Daily Briefing 08.08.2026, 16:43 (CEST)

Security radar installed at Leipzig airport after drone incident

Police in Leipzig have set up an additional post equipped with specialized radar at the eastern German city's airport following this week's incident involving an explosive-laden drone.

German industry welcomes easing of lorry rules amid low water levels

Germany's main industry association has welcomed moves to temporarily ease restrictions on Sunday and public holiday lorry traffic as low water levels on major rivers disrupt freight shippi...

German minister calls for resignation of FIFA president Infantino

German Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has become the first member of the federal government to call for the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Wellbrock leads Germany to relay gold at European championships

Florian Wellbrock crowned his European Aquatics Championships participation with a third open water gold medal as his Germany team won the 1,500-metre mixed team relay in Paris on Saturday....

Leipzig midfielder Ouédraogo out 'for a few weeks' due to injury

RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo has suffered a capsular injury to his right shoulder and will be sidelined "for a few weeks," the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Saturday.

International 'crew' ends 100-day isolation study for space missions

Six men and women from six countries on Friday ended a 100-day cramped, artificially lit isolation study in preparation for future space missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.

Body of missing German sailor found off Greek island

A German sailor missing for days in the southern Aegean has been found dead, Greek media reported on Saturday, citing the coastguard.

Rheinmetall chief receptive to Germany's new military service law

Armin Papperger, CEO of German defence industry giant Rheinmetall, sees growing willingness among young people to serve their country following the government's controversial shift this yea...

Bayern looking forward to Supercup clash against Dortmund

After completing their pre-season tour in Asia, Bayern Munich are already looking forward to their first official match of the season and potentially the first title.

Making a splash: Famed Berlin theatre opens pool outside its doors

Berliners can now take a dip outside one of Germany's best-known theatres after the city's Volksbühne opened a temporary swimming pool in the square in front of the venue.