Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
European governments say they are ready to support a security mission in the Strait of Hormuz, a Berlin court blocks an AfD politician from the senior police service, Musk plans to sue ZDF and more news from Germany on Tuesday, June 16th.
German word of the day: Abklatsch
Did you know that Germans have a knack for summing up… let’s say cultural snobbery in a single word? Whether you’re reviewing a film, dismissing a trend or critiquing a restaurant that feels a little too familiar, Abklatsch is the word you need.
German cities could see rail links cut as competitor enters market, union warns
Passengers in several German cities could lose direct long-distance rail connections if competition on the country's busiest train routes increases, according to a new study by the railway union EVG.
Germany's working-age population set to shrink dramatically
Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.
Germany braces for spell of extreme heat with 38C forecast
Germany is heading for its hottest spell of weather so far this year, with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 38C this week.
Berlin's newest S-Bahn line launches to cut travel times to Hauptbahnhof
A brand-new S-Bahn link opened in Berlin on Monday, cutting travel times to the main station – but while some benefits are immediate, full expansion of the line is still expected to take years.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Rail services resume between Hamburg and Berlin, Germany score seven in World Cup opener, Munich bike rally calls for safer streets for younger and older riders and more news on Monday, June 15th.
Inside Germany: An early World Cup mishap and a whale of a tragedy
From a broadcasting mishap at the start of the football World Cup, to where you can find the happiest Germans and the unfortunate end of Timmy the whale, here's what we're talking about at The Local this week.