting about the custody of his infant daughter. Prosecutors are treating the case as a sixfold murder.
- Jun 29
German decoration chain Depot to close 66 stores in latest insolvency, leaving roughly 80 sites
The German home decoration chain Depot will close 66 of its remaining stores, shedding about 330 jobs, as the parent company undergoes its second insolvency proceeding since 2024, amid a record-high share of retailers fearing for survival.
- Jun 29
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 and prompting a national holiday.
- Jun 29
Heat and repairs cause widespread rail disruptions in northern Germany
A heatwave and a series of technical faults and repairs have caused delays and cancellations on multiple rail lines across northern Germany, affecting both long-distance and commuter services.
- Jun 29
Shein clothing found with chemicals up to 12,000 times EU limits; DUH issues formal warning
Laboratory tests on 18 Shein garments detected PFAS and phthalate levels far above European safety thresholds, including a children's jacket with a PFAS concentration more than 1,100 times the legal limit.
- Jun 28
Heatwave brings 40.2°C record to Lower Saxony, killing two and disrupting travel
Temperatures soared to a new record of 40.2°C in Lüchow, Lower Saxony, as a weekend heatwave caused two drowning deaths, lightning fires, road buckling, and rail service cancellations across northern Germany.
- Jun 28
Bremen double homicide: Police hunt 22-year-old neighbour after married couple found stabbed
A 40-year-old man and his 35-year-old wife were found dead in Vegesack, northern Bremen, on Friday. Police are now publicly searching for a 22-year-old neighbour who lived in the same building.
- Jun 26
Two dead in Bremen street and basement as suspect flees
German police are hunting a suspect after a man was found stabbed to death on a street and a woman dead in a cellar in the Fähr-Lobbendorf district of Bremen on Friday afternoon. The murder squad has taken over the investigation.
- Jun 26
Northern Germany sweats through record June heatwave as wildfire risk spikes to level 4
The German Weather Service warns of extreme temperatures peaking at 39°C on Saturday, while the wildfire risk in Schleswig-Holstein is raised to the second-highest level.
- Jun 24
Germany breaks heat record for second day with 41.5°C, triggering transport chaos and evacuations
Germany recorded 41.5°C on Saturday in Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt, surpassing Friday's 41.3°C and prompting rail shutdowns, motorway closures and the evacuation of care homes as extreme heat pushed eastward.
- Jun 23
L.A. Jordan in Deidesheim earns third Michelin star as Germany's 2026 guide is unveiled
The 2026 Guide Michelin for Germany was presented in Frankfurt on Tuesday, with 339 restaurants awarded at least one star. Rhineland-Palatinate's L.A. Jordan joined the top tier of three-star kitchens as the only new entry.
