Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland party has won a decisive victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, securing 43.8 percent of the vote in state elections on Sunday. Preliminary results show the AfD falling short of an outright majority, heading for approximately 39 seats in the 83-seat state parliament. However, 42 is what is needed for…
Germany has formally accused Russia of carrying out a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, announcing a series of diplomatic measures against Moscow in response, including the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and termination of the contract for the Russian House in Berlin. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told a Berlin press conference…
A worker at Frankfurt Airport has died of malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees at Germany’s busiest airport. German public health officials believe the infections may have been caused by mosquitoes that arrived at the airport aboard an aircraft. The remaining five infected workers are receiving medical treatment, according to Fraport,…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that those responsible for drone attacks and other hostile acts against Germany will “pay a price”, as investigators examine a suspected explosive-laden drone discovered near Leipzig/Halle Airport. Merz said the incident demonstrated that Germany was facing a “very real threat” and was increasingly becoming a target of hostile activity….
One person has been killed and at least 16 others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd during Berlin’s annual Pride celebrations. The incident happened shortly after 10:00 p.m. local time near the Brandenburg Gate, where thousands of people had gathered for the finale of the Christopher Street Day event. Berlin police said they…
Germany have confirmed the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the country’s new head coach, ending months of speculation about the former Liverpool manager’s future. Klopp has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down after Germany’s disappointing World…
Paraguay eliminated Germany from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw that lasted through extra time. The South Americans took the lead just before half-time when Julio Enciso, formerly of Brighton and Ipswich Town, headed home to put Germany under pressure. Germany responded strongly after the break….
Ecuador fought back from an early goal down to beat Germany 2-1 and book a place in the World Cup Round of 32. Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Wednesday to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage. After failing to score in their opening two group matches, the South Americans produced…
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Ivory Coast and reach the World Cup knockout stages. Germany booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. Ivory Coast took the lead in the 30th…
Germany recovered from an early scare to cruise past World Cup debutants Curacao in Houston. Germany began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over Curacao in their Group E opener on Saturday. Despite conceding a surprise equaliser in the first half, the four-time world champions responded in emphatic fashion to…
