The head of Germany's statutory health insurance association has warned the black-red coalition not to weaken planned cost-cutting measures in healthcare, citing massive lobbying pressure and the risk of higher premiums.
Leading economists say the German government's planned reform package is insufficient to revive the struggling economy.
The Netherlands will host the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision as 'historic'.
Bavaria's Health Minister Judith Gerlach (CSU) has criticized the plans of the black-red coalition to abolish the telephone sick note.
Canada's soccer team draws inspiration from a message by basketball legend Steve Nash ahead of their round of 16 match against Morocco. Coach Jesse Marsch warns of the strong opponent.
Germany's basketball world champions secured another victory in the World Cup qualifiers, beating Israel 92:86 (45:37) in Riga, led by captain Dennis Schröder.
Only six percent of German households have an air conditioner – a fraction compared to the US, where about 90 percent do. Behind this is a mix of building design, tenancy law, and climate change, as DW reports.
Brandenburg's Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) has accused the federal government of underestimating the economic importance of Eastern Europe. He spoke during a visit by Pawel Gancarz, the Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
Ahead of the round of 16 match against England, Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum has urged fans to exercise caution. Following several deaths during celebrations, additional security measures are being implemented.
Former US Ambassador to Kurt Volker says Donald Trump's criticism of allies is overblown. Trump is always getting upset about something, Volker said on the Euronews program 'Europe Today'.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on six Russian scientists linked to the production of epibatidine, the deadly toxin found in the body of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after his death.
Alexander De Croo, UN development chief and former Belgian prime minister, argues in an interview with Euronews that the long-term EU budget must balance defense and development spending, as both are crucial for Europe's security.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of critical months ahead due to the threat from Russia. According to the BBC, the country is preparing for various scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian provocation.
Ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match against Australia, a bizarre incident occurred at the Egyptian national team's hotel in Dallas. Team director Ibrahim Hassan intervened when a security guard prevented a child from taking a photo with the players, leading to a scuffle with security personnel.
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison in Hamburg for kicking another man in the head in the city center in October 2025. The Hamburg Regional Court handed down the sentence to the 25-year-old perpetrator, while a 22-year-old accomplice received a two-year suspended sentence.
In Frankfurt am Main, high-altitude rescue teams saved two window cleaners from a defective work gondola at the Commerzbank Tower. The men were trapped at a height of 240 meters.
After a two-year closure, the Gallery of Modern Art on the Schleswig Museum Island has reopened. From now on, 350 works by artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Nolde, and Georg Tappert are on display in new light and with a revised concept.
Following accusations of discrimination and racism, the planned new hip-hop station by Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) will not carry the name '1 Live Street'.
At least two men were killed and seven people injured, including an 11-year-old child, when Russian guided bombs struck an industrial enterprise in Zaporizhzhia on Friday, the Kyiv Post reports, citing local authorities.
The Operation Interflex training program for Ukrainian soldiers is restructuring. As the Kyiv Post reports, the focus is shifting from mass infantry training to advanced specialist courses.
The KARS football club, consisting entirely of Ukrainian refugee children, has played its first tournament in Germany. The team, which brought together youths fleeing the war, immediately proved to be worthy competitors against traditional German sports clubs (Vereine). In their debut competition, FC KARS secured an honorable fourth place, and the players were awarded medals and professional sports equipment.
The Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (SHMF) begins on July 4 with 200 concerts at over 70 venues. This year's focus is on Stockholm.
On the evening of July 3 and into the night of July 4, the next round of 32 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place. Egypt faces Australia, Argentina takes on Cape Verde, and Colombia meets Ghana.
Dave Eggers and Nick Hornby discussed Eggers' new novel 'Contrapposto' in London, focusing on lifelong friendship between two artists.
Ukrainian drones struck seven hangars housing Su-30SM, Su-30 and Su-24 fighter jets. Preliminary reports indicate at least seven jets were destroyed or damaged.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Ukraine is set to receive a new multibillion-euro aid pledge. According to multiple news agencies, alliance states have agreed on a minimum funding of €70 billion per year for two years.
In the first half of the year, nearly 40,000 people filed initial asylum applications in Germany – a decline of more than a third compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin (RSB) celebrated its season finale on Thursday evening at Konzerthaus Berlin. The program was held under the motto 'Cry for Freedom and Peace.'
UN High Commissioner Volker Türk has warned of possible atrocities in the Sudanese city of Al-Obeid, calling it a 'red alert' to the international community.
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) took part in a dive to search for ghost nets during his summer trip to the Baltic Sea. According to FAZ, the Baltic Sea is in poor condition, and an action plan is intended to remedy the situation.
The rock band Foreigner performed at the Tollwood Festival in Munich, and the atmosphere was electric – even though none of the founding members remain in the lineup.
The Minions have never worked for Adolf Hitler, director Pierre Coffin clarified in an interview with Polygon.
The 45th Eldena Jazz Evenings begin on Friday at the Eldena monastery ruins near Greifswald, offering a program of contemporary jazz, improvisation, and new compositions.
Since July 1, trading points in Germany's driving aptitude register has been legally prohibited. Violations can result in fines of up to 30,000 euros, according to ADAC.
Germany is introducing stricter sick leave rules: employees will now have to see a doctor in person on the first day of illness. The government aims to boost productivity, reports UNIAN citing The Telegraph.
Starting in July, Info's children's news program will be produced directly from classrooms across northern Germany – by and with children. The premiere takes place in Ahrensburg.
Oliver Kahn, former goalkeeper of FC Bayern Munich, has been awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit. Markus Söder (CSU) honored him and 67 other personalities at the Munich Residenz.
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) has called for swift implementation of the reform package. BDI Managing Director Tanja Gönner told Deutschlandfunk that the coalition leaders' plans underscore their willingness to reform and ability to act.
A government-appointed commission has proposed 33 recommendations to stabilize Germany's statutory pension system, including a controversial link between the retirement age and rising life expectancy.
Sahra Wagenknecht, founder of the BSW party, has sharply criticized the planned tax reform by the black-red coalition, calling it a 'Volksveralberung' (fooling the people). She argues that the promised relief of 600 euros includes 312 euros from child benefits, which she says amounts to deceiving the public.