Munich Trial: Expert Sees No Evidence of Criminal Incapacity for Farhad N.
In the trial over the IS terrorist attack in Munich, the psychiatric expert has found no signs that Farhad N. is not criminally responsible, reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Month 9. July 2026
Parental Reform: Benefit Period Reduced to Twelve Months
Family Minister Karin Prien plans to cut the parental allowance period from 14 to 12 months. Both parents must take at least three months of parental leave to receive the full benefit.
Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses
Former world footballer Alexia Putellas has found a new club. She is moving to London City Lionesses.
Schneider accuses Reiche of breaking agreements
Bavarian Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has publicly accused Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) of breaking agreements on the EU Methane Regulation. Schneider made the accusation during a government question time in the Bundestag.
Werder Bremen: Support pillar damaged in Weserstadion
A load-bearing pillar was damaged during renovation work at Werder Bremen's Weserstadion, causing a partial collapse. No one was injured.
Lake Como: Varenna Fines Tourists for Wearing Swimwear in Town
The Italian town of Varenna on Lake Como is fining tourists up to 200 euros for walking through the town in swimwear or with bare chests. According to the Guardian, the resort aims to curb mass tourism with the dress code.
Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum reopens after renovation
After nearly two years of renovation, the Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum in Munich's Isartor has reopened its doors with redesigned exhibition spaces.
1860 Munich: DFB Rejects Complaint – Relegation to Regionalliga Confirmed
TSV 1860 Munich has failed in its complaint against forced relegation from the 3. Liga before the DFB Federal Court. The court rejected the club's administrative complaint, confirming the drop to the Regionalliga.
Amok incident at high school in Upper Bavaria: Several injured
Several people were injured in an amok incident at the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Upper Bavaria. The suspected perpetrator has been arrested.
Hesse: Federal Housing Corporation Unnecessary
In Hesse, a federal housing corporation is seen as unnecessary. According to FAZ, the state already has capable companies building homes, such as in Frankfurt's Schönhofviertel, the largest new development quarter in Hesse.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Outsells Skull & Bones in Steam Pre-Orders
The remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is selling better than Ubisoft's own pirate game Skull & Bones on Steam ahead of its release.
Djokovic wins longest Wimbledon quarter-final in history
Novak Djokovic has won the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history. The 38-year-old Serb defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime after 5 hours and 15 minutes in a five-set thriller, the German Press Agency (dpa) reports.
EU could open next accession chapter with Ukraine on July 14
The European Union could open the next negotiation chapter in the accession process with Ukraine and Moldova on July 14, diplomatic sources confirmed to the Kyiv Post.
Police arrest suspect after attack at school in Bavaria
Several people were injured in an attack at a high school in Schongau, Bavaria. Police have arrested a suspect.
Airbeat One kicks off with Netherlands theme in Neustadt-Glewe
The electronic music festival Airbeat One begins today in Neustadt-Glewe, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Around 350 DJs and artists will perform on ten stages under this year's motto 'Netherlands,' according to NDR.
High-Deck-Siedlung: Tenants Protest Against Howoge
Tenants of the High-Deck-Siedlung in Berlin-Neukölln protested on Tuesday against the state-owned housing company Howoge. They have been complaining about mold, burst pipes, and dampness for years.
Ukrainian company presents autonomous interceptor drone LITAVR
The Ukrainian company F-Drones has unveiled a fully autonomous version of its LITAVR interceptor drone, which can take off, track, and destroy targets without human control.
Trump reiterates Greenland interest – Denmark rejects
US Donald Trump has once again expressed interest in Greenland during the NATO summit in Ankara. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen immediately rejected the demand.
Facial Recognition for the Police: A Question of Procurement
Former RAF terrorist Klette would have been caught earlier if investigators had had certain programs. The question is not whether the police should use such programs, but from whom they buy them.
Police Ombudsman: 58 Percent More Complaints Compared to Previous Year
Germany's federal police ombudsman, Uli Grötsch (SPD), reports a sharp increase in complaints. According to the German Press Agency, the number of submissions rose by 58 percent compared to the same period last year.
Unterhaching: Mayor cancels fireworks to protect swan family
The town of Unterhaching in Bavaria has canceled the traditional fireworks display at its annual festival to protect a family of swans nesting on the local Ortsparksee lake.
