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Elaborately decorated skeletons in Catholic churches across Bavaria take some visitors by surprise

Four skeletons, known as catacomb saints or Holy Bodies, have been on display for centuries at the Catholic monastery church of Banz in southern Germany.

 

A quiet memorial on Berlin sidewalks: German artist lays ‘Stolpersteine’ to honor Holocaust victims

German artist Gunter Demnig has installed small Holocaust memorial stones in Berlin for 30 years. These plaques are called Stolpersteine or “stumbling blocks.”

 

Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany ‘a lot further’ than withdrawal of 5,000

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security.

 

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Beer, music and shouts of ‘Hau-Ruck’ as a Bavarian village raises its new maypole

In Kühbach, in southern Germany, villagers celebrate a centuries-old tradition by raising a maypole.

 

In a remote German village, mail is delivered by boat during warmer months

German postal worker Andrea Bunar is back on her mail barge as she navigated the waterways of the Spreewald Forest southeast of Berlin.

 

Committee to Protect Journalists calls for release of missing German journalist in Syria

A German journalist missing in Syria for over three months is likely detained in a Damascus prison, according to her lawyer.

 

Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall

Countries across Central Europe have pulled HiPP baby food off shelves after rat poison was found in some jars over the weekend.

 

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast.

 

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Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.

 

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A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won’t be able to find its way back to the Atlantic.

 

Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

A humpback whale has become stranded again in the Baltic Sea after rescuers in Germany help it escape earlier in the week.

 

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Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea

Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale stranded in shallow water in the Baltic Sea.

 

What the World Happiness Report reveals about social media and the world’s happiest country

The latest World Happiness Report 2026 says that heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people.

 

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With rising anti‑LGBTQ+ attacks, Muslim man hosts inclusive Ramadan meal

A gay Muslim influencer in Berlin uses a Ramadan dinner to push for acceptance across faith and identity.

 

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.

 

After tense US-Greenland standoff, Denmark calls an early election

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Scandinavian country will hold a parliamentary election on March 24.

 

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback.

 

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Tears and anger in Europe as exiled Iranians protest government crackdown

Across Europe, exiled Iranians are voicing anger at the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests, which reportedly killed thousands.

 

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.

 

Germany charges teens in alleged right-wing extremist group with attempted murder

Germany’s federal prosecutor has charged seven alleged members and one supporter of a right-wing extremist group with attempted murder and other offenses.

 

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire’s second phase soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon.

 

German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition and sweetness

Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years.

 

Sweden promises action against illegal sex doll sales

The Swedish government has pledged to combat the sale of childlike sex dolls online. This commitment follows reports of such products being sold in the country.

 

Moravian stars light up Germany’s Christmas season

The Moravian stars from Herrnhut, Germany, have become a popular Christmas decoration in the country.

 

Germany’s Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions.

 

Police detain man who allegedly painted swastikas with his own blood on cars, buildings in Germany

Police in Germany have detained a 31-year-old man suspected of painting swastikas with his own blood on cars and buildings in Hanau.

 

Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to its constitutional order

The German government has banned a Muslim group accused of violating human rights and democratic values.

 

German scents exhibition combines 1,000 years of fragrances with art and history

An exhibition in Germany invites visitors to explore the world of scents through 81 fragrances across 37 galleries.

 

Germany to give more than $1 billion for Holocaust survivors’ home care in 2026

Germany has agreed to extend over $1 billion for Holocaust survivors’ home care globally for the coming year.

 

Michael Smuss, who fought Nazis with Molotov cocktails during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, dies at 99

Michael Smuss, a Holocaust survivor and painter, has died at 99. His wife in Israel confirmed his death on October 21.

 

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