Felix Lobrecht to Perform as Azzel 447 at Love Family Park
Comedian Felix Lobrecht will perform under his techno alias Azzel 447 at the Love Family Park festival in Frankfurt at the end of July.
Day 1. July 2026
Manuel Neuer Ends International Career After World Cup Exit
Manuel Neuer has ended his international career. According to 24tv, the round of 16 match against Paraguay was his last game for the German national team.
Munich: Person Hit by Car – Police Investigate Intent
A person was hit and injured by a car at the intersection of Landwehrstraße and Sonnenstraße in central Munich on Tuesday afternoon. Police are investigating whether the act was intentional, a spokesperson said.
German National Team: Defeat Paraguay Reflects Crisis
The German national football team turned in its worst performance in a competitive match in years against Paraguay, highlighting the country's broader mood.
Munich’s Paketposthallen Towers: Construction Officially Approved
The controversial 155-meter high-rise towers on the Paketposthallen site in Munich have been given the green light. The city's planning and building authority announced that the development plan came into force on Tuesday.
Heat pump: Court overturns owners’ resolution due to missing data
The Hamburg-Altona District Court has declared invalid a majority resolution by a homeowners' association to install a heat pump. The reason was insufficient information about the device's size and noise level.
Pensions, taxes, mini-jobs: What changes in July 2026
On July 1, 2026, numerous changes take effect: pensions rise by 4.24 percent, exemption limits for wage garnishment are raised, and many must file their 2025 tax returns. Orders from discount retailers like Temu, Shein, or AliExpress will also become more expensive.
Deutsche Bahn must give competitors more space on the rails
Germany's Federal Network Agency wants to break the monopoly of Deutsche Bahn in long-distance rail travel. The state-owned company must hand over at least a quarter of capacity on heavily used routes to rivals. The draft regulation aims to lower ticket prices and improve quality for passengers.
Explosion in Monaco: Ukrainian Oligarch Yermolaiev Injured
An explosion outside a residential building in Monaco on Sunday evening injured three people, including Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev. According to the BBC, citing French newspaper Le Figaro, all three victims are members of a Ukrainian family.
Europe’s heatwave: Guardian expert answers reader questions
An extreme heatwave is spreading across Europe. As the Guardian reports, European environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan is answering reader questions in a live Q&A about the causes, lack of preparation, and possible solutions to the climate crisis.
German regulator wants to secure more rail slots for competitors
Germany's Federal Network Agency plans to ease market access for private long-distance rail operators such as Italo. According to Handelsblatt, Deutsche Bahn would be allowed to use only 60 to 75 percent of capacity on busy routes.
Heatwave in Ukraine: Tips for Train Travel at Over 35 Degrees
A heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius is making train travel in Ukraine difficult. The state railway Ukrzaliznytsia offers advice on how to keep journeys bearable.
Germany to fund office-to-apartment conversions with €300 million
The federal government is launching a subsidy program for converting commercial spaces into housing. Applications for grants can be submitted starting tomorrow.
Germany demands €400 billion cut in EU budget planning
The German government is calling for a drastic reduction of around €400 billion in the EU's financial framework for 2028 to 2034.
Russia Plans to Import Oil Products – Kremlin Cites Different Cause
Russia intends to import oil products from abroad to address fuel shortages. The Kremlin attributes the crisis to a 'demand boom' rather than Ukrainian attacks on refineries.
Monaco: Bomb Attack on Ukrainian Businessman Was Attempted Murder
The explosion of a parcel bomb in a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening was an attempted assassination, not a terrorist act, according to the public prosecutor's office. Authorities are searching for the suspect, who fled to France.
Humans and Dogs: Astonishing Similarities Worldwide
An international study shows that the close bond between humans and dogs is not a Western phenomenon but universal. Researchers from the University of Jena and the Max Planck Institute found surprising parallels across five cultures worldwide.
Massive fire in Neumünster: Warehouse with e-scooter batteries ablaze
A warehouse in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, is fully engulfed in flames. The train line between Neumünster and Elmshorn is closed, and residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut, according to NDR.
US School Recalls Yearbook Over Hitler Baby Photo
East Brook Middle School in New Jersey has recalled its yearbooks after a baby photo of Adolf Hitler was discovered inside. Principal Ryan Aupperlee called the image 'unacceptable' and a serious violation of the school's values.
German Unemployment Drops Slightly in June – Nahles Sees Little Change
The number of unemployed people in Germany fell by 15,000 to 2.936 million in June, the Federal Employment Agency reported. The unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 6.2 percent.
Monaco: Package Bomb Injures Ukrainian Oligarch – Suspect at Large
Three people were injured in an explosion at a residential building in Monaco, including Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev. According to the AFP news agency, citing a source familiar with the investigation, an unknown individual left a bag or package containing an explosive device and then fled.
Nine-Year-Old Mia Rakić Missing in Berlin – Police Appeal for Information
The nine-year-old Mia Rakić from Berlin-Adlershof has been missing since Monday. According to police, she never arrived at her school.
Alligator Kills 31-Year-Old Woman While Swimming in Florida
A 31-year-old woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Florida, US media reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Citizen’s Benefit Becomes Basic Security: More Pressure and Sanctions from July
Starting July 1, the citizen's benefit will be renamed to 'basic security for job seekers.' With the reform, pressure and sanctions for employable long-term unemployed individuals will increase.
Ifo: Inflation pressure in Germany eases
Companies' price expectations fell for the second consecutive month in June, according to the Ifo Institute. This points to easing inflation, but there is no all-clear yet.
Baby dies in drone attack on Moscow region
A six-month-old baby was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Moscow region, according to Russian authorities.
Munich: Over 200 Fire Department Operations After Severe Storm
A heavy thunderstorm with torrential rain and hail hit Munich on Monday evening. The fire department responded to more than 200 calls, a spokesperson told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Klopp cautious on Germany job after World Cup exit
Jürgen Klopp has responded to speculation about taking over as Germany coach after the national team's round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 59-year-old said it is too early to discuss his future, according to 24tv.
Sweden: Mother and Son – Two Worlds, One Deportation Order
Ximena Ramos Salas arrived in Sweden as a Chilean refugee in 1986 and immediately felt welcome. Her son Andres, who joined her eight years ago, now faces deportation alone – tightened asylum laws force him to leave.
UK Defence Plan: 2.68% of GDP by 2030 – Criticism from All Sides
The British government publishes its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (Dip) ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey. The plan aims to raise defence spending to 2.68% of GDP by the end of the decade – a figure criticised as insufficient by both the opposition and parts of the governing party.