News from Germany
Munich Airport turns into a Bavarian party before travellers even reach the city for Oktoberfest 2026
Outfits, food and music means landing in Munich will have you feeling festive, and you don't even need to leave the terminal to join in...
‘A shocking moment’: Far-right AfD makes history in Germany as political tide shifts in Spain and Britain
While the AfD celebrated a result few once thought possible in post-war Germany, the silence from Chancellor Friedrich Merz told a story of voters losing...
Retired couple ordered to pay €77,000 for road they say they never asked for
Imagine if you'd spent decades saving money for a secure retirement, healthcare, or just to have a comfortable life, and then suddenly found out you...
Workers in Germany could face retirement beyond 67 under new pension plan
Germany is considering a major overhaul of its pension system that could see future generations working well beyond the age of 67, as ministers look...
Mosquito stowaway kills two Frankfurt Airport workers in rare malaria outbreak
Investigators believe a single mosquito that survived a long-haul flight is to blame for the deaths of two workers at Frankfurt Airport, alongside another four...
Sting shock at Düsseldorf airport as holidaymaker receives unpleasant surprise souvenir
Souvenirs, sandy clothes and a shock, one passenger arriving from Kos discovered something far more unexpected and far less pleasant tucked inside her jacket. Not just...
Runaway donkey Freddy attacks motorhomers in suspected bid to protect his love interest
Did love make this runaway German donkey attack three people? Love can make people do strange things, but it seems one runaway donkey in Germany...
Four raccoons set free in 1934 now number nearly two million across Germany
Nearly a century ago two pairs of North American raccoons were tipped out of crates beside a German reservoir. Those four animals helped launch a...
Cool off or face a heavy penalty. Why a summer dip in the Rhine could land you in hot water
Sweltering heatwaves across Europe leave millions desperate for a refreshing escape, yet taking a plunge into one of the continent's most famous rivers could cost...
Germany plans pensions for six-year-olds – could Spain do the same?
German parents could soon find themselves talking about retirement savings with children who have barely started primary school, under a plan that would put €10...
Explosive device on drone sparks major German airport investigation
A major security operation was launched at one of Germany's busiest cargo airports on Wednesday August 5 after a drone carrying an explosive device was...
Drivers slapped with nearly €10,000 worth of fines in 13 minute frenzy
Paying attention to overhead motorway signs is usually second nature for drivers, but a recent police enforcement action showed just how fast motorist impatience turns...
Berlin Pride horror: One dead, 16 injured after van ploughs into crowd
What began as a day of colour, music and celebration for hundreds of thousands of people at Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride event...
Would you dare eat a maggot-infested cheese? Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum wants to test your nerve
Some museums have Monets, some have gorgeous historic sculptures , this one has surströmming, cow's blood and a cheese that's technically still moving. Welcome to...