- Aug 12
German Book Prize 2026 longlist: 20 novels in contention, 17 first-time nominees
A seven-member jury sifted 205 titles to select 20 novels for the German Book Prize 2026 longlist, with 17 first-time nominees and six debuts among them. The winner will be announced on 5 October in Frankfurt.
- Jun 26
Wind pushes wildfire at ex-Soviet munitions site toward power line and ICE railway near Neustrelitz
A large wildfire on a former Soviet tank firing range near Neustrelitz has been pushed north by a shift in wind, threatening a high-voltage power line and an ICE railway track. Firefighters cannot enter the munitions-laced terrain.
- May 28
Hundreds of Vacant Desks: Municipalities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Struggle to Fill Administrative Posts
A dpa survey reveals hundreds of unfilled positions across city and district administrations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with engineers, doctors, and IT specialists particularly hard to recruit.
