Munich’s Pop Scene: Between Glamour and Niche
Munich has a rich pop music history, but successful careers often start elsewhere. A new themed history trail and a songwriter camp this summer aim to change that.
Month 14. June 2026
Frankfurt Greens approve coalition agreement with 80 percent
The Frankfurt Greens approved the coalition agreement with the CDU, SPD, and Volt with 80 percent of the vote at their party conference. According to FAZ, nearly 200 members debated for four and a half hours, mainly over the loss of the mobility department.
John Cassidy: Capitalism Can Be Reformed
Journalist John Cassidy has written a book covering 250 years of criticism of capitalism. His conclusion: capitalism can be reformed – under one condition.
Berlin’s Housing Election Campaign: Left and Greens Demand Expropriation
Months before the Berlin election, the fronts in the housing election campaign are hardening. The Left and Greens are demanding housing expropriation and strict rent caps, as reported by Welt.
CDU leader Peters: Minority government possible in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Daniel Peters, the CDU's top candidate in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, has not ruled out forming a minority government after the state election in September, citing Scandinavian examples.
Russia deploys nearly 2,000 drones against Ukraine in one week
According to Ukrainska Pravda, Russian forces have used nearly 2,000 attack drones, 1,790 guided glide bombs, and 17 missiles against Ukraine over the past seven days. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more air defense and long-range capabilities.
Russia Disguises Fuel Trucks as Milk Carriers for Crimea Supply
The Ukrainian Navy has revealed that Russia's military is disguising fuel trucks as civilian vehicles to maintain supplies to occupied Crimea. According to the Kyiv Post, alternative ferry routes are heavily damaged and the Kerch Strait Bridge is closed to tankers.
British Army Stops Russian Shadow Tanker in the English Channel
Prime Minister Keir Starmer ordered the British military to intercept an oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel. The vessel is now being held off the south coast, Starmer said.
PDC Team World Championship in Frankfurt: Darts Pros Defy Football Competition
The PDC has opened its Team World Championship in Frankfurt parallel to the FIFA World Cup. The darts pros commit to the venue and face the competition, as the FAZ reports.
Greece Considers Nuclear Power with Floating Reactors
The Greek government is considering the use of floating nuclear power plants to secure the country's electricity supply, as reported by Handelsblatt. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that strategically, there is no way around nuclear power.
Ukraine thanks UK for first seizure of Russian shadow tanker
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the United Kingdom and Keir Starmer for the first seizure of a Russian shadow fleet tanker. The operation against the SMYRTOS in the English Channel took place on June 14, 2026.
Ukraine: Lawmaker criticizes open questions in military reform
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has announced a comprehensive reform of military service. Lawmaker Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, however, sees many unresolved details, as he told 24 Kanal.
World Cup 2026: A Celebration of Diversity Beyond Megalomania
The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico kicks off with 48 teams and many newcomers. The columnist sees more than just bloated greed – namely a chance for genuine encounters.
Veterans Day in Husum Moved Up Due to Kiel Week
Schleswig-Holstein is celebrating the second national Veterans Day in Husum on Thursday, moved forward because of Kiel Week, according to NDR.
“Six” in Frankfurt: Musical About Henry VIII’s Wives
The pop musical "Six" about the six wives of Henry VIII is now showing at the Alte Oper Frankfurt. According to FAZ, the success began in 2017 in a student basement in Edinburgh.
Irankunda: From Refugee Camp to World Cup Goalscorer for Australia
Irankunda, once under contract with FC Bayern Munich, has developed into an Australian international. At the World Cup, he scored against Turkey and caused a stir.
Combat Exercise in Lithuania: German Army Rehearses for Real War
During the 'Freedom Shield 2026' exercise in Lithuania, the Bundeswehr's new Panzer Brigade 45 is practicing combat on Lithuanian soil for the first time. After a simulated attack, a sergeant gave a sobering assessment: 'In a real war, I would be dead now.'
Merz honors Bundeswehr at public oath-taking ceremony in Medebach
Friedrich Merz (CDU) attended a public oath-taking ceremony of more than 100 Bundeswehr recruits in Medebach, Sauerland, on Saturday and praised the role of the armed forces.
EVG Warns: 16 Cities Face Losing Long-Distance Rail Connections
The German Railway and Transport Union (EVG) warns that 16 cities could lose their ICE and IC connections if Italy's Italo enters the German market in 2028. This is according to a union analysis obtained by Bild am Sonntag.
