Lausitz energy companies win contracts for gas-fired power plants in Brandenburg and Saxony
On 3 November 2026, the Federal Network Agency published the results of the first tender under the Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act (StromVKG)…
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Northern Germany: Americans follow the 2026 midterms at election parties and on the radio
On the day of the US midterm elections, Americans living in northern Germany followed the vote closely. NDR Info reported on…
Lorry crashes at end of roadworks on A31 – driver dies, motorway reopens
A lorry crashed at the end of a secured roadworks area on the A31 near Schüttorf in Lower Saxony. The driver died; the road was closed and…
Turkey releases Ulm resident Ferdi Soylu – travel ban remains in place
Ferdi Soylu, from Ulm, has been released from pre-trial detention in Ankara. According to his family, he is not allowed to leave Turkey for the time being. The…
26 killed in attack on school in Zaporizhzhia region
At least 26 people have been killed in a Russian attack on Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to Ukrainian officials. A school was hit…
Tree burials on the rise – local authorities revise cemetery plans
New industry reports and analyses for autumn 2026 show that natural burials are becoming more popular, while traditional family graves are losing significance. This…
University bunker demolition date still unknown: Bornplatz Synagogue remains in limbo
A CDU inquiry and new information confirm that the high-rise air-raid shelter used by the university at Joseph-Carlebach-Platz has still not been vacated. Without its demolition, there is…
Fireworks thrown onto A6 near Heilbronn: four teenagers arrested (2 November 2026)
On 2 November 2026, four teenagers threw fireworks onto the A6 motorway near Heilbronn-Biberach. A Volkswagen van was damaged, and police detained the…
Zweibrücken Prison enables inmates to obtain a Category B driving licence
According to the prison, Zweibrücken Prison offers inmates the opportunity to obtain a Category B car driving licence while in custody; theory lessons…
Chemnitz listening bench moves to the Tietz for the winter
Since November, the Omas gegen Rechts initiative has moved its offer of conversation from the Rosenhof to the foyer of the Tietz. Two red armchairs are available there on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm…
Debate over the term “migrant milieu” after riots on 1 November 2026
Following riots after nationwide “Gen Z” protests on 1 November 2026, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s description of the perpetrators as “thugs from the migrant milieu”…
Traben-Trarbach council approves new development with more than 50 social housing flats
On 3 November 2026, Traben-Trarbach’s city council approved the new development at Poststraße/Bahnstraße. Despite protests and a petition with more than 500…
AI-generated legal documents are burdening courts in Baden-Württemberg and prolonging proceedings
Courts in Baden-Württemberg report more lawsuits and applications for urgent relief. They attribute some of the increase to legal documents written using artificial intelligence.
Court hearings begin on 3 November 2026: Lawsuits seek to stop expansion of Leipzig/Halle cargo airport
On 3 November 2026, the Saxon Higher Administrative Court in Bautzen will begin hearing several lawsuits against the planning approval decision…
Legionella from the tap: how great is the risk in Germany?
Legionella in domestic drinking water can cause severe pneumonia. Authorities say the main problem is warm, rarely used pipes, and…