The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Tornado, hail and storms: the weather in Germany

A tornado has swept across Gronau in North Rhine-Westphalia. The German Weather Service is warning of thunderstorms over the weekend.

Euronews · Jun 5

Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi

Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.

Euronews · Jun 5

Visa problems shut poorest countries out of crucial UN climate talks in Bonn

Several of the world’s poorest and most climate vulnerable countries say their negotiating abilities will be hurt at talks in Germany this month due to their delegates being unable to obtain visas

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.

Euronews · Jun 5

Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals via Germany

Indian travellers will now enjoy visa-free transit through German airports when heading to other countries, a move effective June 3, 2026. Lufthansa Group hails this decision, anticipating smoother journeys and enhanced air connectivity. The airline is also boosting its India services with new cabins and routes, underscoring its commitment to…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

I've played in countless footballing arenas, but Celtic Park 'surprised' me most

Manchester City and Germany legend Gundogan has heaped praise on Celtic Park, ranking the atmosphere in his top three stadium experiences

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Germany rejects EU request to scrap 'necessary' internal border controls

Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.

Euronews · Jun 4

Zelenskyy’s honouring of wartime nationalists is straining Ukraine’s alliance with Poland

When Canada’s House of Commons gave Yaroslav Hunka two standing ovations on Sept. 22, 2023, House Speaker Anthony Rota introduced the 98-year-old as “a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero” who “fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Ottawa that day as an official guest…

The Conversation · Jun 4

German prosecutors demand life in prison for Saudi man on trial for car attack on market

The rampage stunned Germany and provoked a heated nationwide debate about security around Christmas markets, a beloved seasonal German tradition.

Euronews · Jun 4

Several Lufthansa staff injured after plane's nose gear collapses at Germany's Frankfurt airport - video

Several staff and crew members were injured after a Lufthansa flight's nose gear collapsed on Thursday at Germany's Frankfurt airport.

The Times of India · Jun 4