Daily Briefing 01.01.2026, 17:30 (CET)

Attacks on police and arrests in Germany as nation rings in 2026

Germany's celebration of the turn of the year was largely peaceful compared to previous years, although there were isolated deaths, injuries and revellers in some places threw fireworks at ...

Two teenagers die in Germany in accidents involving fireworks

Two 18-year-old men died after suffering fatal facial injuries in accidents involving homemade fireworks in the German city of Bielefeld, police said early on Thursday.

German job concerns at highest level since financial crisis

People in Germany are increasingly worried about their jobs, according to a survey.

Hundreds of German companies to stay in Russia despite sanctions

Hundreds of German companies want to continue doing business in Russia despite the increasingly stringent Western sanctions in the wake of Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to a surve...

Reports: Dortmund midfielder Gross close to return to Brighton

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Pascal Gross is close to a return to his former club Brighton, broadcaster Sky said on Thursday.

Ukraine thanks Germany after deploying two new Patriot systems

Ukraine has received two more Patriot air defence systems to help fend off Russian attacks, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday, crediting Germany with facilitating the delivery.

Survey: Half of Germans concerned about AI in online transactions

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital purchasing offers is causing more unease among German consumers, according to a survey published on Wednesday.

Tesla plans to expand production at German car plant

US electric car manufacturer Tesla is aiming to increase in production at its factory in Grünheide near Berlin in 2026, despite the difficult market situation in Germany.

Union: German police face high risk of violence on New Year's Eve

The German Police Trade Union (GdP) fears fresh violence against emergency services at the turn of the year on Wednesday night.

Fewer passengers in Germany affected by theft, police figures show

Less luggage has been stolen at stations and on trains in Germany, according to police figures covering the period from January to October.