According to a recent report by the German government, over 500,000 individuals in the country are currently homeless, an increase from two years ago. The report highlights various causes for the rise in homelessness, including the impact of Ukrainian refugees….
At the beginning of 2025, fuel prices in Germany soared, with E10 gasoline averaging €1.73 per liter, making it the highest since summer 2024. Diesel also saw a price increase, rising to €1.663 per liter. The surge is attributed primarily…
The BSW, founded a year ago by Sahra Wagenknecht, has emerged as a significant political force in Germany but is facing internal challenges. Despite attracting members from various established parties and achieving promising polling numbers, conflicts over political strategies, particularly…
A recent survey by the Association of German Banks reveals that German investors are becoming increasingly cautious with their investments. The desire for security has risen, with only 19% open to higher risks compared to 33% the previous year. Real…
A study in Germany has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve the detection rates of breast cancer during screening. Researchers found that AI applications not only aided in identifying suspicious scans but also enhanced detection without increasing the…
The Federal Administrative Court of Germany has ruled that farmers must allow underground power cables to be installed beneath their fields, a decision stemming from a case near Gütersloh. The ruling supports the initiative for underground power lines aimed at…
Germany’s retail sector reported a 2.7% increase in revenue for 2024, marking its first growth after two years of decline. However, the industrial sector faced challenges with a 5.4% drop in new orders in November. Experts note that while consumer…
A nationwide survey reveals that nearly 150 youth welfare offices in Germany struggle to ensure child protection due to overwhelming caseloads and staff shortages. Many social workers, like Sophie Schöttler from Gelsenkirchen, report managing far more cases than recommended, leading…
A recent study by DAK highlights that the rising number of sick days among German workers is primarily due to technical factors rather than employee misconduct. In 2023, an average of 15.1 workdays were reported as sick leave, which may…
Donald Trump’s proposal for NATO countries to allocate 5% of their GDP for defense spending is met with widespread disapproval across German political parties. Leaders like Marcus Faber of the FDP suggest a more reasonable target of 3%, while others,…
The Ampel Coalition in Germany aimed to tighten regulations on alcohol marketing, but has failed to implement any significant changes. Investigations reveal that the Health Ministry ignored a study advocating a complete advertising ban on alcohol, reflecting the ongoing alcohol…
Alice Weidel, the candidate for chancellor from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has sparked significant backlash for describing Germany as a ‘colonized’ nation under U.S. control. In an interview with The American Conservative, she criticized the U.S. for…
