AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern plans return police in case of election victory

The AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern aims to establish a return police to combat illegal migration if they win the elections in September.

The AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern aims to establish a return police to combat illegal migration if they win the elections in September.

On May 16, over 1200 Russian soldiers were reported killed in the war in Ukraine. According to 24tv, Russian forces are increasingly losing their offensive potential.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping displayed friendly gestures in Beijing despite ongoing tensions between the US and China. Key topics included trade disputes and the Taiwan conflict, according to reports.

SPD parliamentary leader Miersch has raised doubts about the permanent continuation of the fuel discount, warning against blanket solutions and calling for targeted relief.

A US federal judge has suspended the US government's sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing the protection of free speech.

In Ukraine, the number of fraudsters posing as security service employees to extort money has increased, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on Friday, May 15.

A gas burner explosion in Berlin-Hellersdorf caused a stir on Friday evening, but there were no injuries reported.

Rani Khedira from 1. FC Union Berlin has been called up to Tunisia's World Cup squad after completing his federation switch.

In a Hamburg kindergarten, children learn to engage with water playfully to overcome fears and develop swimming skills.

Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the Kh-101 missiles used in a deadly attack on Kyiv this year were manufactured with Western components, according to Ukrainian sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk.

The actress Angelica Domröse has passed away at the age of 85, as confirmed by the DEFA Foundation to rbb on Friday.

On Ascension Day, Hamburg police detained 18 men allegedly shouting racist slogans. Investigations are underway for incitement to hatred, according to Der Spiegel.

The new Mango coalition in Munich is set to implement significant increases in childcare fees starting September 2027, impacting families heavily.

The United States has halted the deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, raising questions about troop withdrawal in Europe.

The German government plans to abolish the traditional eight-hour workday. Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) announced a draft bill for June.

Iran asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding fees for ship passage amid rising tensions with the U.S.

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv on Friday resulted in 24 fatalities. Donald Trump expressed that this attack could jeopardize peace efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that military intelligence has obtained information about Russian plans to target decision-making centers in Kyiv.

Archion, the new truck manufacturer, plans to increase its profit margin to over ten percent and is focusing on strong growth.

Alex Deagoue, a bus driver in Hamburg, also serves as the mayor of his hometown Niambli in Ivory Coast, blending his work in Germany with his commitment to Africa.

The German economy shows a mixed picture under Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) with low growth and rising prices. Despite unexpected growth in the first quarter of 2026, the outlook for the rest of the year is bleak.

US Donald Trump confirmed that he spoke about the war in Ukraine with China's President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing, following massive Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Friedrich Merz, the tenth Chancellor of Germany, sees the current democratic upheaval in the USA as a warning for Germany. According to Deutschlandfunk, the situation in the USA could also impact German politics.

The Villa Stuck in Munich had an impressive start to the Various Others art weekend this past weekend. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the reopening after renovation work drew long lines outside the museum.

The 89-year-old Otto Gugger has gifted his valuable property in Munich for a charitable purpose. The donation aims to support social housing initiatives.

The German Psychotherapists Network (DPNW) criticizes the draft of the Medical Register Act, which could process sensitive health data without active consent. Concerns about confidentiality and trust between patients and providers are growing.

Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig aims to tackle inflated prices on the secondary ticket market following an open letter from artists and event companies.

A man shot and killed a police officer and injured another during a document check in Oblast on May 15. The suspect is on the run and being sought by authorities.

Friedrich Merz and US Donald Trump have reached an agreement on Iran policy during a phone call, both urging Iran to return to the negotiating table.

Protests against migration policy in the Netherlands have turned violent, alarming the government.

The tank manufacturer KNDS aims to advance its IPO independently of the federal government.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing internal party resistance. Following a debacle in local elections, more Labour Party members are demanding his removal, according to Die Zeit.

The documentary theater group "Werkgruppe 2" presents a performance about cat ladies in the Ruhr area, based on interviews with older women living alone with their pets.

A report reveals that consumers are silently accepting high food prices while drivers protest against gasoline costs. This discrepancy raises questions about societal reactions to price hikes.

Authorities in Castelginest, France, are on high alert as they search for a highly venomous cobra that has been sighted in the area.

Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia on the night of May 15, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Located over 500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the refinery is one of the largest in the country and supplies fuel to the Russian army.

A UN aid convoy in the Kherson region was attacked by a drone while distributing humanitarian supplies, with no injuries reported.

In Bolivia's capital La Paz, violent clashes erupted between miners and police as protests against labor reforms and rising fuel prices intensify, with calls for Rodrigo Paz to resign.

The German government has lowered its growth forecast for 2026 to 0.5 percent due to rising energy prices stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Steve Reed, the Housing Minister and close ally of Keir Starmer, acknowledged Starmer's unpopularity and urged the Labour Party to prioritize the country's interests over party politics.