US-Iran Agreements: Republicans Increasingly Criticize Trump
Uncertainty over US-Iran agreements is straining the political situation in Washington and the Middle East. According to Welt, criticism within Donald Trump's own party is growing louder.
Month 27. June 2026
New S-Bahn Trains in Halle Too Long for Platforms
The new Siemens Mireo trains on the S5/S5X line between Halle and Leipzig are too long for several platforms, the operator Länderbahn confirmed to dpa. Passengers must move to the front section of the train.
German Charts: Olivia Rodrigo Defends Number One
Olivia Rodrigo remains at number one in the official German album charts. According to Entertainment, the pop singer holds the top spot with her album "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love."
Ukraine and Poland Agree on Joint Arctic Research
Ukrainian and Polish scientists have signed an agreement to cooperate in the Arctic, giving Ukraine the opportunity to conduct bipolar research on both poles for the first time.
Dieter Nuhr defends controversial joke about violence against women
Comedian Dieter Nuhr is facing heavy criticism after a joke about femicides in his ARD show 'Nuhr im Ersten'. In a statement on Facebook, he said the punchline was misunderstood and was not directed against women, but against sweeping newspaper articles.
Munich Cemeteries Ban Grave Candles Due to Drought
Due to persistent drought and high fire risk, Munich's municipal cemeteries have immediately banned grave candles, the city announced.
Berlin S-Bahn Tender: Dispute Ends, Contract Free
The years-long dispute over the tender for large parts of the Berlin S-Bahn network has ended. Train manufacturer Alstom is dropping further legal action, clearing the way for the billion-euro contract to be awarded.
Bayreuth Festival Reinstates Holocaust Memorial Event
The Bayreuth Festival has reinstated a planned memorial concert featuring Jewish author and broadcaster Michel Friedman after sharp criticism over its initial cancellation.
Renningen: Mother Arrested Baby’s Body Found
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested in Renningen near Stuttgart on suspicion of killing her three-month-old son. Police and prosecutors also accuse her of faking the baby's abduction.
Bosch: Stefan Hartung Steps Down as CEO
Stefan Hartung is leaving the Bosch Group at his own request on June 30. Christian Fischer will succeed him.
German parliament restricts environmental groups’ right to sue
The Bundestag has restricted the right of environmental associations to sue in order to accelerate the construction of infrastructure projects.
Geretsried students win prize for anti-racism newspaper
A class from the Geretsried middle school has won the prize for discrimination-sensitive reporting at the national school newspaper competition. Their publication "MS Voice" covers everyday racism, right-wing extremism, and hate speech.
State of Emergency on Crimea: Russian Authorities Respond to Drone Attacks
Russian-installed authorities on occupied Crimea have declared a state of emergency following massive Ukrainian drone strikes.
The Weeknd in Munich: Three Concerts at the Arena
Canadian pop star The Weeknd will perform three concerts at Munich's Arena in June 2026. They are the final shows of his tour before he plans to radically reinvent himself, according to his own statements.
Chiemsee Reggae Summer Comeback at Lake Chiemsee
After a ten-year hiatus, the Chiemsee Reggae Summer festival returns to its traditional location in Übersee, Bavaria, from June 26 to 28, 2026.
Two suspected supporters of right-wing terror group in custody
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office has arrested two suspected supporters of the far-right terrorist group 'Last Defense Wave.' The 16- and 17-year-old Germans are in pretrial detention.
Marriages in Germany Hit New Low
The number of marriages in Germany fell to a record low in 2025, with 348,813 couples tying the knot — 403 fewer than the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
Galeria Secures Multi-Million Loan – Experts Skeptical
The struggling department store chain Galeria has secured a new multi-million euro loan, providing temporary relief. However, according to dpa, further cuts and store closures are looming – experts and unions view the situation with mixed feelings.
Federal Prosecutor’s Office: Arrests in Right-Wing Terror Group
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office has arrested two suspected supporters of the right-wing extremist terrorist group 'Letzte Verteidigungswelle' in Thuringia. They are accused of attempted murder.
Schlotterbeck Out: Defense Struggles with Coordination
Without the injured Nico Schlotterbeck, Germany's defense showed major coordination problems in a 1-2 loss to Ecuador.
