Daily Briefing 10.05.2026, 16:12 (CEST)

German doctors call for spirits to be sold only in specialist shops

Germany's Marburger Bund medical doctors' association called on Sunday for the sale of alcoholic spirits to be confined to specially licensed outlets.

New details on freeing of whale stranded off Germany coast

New information emerged on Sunday about the operation to tow a humpback whale from Germany’s Baltic coast a week ago.

Berlin sceptical as Putin moots ex-chancellor as mediator on Ukraine

The German government responded with considerable scepticism to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on a possible end to his war on Ukraine and potential mediation by former German ...

Germany, Canada discuss submarines and closer cooperation

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed ways to deepen cooperation between their countries on Saturday.

Bayern haven't made progress in contract negotiations with Laimer

Bayern Munich haven't made any progress so far in contract negotiations with midfielder Konrad Laimer, board member for sport Max Eberl said.

Leipzig secure Champions League spot, Sttugart win top-four clash

RB Leipzig secured a spot in the Champions League after a 2-1 win against St Pauli on Saturday, while VfB Stuttgart prevailed 3-1 to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the direct duel for a spot in t...

Merz: NATO strength not just about troop numbers

Despite tensions with Washington and the planned withdrawal of US troops from Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz remained optimistic about NATO's cohesion during a trip to Sweden on Saturday.

Merz slams Slovakian leader Fico's trip to Moscow's Victory Day

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday lashed out at Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's presence in Moscow during Russia's Victory Day Parade marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

Ecologists: Germany has used up its natural resources for 2026

Germany will by Sunday have already used up the natural resources that should theoretically have lasted the country for the whole year, according to ecological researchers of the Global Footprint Network.

No agreement yet with German players over potential World Cup bonuses

The German Football Federation (DFB) hasn't yet reached an agreement with the Germany national team players regarding potential World Cup bonuses.