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Krombacher and Veltins announce beer price increase: Two of Germany's largest breweries are raising beer prices in October. The industry is now eagerly ...
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Embezzlement at the State Office for Nature Conservation: We have too few controls
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Lower Saxony State Office for Nature Conservation: Serious Allegation of Embezzlement
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Andrea Kiewel to be replaced on "ZDF-Fernsehgarten": Change at "ZDF-Fernsehgarten": Andrea Kiewel drops out as presenter. She will not be able to travel to ...
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Host Change for ZDF Fernsehgarten Amid Middle East ConflictAndrea Kiewel cannot attend the 25th anniversary show on June 15 due to airspace closure over Israel.
- Andrea Kiewel has hosted the ZDF Fernsehgarten for 25 years and was set to celebrate her anniversary on June 15.
- Israel's airspace closure amid attacks on Iran prevents Kiewel from traveling to Germany for the show.
- Joachim Llambi will co-host alongside Lutz van der Horst, who steps in for Kiewel at short notice.
- The event will still feature performances from artists including Katja Ebstein and Marianne Rosenberg.
Lufthansa CEO Spohr: "We are gradually phasing out domestic flights in Germany": In 2025, for the first time, more Lufthansa aircraft will be stationed at ...
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Compulsory military service: Spahn calls for preparation for possible return: Union parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn calls for structures in the Bundeswehr ...
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Union Prepares Military for Possible Conscription ReturnUp to 60,000 additional soldiers may join the Bundeswehr; legislation is being drafted to enable this shift.
- Jens Spahn advocates establishing Bundeswehr structures to allow a swift reintroduction of conscription.
- Defense Minister Pistorius proposes a two-step model starting with voluntary service and reserving conscription as backup.
- The SPD remains divided, emphasizing voluntary service and improvements in military infrastructure.
- The Bundestag will have the final say on whether conscription is reinstated.
It should not be about being able to wage a large land war in Europe.— Ralf Stegner (SPD) expressed his views on the goals of the conscription and warned against massive rearmament.
Everyone warned about this: an investor withdraws plans in this AfD stronghold - and moves to another city
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"Politically motivated assassination": Democratic US politician and husband shot dead
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Political Violence Shakes Minnesota CommunitiesTwo Democratic politicians were killed and two others injured in early morning attacks; the suspect remains at large.
- Melissa Hortman, former Minnesota House Speaker, and her husband were fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park.
- Governor Walz described the incident as targeted political violence, highlighting the need for peaceful dialogue.
- Democratic Representative John Hoffman and his wife suffered serious injuries in a similar attack in Champlin.
- The suspect, posing as a police officer and firing at law enforcement, is currently being pursued.
This was an act of targeted political violence.— Governor Tim Walz regarding the attack on Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Queerophobia in Germany: How safe do you feel as a queer person?: In 2024, more anti-queer crimes were registered than ever before. As a queer person ...
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Jens Spahn on the mask affair: "I have nothing to hide": Jens Spahn is in favor of publishing the report on the mask affair. He wants to take responsibility for ...
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Spahn's Stance on Mask Scandal and Report ReleaseSpahn supports publishing the Sudhof report and accepts responsibility for mask procurement during the early pandemic period.
- Jens Spahn advocates for making the Corona mask scandal report public, stressing his openness.
- The special investigator Margaretha Sudhof's report reviews costly mask purchases at the pandemic's onset.
- Spahn denies favoring a logistics firm from his home region, citing emergency decisions to bypass tenders.
- The Greens and Left demand full disclosure, while Health Minister Nina Warken plans to share only partial findings.
I have nothing to hide— Jens Spahn comments on the mask affair and advocates for the publication of the report.
Germany sees limited financial leeway on next EU budget, policy paper shows: Germany wants the European Union's next seven-year budget to keep a lid on spending ...
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EU finances: German government rejects higher payments to EU: Negotiations on the next financial period are beginning in the EU. More than a trillion euros are ...
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OpinionIslamists don't need to be told about integration: Europe should listen when Muslim migrants openly say that they reject our society. In these special cases ...
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Weather warning in Germany: Half of Germany lights up in purple: First it gets hot, then it gets violent: the DWD warns of severe thunderstorms with gale-force ...
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Weather forecast worries: Federal Office declares highest alert level in Germany - “Extreme danger”
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Bamberg anchor center has only 700 residents - why is that?: The Bamberg Anchor Center is much less busy than it was a year ago. Most recently ...
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Combating abuse of office: German government puts the brakes on tougher EU corruption rules
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OECD heaps praise on former minister Habeck - Reiche declares war on retirement at 63
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OECD Urges Major Reforms to Boost German EconomyThe OECD report calls for reforms by 2027 to improve competitiveness and address workforce shortages in Germany.
- The OECD recommends eliminating tax incentives for early retirement and reforming spousal tax splitting.
- High female part-time employment and social contributions reduce Germany’s work hours compared internationally.
- Economy Minister Reiche announced significant pension and social system reforms to enhance competitiveness.
- The OECD praised the coalition government’s response to the energy price crisis and growth of renewables.
We need to be more competitive— Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche after the meeting with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann.
OpinionCosts of migration: The fairy tale of expensive migrants: What does migration cost? Hundreds of billions every year? On the contrary: Hundreds of billions in ...
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OpinionRetire early, my ass: Boomers urgently need to work longer: Hundreds of thousands of baby boomers are retiring before they reach the regular retirement age - ...
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Ralf Stegner: “Five percent for armaments, that's madness”: The SPD politician wants to continue the discussion about the SPD manifesto for peace ...
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Union parliamentary group leader: Spahn calls for preparations for the return of compulsory military service
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OpinionNational Veterans Day: Does Germany love its armed forces again?: Is the country growing fond of its soldiers again? On Sunday, Germany honors veterans like Nick ...
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Pre-emptive strike: What does international law say about Israel's attack?: Every state has the right to defend itself. However, international law draws the ...
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German minister reticent on arms for Israel after Iran strikes: There have been repeated calls from the Social Democrats, the junior partner in Germany’s new ...
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Fear of Russian NATO attack - | "Take the threat seriously": Germans should stockpile supplies
fr.de/politik/vorraete-anlegen-angst-vor-russischem-nato-angriff-bedrohung-ernst-nehmen-deutsche-sollen-zr-93782457.html

