Daily Briefing 11.08.2026, 16:40 (CEST)

Drivers pay more at the pump as Rhine runs dry

Low water levels on the Rhine are pushing up fuel prices, the ADAC motoring association's fuel market expert Christian Laberer said on Tuesday.

Germany drops probe into sabotage of naval vessel for lack of evidence

A probe into sabotage of a German naval vessel in a Hamburg shipyard has been dropped for lack of evidence, prosecutors in the northern port city said on Tuesday.

Matthäus advises Nagelsmann to look for new job abroad

Germany great Lothar Matthäus advised former national team coach Julian Nagelsmann to look for a new job abroad following a disappointing participation at the recent World Cup.

Germany set to allow intel agencies to take active defensive measures

The German Cabinet is set to approve expanded powers for the country's intelligence agencies in the face of evidence of low-level hybrid attacks, including the option of actively intervenin...

German police probe large swastika burnt into asphalt

Police in the western German state of Hesse are investigating a large swastika burnt into an asphalt surface at a sports facility in the state.

Carmakers' profit per car falls in first half of 2026, study finds

The average operating profit earned by 15 major carmakers per vehicle fell sharply in the first half of 2026, according to an analysis published on Tuesday by the Center of Automotive Manag...

German overnight stays decline in June

German hotels and other commercial accommodation recorded 48.9 million overnight stays in June, down 2.9% on the year, following a strong start to the year, the Federal Statistical Office r...

German cycle manufacturers file for insolvency

Three Bavarian-based cycle companies have filed for insolvency after their parent company Dutch Accell Group ran into difficulties, a court in Schweinfurt announced on Monday.

Germany's switch to electric cars hits record high - even in used cars

Growing numbers of German drivers are switching to electric cars, with the used vehicle market now also seeing a surge in uptake, according to new data from insurer HUK Coburg published on ...

Germany's Uniper to establish data centres at power plant sites

State-owned German energy company Uniper on Tuesday outlined plans to generate revenue by establishing artificial intelligence (AI) data centres at power plant sites.