Stories from Berlin · Germany

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has urged the United States to remain a reliable partner within NATO.

German health insurance providers cover the costs of cataract surgery, which affects millions of people in Germany, primarily the elderly. Patients often pay hundreds of euros out of pocket for products marketed as premium.

Authorities have identified 36 suspects allegedly belonging to two far-right extremist organizations named Jung und Stark and Deutsche Jugend.

The German music rights organization GEMA claims a need for reform, noting that 50 electronic music composers received nearly 3 million euros in 2024, representing one-third of all electronic music funding.

A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research has identified antibiotic-resistant bacteria in various German water bodies. The study covered waters in Berlin, Brandenburg, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Professor Alex D.

American screenwriter and director James Vanderbilt has created the film Nuremberg. The film depicts events in Germany during May 1945 following the defeat of the Fascists by the Allies.

Meal kit provider HelloFresh is shifting its business strategy to focus on customer loyalty rather than total volume. The company's earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations following investments in product innovation.

Israeli writer David Grossman has been awarded the Thomas Mann Prize.

The German Bundestag lowered the requirements for recognition as a victim of the German Democratic Republic (DDR) last year. This change aims to make it easier to recognize long-term health consequences.

German company LBB offers laser vision correction for presbyopia, allowing individuals to potentially eliminate their need for glasses. Laser vision correction procedures, such as those offered by LBB Rosme in Germany, can help individuals overcome reliance on glasses.