Winter storm halts train service in north – DW – 01/09/2026

Skip next section Greenland: German vice chancellor says ‘international law applies’ 01/09/2026January 9, 2026 Greenland: German vice chancellor says ‘international law applies’ German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has spoken out against US... Read more »

Germany’s local governments face financial collapse – DW – 01/07/2026

It wasn’t so long ago that Weissach, a half-hour drive from Stuttgart, was the richest local authority in Germany. The small town in southern Germany is home to 7,700 people and the... Read more »

Berlin mayor criticized for playing tennis during blackout – DW – 01/08/2026

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner drew criticism after admitting to journalists he played tennis on the first day of the city’s largest blackout in decades, as tens of thousands were left without power, heating... Read more »

As China sales slow, can India drive German car growth? – DW – 01/08/2026

The Nürburgring in the Western hills of Germany is the world’s longest permanent race track. It’s almost a century old and was the site of many Formula One Grand Prix races. The... Read more »

Why Germany struggles to fight financial crime – DW – 01/08/2026

White collar criminals and mafia organizations have it too easy in Germany, the German Association of Judges (DRB) has said, because there aren’t enough prosecutors and judges to keep up with the... Read more »

What to watch out for as the Bundesliga resumes play – DW – 01/08/2026

The Bundesliga’s winter break was less than three weeks long this season, due to the need to get league play done in time to make way for the World Cup, which kicks... Read more »

Local governments face financial collapse – DW – 01/07/2026

It wasn’t so long ago that Weissach, a half-hour drive from Stuttgart, was the richest local authority in Germany. The small town in southern Germany is home to 7,700 people and the... Read more »

Berlin still shivering amid power outage – DW – 01/06/2026

Skip next section Thank you for reading 01/06/2026January 6, 2026 Thank you for reading We’ll continue coverage of the Berlin power outage and other major developments in the country tomorrow, January 6,... Read more »

Accordion renews image as Germany’s top instrument for 2026 – DW – 01/04/2026

Accordionist Matthias Matzke has a deep passion for his instrument, and his inspiration goes beyond its sound. “You can really push yourself to the limit, and there’s a correlation between muscle power... Read more »

Can Germany escape its economic slump in 2026? – DW – 01/05/2026

Any return to economic growth in Germany in 2026 is expected to be slower and weaker than previously anticipated, according to several economic forecasts. Europe’s erstwhile powerhouse is in the midst of... Read more »