germany

Friedrich Merz has officially taken office as Germany’s new Chancellor after securing a majority in the second round of parliamentary voting. Backed by a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union…

Germany’s 2025 Homelessness Report revealed around 531,600 homeless people nationwide, despite the National Action Plan Against Homelessness launched in 2024. Official data show that 50,000 people live on the streets, while others…

A large fire broke out at a plastic factory in Ahlen, Germany, late Tuesday night and was extinguished 10 hours later by 300 firefighters. No casualties were reported, but the facility suffered significant damage.…

Dog taxes across Germany increased in 2025, with some municipalities doubling their rates. In Landshut and Bocholt, taxes jumped from €30–€42 to €60–€84. Cities like Gütersloh now charge up to €120 annually. The dog tax…

Around 1,500 people of various nationalities gathered for a street iftar on Keup Street in Cologne, Germany, a neighborhood with a large Turkish community. Organized by local tradesmen, the annual event…

The Beard of the Sharif was displayed at Nippes Fatih Mosque in Cologne, Germany, for Ramadan, drawing large crowds. Visitors lined up in the mosque courtyard to see the relic, expressing spiritual devotion…

A 24-hour strike by public and ground handling workers at 11 German airports has led to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights, affecting more than 510,000 passengers. The strike, organized by the Ver.di labor union,…

A strike by workers affiliated with the Verdi labor union at Hamburg Airport in Germany that was expected to start at midnight started in the morning hours, causing over 100 flights to be canceled. "As a result of the work stoppage by…