New Carola Bridge: traffic researchers speak out against four lanes: 15 traffic researchers from all over Germany describe the plan to give the new Carola Bridge ...
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Half of Germans back Merz's 5% GDP defense pledge—but what about the rest? And how do EU allies feel about Germany's new stance? DW's Michaela Küfner and Nina ... Show more


Economics Minister: Early retirement is a problem: Germany needs to catch up in terms of economic growth. The country has homework to do ...
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Extending Work Life to Combat Early RetirementMinister Reiche urges pension and health reforms for stronger growth, aiming for significant GDP increase by 2030.
- Economy Minister Katherina Reiche identifies early retirement as a major issue requiring longer working periods.
- The OECD advises reducing tax incentives for early retirement and encouraging older workers to remain employed.
- Germany must implement structural reforms to substantially boost GDP in the coming years.
- The coalition aims to introduce a pension package including expanded child-related benefits and incentives for post-retirement work.
If you ask me, there is no way around working longer.— Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche stated this in Berlin.
Open-air pool in Cologne: Horrendous prices for fries? Stall operator counters criticism.
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Knifeman seriously injures three men: emergency operation: Three men were seriously injured in a stabbing in the station suburb of Bremen on Friday ...
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Bill Kaulitz returns to his East German roots for “Vogue” sensation: Bill Kaulitz has made history: He is the first German man to pose alone on the cover of ...
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OpinionGermany shackled: Why the new government won't bring change: The black-red coalition has improved the mood in Germany. But how much substance do Merz and ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/merz-und-klingbeil-setzen-deutschlands-kraefte-nicht-frei-ld.1888698
Heat: DWD warns in these regions: Some areas are expected to reach over 30 degrees at the weekend: The DWD is warning of heat in some regions ...
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Leaders of Germany, Britain and France hold call on Iran: Reports: The leaders of France, Britain and Germany are currently holding a phone call about the ...
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Entry madness surrounding 3 Somalis: Investigators investigate violations of residence law
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Retirement: Hundreds of thousands of baby boomers retire early: The demographic wave with millions of baby boomers is reaching retirement. The first cohorts give ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/rente-hunderttausende-babyboomer-vorzeitig-in-rente/100134819.html
Federal Council approves night hunting and permanently mounted night vision devices
topagrar.com/jagd-und-wald/news/lander-wollen-wirksamere-nachtjagd-20015322.html

Heat warning for Germany: Over 30 degrees quite normal in summer? Weather error cleared up
derwesten.de/panorama/vermischtes/hitzewarnung-wetter-deutschland-sommer-id301629384.html

Crash survivor in India called father via video after crash: AI171 survivor Viswashkumar Ramesh barely remembers the crash. Shortly after the accident ...
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Rental costs: German tenants are increasingly burdened by housing costs: Almost one in seven tenants in Germany spends more than half of their salary on rent ...
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Germany’s Merz says Netanyahu informed him of attack on Iran: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Israel’s ...
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“Like an accolade”: Hammer DJ performs at one of Germany's biggest festivals: Julian Sokolowski started out at small parties at the age of 18. In 2025 ...
wa.de/hamm/wie-ein-ritterschlag-hammer-dj-tritt-auf-einem-der-groessten-festivals-deutschlands-auf-93780173.html

