Ralph Siegel in Artificial Coma: Great Concern for Hit Composer
The well-known hit composer Ralph Siegel (80) is in an artificial coma after a severe pneumonia. According to tz, his family fears for his life.
Day 7. July 2026
Nijinsky Gala: Five-Hour Ballet Finale in Hamburg
The 51st Hamburg Ballet Days concluded with the Nijinsky Gala LI, a five-hour marathon of dance on pointe and barefoot.
David Duchovny receives Cinemerit Award at Munich Festival
The 43rd Munich Festival concluded with the presentation of the Cinemerit Award to US actor David Duchovny. According to FAZ, Duchovny took the stage at the Amerikahaus at 7:44 p.m. to accept the honor.
German Cabinet Approves Housing Reform: Less Bureaucracy, Lower Spending
The German cabinet has passed a draft law to overhaul housing benefits. According to the government, the reform will reduce spending and cut administrative red tape starting January 2027.
Deutsche Bahn embarrasses itself with video comparison to SBB
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn tried to end the comparison with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) with a social media video – but instead sparked ridicule.
German industrial orders unexpectedly rise in May
German industry received more orders than expected in May, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Orders rose by 1.9 percent compared to the previous month.
Trade Republic introduces best-price execution and 30 trading venues
The neobroker Trade Republic is expanding its trading offering to 30 domestic and international exchanges and introducing automatic best-price execution, the company announced.
Head-on Collision in Rüdersdorf: Eleven Injured in Tram Accident
Two trams collided head-on in Rüdersdorf near Berlin on Tuesday morning, leaving eleven people injured and both vehicles derailed.
Iran War: Trump Squanders Trust of Gulf Partners
Trump's handling of the Iran war has severely damaged the United States' standing with its regional partners. Reports of a rift with Saudi Arabia highlight the political cost.
Helsing Gets Green Light for Factory in Hallbergmoos – Community Approves
The defense startup Helsing can build a factory in Hallbergmoos near Munich. The community approved the project with a large majority, as Heise reports.
Offenburg: Two Dead After Shooting in Residential Area
A man and a woman died in a shooting in Offenburg on Monday morning. Police found the man dead in a driveway; the woman later succumbed to her injuries in hospital.
Tour de France: Wildfire Danger Stops Spectators at Stage
Due to acute wildfire danger in southern France, residents are being forced to leave their homes. The prefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department announced that the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday will take place without spectators and the advertising caravan.
German Cabinet Approves 2027 Budget Draft with Record Debt
The German cabinet approved the 2027 budget draft on Monday, which includes significantly higher new borrowing and a massive increase in defense spending, according to Deutsche Welle.
Commentary on the End of Game Discs: Sony, Are You Nuts?
Sony plans to stop selling games on Blu-ray discs from 2028. For Nico Ernst, this is an unacceptable loss for gaming culture – there would be alternatives.
Chinese nuclear submarine fires missile in South Pacific
China's military has test-fired a long-range missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, triggering concern in Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
Detentions in Turkey Ahead of NATO Summit – Deadly Attack on Kyiv
Just days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish police have detained 39 people, including journalists and academics. Meanwhile, a Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed at least ten people.
Wiesbaden housing project: Community against loneliness
The 'Communal Living' project in the Wiesbaden district of Bierstadt is nearing completion. The waiting list for the 37 apartments is long.
Warken adjusts health insurance savings package before vote
Health Minister Nina Warken has revised her draft law on the financial reform of statutory health insurance. The changes affect co-insurance for partners and manufacturer discounts on medications.
DAX starts new week cautiously after record high – rate worries and Middle East tensions weigh
After hitting a record high on Friday, the DAX is expected to start the new week cautiously, according to Tagesschau. While US rate hikes are becoming less likely, the situation in the Middle East and concerns about the AI sector are dampening sentiment.
Cabinet Approves Record 2027 Budget with Spending Cuts
The German cabinet is set to approve the 2027 budget draft on Monday. Despite record spending of 670 billion euros, most ministries face cuts.
Porsche reportedly cutting another 4,000 jobs
The sports car manufacturer Porsche may cut up to 4,000 additional jobs, according to information from the Handelsblatt. The cuts would come on top of already announced job reductions.
Wadephul wants Iran to pay for mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) wants Iran to share the costs of a possible mine clearance operation in the Strait of Hormuz, reports Handelsblatt.
WhatsApp Identity Theft and Alibaba Anthropic AI
Security experts warn that WhatsApp usernames could be used for identity theft, while Alibaba prohibits employees from using Anthropic's Claude AI. Meanwhile, the Stargate UK data center project turns out to be a PR stunt.
Klingbeil presents 2027 budget draft with record debt
Finance Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has presented the draft for the 7 federal budget, which includes new borrowing of over 200 billion euros, primarily for infrastructure and defense.
Power Outage in Berlin: Expert Commission Presents Report
After the largest power outage since World War II in Berlin, an expert commission presented its report on Monday. The incident occurred in January and affected around 100,000 people.
Finland Allows Nuclear Weapons on Its Soil – A Signal to Putin
Finland has amended its legislation to allow the stationing of nuclear weapons on its territory, joining NATO's nuclear shield, according to Ukrainian broadcaster 24tv, citing former head of Ukraine's foreign intelligence service Mykola Malomuzh.
Trade associations demand Sunday opening for all retail
After the German government announced that bakeries and libraries would be allowed to open longer on Sundays from 2027, trade associations are calling for the rule to be extended to all retail stores.