Stories from Germany

A proposal aims to secure billions of Euros for Germany's long-term care insurance funds.

The mediation committee of the Bundestag and Bundesrat is scheduled for discussion following a prior decision. A law is required to return to the political process, specifically to the Mediation Committee (Vermittlungsausschuss). The economic policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group expressed surprise at the decisive failure. The spokesperson acknowledged prior expectations of limited enthusiasm from the economy and some states, but not such a clear rejection. A coalition committee is scheduled to meet next Tuesday in Germany. This information comes from research by MNST International. Leaders of Germany's Union and SPD parties are scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss relief measures for high fuel prices. Following the provisional end of a 1,000 Euro premium, the German coalition is now seeking a solution.

A bomb is being defused today around Ludwig-Sandberg-Straße in Berlin. The defusal of a World War II bomb is underway in Berlin, with a restricted area established around Ludwig-Sandberg-Straße. An unexploded bomb was discovered on Tuesday during excavation work for the expansion of St. John's Church in Berlin.

A bomb was found in Dresden today, Saturday, May 9, 2026, around 5 PM local time. The discovery led to an exciting start to the weekend in the city. A bomb is being defused today in Dresden, with a restricted area established around Ludwig-Sandberg-Straße.

Individuals wearing pink balaclavas adorned with a black cross threw colored smoke bombs.

A boxing event is scheduled for tonight at the Eisdome in Halle, Germany. Julian Vogel and Sami Achmeti will compete for the WBO Youth World Championship Super Welterweight title. The event will feature two main fights and additional entertainment.

Germany has called for participants to count birds for one hour as part of an initiative named 'Der Gartenführer'. The action is a recurring event.

Inflation is currently slowing demand, a trend reflected in the IFO Business Climate Index.

A man intercepted an employee in front of a bank in Sinzig, Rhineland-Palatinate, yesterday morning and took a cash container. Two employees were subsequently locked inside the bank by the perpetrator or perpetrators.

Families in Germany are eligible to receive a child allowance as part of a new program.