Daily Briefing 30.03.2026, 11:54 (CEST)

Syrian President al-Sharaa received by Germany's Steinmeier in Berlin

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was received by his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Berlin's Bellevue Palace on Monday ahead of talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz....

A month-long hiatus: What happens in Formula One now?

Formula One is taking an unplanned long break due to the conflict in the Middle East. What it costs, who benefits and who fears losing their advantage.

Humpback whale still in the water off Germany's coast

A humpback whale that has repeatedly been marooned on sandbanks in the Baltic Sea has not been able to free itself.

German inflation expected to rise as Iran war drives energy costs

Germany's inflation is set to rise again after briefly dipping below the European Central Bank's 2% target, as the Iran war pushes up energy costs and adds broader price pressures, economis...

German conservationists make preparations for renewed whale rescue

German conservationists and emergency services are making preparations in case a humpback whale that has twice been marooned on sandbanks in the Baltic Sea should get stuck again.

Arranged over breakfast: Ghana coach Addo on 'special' Germany game

Ghana coach Otto Addo anticipates Monday's "special" friendly international in Germany which he said was quickly arranged over breakfast after the World Cup draw.

Hoeness hopes Kane will extend Bayern contract beyond 2027

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness hopes that Harry Kane will extend his contract with the club and play for the German record champions beyond 2027.

Germany's Wirtz hopes to play again with Musiala soon

Florian Wirtz hopes that he can soon partner once more with Jamala Musiala in the Germany national team, especially in view of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico in summer.

German hauliers warn soaring energy prices may soon impact consumers

The German road freight association has warned that the sharp rise in diesel prices is placing a significant strain on the haulage industry and called on the government for help.

German parliament experts see Iran war as breach of international law

The war on Iran launched by the United States and Israel is in contravention of international law, according to a report released on Sunday by the German parliament's scientific services.