Germany begins importing Azerbaijani natural gas under a decade-long contract and advances plans for new gas-fired power plants to enhance energy security and reduce Russian gas dependence.
A 29-year-old Eritrean suspect with a revoked refugee status and a criminal past is held in custody for a stabbing at Ulm's Media Markt, facing attempted murder charges.
Germany starts new gas power plant construction, balancing energy security with climate goals amid coal phase-out.
The suspect who pushed 16-year-old Liana in front of a train will not face trial due to a schizophrenia diagnosis, with prosecutors seeking his confinement in a secure institution instead.
Recent fatal assaults in Castrop-Rauxel and Uelzen have sparked investigations, highlighting concerns about public safety and possible motives.
Germany reinforces European security by deploying to Greenland and leading a NATO exercise involving 11 countries, underscoring solidarity and readiness.
A 70-meter wind turbine rotor blade transport crashed on Bundesstraße 294 near Bad Wildbad-Calmbach, leading to road closure and severe damage but no injuries.
Elite police in Dortmund arrested former gang leader Elvedin M., 'Eko the Troublemaker,' after a raid amid escalating gang conflicts and threats.
The Bundeswehr grapples with misconduct within its ranks and a notable increase in young Germans refusing military service amid conflict fears.
Manfred Genditzki receives over €1.3 million compensation from Bavaria after wrongful imprisonment for 13 years in the 'bathtub murder' case, prompting judicial reform discussions.
Germany's income inequality remains stable with high purchasing power and declining poverty risk amid economic challenges.
A fire in Mosbach's Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis critically injured an 80-year-old man and a firefighter, causing extensive damage and ongoing investigation.
Two severe domestic abuse cases in Germany involve a mother abusing her son and a TikTok star charged with multiple rapes, both under active trial with significant judicial measures underway.
Freezing rain and icy roads in northern Germany cause traffic accidents, school disruptions, and public safety warnings amid ongoing severe winter weather.
Storm 'Gunda' and aftermath of 'Elli' bring widespread icy roads and transport chaos across Germany, prompting warnings and disruptions.
Icy roads from freezing rain in Germany have led to traffic accidents, train and flight disruptions, and school closures.
Germany's economy faces sluggish growth prospects and rising food prices in 2026, prompting government and SPD policy responses to mitigate challenges.
Northern Germany faces hazardous icy conditions, leading to widespread school closures, transport disruptions, and safety warnings amid ongoing severe winter weather.
Severe black ice warnings and freezing rain following Winterstorm 'Elli' cause widespread travel disruption and school closures in Germany.
Widespread icy conditions and freezing rain in Germany have led to traffic accidents, school closures, and transport disruptions as authorities warn of life-threatening hazards.
Winter storm 'Gunda' leads to widespread school closures and travel warnings across Germany amid severe icy conditions following storm 'Elli'.
Storm Elli has caused widespread winter weather disruptions in Germany, including dangerous icy conditions, transportation chaos, and emergency rescues.
A new study reveals that one in five people in Germany are considering emigration, driven by quality of life hopes and discrimination experiences, especially among immigrants and their descendants.
Storm Elli causes widespread winter weather disruptions across Germany, affecting transportation, safety, and daily life with heavy snow, icy roads, and fatalities.
Around one in five Germans, especially immigrants and their descendants, consider emigration, with a notable rise before the 2025 federal elections.
Winter storm 'Elli' disrupts transport, halts Volkswagen production, and causes weather-related cancellations across Germany.
Germany has halted its program to admit endangered Afghan refugees, though legal actions have allowed some visas to be issued amid ongoing challenges.
Germany has halted its admission program for endangered Afghan migrants, prompting legal challenges and humanitarian advocacy amid fears of Taliban repression.
Storm Elli's winter fury causes deadly collisions, train cancellations, and widespread travel disruption across Bavaria and NRW.
Winter storm Elli has caused major transport shutdowns, accidents, and weather warnings across Germany with continued snow and ice threats.
A deadly explosion in Albstadt destroyed a family home, killing all three occupants and damaging surrounding residences amid an ongoing investigation into a suspected gas leak.
Winter Storm 'Elli' brings severe snow, ice, and cold to Germany, disrupting transport and school operations nationwide.
Winter storm Elli is causing heavy snowfalls, icy conditions, and travel disruptions in northern and central Germany, with impacts extending into neighboring European countries.
Storm Elli disrupts German daily life with school closures in multiple states and vigilant monitoring of Frankfurt Airport operations.
Storm 'Elli' has caused extensive snowfall, icy roads, accidents, and transport disruptions across Germany, prompting school closures and emergency responses.
Severe winter storm 'Elli' causes heavy snowfall, school closures, transport delays, and emergency warnings across Germany on January 9, 2026.
Storm Elli prompts extensive school closures and attendance flexibility across German states due to severe winter weather and safety concerns.
Andreas B. faces trial for murdering his friend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with mental illness playing a significant role in the case.
A gas explosion in Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg, destroyed a residential building, killing three family members and damaging surrounding homes, prompting a large emergency response and evacuations.
Storm 'Elli' has triggered heavy snow, icy roads, transport disruptions, and school closures across Germany, with authorities urging caution amid life-threatening conditions.
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