Daily Briefing 27.12.2025, 16:46 (CET)

Head of German Medical Association calls for ban on private fireworks

The president of the German Medical Association has urgently called for a ban on private fireworks as debate intensifies ahead of New Year’s celebrations, which are each year marred by serious injuries caused by careless handling of pyrotechnics.

Drones disrupt flights at Germany's Hanover airport

The airspace above the northern German city of Hanover was closed to air traffic after unidentified drones were spotted in the area, an airport spokesman said on Saturday.

Zelensky and Merz reaffirm unity ahead of talks with Trump

Ahead of a planned meeting with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the next steps with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

German police shoot dead man after scissors attack at hospital

German police shot dead a 33-year-old man during an incident at a university hospital in the central city of Giessen on Friday, authorities said.

German anti-hate group checking for financial impact of US sanctions

HateAid, a German non-profit organization that works to combat online hate and whose heads have been sanctioned by the US, is currently examining whether the US authorities' actions could impact its payment transactions.

German defence commissioner slams delays in military digital systems

Germany's parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces has criticized slow progress in upgrading the military's digital communications systems, urging Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to take personal charge of the project.

Germany's largest union urges joint action to avert industrial crisis

Germany's largest trade union, IG Metall, says industry must work closely with politicians and employees to overcome what it describes as a profound crisis facing the country's industrial b...

Regulator fines German rail operator over poor construction planning

Germany's rail regulator has accused state-run rail operator Deutsche Bahn of "miserable" construction management, saying poor planning and short-notice works are disrupting traffic.

Germany will not join peace force in Gaza soon, says foreign minister

Germany will not participate in an international stabilization force (ISF) to implement the Gaza peace plan "in the foreseeable future," according to Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

Black box from crash killing Libyan general to be sent to Germany

The black box recovered from the plane crash in Turkey that killed a Libyan general and his companions is being sent to Germany for evaluation, the Libyan Interior Ministry said on Thursday...