Labor market shrinks: Baby boomer retirement leaves gap
Germany's labor market is shrinking. According to the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), employment is declining because the baby boomer generation is retiring and too few young workers are coming in.
Two suspected supporters of the Last Defense Wave arrested
In Thuringia, two suspected supporters of the right-wing extremist group 'Last Defense Wave' have been arrested. They are accused of attempting to set fire to an asylum seeker accommodation, the Federal Prosecutor's Office announced.
Turkey: Arrest Warrants for Activists Ahead of NATO Summit
A Turkish court has issued arrest warrants for more than 100 activists less than two weeks before the NATO summit in Ankara. Police accuse them of supporting terrorism, according to reports.
BaFin Zalando’s Annual Financial Statements for Errors
Germany's financial regulator BaFin is investigating Zalando's consolidated financial statements for the past year, suspecting the online fashion retailer may have violated accounting rules.
Power outages in occupied Kherson: Ukraine increases pressure on Crimea
In the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, power was fully or partially cut on Friday. The Moscow-installed authorities reported the blackouts, which coincide with a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting occupied infrastructure and logistics links to Crimea.
Schnieder rejects criticism of infrastructure law
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has rejected criticism of his draft law to accelerate construction projects. Speaking to Deutschlandfunk, Schnieder said Germany has invested too little in infrastructure in recent years.
Life Sentence for Magdeburg Christmas Market Attacker
A court in Magdeburg has sentenced the man who drove a car into a Christmas market crowd in 2024 to life imprisonment. The 51-year-old killed six people and injured more than 300.
Ifo Barometer: German Companies Plan Biggest Job Cuts Corona
German companies are planning the largest wave of job cuts since the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by the ifo Institute. The Munich-based institute's employment barometer fell to 92.3 points in June.
Reform Offensive: Summer Fairy Tale or Hot Air?
The black-red coalition wants to push through several major reforms before the summer break—on pensions, health insurance, and long-term care. The author sees chances for a real breakthrough but warns of the sticking points.
Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time – Pépé double sinks Curaçao
Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time on June 25, beating Curaçao 2-0 with two goals from Nicolas Pépé to secure a spot in the round of 32.
Knife Attack on Military Personnel in Kharkiv: One Dead
In Kharkiv, a man attacked military personnel of a district military enlistment office with a knife during a mobilization operation. According to the regional TCC, one soldier was killed and another wounded.
Brandenburgers narrowly support Olympics in Berlin
A slim majority of Brandenburg residents support Berlin's bid for the Summer Olympics from 2036 onward, according to a representative survey by infratest dimap commissioned by rbb24 Brandenburg aktuell and Antenne Brandenburg.
Flensburg Point Trading to Be Fined Up to €30,000 from July
Starting in July, trading driver's license points in Flensburg will become illegal. Anyone who deceives authorities about the actual driver or brokers such services faces fines of up to €30,000.
German Parliament Passes Right to Repair for Electronics
The Bundestag has passed a right to repair for numerous electronic devices. Manufacturers must now repair their products during their usual lifespan at a reasonable price.
Fire on former shooting range near Neustrelitz: New hotspots discovered
The fire department had declared the fire on a former shooting range near Neustrelitz (Mecklenburg Lake District) extinguished in the morning, but during patrols they discovered new hotspots.
New York Freezes Rents for Million Apartments
New York is freezing rents for roughly one million apartments. The decision marks a major victory for the city's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani.
Prien Plans More Father Months in Parental Allowance
Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) wants to tighten parental allowance conditions: both parents would have to stay home for seven months each, or benefits get cut. RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) reports, citing coalition sources.
Manuel Neuer hits back at goalkeeper error criticism after 1-2 defeat to Ecuador
Germany lost their World Cup match 1-2 to Ecuador. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer defended himself against accusations of a goalkeeping error after the 77th-minute goal.
Hochtaunus District: Bus Services to Expand from December
The Hochtaunus Transport Association (VHT) will expand bus services in the district starting in December. According to the FAZ, new buses will be purchased and timetables adjusted to better connect rural areas.
Russian drone strike hits residential building in Sumy
A Russian drone struck a nine-story residential building in the Ukrainian city of Sumy overnight, the State Emergency Service (DSNS) reported.