A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
- 10-May-2026
The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted US forces since the end of World War Two and could bear the brunt of President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw at least 5,000 troops from Germany. Although details of the units affected by the order have not been confirmed, the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment — the […]
German trade unions to protest job and budget cuts on May Day
- 01-May-2026
Germany’s trade unions plan to stage several hundred rallies across the country on Friday, the international labour day holiday known as May Day, to protest against job cuts and cuts to social benefits “Our jobs first, your profits second” is the slogan for this year’s events. The main demands are the preservation of the eight-hour […]
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 […]
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 […]
German Visa Process 2026 for Pakistanis
- 19-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: A large number of people in Pakistan are eager to seek employment opportunities abroad. However, applying for jobs in a foreign country requires following specific rules and procedures. Germany, in particular, offers vast job opportunities for Pakistanis, but it is essential to understand their organized hiring system for foreigners before applying. Below is a […]
South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit
- 13-Apr-2026
Germany has agreed to give South Africa a new 200 million euro ($234 million) concessional climate loan, and the two countries will deepen cooperation in other areas like critical minerals, South Africa’s foreign minister said on Monday. The loan will support investment in South Africa’s power grid and renewable energy capacity, Minister Ronald Lamola said […]
Lufthansa pilots strike again as standoff deepens over pay
- 13-Apr-2026
Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a strike over pay and pensions, the latest walkout at the German aviation giant this year. Half of all long-distance flights and two-thirds of short-haul services were cancelled at Lufthansa, the group’s main airline, on the first day of the two-day industrial action, the […]
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, […]
Germany to cut fuel taxes amid Iran war energy shock
- 13-Apr-2026
BERLIN, Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday Germany will slash fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock from the Middle East war, while warning the conflict will have long-lasting economic consequences. The announcement came after oil prices surged again following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and US President Donald Trump’s decision to […]
Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
- 06-Apr-2026
FRANKFURT: Germany’s armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to leave the country for more than three months, the defence ministry said. The law went into effect in January, but the requirement – which theoretically affects millions of men between […]