A massive rock wall towers over a small plateau in France’s southern Haute-Provence region. At its base, a few stones sit in the grass, looking as if they’ve fallen there by chance.... Read more »
Since taking office seven months ago, center-right Christian Democrat (CDU) Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been engaged with the German-Israeli “special relationship.” There have been several disputes between Berlin and Jerusalem over Israel’s... Read more »
As part of the UNESCO-listed Museum Island, the Pergamon Museum is one of Berlin’s “must-see” attractions. But seeing it isn’t so easy: It has been completely closed for renovation since October 2023, and... Read more »
The 2026 World Cup draw for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico was an event very much in danger of losing sight of its true purpose. Across the 120-minute spectacle, US President... Read more »
It is snowing, and 16-year-old Carlotta is standing on the vast military training ground in Grafenwöhr watching a howitzer 2000 fire live ammunition. It is cold and very loud when the shells... Read more »
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pushed back against elements of a new US national security strategy put forward by the White House. Wadephul said Berlin did not need external lectures on... Read more »
When Health Minister Nina Warken takes her seat on the government bench in the Bundestag, she finds herself in close proximity with the parliamentary group of the largest opposition party, the far-right Alternative for... Read more »
Die nächste Sitzung des Stadtrates findet am Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2025, 16 Uhr, und am Freitag, 12. Dezember 2025, 15 Uhr, im Neuen Rathaus, Plenarsaal, Rathausplatz 1, statt. Die Sitzung kann mit... Read more »
Skip next section German lawmakers consider slashing restaurant taxes 12/04/2025December 4, 2025 German lawmakers consider slashing restaurant taxes The German parliament is discussing a plan to permanently lower sales tax on restaurant... Read more »
The final barriers are being set up at Bonn’s Christmas market. Concrete blocks now seal off the streets in the western German city leading into the central square, where visitors are already enjoying... Read more »