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- 2d ago
Power and gas grid fees rise in 2027, with Saarland hit hardest and Rhineland-Palatinate's power fees falling
Verivox calculations show grid fees for electricity and gas rising nationwide at the turn of the year to 2027. Electricity fees fall slightly in Rhineland-Palatinate, while Saarland faces a 7.8% increase.
- 5d ago
ZDF defends Böhmermann's truck sketch on Simson moped after AfD complaints
The ZDF has defended a satire segment in which Jan Böhmermann is run over by a truck on a Simson moped. Critics read the scene as a jab at AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund, who campaigned on a blue Simson Schwalbe.
- Oct 10
Neuer error gives Augsburg the fastest Bundesliga goal in a 2-2 draw with Bayern
Robin Fellhauer scored eight seconds into Augsburg's match against Bayern Munich after a Manuel Neuer error at kickoff. Bayern fought back twice to draw 2-2 in Augsburg on Saturday.
- Oct 2
Germany selects five new Excellence universities and consortia for 2027 funding
Three universities and two regional alliances in Germany won funding of up to 28 million euros annually starting in January 2027 following a three-year review in Bonn.
- Oct 1
Jan Böhmermann explains decision to end ZDF Magazin Royale in December 2026
German satirist Jan Böhmermann announced that his late-night satire format ZDF Magazin Royale will conclude on 18 December 2026, describing the move as a deliberate personal choice to refresh his television work.
- Oct 1
German Taxpayers Association details 100 cases of alleged public waste in annual Black Book
The German Taxpayers Association released its 54th Black Book on Thursday, identifying 100 cases of alleged public spending waste across federal, state, and municipal budgets.
- Sep 30
Rhine water levels drop into negative values, disrupting barge transport and industry
Water gauges across several Rhine checkpoints have dropped below zero, stranding a cargo ship in Düsseldorf and forcing chemical producers to reroute freight to road and rail.
- Sep 30
Police mobilize over 1,000 officers in European raids on Hells Angels money laundering
More than 1,000 police officers searched over 100 properties across Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands, executing 14 arrest warrants and targeting 48.6 million euros in assets tied to organized crime.
- Sep 28
BioNTech to close three German plants and Singapore site after sales process fails
BioNTech will shutter manufacturing facilities in Marburg, Tübingen, Idar-Oberstein, and Singapore through 2028, affecting up to 1,860 workers after failing to find buyers for excess pandemic-era capacity.
- Sep 28
Rhineland-Palatinate businesses urge faster visa and qualification processes for foreign workers
The LVU business association in Rhineland-Palatinate has called for streamlined bureaucracy and swifter visa recognition as craft chambers report rising international participation.
- Sep 26
German coalition deadlocked over care insurance reform ahead of cabinet review
Negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD stalled on 29 September 2026 over proposed cuts to statutory care insurance and rising nursing home costs.
- Sep 26
German health minister proposes reducing child sick days to pre-pandemic level
Federal Health Minister Carsten Linnemann plans to let expanded pandemic-era leave expire, returning the entitlement to 10 days per parent despite opposition from state ministers.
- Sep 22
Borussia Mönchengladbach appoints Alexander Blessin to halt four-game losing start
Borussia Mönchengladbach has hired former St. Pauli manager Alexander Blessin on a contract through June 2028, tasking the 53-year-old with reversing the club's run of four straight league defeats.
- Sep 21
Beatrice Egli reveals mother's accident and recovery on ZDF music show
During an appearance on Die Giovanni Zarrella Show, Swiss singer Beatrice Egli described how her mother recovered from a severe accident that inspired the ballad Wie stark du bist.
- Sep 19
Borussia Dortmund beat Stuttgart 1-0 to take sole lead of Bundesliga
Maximilian Beier scored in the 70th minute to give Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win at Stuttgart, keeping a perfect four-match record.
- Sep 18
Jan Böhmermann to end ZDF Magazin Royale in December 2026 after 187 episodes
German satirist Jan Böhmermann will host the final episode of ZDF Magazin Royale on 18 December 2026, concluding a six-year run as the broadcaster begins discussions on a new format.
- Sep 14
Rhineland-Palatinate marks ten years of STEM strategy with over 30,000 students reached
Rhineland-Palatinate's educational network now includes eleven STEM regions, 400 partner bodies, and 147 certified schools following a decade-long drive to foster scientific skills among young people.
- Sep 13
Frankfurt beats Mainz 3-1 away to claim derby victory as Uzun scores brace
Eintracht Frankfurt secured a 3-1 away victory over FSV Mainz 05 in the Rhein-Main derby, handing the hosts only their second Bundesliga home defeat in the fixture.
- Sep 13
Eintracht Frankfurt beat Mainz 3-1 to secure first Bundesliga win of season
Can Uzun scored twice and Jonathan Burkardt added a goal and an assist as Eintracht Frankfurt beat FSV Mainz 05 3-1 on Saturday to secure their first league win of the campaign.
- Sep 13
Borussia Dortmund and SC Freiburg secure wins to stay level at top of Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund defeated SC Paderborn 3-0 while SC Freiburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0 on Saturday, keeping both clubs atop the table with nine points from three matches.
