Stories from Germany

Train services from Osnabrück Hbf are terminating and starting at Duisburg Hbf. This is causing partial cancellations between Duisburg Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf. Passengers are advised to use lines RE1 and RE5.

Economic researchers warn of negative growth effects due to rising US auto tariffs. One report estimates a potential financial burden of 30 billion euros, which could grow longer-term. The tariffs could further increase for German export companies. US Defense Secretary Hagel has ordered 5,000 troops to be deployed. The German automotive sector would be particularly affected, according to the IFW. A German furniture component producer is specifically mentioned as facing these tariffs. The tariffs are criticized by Germany. Heavy equipment is being transported quickly to a potential conflict zone. If US President Trump proceeds with these measures, the impact would be substantial, particularly for German export companies. The United States is escalating its trade dispute with the European Union by threatening to increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU to 25 percent.

A financial burden of billions of euros is anticipated, potentially growing to 30 billion euros in the long term. This burden is expected to impact smaller and medium-sized incomes.

Swiss sociologist and grandparent researcher Franz-Werner Höpflinger states that the number of grandmothers is increasing globally, suggesting the 21st century is the 'century of grandmothers.' This trend is partly due to women's higher life expectancy and greater family...

Football coach Albert Riera appears resigned to his impending departure from Frankfurt, showing indifference towards the team's upcoming match. His unique communication style has reached a new level, signaling a potentially unhappy end to the team's season.

The US Secretary of Defense has ordered the withdrawal of US troops from Germany. Washington also announced it will not proceed with a previous agreement to station Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Defense policy expert Kiza Vetter stated the decision to forgo missile deployment is particularly painful. The move necessitates an urgent increase in Germany's own defensive capabilities. This move serves as a warning to Germany and other NATO countries like France, Spain, and Italy, indicating that the US will no longer bear the cost of their defense if they do not cooperate during conflicts involving Iran. This is described as a form of 'transactional art' by President Trump. Former German Vice Chancellor Joschka Fischer suggested that NATO has begun to disintegrate and the EU must forge its own path.

A mother believes her child, who was declared dead, is still alive. This belief is shared by a mother in Veenendaal. This situation is being investigated in Berlin and Veenendaal. This situation has been a subject of extensive reporting across numerous sources.

A man researching forced adoption was contacted by over 2,000 people with suspicions of children being declared dead while still alive. In three cases, it was proven that the child had indeed only been declared dead.

Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle range and preparing to enter the European market in 2027. The company has opened an R&D center in Munich to adapt its models to European regulations and preferences.

A shadow from the GDR, East Germany, still exists for some families, with questions arising about children declared dead. The dubious tips from that guy down the pub were not evidence. The nature of the GDR's past actions regarding children is still being examined.