Daily Briefing 13.12.2025, 17:08 (CET)

Ukraine talks to resume in Berlin with advisers from Washington, Kiev

Foreign policy advisers from the United States, Ukraine, Germany and other countries will resume talks on a peace plan for Ukraine in Berlin on Sunday, government sources told dpa on Saturday.

German government criticizes Israel over new West Bank settlements

The German government has criticized Israel for the authorization of more than 750 new housing units in the West Bank.

FIFA: 5 million ticket applications in latest World Cup sales stage

FIFA has said that there have been 5 million applications for World Cup tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase which has been accompanied by harsh criticism from fan groups over ticket prices.

German Navy's Berlin ends epic mission after 17,000 nautical miles

The German Navy supply ship Berlin dropped anchor in its home port of Wilhelmshaven on Saturday after an epic voyage during which it supported NATO exercises and commemorated the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States.

German shipbuilder Meyer Werft scores major order from MSC Cruises

Meyer Werft, the German shipbuilder rescued by the state a year ago, is set to receive a major new order from Swiss cruise operator MSC Cruises, people familiar with the matter told dpa on Friday.

Germany accuses Russia of disinformation campaign, major cyberattack

The German government has accused Russia of carrying out a major cyberattack and spreading disinformation during this year's federal election campaign, saying the activities were aimed at undermining trust in democratic institutions and processes.

Berlin misses 30m tourist overnight stays as visits in 2025 drop

Fewer tourists have visited Berlin this year than last, meaning an important milestone will not be reached in 2025, the head of the city's tourist company said.

German health minister sees disparities in women's health care

Female-specific diseases and symptoms have so far been given too little consideration in medicine and that should change, Germany's Health Minister Nina Warken said.

Bavarian leader questions Germany's Eurovision participation

Bavarian leader Markus Söder questioned on Friday whether Germany should participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Germany reach first women's worlds final since 1993, to face Norway

Co-hosts Germany ended a 20-year winning drought against France on Friday when they upset the title holders 29-23 to reach the women's world handball championship final for the first time in 32 years.