After fresh protests: Saxony pilots state-wide youth advisory council
In Saxony, young people are putting increasing pressure on politicians and the authorities. Following fresh demonstrations in Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz, the Saxon…
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Subletting while away: when landlords must give consent
Tenants may not sublet their home without consent. Section 553 of the German Civil Code (BGB) often applies during a temporary absence – any refusal of permission must be justified…
Greens call for greater social justice: free school lunches, securing the Deutschlandticket and energy assistance
At party events and in parliamentary group initiatives, representatives of Alliance 90/The Greens called on 7 November 2026 for school…
Diversions during major Berlin–Hanover rail works cause persistent delays
Since construction work began on 2 October 2026, delays on diversionary routes between Berlin and Hanover have risen significantly; inspectors and…
Theater der Jungen Welt Leipzig celebrates 80 years
Theater der Jungen Welt in Leipzig will mark its 80th anniversary on 7 November 2026 with a ceremony, special performances and exhibitions on the theatre’s…
Intelligence services and security agencies investigate cyberattacks on refrigeration systems in German supermarkets
Following several days of disruptions to the controls of refrigeration and freezer systems, security agencies and intelligence services in Germany are investigating. The cause, extent and…
Hubig to assess AfD leaks for a review of a possible party ban
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has announced that the published AfD emails will undergo legal scrutiny. The key question is whether the data can be used in support of a…
Cyberattack on Technical University of Munich: login credentials and personal information possibly compromised
The Technical University of Munich reported an IT security incident on 6 November 2026. According to the university, login credentials may have been accessed through the myTUM portal…
Pistorius: Bundeswehr can manage without reinstating conscription
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius sees no need to reintroduce compulsory military service. The Bundeswehr says it has around 190,000 service personnel and…
Saturday night: extensive cloud, local fog and ground frost
It will remain mostly overcast across Germany on Saturday night. Skies may initially clear in central and eastern areas, but fog will form in places later…
TikTok disputes European Union allegations over risky recommendation feed
Following the European Commission’s preliminary findings on the “For You” feed on 6 November 2026, TikTok rejects the characterisation as distorted and points…
Frankfurt expects large demonstrations today over Reza Pahlavi freedom award
Several large rallies are planned in Frankfurt am Main today in connection with the planned presentation of the Freedom Award to Reza Pahlavi. The city and police…
Belarus hunts for four female Deutsche Welle journalists
According to Deutschlandfunk and Reporters Without Borders, Belarusian authorities have launched a manhunt for four Deutsche Welle employees. The broadcaster…
Kiesewetter attacks Chancellor Merz: Accusation of incompetence
CDU foreign policy spokesman Roderich Kiesewetter accuses Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz of incompetence and a lack of tact on ZDF – the occasion is…
Protestant Church reviews its own role after reunification
Ahead of the synod in Würzburg, the Protestant Church in Germany has issued a statement on 9 November and called for a critical examination of the period after 1990…