Bavarian state music exhibition closes in Freyung
After 199 days on display, the Bavarian state exhibition on music has closed in Freyung. The exhibition team has given a positive assessment, citing…
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Schwalm-Eder district elects new district administrator
The direct election for district administrator is taking place in Schwalm-Eder district today. Four candidates are standing; incumbent Winfried Becker (SPD) is not seeking re-election.
Today in northern Germany: music, fairy tales, flea markets and a poultry show
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, cities across northern Germany are offering a wide range of events – including concerts in Rostock, indoor flea markets and the regional association’s show of…
Hamburg opens on 8 November: Sunday shopping with culture
Numerous shops in Hamburg are open today from 1pm to 6pm. The Sunday shopping event is themed around culture and is the last city-wide event of the…
Irritant spray at Frankenthal McDonald’s: restaurant evacuated, one person injured
Irritant spray was released at a McDonald’s in Frankenthal on 5 November. Twenty-seven people were affected and one person sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating…
Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel – post-mortem finds no evidence of foul play
Following the post-mortem examination, the Berlin Public Prosecutor General’s Office says there is no evidence of foul play. Hubert Aiwanger was found at a hotel in…
Germany on 8 November: Mostly cloudy, with local rain in the south-west
A high-pressure area over Eastern Europe is bringing settled weather today, with widespread thick cloud. More humid air is moving in from the south-west, bringing…
Northern Germany commemorates 9 November – cities bring remembrance and education together
On 9 November 2026, cities in northern Germany will commemorate the 1938 pogrom night, combining wreath-laying ceremonies and vigils with educational activities for young…
Marine weather report for the North Sea and Baltic Sea on 7 November 2026: Southerly winds, low risk of gales
The German Meteorological Service’s marine weather report for the North Sea and Baltic Sea on 7 November 2026 forecasts southerly winds of around force 3 to 4 and an overall low…
Strong earthquake shakes central Japan – at least 22 injured on 8 November 2026
An earthquake struck central Japan at 01:04 local time on 8 November 2026, reaching a local intensity of up to JMA Shindo 5-strong in Aichi. Authorities report…
Very little funding from federal special fund has reached schools and nurseries
According to a response from the Federal Ministry of Finance to an enquiry from the Greens, only around seven…
Unser Schopp runs 24-hour container shop in Burgkemnitz and plans expansion
MDR reports on 7 November: Unser Schopp is operating a container village shop around the clock in Burgkemnitz. The start-up wants to extend the model to other locations in…
Seitenwechsel book fair opens in Halle – protests announced
The second edition of the Seitenwechsel Book Fair begins on 7 November at the Messe in Halle (Saale). Numerous figures from the conservative… are on the programme.
Mansoori condemns Pentz over Instagram comment as unacceptable
Hesse’s Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD) has condemned the now-deleted Instagram comment by European Affairs Minister Manfred Pentz (CDU) as racist and called…
Free Democratic Party holds digital federal party conference on 8 November 2026 — Kubicki wants to push through a new direction
On 8 November 2026, the Free Democratic Party will hold an extraordinary digital federal party conference. Party leader Wolfgang Kubicki wants…