Lokstedt: Police identify deceased as 70-year-old woman – suspect knew her
After a body was found in a flat on Grandweg, Hamburg police identified the deceased as a 70-year-old woman. A 27-year-old suspect knew the woman; the…
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Police report needles in Halloween sweets in several cities
On 1 and 2 November 2026, police forces in several German states reported needles or other sharp metal objects in Halloween sweets. The…
Police investigate suspected arson after fire at Quickborn supermarket
A fire at a supermarket in Quickborn on 4 November made goods unsaleable. Nobody was injured. The criminal investigation department is investigating suspected…
Federal government awards first contracts for new gas-fired power stations
The German government has announced the first awards from its new tender for dispatchable gas-fired power stations. Operators such as RWE have announced investments in…
Two undersea cables damaged off Norderney – repairs postponed until 2027
Two undersea cables have been damaged off Norderney during work on grid connections. Amprion plans to carry out repairs in 2027, after the storm-surge season; the projects…
Two applications for party disciplinary proceedings against Gerhard Schröder after visit to Putin
On 4 November 2026, two formal applications for party disciplinary proceedings against former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder were received by the SPD sub-district of the Hanover Region…
Woman dies in tram accident in Halle-Trotha
A woman died in Halle (Saale) on Wednesday morning after a collision with a tram. The area around Trothaer Straße was cordoned off, and police…
When a carbon monoxide alarm makes sense in German homes
Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless, and can become life-threatening within minutes. DIN standards, testing bodies, fire services and consumer protection groups recommend…
Politicians demand short-term action from rail operator to tackle cancellations and delays
After persistent cancellations and delays, politicians at state and federal level are calling for specific timetables, a binding disruption response plan and measures that can be implemented quickly…
Destatis: Almost 9 million pupils at general education schools
The Federal Statistical Office reports around 8.998 million pupils at general education schools in Germany in 2025/26, as well as 2.258 million at…
Destatis: 4.4 per cent of employed people were managers in 2025
According to new figures from the Federal Statistical Office, around 1.9 million people in Germany held a senior management position in 2025. The proportion was 4.4 per cent…
Zwickau presents video project on 15th anniversary of the National Socialist Underground’s self-exposure
A new video work is part of the programme for the 15th anniversary of the National Socialist Underground’s self-exposure during the “November Days” in Zwickau…
Stones thrown from bridge onto A7 in Hamburg: road fully closed and one person injured
On 1 November, unknown assailants threw numerous stones from a bridge near Hamburg-Bahrenfeld onto the A7. Two cars were damaged and a 27-year-old passenger…
Magna plans to close its Waldshut-Tiengen plant by 31 March 2027
The automotive supplier plans to shut down its Waldshut-Tiengen site by 31 March 2027. According to regional reports, 255 employees are affected; the town and…
Metal industry employers warn of further job cuts on 4 November 2026
In view of weak demand and high production costs, the employers’ association Gesamtmetall sees a growing risk of accelerated job losses in the metal and…