Stories from Berlin · Germany

Widespread internet connectivity problems are currently affecting Germany. No specific cause for the outage was provided in the report. The issues have been noted in both Cologne and Berlin. The problems have been noted in multiple cities, including Berlin.

A draft for a new heating law from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has been obtained by the ARD capital studio. The event was reported by multiple sources. The proposal is based on shared German security interests. The law is intended to keep technology options open for developers and owners. The draft indicates that a total ban is no longer being considered. The legislation is currently under review as part of energy policy discussions. The development was reported by multiple German news outlets including BR24, MDR Aktuell, NDR Info, and SWR Aktuell. The news was reported by Jan Busche. A new draft proposal aims to overturn the previous heating law implemented by the Ampel government. The source did not specify the exact nature of the ban or the specific timeline for the legislative change. CDU Economy Minister Reiche is reportedly seeking to influence the final decision.

The A115 highway in Berlin has been closed in the direction of the city center. The A115 highway in Berlin is closed inbound between Kreuz, Seelendorf, and Spanischer Allee until 6:00 AM due to construction work.

Stefania Maurizi does not believe WikiLeaks is dead, according to a report from Leipzig. She suggested that if John Götz were to communicate with his son, it could lead to a 'WikiLeaks 2.0' that would be new and groundbreaking.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Germany's readiness to participate in ensuring safe maritime transit.

The source appears to be archive, anniversary, or historical retrospective coverage of a past event.

Antisemitic online attacks in Germany have doubled. This trend was also noted in recent history.

Reports indicate that a large number of US soldiers have been withdrawn from locations in Germany. US troops have begun departing from bases in Germany, a move that has drawn criticism from some German officials.

European officials are reportedly trying to persuade the United States to remain committed to NATO. However, the White House's decision to withdraw 5,000 US military personnel from Germany suggests that retaining US commitment to NATO may be difficult.

Alex Liddiard Wood, a long-time singer for the band Santana, has died at the age of 79. The Scottish vocalist joined Santana in 1979 and worked with the group for a total of 15 years.