French Emmanuel Macron and German Friedrich Merz have sharply criticized the Union's attempts to establish direct contacts with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, according to Politico. The move deepens divisions within the bloc.
The Friedrich-Ebert Bridge in Bonn will not reopen to traffic. The damage is so severe that a new bridge must be built.
Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to take tough action against Hezbollah after a deadly attack that he called a blatant violation of the ceasefire.
An 11-year-old boy died on Thursday during a school trip in Aerzen, Lower Saxony. According to police, the child complained of shortness of breath and lost consciousness.
A Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed a woman born in 1948 and wounded three others, according to the head of the local military administration, Oleksandr Hontscharenko.
Israel has launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon after four of its soldiers were killed. At least 16 people died in the attacks, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA).
At least two people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Sunday. In Chernihiv, a 16-year-old boy died in a drone strike, and in Kherson, a man was killed. Ukraine meanwhile struck a drone factory in Russia.
Hackers have stolen around 7,200 NFT certificates for Gustav Klimt's painting 'The Kiss' from Vienna's Belvedere museum. According to the 'Standard', citing the Belvedere, the damage is purely theoretical since hardly anyone wants to buy the blockchain certificates anymore.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has described the Baltic Sea as an increasingly conflict-ridden area at a security conference. Russia views the Baltic region strategically, he said at the opening of the Kiel Security Conference.
During a visit to Tashkent, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized the closer relations between Germany and Uzbekistan.
Rescuers discovered human remains under the rubble in Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district after a Russian glide bomb attack on the night of June 19. The victim's identity is being established as clearance operations continue.
The European Union is planning import duties on plug-in hybrids from China, according to a press report.
Rock am Ring kicked off the season last week, but Germany's 2026 festival summer still has plenty to offer. From the North Sea coast to Berlin, music fans can look forward to major events featuring international stars across rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Online shops are now legally required to place a clearly visible cancellation button on their websites and apps. The aim is to make canceling contracts as easy as making a purchase with a single click.
Jens Spahn, former German health minister, has taken part in secret meetings of Peter Thiel's dialogue network. However, he has canceled his attendance at the next meeting in Dublin in August 2024, according to multiple media reports.
The social partners are too weak to support major reforms, warns chief economist Bert Rürup. The government must take the lead instead of seeking consensus.
Uzbekistan plans to create a binding reform roadmap based on 120 proposals from international investors. The recommendations emerged from the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for further support for the coming winter amid Russia's war of aggression, fearing renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany, together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. The meeting took place on June 7.
With temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius, Helene Fischer is performing concerts at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park on Friday and Saturday. The organizer has postponed entry by 90 minutes due to the heat.
Luigi Pantisano, a member of the Bundestag for Linke, has announced his candidacy for party chair. The 46-year-old son of Italian guest workers and trained architect aims to succeed Jan van Aken, who is stepping down for health reasons.
Italian rail company Italo plans to enter Germany's long-distance market from 2028. The Railway and Transport Union EVG warns that at least 16 cities could lose their long-distance connections.
According to the latest ZDF Politbarometer, nearly two-thirds of Germans do not believe the federal government will present its reform package by summer. Only 31 percent of respondents expect it to be submitted on time.
Germany and Ivory Coast face off on June 15, 2026, in the second group match of the World Cup in Philadelphia. Both teams started with wins and are competing for the lead in Group E, according to 24tv.
The German Farmers' Association is pushing for an extension of the fuel discount, arguing that the harvest season is particularly fuel-intensive and that farmers still need relief despite recent price drops.
Starting June 19, companies must offer a cancellation button on their websites. According to ZDFheute, consumers can then cancel contracts as easily as they signed them.
Russian forces struck the Oblast in northeastern Ukraine, killing a 78-year-old woman and injuring two others, local authorities reported.
Ukrainian troops have repelled a mechanized Russian assault on the village of Mala Tokmatschka in the Zaporizhzhia region, destroying more than 30 vehicles, according to the Ukrainian military.
Cuba has passed the most comprehensive economic reform in decades. The 176-point plan to open up the economy was approved by the National Assembly.
EU Council President António Costa called Moscow to speak with Vladimir Putin. This unilateral move is seen as an affront in Brussels.
The metal industry employers' association Gesamtmetall has sharply criticized the planned reform of the Working Hours Act. According to Deutschlandfunk, the association described the draft by Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) as a return to old regulatory patterns.
Andy Burnham has won the by-election in the Makerfield constituency and entered the British House of Commons. This allows him to challenge Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, as reported by Tagesschau.
After 15 days of strikes, the tariff dispute at waste disposal companies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has reached a deadlock. According to NDR, the latest round of negotiations in Rosenow failed.
The Czech Republic is facing elimination from World Cup Group A after a 1-1 (1-0) draw against South Africa. The team must win its final group match against Mexico to have any chance of advancing.
Elye Wahi has been cleared to play in the World Cup match between Ivory Coast and Germany in Toronto after all, the Ivorian football association announced. The necessary entry permits for Canada have been secured.
The United States has officially lifted the naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces will no longer interfere with civilian shipping in the region.
Berlin's governing mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) wants to ride in his own float at the Christopher Street Day (CSD) on July 25 for the first time – and has earmarked 140,000 euros in taxpayer money. Organizers of the CSD are surprised by the amount, as reported by FAZ.
The Staatstheater Wiesbaden presents Mozart's 'Così fan tutte' as a social-psychological experiment set in a lecture hall. The production by Marie-Ève Signeyrole impresses musically but falls short conceptually.
Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date, according to BBC. Russian authorities reported 17 injured and significant damage in the region.
Munich wants to become Germany's candidate for the Olympic Games. To win over the country's top sports associations, the city held an extensive promotional day.