Federal Police step up checks at northern railway stations on 13 November
The Federal Police are checking stations and trains in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on 13 and 14 November 2026. The operation is aimed at…
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Rail operator announces shorter journey from Wolfsburg to Berlin
Deutsche Bahn announced on 13 November 2026 that it would provide a better connection for passengers travelling from Wolfsburg. From the timetable change in December, the…
Federal Police seize 14 tonnes of pyrotechnics on 11 November
During searches in Todesfelde and Hamburg, investigators found around 14 tonnes of pyrotechnics on 11 November 2026. The main suspect was remanded in custody the following…
Microsoft outage hits Germany and complicates security checks
On 13 November 2026, the University of Hamburg warned of the effects of the global Microsoft outage: automatic link checking was also affected.
Merz to receive Qatar’s Emir in Berlin on 20 November
On 13 November 2026, the German government announced a meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the Emir of Qatar. Economic issues are also expected…
Budget Committee increases cultural budget for 2027 on 13 November
On 13 November 2026, the Bundestag’s Budget Committee earmarked around €2.58 billion for culture and the media in 2027. The allocation has risen particularly sharply…
Federal Government approves reform of parental allowance
On 13 November 2026, the Federal Government announced that the Cabinet had approved a decision on parental allowance and maternity protection. The new rules are intended to encourage parents to…
Goslar to lose its maternity unit at the end of the year
On 12 November 2026, Asklepios Harzkliniken announced that it would close its obstetrics and gynaecology department in Goslar. Pregnant women will consequently have to travel further…
Police warn of unscrupulous gold buyers in Rotenburg
Police in Rotenburg warned on 12 November 2026 about buyers of gold and fur coats who promise high prices and put sellers under pressure.
New figures on 13 November: More company insolvencies in August
On 13 November 2026, the Federal Statistical Office reported more corporate insolvencies in August. The transport and storage sector was particularly affected.
Police report several ice-related accidents in the north on 13 November
After sleet and hail, police reported several accidents on motorways in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony on 13 November 2026. One driver…
Weimer pays tribute to Wolf Biermann on 13 November
Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer paid tribute to singer-songwriter Wolf Biermann on 13 November 2026. Biermann turns 90 two days later.
Seal deaths off Rügen: Two fishermen in court
The trial of two fishermen is due to begin in Bergen auf Rügen on 13 November 2026. They are alleged to have knowingly accepted the risk of grey seals dying in a fishing trap…
Climate strike on 13 November: protests planned in Lower Saxony
Fridays for Future has called for a nationwide climate strike on 13 November 2026. Demonstrations have also been announced in Lower Saxony. The movement…
Number of larger business start-ups rises through September 2026
On 13 November 2026, the Federal Statistical Office reported more start-ups of economically significant businesses. Complete closures of these businesses fell at the same time.