Motorcycle retailer Polo Motorrad and Sportswear GmbH has filed for insolvency, impacting 700 employees and initiating restructuring efforts amid increased online competition.
Increased apprenticeship interest among German youth contrasts with continued challenges companies face amid skilled labor shortages and employee ghosting.
Tens of thousands protested the AfD’s new youth group founding in Gießen, prompting a major police operation and sparking debate over the use of force and political extremism.
German media in December 2025 offers a festive mix of family films, acclaimed series, music events, and classic fairy tales for seasonal entertainment.
A new influenza variant A(H3N2) detected in Sachsen-Anhalt is prompting health officials to warn of an imminent flu wave, with vaccination urged for at-risk groups.
Werder Bremen contends with player criticisms and offensive struggles amid management tensions, with Ducksch's rebuke and Topp's frustrations spotlighting internal challenges.
Dawid Kownacki and Ibrahima Sissoko return impressively from injury, boosting their clubs ahead of critical DFB-Pokal matches, though fitness concerns remain.
Fan protests against stadium regulations caused a 20-minute delay and smoke disruptions affecting a Magdeburg vs Nürnberg match, with Magdeburg winning 3:0 despite the chaos.
The AfD's newly formed youth wing 'Generation Deutschland' faces protests, extremist scrutiny, and internal controversies amid efforts to rebrand and control youth activism within the party.
Montassar D., a dangerous patient, escaped from a psychiatric facility in Reichenau, prompting police warnings about his potential aggression and urging public vigilance.
The AfD has established its new youth wing 'Generation Deutschland' amid large protests and security measures in Gießen, led by Jean-Pascal Hohm, raising concerns about far-right extremism.
The AfD party sees a rise in voter support alongside new leadership in its youth wing, signaling shifts within German politics.
Said El Mala's late equalizer in his first full Bundesliga match salvaged a vital point for 1. FC Köln against Werder Bremen, highlighting the young player's growing impact.
Heidenheim overturned a first-half deficit to claim a last-minute 2:1 win over Union Berlin, providing a crucial boost in their Bundesliga survival fight.
Bayern Munich held an emotional farewell ceremony for Kingsley Coman before a Bundesliga match, celebrating his decade-long successful career at the club.
Germany's women's football team drew 0-0 with Spain in the Nations League final's first leg, while gearing up to host the 2029 Women's European Championship amid growing fan support.
Bayern Munich overcame an early challenge to defeat FC St. Pauli 3-1, bolstered by Kompany’s strategic focus ahead of the Bundesliga clash.
The AfD youth congress in Gießen was marred by violence and large protests, with political speeches drawing controversy and police confirming injuries and arrests.
The AfD's new youth group 'Generation Deutschland' was launched in Gießen amid large protests and scrutiny over extremist ties and controversial speeches.
Sven Schulze secures strong CDU leadership in Saxony-Anhalt, focusing on local engagement and countering the AfD ahead of a pivotal state election.
The AfD established its new youth organization 'Generation Deutschland' led by Jean-Pascal Hohm amidst large-scale protests in Gießen, highlighting ongoing far-right advocacy and societal pushback.
The formation of the AfD's youth organization was marked by leadership setbacks and heated debates over a proposed name change, reflecting internal party tensions.
A workshop in Anklam addresses low female political participation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, focusing on challenges and support networks for women politicians.
Thomas Gottschalk has raised concern with his recent award show appearances and revealed intentions to stop performing on stage.
Taylan Duman pursues a comeback as Hansa Rostock extends key staff and plans winter squad changes amid a strong season turnaround.
Schalke rises to 1st in 2. Liga, HSV faces tough Bundesliga challenge against Stuttgart, and Preußen Münster prepares for a crucial derby against Bielefeld.
Third division German football teams 1. FC Magdeburg and SSV Ulm confront scoring woes and losses that threaten their league survival prospects.
Germany's women's handball team dominates early rounds of the 2025 World Championship with standout star Nieke Kühne and crucial upcoming match against Serbia.
After 125 years, the historic Usedom Palace hotel closes due to economic difficulties, set to be renovated into luxury holiday apartments.
Large protests and road blockades in Gießen delay founding meeting of AfD youth group "Generation Deutschland," with police deploying water cannons amid violent clashes.
Consumer prices in Germany rose by 2.3% in November 2025, with service prices leading increases and energy prices slightly falling, maintaining stable inflation.
Sick leave in Germany rose to a new high in 2024, driven by respiratory and musculoskeletal illnesses, prompting calls for companies to adopt strategic health and workplace reforms.
Könnern presents a detailed plan to achieve 100% renewable energy supply by integrating advanced technologies such as heat pumps and waste heat utilization.
Workshops in Anklam empower women to increase political participation amid low female candidate representation locally.
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer faces mounting criticism and calls for resignation amid allegations of conflicts of interest involving his media company.
German football fans escalate protests against proposed security policies, emphasizing safe stadiums and the preservation of fan culture ahead of key political talks.
Köln police have released surveillance images of a suspect wanted for the July arson attack on the beloved Maus statue, prompting community solidarity and ongoing investigations.
Economic challenges and ideological clashes spur debate among German family businesses over engagement with the far-right AfD party.
Notable updates in German cultural media include the death of actress Ingrid van Bergen and current entertainment news on TV shows and celebrities.
Germany faces widespread fears of cancer and dementia alongside a major Listeria recall by Aldi, highlighting both chronic health anxieties and acute risks in 2025.
Ursula von der Leyen warns of public health setbacks due to misinformation, proposes a Global Health Resilience Initiative, and highlights Europe's growing role in health research.
A bailiff was fatally stabbed during an eviction in Saarland; investigations explore possible right-wing extremist motives amid public mourning.
The Deutscher Wetterdienst warns of black ice and freezing rain over southern Germany overnight Friday, with temperatures dropping to minus 10°C and hazardous travel conditions expected.
The Union and SPD have agreed on a pension reform package with key concessions to younger Union members to end a persistent internal dispute.
Mainz 05's ongoing struggles deepen following a narrow Conference League defeat, compounded by injuries and fan unrest.
This Bundesliga matchday features Gladbach hosting Leipzig, with a potential scoring milestone, and Leverkusen facing Dortmund following their Champions League successes.
German football fans have mobilized national protests against proposed security measures set to be discussed by state interior ministers, highlighting concerns over fan culture and matchday freedoms.
VfB Stuttgart's 4-0 win in Deventer was overshadowed by violent clashes between Dutch police and fans, prompting outrage from the club chairman and UEFA complaints.
The German coalition government has reached a tentative pension reform agreement, facing internal opposition from the Young Group over financial sustainability and awaiting further faction discussions.
Under coach Miron Muslic, Schalke 04 has revived its home dominance and fighting spirit, positioning itself to lead the 2025 Zweitliga.
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