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.
Read TextLeverkusen 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.
Read TextGermany'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...
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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.
Read TextGerman 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.
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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.
Read TextGermany'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.
Read TextBodø 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...
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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.
Read TextGermany, India seal 'AI Pact' ahead of New Delhi summit
Germany and India are set to expand cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI).
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