Russian drone strikes near gas station in Kyiv, two injured
A Russian drone struck near a gas distribution station in Kyiv's Desnjanskyj district, injuring two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The attack followed a night of massive Russian strikes that killed one woman and wounded two others.
Klöckner dismisses comparisons between today’s Germany and East German dictatorship as absurd
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) has rejected comparisons between the current political situation in Germany and the East German dictatorship as absurd. She made the remarks during a visit to the Hohenschönhausen memorial.
Artists demand public access to Stefan Zweig’s villa in Salzburg
The Paschinger Schlössl in Salzburg, once a meeting place for Stefan Zweig and Thomas Mann, is up for sale. Artists are now calling on the state to buy it and make the building accessible to the public.
Zendaya Learned About Nolan Role from Tom Holland
Tom Holland personally told Zendaya that she would be starring in Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey.' Spiegel reports.
Berlin doctor trial: verdict expected in murder of 15 patients
A Berlin court is set to deliver its verdict today in the trial of a doctor accused of killing 15 seriously ill patients. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating a reform to expand police digital surveillance powers.
Trump threatens Spain with complete trade halt
US Donald Trump has announced he will halt all trade with Spain, calling the NATO member a "terrible partner" and saying he wants "no more business with them."
Local council election in Bachhagel declared invalid
The local council election in the Swabian town of Bachhagel has been declared invalid because the Burghagel voters' association chose its candidates by a show of hands instead of a secret ballot. The Dillingen district office has ordered a new election.
Ukraine: Drones Hit Oil Refineries in Saratov, Tatarstan, and Bashkortostan
Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Russian regions of Saratov, Tatarstan, and Bashkortostan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The distances from the front line are about 800, 1,400, and 1,500 kilometers.
At the Highest Level: Ukrainian Kickboxers of the KARS Club Received at the Bavarian Landtag Ahead of World Championship
Athletes of the Munich-based KARS club, Illia Hladiichuk and Filipp Slabchenko, who have joined the German national kickboxing team, paid an official visit to the Bavarian Landtag and met with the Vice President of the Parliament, Markus Rinderspacher, and member of the sports committee, Christiane Feichtmeier, MdL.
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Naegleria fowleri Spreads Worldwide
A single jump into warm water was enough: 11-year-old Jordan died from a brain infection caused by the 'brain-eating amoeba.' The pathogen, which enters through the nose and destroys brain tissue, is now spreading to cooler regions due to climate change, according to the BBC.
Ukraine signs drone agreements with three more EU states
Ukraine has signed agreements with three more European Union states on joint drone production, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
DAX falls back as oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
Oil prices have risen again while the DAX posted significant losses. The reason is the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which are unsettling investors, as reported by Tagesschau.
Major fire in Neumünster: criminal proceedings initiated against tenant
After a days-long major fire in a storage hall in Neumünster, the Kiel public prosecutor's office has initiated criminal proceedings against the tenant for negligent arson, as reported by NDR.
Nuremberg-Regensburg railway line: renovation delayed again
Deutsche Bahn has announced another delay in the renovation of the Nuremberg-Regensburg line. The company said the connection, which has been closed since February, will now remain shut until July 31.
DAX in the Red: Oil Price Rises Four Percent After US Strikes
The DAX is trading in the red on Wednesday morning, while the oil price has risen by up to four percent. The background is new US bombings of Iranian targets and tightened sanctions.
Green MP takes health insurance reform to Constitutional Court
In a dispute over planned health insurance reform, Green MP Janosch Dahmen has appealed to the Federal Constitutional Court. He criticizes that the law is being rushed through parliament.
EnBW CEO Calls for Correction of Wind Power Expansion Targets
The head of German energy company EnBW, Georg Stamatelopoulos, is calling for a reduction in the country's offshore wind power expansion targets. Citing rising costs, he argues for postponing the 70-gigawatt goal, as reported by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Weekly market to breathe life into dreary center of Berlin’s Siemensstadt
The once-famous center of Siemensstadt in Berlin now looks dreary. A new weekly market is set to make the neighborhood more attractive, as Tagesspiegel reports.
German Parliament Approves New E-Car Subsidy of Up to 6,000 Euros
The Bundestag has created the legal basis for a new purchase premium for electric cars. Starting in May, buyers can receive between 1,500 and 6,000 euros depending on the model and income.