- Jul 26
From topless debate to UV shirts: German outdoor pools mirror society's shifting norms
A dpa feature on 26 July 2026 uses the open-air swimming pool as a lens for conflicting German lifestyles, from tattoos and topless bathing to full-body swimwear and the quiet crisis of decaying infrastructure.
- Jul 22
Second student found dead in Trier within a week: police suspect homicide
A 29-year-old student was found dead in her apartment on Sunday, days after a 22-year-old was stabbed near campus. Police are investigating a suspected homicide, while the university prepares a memorial service.
- Jul 16
22-year-old student stabbed to death in Trier; Afghan suspect arrested after short chase
A 22-year-old student was attacked with a knife on Robert-Schuman-Allee on Wednesday morning and died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts. An Afghan man of the same age was arrested shortly after fleeing.
- Jun 19
Eight cool destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate offer relief from summer heat
From underground lava cellars to dense forest canopies, Rhineland-Palatinate provides a range of naturally cooled destinations for those seeking escape from high temperatures.
- Jun 17
Burkhard Jung on deadly Leipzig rampage: 'It caught me cold, you can't be prepared'
Leipzig's outgoing mayor Burkhard Jung says the May 4 attack that killed two and injured six was a shock no city can fully prepare for.
- Jun 13
EVG warns Italo's German entry could cut long-distance rail to at least 16 cities
Italy's Italo plans to launch high-speed services on two German corridors from 2028. A railway union analysis says at least 16 cities could lose their ICE and IC stops as a result.
- Jun 6
DFB-Pokal first round: Bayern Munich at VfL Osnabrück, Borussia Dortmund at HEBC Hamburg as pairings set
The draw for the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal first round took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Saturday evening, with defending champions Bayern Munich paired with promoted second-division side VfL Osnabrück and Borussia Dortmund drawn at fifth-tier HEBC Hamburg.
- May 27
Study: Germany lags behind in university startups, missing opportunity for 13 million jobs and €5 trillion in economic output
A new study by AlpMomentum, Redstone, TU München and Universität Trier reveals Germany ranks in the lower middle of Europe for spinning out startups from universities, with just 9.7 per €100M budget, far behind leader Andorra. Scaling challenges and brain drain to the US are cited as key barriers.
