Bild: Mountain drama involving Laura Dahlmeier / Berg-Drama um Laura Dahlmeier
FAZ: London threatens Israel with recognition of Palestine as a state / London droht Israel mit Anerkennung Palästinas als Staat
Funke: Prominent support for Franziska Giffey / Prominente Unterstützung für Franziska Giffey
Handelsblatt: Tariff dispute continues / Zoll-Streit geht weiter
RND: High costs, more and more providers: Why illegal streaming is booming again / Hohe Kosten, immer mehr Anbieter: Warum das illegale Streaming wieder boomt
SZ: Merz defends Gaza aid from the air / Merz verteidigt Gaza-Hilfe aus der Luft
Tagesspiegel: Airlift for Gaza: Germany sends planes to the Middle East despite criticism / Luftbrücke für Gaza: Deutschland schickt trotz Kritik Flugzeuge nach Nahost
taz: Adalet means justice / Adalet heißt Gerechtigkeit
Welt: Care for former MPs costs millions / Versorgung von ehemaligen Abgeordneten kostet Millionen
Arab states call for an end to Hamas rule: At the UN conference in New York, 17 countries – including Egypt and Qatar, who are mediating a ceasefire in Gaza – demanded concrete steps to end the Middle East conflict. The signatories also include influential countries such as Saudi Arabia and Jordan. „As part of ending the war in the Gaza Strip, Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority with international involvement and support,“ the document states. The paper is also supported by the UK, France, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Norway, and Ireland. Germany was not among the supporting countries at the time of publication. welt.de, spiegel.de
- Germany calls on the Israeli government to change course. Minister of State Florian Hahn said at the UN conference that Germany would always stand firmly by the state of Israel and its people. „As Germany, we’ve said we would recognize a Palestinian state more likely at the end of such negotiations. That remains our position – but we see that current Israeli policy is heading in the opposite direction.“
US President Donald Trump again calls for more food aid for the people in Gaza: „Whether you call it starvation or not – these are children who are starving,“ Trump said on his return flight from Scotland. „You see the mothers, how much they love their children.“ They must receive food, and it will be delivered to them, Trump added.
- Germany will participate in the air supply for the suffering population in Gaza despite criticism. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Berlin that two A400M transport aircraft were en route to Jordan. Both acknowledged that the so-called „airdrops“ are only a small contribution to supplying people in Gaza. zdfheute.de
Netherlands bans Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country: The Dutch government also announced it would register both far-right politicians as undesirable aliens in the Schengen Information System used by European security agencies. Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said the reason was that Smotrich and Ben-Gvir had repeatedly incited violence against Palestinians and promoted the expansion of Israeli settlement policy. They had also advocated for ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has summoned the Dutch ambassador. spiegel.de
Israel’s military intercepts missile from Yemen: Sirens sounded in several parts of Israel, including Jerusalem and central regions. Israel’s air defense system successfully intercepted the missile. According to official reports, there were no injuries or major damage.
US President Donald Trump gives Russia ten more days: Trump has clarified his ultimatum for ending the war in Ukraine. After that, the US would impose punitive tariffs on Russia’s allies. Trump had threatened countries like China, India, and Brazil with tariffs of „about 100 percent“ if they continued buying cheap oil and gas from Russia.zdfheute.de
25 dead in Russian attacks: In a single attack on a prison in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, 16 inmates were killed, according to police. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a „targeted“ attack on the prison. In other attacks, a total of nine more people were killed, according to Ukrainian sources. tagesspiegel.de, tagesschau.de
RTL/ntv trend barometer by Forsa: CDU/CSU 26 percent (+1), AfD 25 percent, SPD 13 percent, Greens 12 percent, Left Party 12 percent, BSW 3 percent (-1), FDP 3 percent, Others 6 percent. n-tv.de
- Satisfied with Chancellor Merz? Yes 32 percent, No 63 percent (-1).
