Schleswig-Holstein Plans Six Healthcare Regions for Hospitals
Schleswig-Holstein is restructuring its hospital landscape. The state plans six healthcare regions, but patients will still be free to choose their clinic.
Month 2. July 2026
England beats DR Congo in World Cup round of 16 after early deficit
England has won the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to 24tv, the "Three Lions" came from behind to win 2-1 after conceding an early goal.
ESC 2027: Canada to compete in Song Contest for the first time
Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) for the first time in 2027, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced.
German Lake: Swimming Access Only with German Language Skills
At Heidesee in Germany, only people who speak sufficient German are allowed to swim. The unusual mandatory check quickly drew criticism.
Heatwave in NRW: Bottlenecks in Transport of Deceased
The ongoing heatwave in North Rhine-Westphalia has caused temporary bottlenecks in the transport of deceased individuals, particularly in the Cologne area over the weekend.
Vuskovic leaves Tottenham: €60 million move to Brighton
Luka Vuskovic is moving from Tottenham Hotspur to Brighton & Hove Albion, according to media reports. The transfer fee for the 19-year-old center-back, who most recently played for Hamburger SV, is said to be nearly €60 million.
Russian Attack on Odesa: Warehouses with Toilet Paper Hit
Russian troops struck warehouses storing toilet paper and set a wheat field ablaze during a ballistic attack on the Odesa region, Ukrinform reports, citing the regional emergency service.
Oliver Glasner appears set to stay in the Premier League
Former Bundesliga coach Oliver Glasner is reportedly set to become the new manager of Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
18 Months in Prison for Attack on Election Campaigners in Delmenhorst
A court in Delmenhorst has sentenced a man to 18 months in prison without parole for attacking three Green Party election campaigners in Bookholzberg in January 2025, seriously injuring one of them. The court deemed the attack right-wing extremist.
FC Bayern signs World Cup star Ismael Saibari for €55 million
FC Bayern Munich has signed Moroccan international Ismael Saibari from Eindhoven for €55 million. The 25-year-old offensive all-rounder joins the German record champions.
Fire in Antwerp apartment block kills five
A fire in a ten-story apartment block in Antwerp has killed five people. According to Belgian police, several others were injured.
Zelensky Warns of New Russian Massive Attack – Returns to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of a new massive Russian attack on Ukraine that could come as early as tonight. The warning is based on intelligence information, prompting Zelensky to urgently return to Ukraine.
De Croo: Development Policy Is Security Policy
In the fight against the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa, Alexander De Croo warns of the consequences of cuts in development aid. In an interview with Zeit, he emphasizes that stable countries are more resilient to pandemics.
Munich Faces Water Shortage: City Utilities Call for Conservation
Following an urgent appeal by Munich's mayor, the city's utilities have asked residents to reduce water consumption to prevent shortages.
Drones in the Ukraine War: Death from Above
Drones are fundamentally changing the battlefield in Ukraine. The use of drones has transformed the war and could mark a turning point in warfare.
VdK Bavaria: Eight-Member Board Takes Over After Bentele Resignation
After Verena Bentele stepped down as chairwoman of VdK Bavaria, an eight-member committee now leads the largest state association of the social welfare organization, as reported by Abendzeitung München.
Sherlock Holmes in the Palace Garden: Tragaudion Performs “The Hound of the Baskervilles”
The independent theater group Tragaudion is staging the classic crime story "The Hound of the Baskervilles" as an open-air production in the Starnberg Palace Garden. The premiere is on Friday, July 3.
US and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Qatar
In Doha, the US and Iran have again held indirect talks on a permanent ceasefire. US Donald Trump expressed optimism, saying Iran's denuclearization is progressing well.
Canada to Participate in Eurovision Song Contest for First Time in 2027
Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) for the first time in 2027, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and CBC/Radio-Canada confirmed on Wednesday.
BEB uncovers illegal car imports disguised as military aid
Ukraine's Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) has uncovered a scheme that imported vehicles under the guise of humanitarian aid for the armed forces and sold them for profit, causing over 50 million hryvnias in losses to the state.
Ukraine Forces Russians to March 30 Kilometers to Front Line
Ukrainian strikes on Russian military targets in occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine have severely disrupted Russian logistics. According to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Russian infantry units now have to walk up to 30 kilometers to reach their positions.
