January 8, 2024 German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer dead at 78 Franz Beckenbauer, who led Germany to a World Cup title as a coach and a player, has died, his family said Monday. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner was 78.
January 8, 2024 German politician launches new party, poised to challenge right-wing opposition Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent German opposition politician, has officially established a new party. The party aims to contest the European Parliament election in June.
January 8, 2024 'Too many are coming': Germany grapples with soaring asylum applications as records show 51% surge The number of people applying for asylum in Germany rose to 351,915 in 2023. The surge in migration has become a significant political challenge for the government.
January 2, 2024 Germany's smallest governing party votes to stay in Chancellor Scholz's coalition Members of the Free Democrats, the smallest party in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, voted to remain in the government despite its low popularity.
January 1, 2024 Germany detains fifth suspect in alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral over the holidays German authorities have detained a 41-year-old German-Turkish man in connection to an alleged threat to attack the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays.
January 1, 2024 Berlin sees decrease in New Year's violence with boosted police presence Berlin's New Year's Eve celebrations were more peaceful than last year despite the temporary detention of 390 people and injuries to 54 police officers, authorities say.
December 30, 2023 Berlin police ban pro-Palestinian New Year rally, warn of 'influx of troublemakers' Authorities in Berlin banned a pro-Palestinian protest planned for New Year's Eve, saying the event could not be kept under control and marching would be prohibited.
December 26, 2023 Russian opposition leader Navalny says he is in 'good mood' despite harsh conditions at 'Polar Wolf' prison Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny shared an update on his conditions at the "Polar Wolf" prison, which is considered one of the toughest in Russia.
December 22, 2023 On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.
December 21, 2023 On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.