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche wants to strengthen the EU in trade dispute with the U.S.: The EU negotiated from a position of weakness; that must change, and Europe must become more competitive, Reiche said during a visit to the Port of Hamburg. Europe must be an economic power and not mutate into a „regulatory power.“ The result of the tariff negotiations was a warning shot aimed at the EU. zdfheute.de, spiegel.de
Bavarian Premier Markus Söder threatens to pull out of Germany’s state financial equalization scheme: „We stand by it: we will continue to sue,“ Söder said after a cabinet meeting in Munich. „And if there’s no agreement with other states, this financial equalization – unfortunately only at the end of the decade – will definitely be terminated.“ Bavaria’s contributions to the common pot have reached record levels. The Free State has to pay six billion euros in just six months. welt.de
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil visits German soldiers in Lithuania: In Rukla, the Bundeswehr’s Armored Brigade 45, nicknamed „Lithuania,“ is being gradually built up and is expected to be fully operational with up to 5,000 soldiers by 2027. Klingbeil said the establishment of a permanently stationed brigade there sends an important signal of alliance solidarity. He thanked the German soldiers. handelsblatt.com
Germany’s per capita debt surpasses €30,000 for the first time: According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, at the end of the year, the federal government, states, municipalities, and social security systems—including all off-budget entities—were in debt by €2,510.5 billion. Based on population, that amounts to €30,062 per capita. That’s €669 more than in 2023. tagesschau.de
The construction sector shows signs of recovery despite a shrinking job market. Although Germany’s overall job market shrank in the second quarter of 2025, the construction industry is showing signs of recovery. According to a new analysis by the Indeed Hiring Lab, the sector recorded the highest increase in job postings in over three years. Economist Sondergeld emphasized that demand is growing across multiple job types, but warned that many of these roles already face severe labor shortages. To sustain the recovery, she stressed the need for targeted political support in training, immigration, and the reduction of bureaucratic hurdles. allgemeinbauzeiten.de
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- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is reviewing the use of controversial U.S. security software Palantir. zeit.de
- IMF forecasts minimal growth for Germany in 2025. rnd.de
- North Rhine-Westphalia Premier Hendrik Wüst calls for major pension reform: „We should make use of increased life expectancy.“welt.de
- The government doubles film funding to €250 million, with streamers required to contribute. faz.net
- Philologists’ Association calls for new alignment between university expectations and high school exams.welt.de
- The Turkish community in Germany supports nationwide Islamic religious education. rnd.d
Saxony: At least two dead in Bundeswehr helicopter crash during training flight near Grimma. rnd.de
Baden-Württemberg: Police permitted to use controversial U.S. analysis software „Gotham“ by Palantir. zdfheute.de
Brandenburg: Asylum application of deported Yazidi family deemed „unfounded“ by Potsdam administrative court. n-tv.de
Berlin: Greens want to double the number of integrated (comprehensive) schools. tagesspiegel.de
Schleswig-Holstein: Schools in Kiel must install gender-neutral toilets following pressure from students. welt.de
Bavaria: Pig’s head found in front of refugee shelter in Middle Franconia. spiegel.de
Differences over transatlantic tariff deal: After just two days, the U.S. and EU have entered into a heated dispute over the interpretation of key points despite having reached an agreement. Both sides issued conflicting fact sheets. While the U.S. emphasizes major concessions and concrete figures on tariffs and investments, the EU Commission disputes these claims and points to the still non-binding nature of the handshake. Particularly controversial are planned tariffs on pharmaceutical products, food standards, digital regulations, and announcements of multi-billion euro investments. The agreement is at risk of collapsing before it is officially signed. rnd.de, handelsblatt.com, dw.com
Court rejects early release of war criminal Ratko Mladic: The former Bosnian Serb army chief, sentenced to life imprisonment, is not suffering from an acute terminal illness and therefore does not meet the requirements for early release, according to the UN court in The Hague, which is concluding the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. His health condition is precarious, but he is receiving comprehensive and compassionate care in prison. Mladic was convicted for his responsibility in the Srebrenica massacre and other war crimes during the Bosnian War. diepresse.com
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- U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan in Brussels: America feels censored by the EU. ffaz.net
- Defense: Europe’s infrastructure is not prepared for emergencies.handelsblatt.co
- Dispute over workers council: ECB employees criticize Christine Lagarde’s handling of labor laws. manager-magazin.de
- The EU wants to link the age verification app to Google. netzpolitik.orgBelgium: Iran planning to kidnap Belgian-Iranian politician Darya Safai. n-t
Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni now in office longer than Berlusconi.faz.net
Spain: Government storing surveillance data on Chinese servers. handelsblatt.com
Belgium: Highly toxic chemicals found in drinking water; mass blood tests underway. welt.de
Czech Republic: Prague bans communist propaganda. dw.com
Niger: Russia announces investments in uranium mining.stern.de
Thailand and Cambodia: Armies aim to further de-escalate border conflict; ceasefire holds. zdfheute.de
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repeals climate protection foundation: A central scientific assessment on the dangers of greenhouse gases is to be formally withdrawn, said agency head Lee Zeldin. He praised the move as „the largest deregulation measure in U.S. history.“ Critics warn the plans contradict the scientific consensus on climate change and endanger existing climate protection standards. spiegel.de, zdfheute.de
- No breakthrough in U.S.-China trade talks. handelsblatt.com
- Ghislaine Maxwell demands immunity in exchange for testimony before U.S. Congress. faz.net
- U.S. freight railroads Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan merger; first coast-to-coast rail network could emerge.
