Stuttgart
city on the Neckar river and capital of the federal state Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- yesterday
Jens Spahn faces calls to resign after fatherhood via surrogacy in US, contradicting CDU stance
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader announced on Wednesday that he and his husband Daniel Funke had a son via a surrogate in the United States, triggering a storm of criticism from within his own conservative party and the opposition.
- yesterday
CHE survey: 27.9% of German students live with parents, but regional gaps are wide
A nationwide CHE survey of over 87,000 students finds 27.9% still live with their parents, while private flats and shared apartments are nearly as common. Regional differences are stark, from Saarland's 42.8% at home to Saxony's preference for solo renting.
- 2d ago
German EV registrations hit 24.8% in first half of 2026, led by Rhineland-Palatinate at nearly 30%
Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 24.8% of new car registrations in Germany in the first half of 2026, up from 19.1% for all of 2025, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). Rhineland-Palatinate led all states at nearly 30%, while Hamburg trailed at 16%.
- 3d ago
Turkey marks decade since failed 2016 coup as Erdogan demands extraditions and launches fresh wave of arrests
A new 'major cleansing campaign' saw 968 people detained across all 81 Turkish provinces this week, while President Erdogan called on NATO allies to extradite alleged plotters.
- 4d ago
Bosch starts sample chip production at first US plant, finalizes $225 million CHIPS Act funding
The German supplier began sample production of silicon carbide semiconductors at its Roseville, California facility on Monday, locking in a $225 million U.S. Commerce Department grant. The plant, bought in 2023 for a total investment of $2 billion, will start commercial output later this year.
- 5d ago
Mercedes expands Hungary plant to become its largest in Europe as German carmakers shift production east
The Kecskemét site, now capable of producing up to 400,000 vehicles a year, will build the electric C-Class alongside existing A-Class and GLB models. Production costs in Hungary run roughly 70% below German levels.
- 5d ago
Swiss coach Murat Yakin commits to national team after World Cup quarter-final exit
The 51-year-old coach and his players spoke in Kansas City after the 1-3 extra-time loss to Argentina, with Yakin dismissing any exit talk.
- 6d ago
Daimler Truck CEO warns EU CO2 rules could wipe out truck unit's profit as electric uptake stalls
Karin Rådström says missing 2030 CO2 targets by ten percentage points would erase Mercedes-Benz Trucks' entire operating profit, while electric truck share stays at 2% in Europe.
- 6d ago
13 June drownings in Baden-Württemberg mark 25-year high; over 90% of victims male
Thirteen people drowned in Baden-Württemberg in June, the state's highest for that month in 25 years. Nationwide, 99 people died, with men accounting for over 90% of victims.
- 6d ago
Antonio Rattin, Argentina midfielder whose 1966 red card brought in yellow and red cards, dies at 89
The former Boca Juniors midfielder, whose refusal to leave the pitch against England in 1966 pushed FIFA to introduce red and yellow cards, has died aged 89.
- Jul 11
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 11
Merino late show sends Spain past Belgium and into World Cup semifinals after defence breached for first time
Mikel Merino struck a late winner to edge Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinal, sending Spain into a semifinal against France after the Red Devils had become the first team to breach Spain's defence in the 2026 tournament.
- Jul 8
Mercedes-Benz global sales drop 8% in second quarter, China deliveries plunge 28% in first half
Mercedes-Benz reported an 8% drop in second-quarter car sales, driven by a 28% plunge in China during the first half, while Europe and North America posted gains.
- Jul 6
Cobolli ousts de Minaur in straight sets to reach Wimbledon quarters, Fery's fairy tale continues
Flavio Cobolli defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 on a sweltering Day 8 at Wimbledon, while British wildcard Arthur Fery outlasted Grigor Dimitrov in five sets.
- Jul 6
Nübel set for Besiktas move as Bayern contract talks go to the wire
Bayern Munich and Besiktas have reached an agreement for goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, but the deal hinges on a contract termination settlement that must be resolved by tonight.
- Jul 6
Porsche plans up to 4,000 additional job cuts as European auto overcapacity deepens
The sports-car maker is preparing a new savings package that could eliminate thousands of positions, adding to earlier cuts, while a BCG analysis finds nearly one in three European auto plants is superfluous.
- Jul 5
Ex-players urge Kimmich to quit Germany team and demand DFB leadership overhaul after World Cup flop
Following Germany's round-of-16 exit to Paraguay at the World Cup in the United States, former internationals Thomas Strunz and Dietmar Hamann have called for sweeping changes, including Joshua Kimmich's retirement from the national team and the installation of ex-players in top DFB roles.
- Jul 4
Stuttgart wholesale market fire extinguished after overnight battle; damage in double-digit millions
A massive fire that broke out Friday evening at Stuttgart's wholesale market, the third-largest fresh produce hub in Germany, was extinguished Saturday afternoon. Over 200 emergency personnel fought the blaze, which caused damage estimated in the double-digit millions of euros.
- 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 3
Tens of thousands protest at Mercedes-Benz across Germany against plans to extend working hours without pay
More than 33,000 Mercedes-Benz employees across Germany walked out in protest on Friday against management plans to raise the working week from 35 to 40 hours without extra pay and to cut other benefits.
