German airports body alarmed at Ryanair decision to shut Berlin base
- 25-Apr-2026
Germany’s ADV airports association on Saturday expressed concern at the decision by Irish budget carrier Ryanair to shut down its base at Berlin’s BER international airport and halve flights to and from the German capital. “Following the Ryanair announcement, Germany is looking at BER airport, but it is in fact not a decision taken against […]
Germany deploying ships to the Mediterranean for possible Hormuz role
- 25-Apr-2026
German naval units will be deployed to the Mediterranean in preparation for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said. A minesweeper and command and supply ship will be deployed, Pistorius told the Rheinische Post newspaper in comments released on Saturday. He did not specify when exactly the ships would […]
More than 500 Stuttgart fans taken into custody after mass brawl
- 21-Apr-2026
More than 500 VfB Stuttgart fans were taken into custody after a mass brawl with Bayern Munich supporters outside the Allianz Arena in Munich before the hosts clinched the men’s Bundesliga title, police spokesman Christian Drexler said on Monday. Some 1,000 fans were involved in the clashes on Sunday, the police said, adding that “it […]
VW Group sales remain sluggish in key markets
- 13-Apr-2026
The VW Group continues to suffer from weak sales figures internationally, particularly in China and the United States, the German carmaker said in Wolfsburg on Monday. Globally, this pushed the number of deliveries across the VW Group in the time period between January and March down to just 2.05 million vehicles across all Group brands, […]
German industry sees growing opportunities in defence
- 04-Apr-2026
German industry is increasingly turning its attention to defence production, according to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). A survey obtained by the business news magazine Wirtschaftswoche revealed on Friday that almost a third of industrial companies see opportunities for their own business models in the security and defence sector. “The survey reflects […]
German parliament experts see Iran war as breach of international law
- 30-Mar-2026
The war on Iran launched by the US and Israel is in contravention of international law, according to a report released on Sunday by the Scientific services of parliament of Germany. The attacks constitute a violation of the prohibition on the use of force entrenched in the UN Charter, as they are covered neither by […]
German inflation soars to 2.7% in March as Iran war drives up prices
- 30-Mar-2026
German inflation soared to a two-year high of 2.7% in March as a result of surging oil prices due to the war in Iran, the Federal Statistical Office said on Monday. The preliminary figures showed inflation climbing from 1.9% in February to the highest level since the 2.9% recorded in January 2024. Energy prices were […]
Germany's Gen Z reports highest stress levels
- 25-Feb-2026
Younger people in Germany reported significantly higher stress levels than older workers, according to a survey by YouGov commissioned by insurer Swiss Life. Some 48% of respondents from Generation Z said they experienced “rather high” or “very high” stress in work, study or training, more than double the 20% reported among baby boomers. The survey […]
Tehran: German ambassador summoned over 'anti-Iranian activities'
- 18-Feb-2026
Iran has summoned the German ambassador-designate in protest over “anti-Iranian activities” in Germany and “destructive” positions taken by German politicians, state radio reported on Wednesday, citing the government in Tehran. During a meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Tehran, Axel Dittmann was informed of the Iranian government’s protest. It was initially unclear when the meeting […]
German state employees set for 5.8% pay rise after weeks of strikes
- 14-Feb-2026
Public sector workers in Germany’s states are set for a 5.8% bump in pay after a collective bargaining agreement was struck on Saturday following weeks of strikes. The deal covers more than 900,000 employees of the country’s 16 federal states, including childcare workers, administrative staff and doctors. The agreement was announced on Saturday after months […]