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.
Month 7. July 2026
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.
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.
Commentary: FIFA Pardons Balogun – Infantino Dances to Trump’s Tune
FIFA has suspended the ban on US striker Folarin Balogun – a decision that commentators say primarily serves one purpose: keeping Donald Trump happy. The world governing body is now playing by the US president's rules, criticizes Sportschau.
Frei defends reform package: ‘A huge step forward’
Head of the Chancellery Thorsten Frei (CDU) has defended the federal government's planned reforms against criticism. On ZDF's 'Berlin direkt', he promised noticeable relief for many people.
Wimbledon: Osaka knocks out Sabalenka
Naomi Osaka caused a surprise at Wimbledon by defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16. The Japanese player won 2:6, 6:7 (2:7) and reached the quarter-finals of the London Grand Slam for the first time.
Klingbeil defends higher new borrowing in federal budget
Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has defended the planned increase in new borrowing for the federal budget next year. At the same time, he announced a stricter austerity course.
Klingbeil defends reforms, warns of burdens for all
Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) defended the black-red coalition's reform plans in an ARD summer interview and acknowledged that there would be burdens for everyone. The SPD chairman pointed to years of reform backlog and announced a stricter austerity course.
Munich Opens 25 Rooftop Gardens: City Invites to Special Views
This weekend, interested visitors can explore 25 rooftop gardens and terraces in Munich. Not only spectacular views await, but also some unexpected installations.
Self-occupiers of property in Germany at tax disadvantage
A new study by the German Economic Institute (IW) shows that buying and living in your own home in Germany is significantly less attractive financially than renting it out. The difference in returns over 15 years amounts to around 87,000 euros.
Trump invokes a nation of believers on 250th birthday
On the eve of Independence Day, US Donald Trump delivered a speech before Mount Rushmore, invoking a nation of believers and warning against communist ideology.
Netherlands to Host Special Tribunal for Aggression
The Netherlands will host the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision as 'historic'.
Only 6 Percent of Households: Why Germany Has So Few Air Conditioners
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.
Gallery of Modern Art at Gottorf Castle Reopens with 350 Works
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.
More Than Just Football: FC KARS, a Team of Ukrainian Refugees, Successfully Debuts at a Tournament in Germany
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.
Baltic Sea in poor condition: Schneider dives for marine protection
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.
Fürstenfeldbruck and Munich-West to Boost Organic Farming
The regions of Fürstenfeldbruck and Munich-West are the first in the greater Munich area to be selected for a Bavarian funding project aimed at strengthening organic farming.
Reform: Commission Spares the Wrong People
The pension commission has presented a reform proposal that critics say places the main burden on younger generations, failing to achieve intergenerational fairness.
Ukraine demands immediate aid after heavy attack on Kyiv
After a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least 20 people, Ukraine has urged the West to make immediate decisions on air defense and new sanctions, according to Euronews.
Reform Plans: IG Metall Calls It an Attack on Workers’ Rights
The reform plans of the Union and SPD are facing sharp criticism from the opposition, business associations, and unions. While employers praise the policy shift, IG Metall describes it as an attack on workers' rights.
First Summer Travel Wave Expected: Traffic Jam Risk on Many Highways
Nine German states start their summer holidays this weekend, which could lead to traffic jams on the highways. According to ADAC, roadworks and heat damage are expected to cause disruptions, especially on major travel routes.
Tax Reform: Average Earners to Get 185 Euros More Net Annually
The German government has presented a new income tax reform plan that will relieve 83 percent of taxpayers, with costs of around ten billion euros and implementation planned by 2028.
Bavarian judge becomes president of Germany’s Federal Court of Justice
Karin Angerer, the current president of the Bamberg Higher Regional Court, will take over as head of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on September 1, the Bavarian Justice Ministry announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
US Government Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic AI Models
The US government has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's AI models 'Mythos 5' and 'Fable 5'. The company announced it will restore access to the models.
Russia’s Economy in Crisis: High Interest Rates and Fuel Shortages
Russia's economy is in crisis due to high interest rates, Ukrainian attacks, and internet restrictions, according to a forecast by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw). However, financing the war of aggression against Ukraine remains unaffected.
Günther praises black-green coalition as success model in Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein's Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) has praised the cooperation with the Greens in the state government as trusting and successful. At the same time, he announced his intention to position himself on climate and environmental protection issues in the 2027 election campaign.
Merz’s World Cup Was ‘Coordination Error’ – Government Defends Itself
Friedrich Merz (CDU) posted a controversial tweet after Germany's World Cup exit. According to Tagesspiegel, the chancellery now calls it a 'coordination error'.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States automatically receive US citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status. The decision is a defeat for Donald Trump, who sought to restrict birthright citizenship by executive order.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Satellite Control Center Dubna Again
Ukrainian forces have attacked the largest Russian satellite communications center in Dubna near Moscow for the second time in days.
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.
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.
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.