Germany

Tech News

Watch: Robot dogs with tech billionaires faces excrete AI art

Beeple says the work critiques how today’s perceptions of reality are increasingly shaped by algorithms controlled by powerful tech companies rather than artists.

29/04/2026

Europe

German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

28/04/2026

Business

Biggest merger ever? Deutsche Telekom eyes tie-up with T-Mobile US

Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history.

28/04/2026

Business

Germany has world's second biggest gold reserve. Time to cash it in?

To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion.

27/04/2026

Travel News

Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

27/04/2026

Nature

Take a barefoot hike in Germany's 'park with all senses'

Germany's barefoot hiking trails have inspired the launch of similar nature walks in the US.

27/04/2026

Europe

Iran's exiled crown prince splattered with red liquid in Berlin

The alleged perpetrator, whose name was not released in line with German privacy rules, was immediately detained by police.

23/04/2026

The Ring

Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin

In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy.

23/04/2026

Europe

Range, speed, deterrence: Germany unveils first ever military strategy

Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.

22/04/2026

Economy

Germany halves GDP forecast from 1% to 0.5% due to Iran war fallout

The German government has officially halved its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the severe impact of energy shocks stemming from the Iran war. This revision reflects a significant cooling for Europe's largest economy.

22/04/2026

Travel News

Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices soar

The group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and SWISS, said it has focused cuts on "unprofitable short-haul flights" through to October.

22/04/2026

Travel News

Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect

Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months.

22/04/2026

World

German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring

Police believe the ring operated by using genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany, which were sent to people in Syria with a similar appearance.

21/04/2026

No Comment

Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

21/04/2026

Europe

Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again

The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

20/04/2026

Europe

How German troops are building and field-testing their own drones

During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive.

20/04/2026

No Comment

Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Germany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art.

17/04/2026

Europe

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the whale

The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons.

16/04/2026

Europe

Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions.

16/04/2026

Business

Germany's Lufthansa to shut CityLine unit amid fuel costs and strikes

Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes.

16/04/2026

Europe

Berlin awards domestic contractors major drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

16/04/2026

Europe

Berlin offers free entry for tourists who help pick up litter

Visitors to Berlin could receive vouchers this summer for picking up litter. The BerlinPay scheme takes its cue from Copenhagen, linking green behaviour with enjoyable rewards.

16/04/2026

Europe

120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline.

15/04/2026

Travel News

German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week

The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty.

15/04/2026

Europe

UK government approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper

Axel Springer, which owns German newspapers Bild and Die Welt, last month announced it would pay £575 million in cash for The Telegraph's print and online versions.

14/04/2026

Earth News

Oldest gorilla in captivity celebrates 69th birthday

Arriving in Berlin in 1959, the western lowland gorilla has far outlived the typical 35-40 year wild lifespan through specialised care.

14/04/2026