Bavarian Minister for Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger dies in Berlin
Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in Berlin on 4 November 2026. Police and the Berlin public prosecutor's office are investigating the cause of death, while state politics…
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Myth of the Ore Mountains exhibition opens in Zwickau
The exhibition “Myth of the Ore Mountains: Art and the Independent Spirit of a Region” has opened at the Historic Cotton Mill 1896 in Zwickau-Pölbitz. It features works…
Sunshine in many parts of Germany today after fog clears
A high-pressure system is bringing settled autumn weather: after persistent fog clears, many regions will see bright or sunny spells today, while some places will remain dull and cool.
German Workers’ Samaritan Federation criticises disaster preparedness and calls for more funding and equal treatment for volunteers
On 5 November 2026, the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) described Germany’s civil protection resources as inadequate. The organisation is calling for…
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt dies aged 99
Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt died in Gothenburg on 4 November 2026 at the age of 99. His management and several orchestras confirmed…
Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in Germany and Europe prompt calls for greater protection
In early November 2026, refrigeration systems in supermarkets were tampered with in several European countries, including Germany. Affected stores had to dispose of goods…
Germany’s Metalworkers’ Union launches new warning strikes in the north on 5 November
Germany’s Metalworkers’ Union (IG Metall) has announced an expansion of warning strikes in northern Germany for 5 November 2026. Workers…
Bundestag to decide today on driving licence reform and reorganisation of long-term care
The German Bundestag will debate and vote today, at second and third reading, on modernising driving instruction and reorganising…
Germany increases aid to Yemen to €38 million – Red Cross reaches Taiz
The German government has increased its humanitarian aid for Yemen by ten million euros to 38 million euros. The International Committee of the Red Cross…
Support for Ilse Aigner as Federal President grows within the Christian Democratic Union
On 4 November 2026, several CDU state associations and CDU minister-presidents publicly declared their support for CSU politician Ilse Aigner as…
Bavarian Deputy Minister-President Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel on 4 November 2026
Bavarian Economics Minister and Free Voters chairman Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in a hotel room in Berlin-Mitte on 4 November 2026…
Drivers stop 92-year-old wrong-way driver on the B10 near Hinterweidenthal
Several road users stopped a 92-year-old wrong-way driver on the B10 between Ruppertsweiler and Hinterweidenthal on 1 November…
Thousands of employees stage warning strikes in the metal and electrical industries on 4 November 2026
On 4 November 2026, thousands of employees in the metal and electrical industries once again stopped work in several German states. IG Metall is increasing…
Erfurt food bank resumes distribution after a year-long break
After repeated break-ins, the Erfurt food bank reopened its food distribution service on 4 November 2026. The organisation is starting with reduced operations and…
Südwestrundfunk opens pop-up studio in Lahr for Chrysanthema
Südwestrundfunk has been on site since 2 November with an open pop-up studio at Marktstraße 39 in Lahr, featuring discussions, workshops for school classes and…