A Sturmgeschütz IIIG from World War II has been discovered during construction work on a Bundeswehr airbase in Nordholz near Cuxhaven. Ralf Raths, director of the German Tank Museum Munster, provides context for the find.
The Bundesrat has approved a reduction in the air travel tax, which will cut ticket prices by up to 11.40 euros per flight depending on the route starting in July. However, according to Zeit, it remains uncertain whether airlines will pass the savings on to customers.
The security area at Hamburg Airport was evacuated on Monday morning after a man triggered an emergency door opener. Police gave the all-clear around 11:30 a.m., according to reports.
After the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, ZDF expert Christoph Kramer has called for a fundamental change to the video assistant referee system. The 2014 world champion particularly criticized the use of super slow-motion replays.
Clemens Pig has been elected as the new director general of ORF. The decision by the foundation board came after a 15-hour marathon session, the broadcaster announced.
Raúl Jiménez scored his first World Cup goal in the opening match of the 2026 tournament against South Africa and then broke down in tears. The Mexican striker wore a protective headband that recalled a severe skull fracture he suffered more than five years ago.
Seven people with dementia visit the Zoo. In front of the enclosures of prairie dogs and bison, images from childhood suddenly return – sometimes painful ones.
The number of corporate and consumer insolvencies in Germany increased in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
A landlord in Saarbrücken has failed in court with a rent increase of nearly 20 percent. The Saarbrücken District Court declared the demand invalid, as reported by the FAZ.
The US and Central Asian states want to boost investments in critical minerals. According to Euronews, a Trump envoy delivered the message to Kazakhstan's President Tokayev.
The Mecklenburg State Theatre in Schwerin has announced its program for the upcoming season, featuring 32 premieres.
For decades, political disputes in Germany have been drawn along the line between rich and poor. But another conflict threatens the country's future: the generational divide between young and old.
Germany's inflation rate fell to 2.6 percent in May, driven by a temporary fuel tax cut, the Federal Statistical Office reported. But the relief at the pump ends in late June.
The German government has presented a draft law to implement the European AI regulation. The aim is to create an innovation-friendly and reliable legal framework for artificial intelligence in Germany.
Germany kicks off its World Cup campaign on Sunday (7:00 p.m. local time, ARD and MagentaTV) under the closed roof of the Houston Texans' Stadium against World Cup debutant Curaçao. Manuel Neuer could set several records on his return, according to Tagesspiegel.
The extension of Frankfurt's U5 subway line into the Europaviertel district is expected to cost 72 million euros more than previously budgeted, according to the city's light rail development company.
US Donald Trump has called off the planned attack on Iran, boosting stock markets. The DAX is expected to open significantly higher today.
South Korea, like co-host Mexico, won its first game at the FIFA World Cup. The team around superstar Heung-Min Son defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Nico Schlotterbeck, center-back for the German national team, speaks in an interview with Sportschau about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and his contract extension with Borussia Dortmund until 2031.
The planned building modernization law by the black-red federal government is facing broad criticism from the northern German states. According to NDR, the states have submitted nearly 70 proposed amendments.
The Hessian state government rejects a change in the allocation of school places. According to the FAZ, the lottery procedure for the transition to secondary schools will remain in place.
Steven Spielberg returns to his roots with 'Disclosure Day': The film tells of aliens who want to save humanity from nuclear war through empathy. Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in a work that feels like a successful déjà-vu.
The logistics group DHL targets an annual revenue of three billion euros from renewable energy logistics by 2030 – a fivefold increase from current levels. The company announced this at its own conference, as reported by FAZ.
The German Lawyers' Day 2026 has begun in Freiburg. According to FAZ, lawyers are discussing training reforms, artificial intelligence, and the resilience of the profession.
The Munich District Court had sentenced Otto Z. to prison for an alleged plagiarism intrigue against forensic pathologist Matthias Graw. As the FAZ reports, the appeal trial before the Munich Higher Regional Court has now begun – with unusual scenes.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25 percent. ECB Christine Lagarde said the rate step is robust in three scenarios, as reported by Euronews.
According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the world continues to rely on natural gas despite the Iran war – and Siemens Energy supplies the technology. The company is benefiting enormously, but must transport its turbines through the Saudi desert.
According to Handelsblatt, US stock exchanges rose on Thursday despite renewed attacks in the Middle East and new threats from US Donald Trump against Iran. The three leading indices were in positive territory, while oil prices fell.
The German government released around 600,000 tons of oil from the national reserve three months ago. According to the ARD capital studio, this amount has now been almost completely absorbed by the market.
US producer prices rose more than expected in May, increasing by 6.5 percent year-on-year, according to the Labor Department. Economists had forecast a 6.4 percent rise.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Germany's labor market, putting university graduates at particular risk. The German Confederation of Skilled Trades (ZDH) has proposed a four-point plan to strengthen vocational careers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named a special forces unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The decision has drawn sharp criticism in Poland, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking of wounded historical sensitivities.
Promoted side Energie Cottbus has signed Leonardo Bittencourt on a free transfer from Werder Bremen. The 32-year-old midfielder returns to Lusatia after 14 years, the club announced.
The Festival kicks off with 120 concerts, featuring performances by Rolando Villazón, Hilary Hahn and Wollny. The Armida Quartet opens the festival on Saturday at the Neubrandenburg Concert Church, as reported by NDR.
The Bundestag held its first debate on Friday over the new Building Modernization Act. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) wants to scrap the old heating law from the traffic-light coalition, while the opposition considers the plan a failure.
The US Supreme Court is set to release multiple opinions on Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, while former Donald Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran, threatening an immediate military strike.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa. For the first time, 48 teams and 1,248 players are taking part in the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The German Football Association (DFB) has politically shrunk ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Bernd Neuendorf avoids any engagement with the tournament's explosive issues.
The black-red coalition will not extend the fuel discount. The €1.6 billion measure expires at the end of June, as the Süddeutsche Zeitung learned from coalition sources.
Unions and employers are approaching the reform summit at the Chancellery with deep skepticism, according to Spiegel. The government hopes the social partners will support its planned reforms.