Daily Briefing 02.08.2026, 17:13 (CEST)

Germany's Wadephul urges EU to prioritize external border protection

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on the European Commission to make protecting the European Union's external borders an "absolute priority" after tens of thousands of migrants...

Third section of tunnel lowered into place in Baltic Sea

Another 220-metre long concrete section of the planned Fehmarn Belt Tunnel has been sunk to the Baltic Sea bed.

Pechstein appointed German speed skating allround national team coach

Claudia Pechstein, whose nine medals are Germany's most for a Winter Olympian, has been appointed national team coach for the allround speed skating team.

Germany midfielder Amiri says he will stay at Mainz

Germany midfielder Nadiem Amiri has ended transfer speculation by committing to current club Mainz.

Germany's alpine huts deploy dogs and microwaves to beat bed bugs

Bedbugs are a nightmare for homes and hotels alike. In Germany's alpine huts, dogs are trained to sniff them out. Guests can help too, say hostel staff, who have a range of tips and a couple of asks.

Miniature, 40,000-year old ivory birds on display

Researchers say they have discovered two tiny ivory bird figurines in a cave in Germany, where early modern humans used tools to make Ice Age art, some 40,000 years ago.

How birdwatching is captivating a new generation

Young people around the world are embracing birdwatching as an antidote to screen time and everyday stress. A hobby with an "old man image" becomes one of Gen Z's fastest-growing pastimes.

Bayern Munich get warm welcome in South Korea

Bayern Munich got a warm welcome as they arrived on the South Korean island of Jeju on Sunday for the first part of their pre-season trip to Asia.

German railway CEO says first-half punctuality at 59%

Fewer than six in 10 of Germany's long-distance trains ran on time in the first half of the year, with the head of national rail operator Deutsche Bahn admitting the performance was "not go...

22 EU leaders rebuke Spain's Sánchez over migrant surge

A majority of EU leaders, among them the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have signed a letter to the European Commission expressing "serious concern" over the mass influx of migrants into...