Bomb threat in Konstanz: Police find suspicious object
After a bomb threat in Konstanz on the border with Switzerland, police found a suspicious object during searches. Parts of a 24-hour flea market and the train station were cordoned off.
Ukraine strikes chemical plant in Russia, fires reported
Ukrainian drones hit a major chemical plant in Russia's Tula region overnight on June 14. A fire broke out at the Azot facility in Novomoskovsk, according to Zdfheute.
Ukraine and Moldova Start Phase of EU Membership Talks
Ukraine and Moldova begin the first phase of EU accession negotiations in Luxembourg on Monday. The move was made possible by the election of a new Hungarian government in April, which removed Viktor Orbán's previous blockade against the talks.
2026 World Cup: German National Team Clear Favorite Against Curaçao
The German national team enters its World Cup group match against Curaçao in Houston as the clear favorite, as reported by the F.A.Z.
“Vertell doch mal” Gala: Winners Announced at Ohnsorg Theatre
The winners of the Low German storytelling competition "Vertell doch mal" have been announced at the Ohnsorg Theatre in Hamburg. The gala is being streamed live, according to NDR.
UK stops Russian shadow tanker in English Channel for first time
The British Navy intercepted a tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence said.
Switzerland Votes on Capping Population at Ten Million
On Sunday, Switzerland holds a referendum on a population cap of ten million. The right-wing conservative SVP wants to drastically limit immigration – which could also affect Germans.
Jam Can Be Called Jam Again – EU Law Implemented
As of Sunday, jam can once again be called jam for all fruit varieties. The change follows the implementation of the EU Breakfast Directive into German law, as reported by Tagesschau.
CDU Saxony-Anhalt Adopts Election Program for State Election
The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt has unanimously adopted its election program for the state election in September at its party congress in Dessau-Roßlau. Top candidate Sven Schulze focuses on migration, the economy, and internal security, as reported by MDR.
British forces stop Russian shadow tanker in English Channel
The British Navy has stopped an oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it a blow to Putin's war chest.
World Cup 2026: Brazil Only Draws – Ancelotti Defends Lineup
Brazil started the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco. Coach Carlo Ancelotti justified his lineup but did not want to criticize his players.
Hallbergmoos: Two Citizen Initiatives Possible on Drone Factory
In Hallbergmoos, two citizen initiatives could decide the fate of the planned drone factory on the Senderwiese. The citizen initiative 'No Drone Factory on the Senderwiese' has submitted 869 signatures for its own referendum, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Royal Marines Stop Russian Shadow Tanker in English Channel
British special forces intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel on Sunday morning. Keir Starmer called it a blow to Putin's illegal war.
Russian Black Sea Fleet Moves Command Structures from Sevastopol
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is preparing to relocate its remaining command structures from occupied Sevastopol to Novorossiysk, according to the Ukrainian partisan group 'Atesh'. The move is driven by increasing Ukrainian strikes on Crimea.
World Cup Launch Edition: A Historic Debacle on Netflix
The new FIFA game on Netflix is a bitter disappointment. In his column, Josef Erl tears apart the Launch Edition as a historic debacle.
World Cup 2026: Germany Faces Curaçao, Brazil Draws
The German national team plays its first group match against Curaçao on Monday evening. Earlier, Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in a top match, as ZDFheute reports.
Hezbollah Strikes Israel with Explosive Drones
The Lebanese Hezbollah attacked northern Israel with explosive drones. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is demanding a harsher response.
Pantisano wants to reposition the Left as a workers’ party
Luigi Pantisano, deputy parliamentary group leader of the Left Party, is running for co-chairmanship next weekend. He hopes for broad support and wants to anchor the party more strongly in the workplace.
Den Gamle By in Aarhus European Museum of the Year 2026
The Danish open-air museum Den Gamle By in Aarhus has won the European Museum of the Year Award 2026. The prize was awarded on Saturday evening at the EMYA gala in Bilbao, Spain.
Trump turns 80: Age and judgment of US president raise concerns
On Sunday, US Donald Trump will turn 80 – and celebrate with a night of cage fighting on the White House lawn. The Guardian has expressed alarm over Trump's judgment and the global risks that grow with his age.
Protests in Albania Against Luxury Resort Kushner
Thousands of people demonstrated in Tirana on Monday evening against the construction of a luxury hotel in a nature reserve. According to Deutschlandfunk, Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, is among the investors in the project.