Federal Administrative Court: Bundeswehr may cut sergeant's pay - because he had sex with a colleague's wife
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Severe storms and current heat warning: some regions in Lower Saxony particularly at risk
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Why a farmer converted his entire agricultural transport logistics to trucks: Michael Kapell has converted his entire transport logistics to trucks in recent ...
topagrar.com/technik/news/komplett-umgesattelt-20015206.html

Investment booster: Federal states fear high tax losses: The planned tax relief for companies and farmers is meeting with resistance in the Bundesrat ...
topagrar.com/betriebsleitung/news/investitionsbooster-bundeslander-befurchten-hohe-steuerverluste-20015305.html

Accidents: Nine-year-old boy is hit by a car and seriously injured: A nine-year-old boy on a scooter was hit by a car in Delmenhorst and seriously injured ...
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USDA confirms global record wheat harvest: In its June forecast, the USDA slightly raises the 2025/26 global wheat harvest to a record level of 808 ...
topagrar.com/markt/news/usda-bestatigt-rekordernte-bei-weizen-20015319.html

Heat warning in Wolfsburg: Saturday the thermometer will climb to 28 degrees: The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official heat warning. Accordingly ...
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Legal mishap in Hanover: VW escapes millions in fines - because prosecutor forgot signature?
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Two farmers convicted for spreading manure on snow-covered fields: Two farmers in the Swiss canton of Schwyz spread manure on their fields with remaining snow ...
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Negligent bodily harm in Hanover: Prime Minister Lies reported after accident with cyclist
nwzonline.de/region/unfall-mit-radfahrer-in-hannover-anzeige-gegen-niedersachsens-ministerpraesident-olaf-lies_a_4,2,974322790.html

Asparagus is Germany's most common vegetable - | But it grows even more here.
topagrar.com/acker/news/spargel-ist-deutschlands-haufigstes-gemuse-doch-es-wachst-bei-uns-noch-mehr-20015280.html

Lüneburg's high rents: Second place in Lower Saxony rankings: In response to a request from the Left Party, the Federal Ministry of Housing presents a current ...
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Children on Farm Machinery: An Underestimated Danger: Maneuvering large machinery is an integral part of everyday life for many children on farms ...
topagrar.com/panorama/news/kinder-auf-landmaschinen-eine-unterschatzte-gefahr-20015262.html

Parkinson's disease has been recognized as an occupational disease by the SVLFG (Association of German Farmers' Associations)
topagrar.com/betriebsleitung/news/berufskrankheit-parkinson-svlfg-hat-die-ersten-falle-anerkannt-20015258.html

Collision at intersection: Tractor torn in half in accident - | Driver in critical condition
volksstimme.de/panorama/traktor-bei-unfall-entzwei-gerissen-fahrer-in-lebensgefahr-4065747

German Working Group for Peasant Agriculture: EU must intervene in agricultural markets
topagrar.com/management-und-politik/news/arbeitsgemeinschaft-bauerliche-landwirtschaft-eu-muss-in-agrarmarkte-eingreifen-20015270.html

Traps for tiger mosquitoes: How to prevent settlement: Tiger mosquitoes have spread worldwide. Specimens have also been spotted in Lower Saxony - | for example ...
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Pistorius holds out the prospect of a further 1.9 billion euros in military aid in Kiev
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Germany Pledges Billions More Military Aid to UkraineBoris Pistorius announced €1.9 billion in aid, potentially raising Germany’s total 2024 support for Ukraine to €9 billion.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged an additional €1.9 billion in military aid during a visit to Kyiv.
- The funds aim to finance long-range missiles and investments in Ukraine’s defense industry.
- A three-year plan for delivering the Iris-T defense system was revealed, while Taurus cruise missiles remain excluded.
- Russia has intensified drone and rocket attacks amidst ongoing international peace efforts.
I can say for Germany that we entered this year with support for Ukraine of four billion euros.— Boris Pistorius at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
Ukraine-Liveblog: ++ Pistorius: "New level of support" ++: German Defense Minister Pistorius has promised Ukraine billions in additional military aid ...
tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-donnerstag-478.html

Northvolt: How the German government gambled away hundreds of millions: Several hundred million euros were supposed to lure battery manufacturer Northvolt to ...
stern.de/capital/northvolt--wie-die-bundesregierung-hunderte-millionen-verzockte-35803652.html