- Donald Trump“s strategy backfires – U.S. citizens are paying higher prices. handelsblatt.com
More people are starting vocational training as nursing professionals: According to the Federal Statistical Office, the number reached nearly 60,000—around nine percent more than the previous year. Last year, 37,400 men and women completed their training as nursing professionals. The Federal Association of Educators in Health and Social Professions sees this as a positive trend for the attractiveness of nursing education. However, in light of staffing shortages and demographic changes, the current numbers are still not sufficient. stern.de
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- ZF employees protest against austerity measures. handelsblatt.com
- Deutsche Bahn reports €760 million loss; deficit reduced. faz.net
- Top-paid DAX executive: Oliver Blume leads earnings despite VW crisis. rnd.de
- Around $130 billion in damages from natural disasters in the first half of the year. taz.de
- Medical software: CompuGroup Medical wins German armed forces tender. heise.de
- Car tariffs as drivers of innovation: U.S. President Donald Trump could end up strengthening “Made in Germany.” n-tv.de
- Heidelberger Druck enters the defense industry. rnd.de
- Influencer fair: Pope calls for preservation of human dignity in light of AI. stern.de
- Ifo Institute survey: Job cuts in Germany slow down spiegel.de
- BIBB: Training is worthwhile for companies – despite increased costs table.media
- Ranking of top earners: Salaries of DAX board members continue to rise – more and more companies are now raising their maximum remuneration. And not only when the company’s figures are good. spiegel.de
- Equal pay for equal work? This ruling highlights the limits – the case of an employee at a hospital in Schleswig-Holstein is setting a precedent. t3n.de
- Plans for the labor market: A part-time country on the brink of change tagesschau.de
- Germs in Edeka water: foodwatch demands all test results wir-sind-mueritzer.de
- Why Donald Trump wants Rupert Murdoch in court as soon as possible – calls for the media mogul to testify quickly due to his advanced age. kress.de
- ARD suddenly faces fierce criticism over Lipowitz – during the Tour de France, there were increasing calls accusing ARD of exaggerating the hype surrounding Lipowitz. fr.de
- Cooperation in the youth market: How SWR wants to reduce the number of its radio offerings meedia.de
- Advertisements following disruption at the opening of the Salzburg Festival deutschlandfunkkultur.de
- Federal government returns painting to heirs of Jewish factory owner monopol-magazin.de
- Eastern Europe expert: Historian Karl Schlögel receives Peace Prize – Peace Prize to be awarded at the Frankfurt Book Fair in the Paulskirche tagesschau.de
- Ozzy Osbourne: Funeral procession through Birmingham metal-hammer.de
- 400 million dollars in revenue: Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour is the highest-grossing country tour spiegel.de
- With pool and tennis court: From a small cottage to a magnificent castle – William and Kate are reportedly planning to move kleinezeitung.at
- “That bastard”: Tom Cruise attends Oasis concert – despite being insulted by the Gallaghers in the past spiegel.de
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- “Playfully worlds apart”: Bundesliga coach Friederike Kromp from Werder Bremen takes the DFB women’s team to task spox.com
- FC Bayern Munich: Global brand set to become premium sponsor of record champions – airline Emirates ran.de
- German soccer league: FC Bayern extends contract with substitute goalkeeper Ulreich sueddeutsche.de
- Is Bayer Leverkusen now falling apart completely? With Granit Xhaka, Bayer is losing another key player – a heavy blow, especially for the new coach, who had urgently requested that “no more players” leave the club spox.com
- Vos defends second place overall: Wiebes also wins the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes radsport-news.com
- Separation by mutual agreement: Rolf Aldag and Red Bull Bora hansgrohe part ways sportschau.de
- World Swimming Championships: Anna Elendt causes a gold sensation – secured her first World Championship gold medal on Tuesday in the 100 m breaststroke in a German record time of 1:05.19 minutes n-tv.de
Germany has a vending machine for everything – even sausages. In many rural areas across Germany, especially in regions like Bavaria or Lower Saxony, you’ll find 24/7 sausage vending machines (called Wurstautomaten). These machines offer various local specialties like bratwurst, bockwurst, and even potato salad – perfect for a late-night barbecue emergency or spontaneous picnic. Some also stock eggs, milk, and butter, making them little self-serve farm shops.