The Latest Breaking News from Germany

I'm Counting Down Until The Sam Mendes Movies, But A Beatles Miniseries is Coming Even Sooner

The lads from Liverpool, off to Germany

Cinemablend · Aug 2

Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany

Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.

Euronews · Aug 2

Pentagon UFO files: what role Germany plays

For years, The New York Times has followed the release of US UFO files. The newly accessible documents go beyond sightings, tracing back to World War II and repeatedly mentioning Germany.

Euronews · Aug 2

Hamburg Pride gets underway with increased security a week after a fatal attack in Berlin

Hamburg’s Pride parade, one of Germany’s biggest, is underway with increased security a week after a fatal extremist attack near its counterpart in Berlin

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe

"We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks".

Euronews · Aug 1

Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop?

In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany.

Euronews · Aug 1

‘Not in my basement’: Why has Germany been so slow to adopt smart meters and what’s it costing?

Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations.

Euronews · Aug 1

BMW To Slash 8,000 Jobs, Mostly German Office Roles

Pressure from Chinese EV rivals and weak China demand push BMW to trim 8,000 roles via German white‑collar buyouts while protecting factory jobs.

Motor1 · Jul 31

Global Market: Euro zone, US bond yields log biggest monthly rise since March on Middle East inflation concerns

Euro zone and US bond yields recorded their largest monthly increase since March as Middle East conflict concerns renewed inflation fears. Traders pushed back interest rate cut expectations, with Germany’s 10-year yield rising 28 basis points in July and US 10-year Treasury yields advancing 22.5 basis points despite a Friday…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?

The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.

Euronews · Jul 31