Stories from Wiesbaden · Germany

The L3028 was closed for several hours following the incident. The circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway. Another 12-year-old involved in the same incident remains in critical condition.

Germany granted citizenship to 332,500 foreigners in 2025, according to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This number represents a increase in naturalizations.

In Wiesbaden, citizens are calling the fire department to have their swimming pools filled.

A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his sister, Halle, after finding an unsecured loaded gun in their home. Their parents initially faced charges of murder and child neglect but pleaded guilty.

A World War II bomb was discovered near Wiesbaden, Germany, leading to the closure of the A66 highway and an evacuation. The bomb is being rendered safe. This is a common occurrence in areas that experienced heavy bombing during the war. Bomb disposal experts are on site.

A road section between Wiesbaden, Amöneburg, and Mainz-Kastel remains closed on all lanes due to ongoing recovery work.

Police conducted a large-scale operation on the A66 motorway between Wiesbaden-Mainzer Straße and the Schiersteiner Kreuz. Investigators focused on obtaining search warrants from an investigating judge rather than arrest warrants.

The US government has formally expressed dissatisfaction with its European allies, signaling a potential withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany within the next year.

The German government has stated that approximately 5,000 US military soldiers will be withdrawn from Germany over the next year. UK Prime Minister Stamer agreed that Europe must lead its future security landscape, noting that Europe has lagged in defense for years due to fracturing alliances. Analysts noted that while Donald Trump's statements create political pressure, a large-scale US troop withdrawal would require coordination between the Pentagon, the US government, and allies, making short-term implementation difficult. European nations face challenges in assuming greater security responsibilities due to limited funding and military capabilities. Germany's government was surprised by the US president's statement regarding troop realignment, though the feasibility of a large-scale withdrawal requires coordination between the Pentagon, states, and allies.

Actors Miroslav Nemec and Udo Wachtfeitel received an honorary award at the German Television Crime Festival in Wiesbaden on May 3. The ceremony took place at the Kaligari Filmtheater. The actors received minutes of applause during the presentation of the glass trophy.