Sun, 07 Jun 2026 Berlin 00:20 DE / UKR / EN

Day 5. June 2026

ICE stops reporting deaths of released detainees

ICE stops reporting deaths of released detainees

Acting ICE Director David Venturella has issued a memo ordering the agency to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees, reversing a 2021 Biden-era policy that required such reports within 30 days of release.

Armenia Threatens Russia Returnees with Military Camp for Vote Bribery

Armenia Threatens Russia Returnees with Military Camp for Vote Bribery

Armenia's government is warning citizens traveling from Russia to vote in the June 7 parliamentary elections in exchange for bribes that they face a 25-day military training camp. Deputy Chief of Staff Taron Chakhoyan announced the measure on social media on June 3, as reported by the Kyiv Post.

Sina Hochreiter Is the Münchner Kindl

Sina Hochreiter Is the Münchner Kindl

The 27-year-old daughter of an innkeeper, Sina Hochreiter, has been named the new Münchner Kindl, the traditional hostess of Munich's Oktoberfest, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung. She will have to prove her suitability during the festival this autumn.

German government rejects more transparency

German government rejects more transparency

The German government sees little need for action to increase state transparency, as reported by Heise. Previously, the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) had called for more openness.

Kuleba: Zelensky’s Letter to Putin Showed Confidence in Victory

Kuleba: Zelensky’s Letter to Putin Showed Confidence in Victory

Former Ukrainian Foreign Dmytro Kuleba said President Volodymyr Zelensky's open letter to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin was a signal of confidence in victory. According to the Kyiv Post, the letter was addressed not only to Putin but also to the Ukrainian people, US Donald Trump, and European allies.

Jobcenter raids overcrowded shelter in Reinickendorf

Jobcenter raids overcrowded shelter in Reinickendorf

A shelter for homeless people in Berlin's Reinickendorf district has 185 registered residents receiving welfare benefits, despite having only 140 beds. According to Tagesspiegel, job centers conducted a large-scale operation to verify who actually lives there.

Coalition sharply criticizes nursing care reform

Coalition sharply criticizes nursing care reform

The nursing care reform proposed by CDU Minister Warken is facing fierce opposition from within her own coalition parties. The SPD calls it a 'burden package,' while the CSU warns of a 'shunting yard toward social welfare.'