'A new low': Deutsche Bahn passengers livid at nationwide railway paralysis
From Berlin to Frankfurt and everywhere in between, railway passengers across Germany were stuck on trains and in stations on Tuesday night due to an unprecedented communication failure.
Deutsche Bahn trains resume after technical glitch paralyses network
Train services in Germany were resuming on Wednesday, the state-run rail operator said, after a breakdown in the railway radio communication system brought trains across the country to a standstill.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
National rail network halted overnight by radio failure, Germany braces for record heat as Europe swelters, chancellor throws support behind pension reform proposals and more news on Wednesday, June 24th.
Why a swimming pool in eastern Germany has 'banned' non-German speakers
A lake-side swimming pool in Saxony-Anhalt has introduced a controversial rule that states people who cannot speak German may be refused entry.
Why Germany is considering new rules for AI in politics
Recent scandals have highlighted how some German politicians are using AI tools in practice, raising questions about transparency, accuracy and trust in leadership.
How extreme heat is wreaking havoc on daily life in Germany
From water use warnings and airplane evacuations to a spike in swimming accidents, here are some of the ways the on-going heatwave is affecting life around Germany - and how to find a place to cool down if needed.
German word of the day: Hitzekoller
It’s hot out there! And when the heat won’t quit, tempers begin to fray. Here’s a German word that perfectly captures that boiling-point moment when your shirt sticks to your back and even the smallest inconvenience feels like a personal attack.
What Germany's planned pension reform means for you
The German government wants to reform the ailing pension system. A new plan calls for raising the retirement age and making more people contribute, among other changes.