- 5d ago
Persistent high pressure brings up to 36 C across Germany, forest fire danger hits level 4 in the east
A high-pressure system keeps much of Germany in dry, hot summer weather, with temperatures reaching 36 C in Hesse and forest fire danger elevated to level 4 in parts of Saxony and Brandenburg, according to the German Weather Service.
- Jul 8
New EU customs fee on cheap imports unlikely to slow Temu and Shein, logistics adapt
A flat €3 customs fee on low-value imports from China took effect on 1 July, but logistics firms and trade groups say it will not halt the rapid growth of platforms like Temu, Shein and AliExpress.
- Jul 5
Benfica close to signing Polish winger Jakub Kaminski from Köln for €20 million
Portuguese club Benfica is finalising the transfer of Polish international Jakub Kaminski from 1. FC Köln, with a fee around €20 million and a long-term contract agreed.
- Jul 5
Morocco eliminates co-host Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, extending unbeaten run to 34 games
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 at NRG Stadium in Houston, becoming the first team to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals and ending the co-hosts' historic campaign.
- Jul 5
Saxony wildlife stations overwhelmed as heatwave drives swift chicks from nests
Over 500 reports of fallen swift chicks flooded Leipzig's wildlife rescue during a four-day June heatwave, but only 76 birds could be taken in. Volunteer-run stations across Saxony say they are at breaking point.
- Jul 1
Haaland's scuffed winner fires Norway past Ivory Coast and into first World Cup knockout victory; Brazil next
Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32, their first-ever knockout win at the tournament. They will face Brazil in the last 16 at MetLife Stadium on July 5.
- Jun 30
Jürgen Klopp confirms Germany talks as Nagelsmann resigns after World Cup penalty heartbreak
Four days after Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties, Julian Nagelsmann stepped down, and Jürgen Klopp confirmed he is ready to take over – but warned talks need time.
- Jun 30
Firefighters battle stubborn forest fire on former coal mine near Meuselwitz as coal residues reignite flames
A forest fire on a former coal mining area near Meuselwitz, Thuringia, remains under control but continues to challenge firefighters as underground coal residues reignite flames.
- Jun 29
Extreme heat melts track filler, stopping trams in Nuremberg and Leipzig
Bitumen and joint sealant softened by temperatures near 40°C have forced tram networks in Nuremberg and Leipzig to suspend services, with highways and rail lines also buckling under the strain.
- 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
Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with PSG as Leipzig demand €130m for teenage star
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande has agreed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, but the French champions must now negotiate a fee with RB Leipzig, who value the 19-year-old at around €130 million.
- Jun 28
Record heatwave grips Germany: 41.5°C, ten drown, rail network strained
A weekend of extreme heat broke temperature records across Germany, with 41.5°C in Saxony-Anhalt marking the country's hottest day. At least ten people died in swimming accidents and rail services buckled under the strain.
- Jun 27
Porsche plans to shift Cayenne SUV production from Slovakia to Leipzig, conditional on wage concessions
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports Porsche intends to relocate production of its Cayenne model from Bratislava to its Leipzig factory, aiming to address underutilization. The move is contingent on German workers agreeing to significant wage cuts.
- Jun 25
EU holds first talks with Taliban in Brussels to accelerate deportations, triggering political backlash
The European Commission and 15 member states held a closed-door meeting with Taliban representatives in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss deporting Afghan nationals convicted of crimes, drawing sharp criticism from MEPs and rights groups.
- 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.
- Jun 23
NC restrictions continue to fall in Germany, but Berlin still blocks over half of study programs
Only 31.6% of German study programs have admission restrictions for winter 2026/27, down from 41% six years ago, yet Berlin still restricts over half its offerings.
- Jun 22
RB Leipzig name ex-Bayern and Argentina defender Martín Demichelis as head coach after firing Ole Werner
Former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis has been named RB Leipzig head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ole Werner, who was sacked last week despite guiding the club to a Champions League spot.
- Jun 18
Liverpool sign Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna for €40m and step up pursuit of Leipzig's Yan Diomande
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Spain winger Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna in a €40 million deal, while also advancing a package approaching €100m for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as the Andoni Iraola era begins.
- Jun 17
Burkhard Jung on deadly Leipzig rampage: 'It caught me cold, you can't be prepared'
Leipzig's outgoing mayor Burkhard Jung says the May 4 attack that killed two and injured six was a shock no city can fully prepare for.
- Jun 16
Germany deports 32 convicted Afghan criminals to Kabul, fuelling debate over direct Taliban cooperation
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt defended the overnight charter flight, which carried men convicted of rape, murder and child abuse back to Afghanistan under a direct agreement with the Taliban.
