Stories from Burg · Germany

A man convicted of killing his wife and son in a high-profile U.S. murder trial has had the verdict reviewed. The review took place at clinics where the doctor worked in Brandenburg.

The German Catholic Day has opened in Würzburg, with an estimated 60,000 people expected to attend by Sunday. The opening ceremony featured a speech by the Federal President.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is polling at 41% in the Sachsen-Anhalt state election. The AfD party is leading in new polls for the state election, reaching 41% in Saxony. The poll was conducted by INSA on May 13, 2026.

A consumer protection agency in Hamburg has sued Mondelēz, the manufacturer of Milka chocolate, for violating competition law. The accusation comes from German regulators. The accusation pertains to business practices that may distort market competition.

German radio stations NDR Info and MDR Aktuell reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be considering attacking NATO territory.

Four individuals in Germany have been quarantined due to potential exposure to Hantavirus. The source did not specify the city or the circumstances of the exposure. The specific locations and circumstances of the exposure are not detailed. This marks an increase in recorded Hantavirus cases in Germany. Further details on the source of exposure are pending.

Four individuals in Germany have been quarantined due to exposure to Hantavirus. The quarantine is a precautionary measure following the confirmation of the first Hantavirus case in Spain. This follows similar exposures reported in other locations.

A man has been charged in connection with a murder case in Hamburg.

Klaus Doldinger, a jazz musician, saxophonist, and composer of film music, was born 90 years ago. He wrote the theme music for the German crime series Tatort and the film Das Boot. His music is widely recognized and featured in various soundtracks.

A coalition within the Union party in Saxony-Anhalt is being discussed. Reports indicate that the coalition is a concrete element of the Union's political strategy in the region.