Green Party Members Vote Overwhelmingly for Reform
Germany's Green Party has concluded its internal membership vote on a controversial reform package. All 17 proposals secured the required majority, with around 35 percent of the roughly 184,000 members participating.
Heroes Festival 2027: Kool Savas and Montez Confirmed as First Acts
The Heroes Festival in Freiburg has announced the first acts for its postponed anniversary edition in 2027. According to organizers on Wednesday, Kool Savas, Montez, and Soho Bani will perform.
German cabinet approves key points for crisis preparedness
The German cabinet has approved legislative key points to ensure the basic supply of the population in emergencies.
Sweden to Supply Meteor Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine’s Gripen Jets
Sweden will supply Ukraine with long-range Meteor air-to-air missiles for its future Gripen fighter jets, Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed on Wednesday in Kyiv, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
German government plans draft law to strengthen Bundeswehr
The German government wants to make reservists liable for exercises again in the future to strengthen defense capabilities.
Israel to Remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Indefinitely
Israel plans to keep its troops indefinitely in parts of Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced.
Tunnel: Traffic Chaos on First Day of Closure
On the first day of the partial closure of the Tunnel on Munich's Mittlerer Ring, traffic jammed on alternative routes. The CSU called it a 'total catastrophe.'
IPOs Despite Robust Stock Markets
In the first six months of the year, significantly fewer companies worldwide dared to go public. According to consulting firm EY, the number of IPOs fell by twelve percent compared to the same period last year.
Raid in Neukölln: Nearly Half of Residents Missing from Homeless Shelter
During a joint inspection by the Neukölln district office and the job center on Wednesday morning at a homeless shelter on Bürgerstraße, almost half of the registered benefit recipients were absent. According to the Tagesspiegel, this is not an isolated case.
Ukrainian Breakthrough in German Sports: KARS Club Fighters Join the German National K-1 Kickboxing Team
Athletes of Ukrainian descent Illia Hladiichuk and Filipp Slabchenko have been officially selected for the German national WAKO kickboxing team. The fighters from the Munich-based KARS club have become the only representatives from Bavaria in the elite and rigorous K-1 discipline, as well as the only Ukrainians on the German team in this category. This September, they will travel to Italy to compete for World Championship medals.
Germany Issues Tougher Travel Warning for All of Russia
The German Foreign Office has tightened its travel warning for Russia after Ukraine expanded its drone strikes. Travelers must expect arbitrary arrests by Russian authorities.
Germany’s birth rate falls to post-war low
Germany's fertility rate dropped to 1.32 children per woman in 2025, the lowest level since the post-war period. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported 654,241 births, the fewest since World War II.
Boris Pistorius: ‘Not going to leave them there until autumn’
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has made clear he no longer expects a German Navy deployment to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. At a press conference with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Berlin, Pistorius said he sees no scenario in the coming days or weeks 'that we can quickly sail into the Strait of Hormuz to clear mines.'
US Minister Mullin Iran’s World Cup Exit – Tehran Fires Back
US Homeland Minister Markwayne Mullin openly rejoiced at the elimination of the Iranian national football team from the World Cup in the United States. Iran's foreign minister then accused Washington of poor hospitality.
Renars Uscins moves from Hannover-Burgdorf to Paris Saint-Germain
German handball national player Renars Uscins will join Paris Saint-Germain in summer 2027. The French top club announced the transfer on Wednesday.
US Supreme Court Ends Agency Independence – EU Data Privacy at Risk
The US Supreme Court has declared the independence of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unconstitutional. The ruling threatens the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and could paralyze data flows between the continents.
Trump Earns $1.2 Billion from Crypto as Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The White House said Donald Trump has made around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency ventures. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting a key element of Trump's anti-immigration agenda.
Lower Saxony: Wolves can now be shot more easily
Lower Saxony has lowered the hurdles for wolf culling. A new management plan allows for rapid shooting of individual animals and, under certain conditions, even the removal of entire packs.
Deutsche Bahn equips 2,000 employees with bodycams
Deutsche Bahn is equipping around 2,000 employees in long-distance services with body cameras. The company says the bodycams are intended to increase safety.