- Jul 8
Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals, Manzambi's tournament in doubt
Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties in the World Cup round of 16, but the victory was overshadowed by a knee injury to star forward Johan Manzambi that could end his tournament.
- Jul 4
German rents climb 51% in a decade, DGB demands six-year nationwide freeze
Rents in Germany's 40 largest cities have risen by an average of 51 percent over the past decade, with Rostock and Berlin seeing the steepest increases, according to a DGB study. The trade union federation is calling for a six-year nationwide rent cap and more social housing.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
- Jun 30
German economists say coalition's 34-point reform package falls short of reviving stagnant economy
Leading research institutes warn that the tax cuts and deregulation agreed by the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition will not be enough to pull Europe's largest economy out of a three-year stagnation.
- Jun 30
Angela Merkel unveils official portrait with a surprising absence: her signature hand gesture
Five years after leaving office, Angela Merkel finally unveiled her official chancellor portrait, painted by a previously unknown 28-year-old artist, and conspicuously missing the 'Merkel-Raute' hand gesture she was famous for.
- Jun 28
No myopia epidemic among German children over 25 years, large-scale study confirms
A new analysis of over 1.2 million eyeglass prescriptions covering nearly 438,000 children finds no rise in myopia in Germany from 2001 to 2025, contradicting global concerns of a myopia epidemic.
- Jun 24
Merkel sits for first female portrait in German Chancellery's leaders' gallery, painted by unknown 28-year-old
Five years after her 16-year tenure ended, Angela Merkel has had her official portrait painted for the Chancellery's 'Gallery of Ancestors', becoming the first woman to join the line of post-war German chancellors.
- 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 18
Substitute Johan Manzambi strikes twice as Switzerland rout Bosnia 4-1 in World Cup Group B
Johan Manzambi scored two goals as a second-half substitute to lead Switzerland to a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, moving the Swiss to the brink of the knockout stage.
- Jun 17
Baden-Württemberg minister warns firms against cutting R&D, pushes high-tech strategy with AI and robotics focus
Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut cautioned that reducing innovation budgets during an economic slump would weaken the state’s position as a high-tech powerhouse.
- Jun 17
Firefly season begins in southwest Germany: best spots and tips to see the glow
From mid-June through July, fireflies light up meadows and woodlands across Baden-Württemberg. Conservationists share prime locations and viewing tips for the best chance to see the luminous display.
- Jun 16
Baden-Württemberg braces for season's hottest days as mercury climbs to 35°C
After a transitional Tuesday, Baden-Württemberg faces its hottest days of the year later this week. Temperatures are forecast to reach 35°C by Thursday, accompanied by possible tropical nights and heat thunderstorms, the German Weather Service (DWD) reports.
- Jun 13
EVG warns Italo's German entry could cut long-distance rail to at least 16 cities
Italy's Italo plans to launch high-speed services on two German corridors from 2028. A railway union analysis says at least 16 cities could lose their ICE and IC stops as a result.
- Jun 12
Black Forest mountain rescue deploys 100-kg cargo drone, a first for German security authorities
The Bergwacht Schwarzwald has put into service a new heavy-lift drone that can carry up to 100 kilograms of equipment to remote sites, reducing rescue times on dangerous slopes. The drone, operational since May, is among the first of its kind used by security authorities in Germany.
- Jun 10
Pfizer CEO warns German investment at risk, cancels meeting with Chancellor Merz over drug pricing plans
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told Chancellor Friedrich Merz the company is reviewing planned German investments, joining Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim in pushing back against Berlin's healthcare cost-cutting proposals.
- Jun 8
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody as two new rape complaints filed, bringing alleged victims to 13
The 67-year-old singer and actor was taken into custody on Monday in Paris for questioning over accusations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment, with his detention extended by 24 hours on Tuesday.
- Jun 6
DFB-Pokal first round: Bayern Munich at VfL Osnabrück, Borussia Dortmund at HEBC Hamburg as pairings set
The draw for the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal first round took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Saturday evening, with defending champions Bayern Munich paired with promoted second-division side VfL Osnabrück and Borussia Dortmund drawn at fifth-tier HEBC Hamburg.
- May 25
Germany beats Great Britain 6:3 at Ice Hockey World Championship but quarterfinal hopes rest on Hungary upsetting Latvia
Germany defeated Great Britain 6:3 in their final World Championship group match in Zurich, yet the team is almost certainly heading home unless Latvia loses to Hungary on Tuesday.
