The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Windows 95, arguably the first PC gaming OS, is still being used... to sort eggs in Germany

There's definitely an 'eggs-box' pun in here somewhere, but you won't see me making it.

PC Gamer · Aug 27, 2025

EU Commission chief von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency

German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission.

Euronews · Aug 27, 2025

Syrian teenager in Germany convicted over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert

The 16-year-old defendant was given an 18-month suspended sentence for helping to organise a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

Euronews · Aug 27, 2025

French, German, Polish Leaders To Visit Moldova In Show Of Force In Face Of Russia

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Exclusive: EU Council faces landmark defamation claim in Germany over sanctions ‘reasons’

A German lawyer has brought a case before the country's highest court seeking clearance to sue the EU Council for defamation related to its sanctions reasoning.

Euronews · Aug 27, 2025

Tax the rich: Where in Europe are people most in favour of taxing the super wealthy and why?

Nine out of ten people globally want to tax the super-rich to pay for climate action and public services, according to a recent survey. But where in Europe are people the most supportive of taxing the wealthy?

Euronews · Aug 27, 2025

Ballon d’Or 2019 Winners: Full List

Winners for the 2019 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2025

US model stabbed in face protecting women in Germany echoes Trump anti-migrant rhetoric as Syrian suspect cops let go is rearrested

A February study revealed there is ‘no correlation’ between an increase in foreigners in Germany and an increase in crime

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

German authorities charge Afghan suspect in Munich car ramming attack that killed two

Federal prosecutors said in a statement that on the morning of 13 February, the suspect "deliberately drove his car" into the union event in downtown Munich.

Euronews · Aug 26, 2025

Suspect arrested in Germany over knife attack on tram in which American man was hurt

A man has been arrested in connection with a knife attack on a tram in Dresden, Germany, in which an American national was wounded

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025