Daily Briefing 28.12.2025, 16:53 (CET)

German para-athlete Karl Quade has died

German para-athlete Karl Quade has died at the age of 71, the National Paralympic Committee Germany (DSB) said in a statement on Sunday, citing the family.

Black ice hits Germany, resulting in accidents

People in Germany were slip, sliding away on the country's streets and roads overnight as black ice provoked several accidents nationwide.

Far-right AfD's presence in German workplace rising, union boss warns

German businesses face a serious test in 2026 from the rising influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a leading trade union boss has warned.

German police urge caution as firework sales set to begin

Police in Germany are urging the public to take care as firework sales begin ahead of New Year's Eve, a time of celebration also often marred by accidents.

World Wildlife Fund Germany announces winners & losers for 2025

Some animals fared better than others this year, with antelopes, lynxes, koalas and turtles having a better year than white rhinos, arctic seals and corals.

Germans increasingly buying organic food - but production lags

The German organic food market showed significant growth in 2025 despite the higher prices compared to non-organic food, but agricultural production is lagging.

Ten rowers fall into bitterly cold waters in accident on Rhine river

Ten people fell into the cold waters of the Rhine river in an accident involving two rowing boats near the southern German city of Mannheim on Sunday.

Germany's Social Democrats demand higher income taxes on top earners

Germany's top earners should pay higher income taxes, the secretary general of the country's Social Democratic Party (SPD) said on Sunday.

German housing prices set to rise as market remains under pressure

The price of flats and houses in Germany continues to increase despite the economic crisis and after a significant fall in prices in recent years.

Head of German Medical Association calls for ban on private fireworks

The president of the German Medical Association has urgently called for a ban on private fireworks as debate intensifies ahead of New Year’s celebrations, which are each year marred by serious injuries caused by careless handling of pyrotechnics.