Unidentified Body in Dresdner Heide Identified After 18 Months
After 18 months, police identify the body found in Dresdner Heide as missing Dutch man Maas van A., though the cause of death remains uncertain.
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Unidentified Body in Dresdner Heide Identified After 18 Months
After 18 months, police identify the body found in Dresdner Heide as missing Dutch man Maas van A., though the cause of death remains uncertain.
Dramatic Crises Unfold in German Soaps 'GZSZ' and 'Alles was zählt' on January 14, 2026
January 14 episodes of "GZSZ" and "Alles was zählt" feature crises including a halted heart transplant, coercion threats, and intense personal struggles.
German Actor Peter Sattmann and French Icon Brigitte Bardot Pass Away in Late 2025
German actor Peter Sattmann and French film icon Brigitte Bardot have died in late 2025, leaving behind legacies of cinematic achievement and personal convictions.
80-Year-Old Hamburg Woman Dies After Falling Victim to Telephone Scam
An 80-year-old woman in Hamburg died following a telephone scam by a fraudster posing as a police officer, leading to theft and health decline.
Investigation Underway After Deceased Infant Found in Bremen Trash
A deceased baby was found in a trash bin in Bremen, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances around the death.
Emotional Tributes Pour in Following the Passing of the Kessler Twins
The legacy of the Kessler twins is honored by fellow twins and celebrities highlighting their influence and life philosophy.
Legendary Kessler Twins Pass Away Together at 89, Leaving a Storied Legacy
Alice and Ellen Kessler, iconic German entertainer twins, have died aged 89 in Grünwald, ending a legendary 60-year international career.
German Debate Heats Up Over Ethics and Costs in Elderly Healthcare
Germany is revisiting a contentious debate over the ethics and costs of elderly medical care, sparked by CDU politician Hendrik Streeck's remarks and historical controversies about treatment priorities.
German Filmmaker Hark Bohm Dies at 86, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Cinema
Hark Bohm, influential German filmmaker known for socially critical films and mentorship, dies at 86 in Hamburg.
Berlin Intensifies Suicide Prevention Amid Rising Concerns and Funding Challenges
Berlin faces rising suicide cases in 2024 and develops a decade-long prevention plan amid funding cuts threatening social work support.
German Music World Mourns Loss of Legends Klaus Doldinger and Jack White in 2025
The German music scene mourns the deaths of jazz legend Klaus Doldinger and Schlager icon Jack White, highlighting their lasting cultural impact and the circumstances of their passing.