Stories from Germany

Local alliances and initiatives called for demonstrations against conscription and militarization in Düsseldorf and Bochum, Germany. Organizers expected several hundred participants at each location.

German public broadcaster NDR 2 announced it will show all games of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is confirmed to be held in the United States and Mexico. This marks Shakira's second time performing an official FIFA World Cup song.

An opening concert titled 'Das Leben ein Traum' (Life a Dream) will feature musicians from the Staatskapelle.

The 2026 Theater Summer at Liebhabertheaterschloss Kochberg will run on all weekends from May to September. The event, themed 'Vorhang auf Theater,' will feature concerts, readings, comedies, and operas at the 18th-century private theater.

A proposal for a car-reduced city center in Berlin is drawing criticism from the SPD and CDU parties. Taxi driver Sarah called the idea 'Blödsinn' (nonsense), citing the needs of large families and the cost of taxi services.

A crisis bonus is tax and duty-free, but it is exclusively available for employees who are subject to social security contributions.

The German basketball team Science City Jena achieved its 12th season victory yesterday, defeating Heidelberg in a closely contested game. The team's top scorer was noted for a contribution to the success.

Deutsche Bahn reported billions in losses last year, primarily due to extensive track renovations. The company urgently needs increased demand to offset these financial setbacks.

A proposal is being considered to prohibit the provision of areas for parking spaces in parts of Cologne-Nippes.

Hospitals in Central Germany are expressing concerns about potential supply bottlenecks for medicine.