Daily Briefing 24.08.2026, 13:23 (CEST)

'Spodyssey' set to drive German cinema ticket sales above 100 million

More than 100 million cinema tickets could be sold in Germany this year for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, as the "Spodyssey" phenomenon builds on strong first-half figures....

German logistics boss Klaus-Michael Kühne dies at 89

German logistics boss Klaus-Michael Kühne died in Switzerland overnight at the age of 89, according to a statement issued by global shipping company Kühne+Nagel on Monday. 

Merz praises Ukraine's 'courage' on 35th anniversary of independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has paid tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian population on the 35th anniversary of the country's independence.

Summer of heat and drought cost German economy €36bn, says Greenpeace

Extreme heat and weeks of drought have cost the German economy at least €36 billion, equivalent to 0.8% to 0.9% of the country's economic output, the environmental organization Greenpeace s...

Germany's Uniper signs long-term gas supply deal with Norway's Equinor

German energy company Uniper has signed a long-term natural gas supply agreement with Norwegian producer Equinor, with deliveries of more than 30 terawatt hours per year to Germany set to b...

Most Germans concerned after explosive drone found at Leipzig airport

Nearly two-thirds of Germans are concerned about the discovery of an explosives-carrying drone at Leipzig airport earlier this month, according to a new survey.

Poll: Most Germans expect Merz to be replaced before next election

Most Germans expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to be replaced before the next scheduled election in 2029, according to a YouGov poll.

Victims in Croatia small plane crash identified as German nationals

The two people killed in a small plane crash in Croatia were German nationals, their local air club has confirmed.

German scientists enduring months of hate after stranded whale dies

Months after the death of a whale that made headlines across Europe when it washed up on a German beach, the scientists who were initially caring for the mammal say they are still facing abuse and death threats.

Harry Kane named men's Player of the Year in Germany

Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane has been named men's Player of the Year in a vote organized by the Kicker, the German sports magazine said on Sunday.