Alexander Zverev won his opening match at the grass-court tournament in Halle on Tuesday, defeating Czech player Vit Kopriva 6:3, 4:6, 6:2. The French Open champion will now face compatriot Yannick Hanfmann in the round of 16.
EU member states may require effective age controls from porn platforms, even if the providers are based in another EU country. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday.
Munich's municipal utilities (SWM) have launched their largest housing project to date, aiming to create over 200 company apartments for employees in the Laim district by the end of 2028. Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that the company has not yet disclosed how it will ensure the apartments remain affordable.
The industrial group Thyssenkrupp plans to float its subsidiary TK Accelis on the stock exchange. The company, which employs 15,500 people, supplies factories with steel and other raw materials, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Prosecutors have charged the 17-year-old adopted daughter of Iris Stalzer, the SPD mayor of Herdecke. Stalzer was found with life-threatening injuries in her home on October 7.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have caused fuel shortages in at least 25 regions of Russia, according to political scientist Oleksandr Tschernenko.
Rents in Darmstadt are still rising, but not as fast as in previous years. This is according to the new rent index published by the city administration, as reported by FAZ.
According to Spiegel, diesel on Monday cost only seven cents more than before the Iran war, and E10 was nine cents above. The fuel discount of 16.7 cents per liter expires at the end of the month and will not be extended.
A Russian drone struck a private house in Odesa on June 16, injuring an elderly couple, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Italian journalist and Kyiv Post commentator Ugo Poletti has been awarded the Medal of the Order for the Defense of Ukraine in Odesa. Kyiv Post reports that the honor recognizes his service to the country during Russia's war of aggression.
More than 60 percent of Russians want an end to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday at the Reuters Next summit. Growing losses and a lack of battlefield success are shifting public opinion in Russia, he argued.
SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf has dampened hopes for a comprehensive reform package from the federal government before the summer break, speaking on Deutschlandfunk.
Voters in Oklahoma and Georgia head to the polls on Tuesday for primaries seen as a test of Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Democrats in Washington DC are holding an internal primary for the mayoral election in November, according to the Guardian.
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its annual report on bathing water quality. According to FAZ, Germany performs well in the EU comparison: 98 percent of waters meet EU standards.
Due to a shortage of the letter V, fans currently cannot order DFB jerseys with the names of Kai Havertz, Alexander Pavlovic, and Deniz Undav. Adidas confirmed the shortage and promises a quick fix.
Bavaria has adopted a state-level action plan to strengthen the rights of LGBTQ* people, just in time for Pride Month in June. The cabinet approved the program developed by the Ministry of Social Affairs, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
US Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran at the G7 summit in Evian. According to Deutschlandfunk, the deal includes Tehran's renunciation of nuclear weapons.
The Russian occupation administration in Crimea has imposed a nighttime driving ban for motorcycles and similar vehicles starting June 17, 2026. According to Ukrainska Pravda, citing the Russian news agency Interfax, the regulation applies daily from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
The number of social housing units in Germany fell again last year, according to government data reported by Deutschlandfunk.
The number of social housing units in Germany continued to decline in 2025. According to the federal government, despite subsidies for new construction, a net total of around 20,000 units were lost, with North Rhine-Westphalia particularly hard hit.
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon after a four-year absence. The 44-year-old and her sister Venus have been awarded a wildcard for the women's doubles competition, tournament organizers announced.
Jacqueline Jansen’s film “Sechswochenamt” follows a young woman grappling with bureaucracy and family expectations after her mother’s death. The award-winning movie hits theaters this week, reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil will perform its insect parade 'Ovo' at Munich's Olympiahalle in January 2027. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the 17-year-old production features 53 acrobats in insect costumes.
Michel Friedman was scheduled to speak at the opening of the 150th Bayreuth Festival about antisemitism and Richard Wagner. The festival management canceled the event due to security concerns, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The Ifo Institute has analyzed savings options in the federal budget and proposes, among other things, a significant reduction in the income limit for parental allowance as well as cuts to the mothers' pension. The proposals were commissioned by the lobby organization Initiative New Social Market Economy (INSM).
Yannick Hanfmann won his first-round match at the grass-court tournament in Halle, celebrating his 100th ATP Tour victory. The 34-year-old defeated Brazilian João Fonseca 6:2, 6:2, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Mayor Dominik Krause (Greens) hosted the reception for Munich's City Foundation Festival on Monday evening in the town hall's Prunkhof. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, diplomats, honorary citizens, and representatives from culture, social affairs, and sports were in attendance.
A B52 bomber of the US Army crashed on the grounds of Edwards Air Force Base in California. According to Spiegel, the aircraft broke apart shortly after takeoff.
The shortage of skilled workers in Germany has more than halved since 2022. According to KfW bank, however, the reason is not a larger supply of labor but the weak economy.
Germany's financial regulator BaFin has taken steps to better protect retail investors from losses on turbo certificates. Stricter rules for providers of these risky products take effect Tuesday.
Ukrainians value democratic ideals but are deeply skeptical of political parties and parliament. A new collected volume, reviewed by the FAZ, explains this paradox.
The fuel discount expires in two weeks. The Monopolies Commission, an independent advisory body to the German government, has taken a first stock and criticizes that the tax relief was not fully passed on to consumers.
Lionel Messi heads into the 2026 World Cup with a record: on June 17 against Algeria, he will play his 200th international match. As Sportschau reports, his role has changed – but the team around the world champion remains largely unchanged.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, sniffer dogs have been trained for the first time to detect new psychoactive substances (NPS) in prisons, as reported by the FAZ.
The controversial statue of former Vienna mayor Karl Lueger has been re-erected under police protection. Vienna's Greens criticize the return of the monument as insufficient and warn of a problematic signal in times of growing anti-Semitic tensions.
From Thursday to Sunday, eventing riders in Luhmühlen, Lower Saxony, compete for the German championship. According to NDR, defending champion Julia Krajewski aims for her fifth title with her horse Nickel.
The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to fully implement the controversial tariff agreement with the United States. According to Zdfheute, EU member states still need to give formal approval.
The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) has announced the winners of its 'Voices of the Missing' journalism competition, which honors reporting on Ukraine's missing-persons crisis and the families searching for their loved ones, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Russian forces struck a multi-story residential building in Kramatorsk, Oblast, on Tuesday, injuring three people, according to the city council citing Oleksandr Honcharenko.
Ukraine plans to strengthen its 1,085-kilometer border with Belarus by deploying additional unmanned systems units, Oleksandr Syrskyi announced, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.