Daily Briefing 19.02.2026, 15:29 (CET)

Germany commemorates victims of racist attack in Hanau six years ago

Relatives and officials gathered in the German city of Hanau on Thursday to pay their respects to 10 victims of a deadly racist attack six years ago.

Leverkusen defence hailed by coach after win in Greek cauldron

Bayer Leverkusen had not only two-goal striker Patrik Schick but also their defence to thank for their Champions League play-off first leg win at Olympiacos Piraeus on Wednesday.

Germany's AfD leads poll at 37% ahead of September regional vote

The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holds a commanding lead in the north-eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as voters across several regions are set to cast their ba...

German hospitality sector sees revenue tumble in 2025

Turnover for Germany's hospitality sector was down by a price-adjusted 2.1% in 2025, according to official figures published on Thursday.

German integration course cuts to affect many Ukrainians

Planned cuts to Germany's government-funded integration courses are also set to affect many Ukrainians, dpa has learnt from the Interior Ministry.

Gas alarm triggers major emergency response at Berlin's Reichstag

A gas detector triggered a major emergency response at the Reichstag parliament building in Berlin early on Thursday.

Germany's Deutsche Welle loses millions in federal subsidies

Germany's Deutsche Welle (DW) has to save €21 million ($24.7 million) after a deep cut to federal subsidies, the international broadcaster said on Wednesday.

Bodø beat Inter 3-1 as Leverkusen and Newcastle win, Atletico held

Norway's Bodø/Glimt wrote another chapter in their Champions League fairytale on Wednesday while Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United also had memorable victories in their Champions League...

German President Steinmeier praises Jordan as 'anchor of stability'

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday praised Jordan's mediating role in the Middle East as he visited Amman for talks with King Abdullah II.

Germany, India seal 'AI Pact' ahead of New Delhi summit

Germany and India are set to expand cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI).