Daily Briefing 24.07.2025, 16:53 (CEST)

Rheinmetall head wants faster progress on Franco-German tank project

The chief executive of German arms maker Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, advocated faster progress in the Franco-German tank project MGCS during a visit by Defence Ministers Boris Pistorius a...

Hold the farewell: Berlin-Prague 'Knödel Express' isn't gone just yet

As part of a modernization of train connections between Prague and Berlin, the era of the beloved "Knödel Express" was supposed to come to an end - but it seems a taste of the old tradition...

Cabinet member: Poland to keep border checks with Germany, Lithuania

Poland plans to extend the checks at its borders with Germany and Lithuania, Cabinet member Tomasz Siemoniak said on Thursday.

Deutsche Bank posts highest profit since 2007 after strong first half

Deutsche Bank on Thursday said it is on track to increase its profit this year following a surprisingly strong first half.

Hackers interrupt German council meeting with porn broadcast

A local council meeting on Germany's Lake Constance was disrupted this week when hackers took control of the online broadcast to play a pornographic video.

German economic institute: Firms already feeling impact of US tariffs

Increased tariffs on imports into the United States have already had a negative impact on both the US and the German economies, Germany's ifo economic research institute reported on Thursda...

Vodafone Germany sees first growth in TV customers in nearly a decade

After nearly a decade of decline, Vodafone Germany has recorded a small gain in TV customers, marking a potential turnaround in its long-sinking cable television business.

Germany feeling 'empty' after almost successful team rebuilding

Germany's dream of reaching the women's Euro 2025 final were shattered by a late goal from Spain in extra time, but the team seems to be on the right path under the leadership of coach Christian Wück.

Thousands of refugees with Greek asylum reapply in Germany

Around 8,000 refugees who had already been granted protection in Greece applied for asylum again in Germany between January and May this year, according to the German Interior Ministry.

Merz to host Macron for dinner in Berlin

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to host French President Emmanuel Macron for a dinner meeting on Wednesday evening in Berlin.