- yesterday
Storm Cherry batters eastern Germany: S-Bahn hits tree in Berlin, 129 emergency calls in Dessau-Roßlau
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and storm gusts swept across five eastern German states on Friday evening, causing an S-Bahn train to collide with a fallen tree in Berlin and triggering more than 120 fire brigade callouts in Dessau-Roßlau alone.
- 5d ago
Seven Brandenburg districts ban water extraction as drought deepens, Potsdam prepares to follow
Seven rural districts and one city in Brandenburg have imposed restrictions on drawing water from rivers and lakes, with the state capital Potsdam preparing its own ban and Cottbus reviewing the situation.
- 6d ago
Günther Jauch turns 70 with no fanfare, no TV gala, and a wish to disappear
The 'Wer wird Millionär?' host told dpa he plans to ignore his phone and avoid 'grosses Aufhebens'. RTL confirms no birthday gala is planned.
- Jul 11
Germany braces for severe thunderstorms: DWD warns of heavy rain, hail, and hurricane-force gusts across multiple states
The German Weather Service has issued warnings for much of the country, with the south and east facing the highest risk of flooding, large hail, and wind gusts up to 120 km/h.
- Jul 9
German couple sentenced to prison for years-long cemetery bronze thefts
A Berlin court handed down multi-year prison terms to a couple from Demmin who stole bronze artworks from cemeteries and parks over several years, with a third man receiving a suspended sentence for handling the stolen goods.
- Jul 5
Potsdam's Brauhausberg campus plan draws 77 submissions as expert reports begin
City and state authorities have received 77 formal comments on the development plan for a new university campus at Potsdam's Brauhausberg, while expert assessments on traffic, environment, and ground conditions get underway.
- 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 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.
- Jun 22
CDU rejects new Linke chief's apology for calling party 'fascist', demands resignation
Newly elected Die Linke co-chair Luigi Pantisano apologized Monday for claiming there is 'no difference' between CDU, AfD and 'the fascists themselves,' but CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann dismissed the apology as 'an impertinence' and reiterated his demand that Pantisano resign.
- Jun 22
Germany's Left party caps MP salaries at €5,300 and calls Gaza actions genocide at Potsdam congress
Delegates at the Left party congress in Potsdam approved a binding salary cap for federal and EU lawmakers and adopted a Middle East resolution that describes Israeli military operations in Gaza as genocide.
- Jun 21
Berlin and Brandenburg brace for another heatwave day with severe thunderstorms on summer solstice
Temperatures are set to climb to 34°C on the calendar's first day of summer, but the German Weather Service warns of heavy downpours, hail, and storm gusts later in the day.
- Jun 21
Record 36.2°C heat and violent storms disrupt Germany: motorways buckle, Cottbus festival paused, and 58 fire callouts in Brandenburg
Record heat and severe thunderstorms struck Germany on Saturday, damaging motorways, flooding streets, and forcing interruption of Cottbus's city festival. The DWD warns of worsening conditions on Sunday.
- Jun 20
Schwerdtner re-elected, Pantisano joins at top of Germany's Left party after controversial remarks
Delegates confirmed Ines Schwerdtner with 85.7 percent and chose Luigi Pantisano as her new co-chair at the party congress in Potsdam. Pantisano's 53.3 percent result reflects unease over his comparison of the CDU to fascists.
- Jun 20
Berlin and Brandenburg brace for dangerous heatwave as officials warn of 35°C temperatures, storms, and forest fire risks
Temperatures are set to reach 35°C across Berlin and Brandenburg this weekend as authorities issue severe heat and thunderstorm warnings, urging caution for vulnerable groups.
- Jun 19
Die Linke party congress adopts resolution labeling Israel's Gaza campaign as genocide
At its federal congress in Potsdam, Germany's Left party adopted a compromise resolution that, for the first time, officially accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, while affirming both Israeli and Palestinian rights to exist.
- Jun 18
Brandenburg's lakes get 94% top marks as heatwave draws Berliners to the water, but lifeguards warn of phone-distracted parents
With temperatures forecast above 30°C this weekend, thousands from Berlin are expected to seek relief in Brandenburg's bathing waters, where 94% of 253 monitored sites carry the top quality grade.
- Jun 16
Potsdam evacuates 6,500 and shuts central station ahead of World War II bomb disposal
A 250-kilogram US-made bomb from the Second World War, discovered on a construction site in Potsdam, will force thousands of residents to leave their homes and bring rail and road traffic to a standstill on Tuesday.
- Jun 14
Parts of Potsdam city center to be sealed off Tuesday for World War II bomb disposal
A 250-kilogram World War II bomb found in central Potsdam will trigger the evacuation of around 6,500 residents and shut down the main railway station on Tuesday, with authorities warning of widespread traffic disruption.
- Jun 13
Bundestag freezes MPs’ pay, but several German state parliaments raise allowances as planned
Germany’s lower house of parliament is forgoing a scheduled €497 monthly raise, while many Landtage are proceeding with automatic increases of several hundred euros.
