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CDU Reaffirms No Cooperation With Far-Right AfD Ahead of Elections
19.10.2025 04:28
The CDU leadership meets to endorse the “firewall” policy that prohibits any alliance with the AfD, amidst internal debate and rising far-right polling.
Germany Slashes Climate Protection but Costs Soar
18.10.2025 15:15
Germany’s waning focus on climate protection collides with record natural-hazard costs and mounting pressure on economy and infrastructure.
Englund to Receive Hollywood Star This Halloween
17.10.2025 14:16
On October 31, Robert Englund will be immortalized with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, a fitting tribute to his horror icon status.
Germany Reform: Bürgergeld to Grundsicherung, But Tiny Savings
17.10.2025 12:23
Germany is converting its Bürgergeld welfare system into Grundsicherung, but the draft reform yields only minimal budgetary savings.
Germany Considers Draft Lottery to Fill Army Ranks
16.10.2025 14:00
Germany faces backlash over its proposal to use a lottery system in military conscription due to fairness and constitutional concerns.
TomTom Rebrands AmiGO Into Unified Navigation App
15.10.2025 11:21
TomTom is consolidating AmiGO into its core navigation app to streamline future updates and infrastructure.
Germany Approves €2B Health Insurance Savings Plan
15.10.2025 10:08
Germany’s government adopted a €2 billion plan to keep health insurance premiums stable by capping hospital reimbursements and cutting administrative costs.
Germany’s Inflation Rises as Chocolate Prices Surge
14.10.2025 12:43
Germany’s inflation accelerated to 2.4% in September, led by soaring chocolate prices, as olive oil and vegetable costs fell, official data confirmed.
Germany Faces Record Sick Leave Levels in 2025
14.10.2025 09:19
AOK’s latest report reveals Germany’s sickness absences remain at record levels, largely fueled by respiratory and psychological illnesses among employees.
Soaring New Rents Threaten Economic Growth
13.10.2025 12:22
The widening gap between new-lease rents and existing contracts is dampening workforce mobility and potentially curbing Germany’s economic expansion.
Qantas Data Breach Exposes 5.7M Customer Records
12.10.2025 13:04
A breach via a third-party platform tied to Qantas has revealed personal data of millions of customers, though sensitive financial and passport records were ...
Trump Moves Pentagon R&D Funds to Pay Troops
12.10.2025 07:24
President Trump has instructed the Defense Department to reallocate research and development funds to guarantee U.S. troops receive their October 15 paycheck...
Mayor-Elect Stabbed by Teen Daughter in Germany
11.10.2025 13:31
Iris Stalzer, the mayor-elect of Herdecke, suffered multiple stab wounds in her home, with police naming her teenage daughter as a prime suspect.
Deadly Blast Leaves Multiple Missing in Tennessee
10.10.2025 15:26
A massive explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems munitions plant in Tennessee has killed several people and left many unaccounted for.
Realme 15 Pro ‘Game of Thrones’ Edition Debuts
09.10.2025 11:23
Realme’s Game of Thrones Edition smartphone merges high-end specs with Westeros-inspired design and fan collectibles in a global limited release.
Germany Becomes EU’s Main Target for Counterfeit Goods
09.10.2025 06:10
Germany’s status as Europe’s largest counterfeit goods target has sparked demands for tougher online marketplace regulation and border enforcement.
Germany Ends Fast-Track Citizenship Rule
08.10.2025 16:04
At the inauguration of three new judges, Steinmeier cautioned that the Constitutional Court must not become a political instrument.
Steinmeier Warns Against Politicizing Germany’s Court
07.10.2025 13:39
At the inauguration of three new judges, Steinmeier cautioned that the Constitutional Court must not become a political instrument.
Swift’s Film Tops U.S. Box Office in Weekend Debut
07.10.2025 11:57
Swift’s cinematic “release party” film debuted at No. 1 with $33 million in U.S. theaters over its three-day run.
13 Mobile Apps Exposing Cloud Keys — Remove Now
05.10.2025 09:35
Symantec warns 13 popular mobile apps contain unprotected cloud credentials and must be removed immediately.
Bitcoin Breaks Past $125K Record
05.10.2025 06:10
Bitcoin surged to a new record past $125,000, driven by institutional flows and macro tailwinds.
50,000 Germans Exempt from Broadcast Fee in October
04.10.2025 03:19
From October, many BAföG students no longer have to pay the compulsory broadcasting fee under Germany’s new exemption rule.
Israel Intercepts Final Gaza Flotilla, Detains 400+
03.10.2025 11:26
The Israeli navy captured the Marinette, completing its interception of the Gaza aid flotilla and leading to mass detentions.
Trump Threatens Federal Layoffs Amid US Shutdown
02.10.2025 13:43
Trump is using the U.S. budget impasse to threaten sweeping federal job cuts and freeze funding to Democratic stronghold states.
Germany’s Inflation Hits 2.4% in September Surge
01.10.2025 14:20
German inflation accelerated to 2.4% in September, its highest level this year, reflecting strong price pressures across services and moderating energy decli...