German police to get power to shoot down drones

German federal police will be allowed to shoot down drones, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Wednesday, following a recent string of sightings which Berlin has blamed on Russia. Unveiling a draft law, Dobrindt said police would be able...

German word of the day: Speckgürtel

Some people live in cities or town, some in suburbs, and some in the countryside. But who exactly lives in Germany’s ‘Speckgürtel’? German has multiple, perfectly serviceable words to describe the suburbs, including der Vorort and der Stadtrand....

Germany wraps up solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0531/kWh

Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 485 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0479 ($0.0557)/kWh to €0.0559/kWh October 8, 2025 Sandra Enkhardt From pv magazine Germany Germany has concluded a...

Germany’s Christian Democrats say ‘Nein’ to chat control

Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has come out against the European Union’s attempt to break end-to-end encryption via its proposed “chat control” law. Under the Danish presidency of the EU Council, the highly controversial chat...

Germany news: Police to be allowed to shoot down drones

Skip next section German to oppose EU 'chat control' plans 10/08/2025October 8, 2025German to oppose EU 'chat control' plans Germany will not agree to European Union plans for so-called "chat controls" that would enable authorities to scan...

German arms makers lukewarm on government stakeholder push

BERLIN — Representatives of Germany’s defense enterprises have responded cautiously to a proposal for the government to become a shareholder in key companies. German Defense Minister Borius Pistorius pushed ahead with the idea that the state might...

German mayor was found fighting for life with stab wounds after 'screaming' row in her house, neighbours reveal as she refuses to name attacker and her adopted daughter, 17, becomes suspect

A newly elected German mayor was found fighting for her life with multiple stab wounds after a screaming row was overheard at her house by neighbours. Iris Stalzer, 57, mayor-elect of the town of Herdecke near the western city of Dortmund, has...

Germany news: Finance minister promises 'reform marathon'

Skip next section Cabinet agrees policing amendment to boost drone defense 10/08/2025October 8, 2025Cabinet agrees policing amendment to boost drone defense German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ministers have agreed on an amendment to policing...

Germany urged to import more from Bangladesh

Image Courtesy: Daily Star Commerce Advisor Sk Bashir Uddin has urged German importers to buy more goods from Bangladesh since the country is a major manufacturer of leather goods, home textiles, clothes, medications, plastics, shoes, and...

German Activists Return Home After Detention by Israeli Forces: A Tale of Resilience and Solidarity

In a poignant homecoming, eight German activists, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, landed at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to an outpouring of support from family, friends, and supporters. Their return marked the end of a harrowing ordeal in...

Germany updates: Finance minister promises 'reform marathon'

Skip next section Finance minister promises 'marathon of reforms' 10/08/2025October 8, 2025Finance minister promises 'marathon of reforms' German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has promised a "marathon of reforms" as the government looks to plug...

German police to get power to shoot down drones: minister

BERLIN German federal police will soon be allowed to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Wednesday, after a spate of drone sightings believed to be Russian efforts to spy and intimidate. Unveiling a draft...

Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

By Sarah Marsh and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany will grant police the power to shoot down rogue drones like those that have disrupted airports across Europe and that some European leaders have attributed to a hybrid war being waged by...

Germany: The SPD mayor-elect critically injured in stabbing attack reportedly knew her attacker but remained silent

The newly elected Social Democrat (SPD) mayor of the German city of Herdecke, Iris Stalzer, was stabbed multiple times yesterday inside her home. The woman’s two adopted children, a 15-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter, were taken into...

Germany's Helsing to acquire Australian underwater drone maker

BERLIN :Germany's Helsing will acquire Australian underwater drone maker Blue Ocean, the defence startup said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its AI-powered autonomous systems in the marine sector. Helsing, which did not give a transaction...

Germany to restrict online cannabis sales to curb ballooning imports

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s cabinet passed plans on Wednesday to restrict the online sale of cannabis to tackle a surge in imports of the drug since the legalisation of its recreational use last year, the government said. The amendment to the...

German FA release official statement – Update on Nick Woltemade situation

The German FA (DFB) has released an official update on Nick Woltemade. On Monday we found out (see below) that the Newcastle United striker hadn’t joined up with the Germany squad due to a Flu infection/flu symptoms. Germany have two big World Cup...

German Flotilla Activists Denounce Israeli Brutality after Release from Detention

Eight members of the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israeli naval forces in international waters and returned to Berlin Brandenburg Airport to a warm reception. Among them was activist Kubra Cinar, who emotionally reunited with her family...

German industrial output sees steepest decline in over three years

Price-adjusted production in industry fell 4.3% during the month, erasing a revised 1.3% increase in July, according to Destatis on Wednesday. That was the sharpest monthly decrease since March 2022, and well under the consensus forecast of -1.0%....

German mayor critically ill after stabbing near her home

The mayor-elect of a town in western Germany is in a critical condition after she was stabbed in a knife attack close to her front door. Iris Stalzer, 57, who had been due to take up her post in three weeks’ time after winning a narrow election...