Alcohol: health ministers want to ban "accompanied drinking": Young people aged 14 and over are allowed to drink alcohol when accompanied by their parents ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/alkohol--gesundheitsminister-wollen--begleitetes-trinken--untersagen-35803448.html
Defense: Pistorius paves the way for a return to compulsory military service: The coalition is debating the new military service. Handelsblatt has details of the ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/verteidigung-pistorius-ebnet-weg-fuer-eine-rueckkehr-zur-wehrpflicht/100134328.html


French customers sue Tesla: “Musk's positions affect use of the car”: A group of French Tesla customers have sued the company owned by US billionaire Elon Musk ...
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Sheep stolen and slaughtered in Berlin apartment: The third animal survived, thanks to police alerted by a neighbor.
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Sheep Theft and Slaughter in Berlin ApartmentThree sheep stolen from Lichtenberg; two killed, one saved by police after neighbor alerted authorities in Köpenick.
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- Three sheep were stolen from a park in Berlin-Lichtenberg and carried into an apartment in Köpenick at night.
- Two of the animals were slaughtered inside, while the third was found alive and rescued by police.
- Authorities discovered bloodied knives and signs of animal abuse during the investigation.
- A 41-year-old suspect faces charges related to animal cruelty and the killing of the sheep.
There were indications of mistreatment of the animals prior to their killing.— The police regarding the circumstances of the sheep's slaughter.
SPD manifesto: Chancellor Friedrich Merz now speaks out: SPD politicians are calling for a change of course in foreign policy. Chancellor Merz, on the other hand ...
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SPD Members Call for New Approach to Russia PolicyTwo weeks before the party congress, SPD members spark intense debate with a peace manifesto challenging current military policies.
- Several SPD politicians defend a manifesto that urges moving away from rearmament and increasing cooperation with Russia despite internal criticism.
- Ralf Stegner stresses the need for both military aid to Ukraine and diplomatic talks with Russia, acknowledging that rearmament alone is ineffective.
- The manifesto aims to stimulate broad discussion within the SPD and address consequences from recent election defeats.
- Reactions within the party vary, with some endorsing the paper while others reject cooperation with Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
You cannot militarily defeat Russia.— Ralf Stegner, Member of the Bundestag and foreign policy expert, defends the controversial manifesto on the joint morning magazine of ARD and ZDF.
OpinionIt is not the SPD manifesto that is dangerous, but the panic about the debate: The reactions to the manifesto of the SPD peace circles allow only one conclusion ...
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SPD deputy leader Rehlinger: "We must recognize that there are very peace-minded people in Germany"
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Sat.1 star Ingo Lenßen does not defend racists: “All cases that come from the right-wing scene”
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What Happens When a Bad-Tempered, Distractible Doofus Runs an Empire?: Miranda Carter draws comparisons between President Donald Trump and Kaiser Wilhelm II ...
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Germany to supply new Iris-T air defense systems to Ukraine, rules out Taurus missiles
kyivindependent.com/germany-to-supply-new-iris-t-air-defenses-to-ukraine-rules-out-taurus-missiles/

CDU demand: Foreign medical students should work in Germany after graduation - or pay
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CDU Pushes Retention of Foreign Medical StudentsForeign medical graduates must work in rural Germany for five years or repay their training expenses, says CDU.
- The CDU plans to require foreign medical students to serve at least five years in rural areas after graduation.
- Those unwilling to stay must reimburse the costs of their medical education.
- Health officials stress the need to retain highly skilled doctors within Germany.
- Individual federal states are encouraged to manage repayment processes for students who leave after completing studies.
Anyone who studies here should practice in the countryside for at least five years. Those who do not want to do so must repay the costs of this first-class education.— Sepp Müller, Deputy Chairman of the Union Faction, in an interview with 'Bild' newspaper.
Electric cars as "flagships of the extreme right": Tesla drivers in France want to sue their way out of leasing contracts
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Germany to return to growth after two years of contraction, economists predict: The Bundestag's plans for a spending surge include a 500 billion-euro ...
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Weather models agree: The hot summer is coming - | there are outliers when it comes to the drought
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Biontech Expands Through Curevac AcquisitionBiontech plans a $1.25B stock deal expected in 2025 to boost cancer immunotherapy development and unite mRNA expertise.
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- Biontech is acquiring Curevac for approximately $1.25 billion to accelerate innovative cancer therapy research.
- The deal ends a long-standing rivalry peaked during the Covid-19 vaccine race between the two companies.
- The transaction is structured as a stock swap, granting Curevac shareholders four to six percent ownership in Biontech.
- Germany’s government views the acquisition favorably, highlighting the creation of a leading national biotech company.
We want to bring together complementary skills and technologies.— Uğur Şahin, co-founder and CEO of Biontech, discusses the goals of the acquisition of Curevac.
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