German military personnel set to arrive in Greenland

German Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that NATO will not allow Russia and China to jeopardize the situation in the Arctic region. The announcement came as military personnel from several European countries,... Read more »

The harsh reality of cutting development aid

Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will have just over €10 billion ($11,6 billion) at its disposal in 2026, down from almost €14 billion four years ago. “We can’t do everything... Read more »

Landeshauptstadt Dresden präsentiert Angebote auf der KarriereStart 2026

Städtische Ausbildungs- und Studienangebote – Halle 4, Stand D-5 Die Stadtverwaltung Dresden informiert auf der KarriereStart über ihr vielfältiges Ausbildungs- und Studienangebot. Neben Mitmachaktionen und einem Quiz mit attraktiven Preisen machen authentische... Read more »

Bundestag president pushes changes to security

The president of the Bundestag, Germany’s lower house of parliament, has sounded the alarm about security concerns at the heart of German democracy.  In a letter sent in December, which DW has seen, Bundestag... Read more »

Gelsenkirchen bank thieves used ‘manipulated’ door

Gelsenkirchen police on Tuesday issued an update on investigations into how thieves were able to drill a massive hole into the vault of a bank in the western city, taking their pick... Read more »

Neue PFAS-Messwerte in Gewässern im Dresdner Norden

Neue Messwerte zu den sogenannten „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ PFAS machen weitere Schutzmaßnahmen in Gewässern im Dresdner Norden notwendig. Das Umweltamt der Landeshauptstadt Dresden veranlasste im November 2025 zusätzliche Untersuchungen in Gewässern, Sedimenten und Brunnen... Read more »

When hormones harm the economy

When women talk about menopause and the associated problems — insomnia, difficulty concentrating, migraines, exhaustion — they often lower their voices to a whisper. There are currently about 11 million women of menopausal... Read more »

Ice warnings force closure of schools

Skip next section German foreign minister pledges ongoing support for World Bank 01/12/2026January 12, 2026 German foreign minister pledges ongoing support for World Bank Wadephul welcomed the World Bank’s role in financing... Read more »

European firms hit hiring brakes over AI and slowing growth

For a short time during the panndemic, workers across Europe enjoyed rare leverage over their employers. Generous furlough and reduced working-hour programs such as Germany’s Kurzarbeit helped companies offset staffing costs. Offices became optional thanks to remote work. Headlines... Read more »

Merz calls Tehran leadership ‘weak’

After being quiet on the subject for several days, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken out on the protests in Iran. During an official visit to India, Merz called the violence used by... Read more »