Germany’s Deutsche Bahn halts humorous publicity campaign

Last October, Deutsche Bahn (DB) launched a social media campaign with popular comic Anke Engelke in the main role. We watch Engelke, as train conductor Tina, and her team doing their best... Read more »

Politics meets escapist thrills at the 2026 Berlinale

The Berlin International Film Festival, or Berlinale, which runs this year from February 12-22, opens with an Afghan drama titled “No Good Men.” Award-winning director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s third feature is set on the eve... Read more »

German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland

Last year, 5,976 Syrians applied for voluntary repatriation to Syria, which was funded by the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), submitting all the necessary documents. Of these, 3,678 of... Read more »

Airlines start halting flights to Cuba amid US fuel blockade

What to know: Two more Canadian airlines have suspended their services to Cuba Germany issued an advisory against all non-essential travel to Cuba Air Canada said on Monday it couldn’t fly to... Read more »

Dresdner Architekturbüro plant die Revitalisierung der Robotron-Kantine

Das Architekturbüro KNERER UND LANG Architekten GmbH, Prof. Thomas Knerer, hat im Rahmen eines Realisierungswettbewerbes den 1. Preis für den Umbau der Robotron-Kantine in Dresden gewonnen. Das denkmalgeschützte Gebäude, gelegen zwischen der... Read more »

Epstein files: Germany on high alert

The German government says it is closely monitoring the evaluation of the so-called Epstein files. “We are watching what is coming to light in other countries and how it is affecting politics... Read more »

1.450 Geflüchtete werden 2026 in Dresden erwartet

Die Landeshauptstadt Dresden rechnet 2026 mit 1.450 Geflüchteten, die ihr die Landesdirektion zuweist. Das sind 290 Personen mehr als im Jahr 2025. Hintergrund ist die aktuell sehr unsichere Situation in der Ukraine... Read more »

Berlin releases report on hidden violence

Skip next section Germany plans €536 million order for strike drones 02/10/2026February 10, 2026 Germany plans €536 million order for strike drones The German military plans to spend around €536 million (about... Read more »

Carnival season set to generate €2 billion

Skip next section Ghislaine Maxwell German press card probably fake, says union 02/09/2026February 9, 2026 Ghislaine Maxwell German press card probably fake, says union An International Press Card (IPC) ostensibly issued by... Read more »

Germany’s gas reserves face crucial energy supply test

In early February, German media outlets reported on the strains affecting Germany’s gas reserves. The news magazine Focus warned that the “cold snap devours our gas reserves.” At the same time, the TV... Read more »