CSU's Guttenberg Defends Party's Incompatibility Resolution With Far-Right AfD
Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has firmly rejected media interpretations suggesting he supports softening the Christian Democratic Union's so-called "firewall" against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The CSU politician told Deutsche Presse-Agentur in Berlin that contrary to some reports, he has never advocated for weakening the party's official stance...
German Circus Performance Ends in Fatality as Artist Plunges From Trapeze
A 27-year-old trapeze artist died during a performance at Circus Paul Busch in Bautzen, Saxony, on Saturday evening, plunging approximately five meters from her apparatus in front of approximately 100 spectators. The Spanish performer, identified only as Marina, was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency response efforts, according to police statements.The tragedy occurred...
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A violent confrontation in the Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck district of North Rhine-Westphalia turned deadly on Sunday evening, leaving one man dead and multiple others seriously injured. Police confirmed that a 56-year-old man succumbed to fatal stab wounds in hospital following the large-scale altercation that involved up to 30 people. The incident prompted a massive police response, including...
The appointment of Evelyn Palla as the new chief executive of Deutsche Bahn marks a significant turning point for the state-owned railway company, which has been grappling with substantial operational and financial challenges. Palla, who previously headed the company's regional transport division, takes the helm following a long line of male predecessors including Hartmut Mehdorn, Rüdiger...
German authorities conducted multiple large-scale police operations targeting football supporters across the country's rail network over the weekend, resulting in numerous detentions and temporary service disruptions. The incidents occurred as fans traveled to Bundesliga matches, with law enforcement intervening following reports of altercations between rival supporters and attacks on...
A large-scale fire in Freiburg's industrial district has caused extensive damage estimated at a minimum of €50 million, according to police reports. The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening from currently unknown causes and continued to burn into Thursday, with firefighting operations ongoing throughout the night. One employee from a local company sustained minor injuries during the...
The ZDF television program "Fernsehgarten" is departing from its usual Mainz studio for two special autumn broadcasts from the Saarland region. Moderator Andrea Kiewel will host the live open-air shows on October 5 and October 12, 2025, from the historic Völklinger Hütte industrial complex. This annual tour tradition sees the program visiting the German state hosting the official Day of...
The International Biathlon Union is confronting climate change head-on with experimental roller-ski competitions, staging the Loop One Festival in Munich's Olympic Park as both a public showcase and practical preparation for potentially snowless winters. Top athletes from around the world gathered for the exhibition event, which featured biathlon on wheeled skis rather than traditional snow...
Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has firmly...
A 27-year-old trapeze artist died during a performance at Circus...
A German man from the Rhine-Main region has finally claimed a €15.3...
The German government has unveiled an ambitious 80-measure plan to...
Berlin police deployed approximately 130 officers in a major...
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the Merit Order of...
Bayern's Social Democrats have elected a new dual leadership team in...
Zurich residents have voted decisively to implement strict new...
