Majority of children in Germany begin smartphone use at 7, own devices by 9

Discover how German parents manage kids’ smartphone and social media use from ages 6 to 18, balancing risks and benefits in a digital age, per Bitkom survey.

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Germany’s youth population remains at historic low

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Decision time as Global Plastic Pollution treaty talks begin in Geneva

German Finance Minister Klingbeil criticizes Trump and treasury secretary Bessent

Left party demands linking of lowest company wage to top executive pay

Two stabbing attacks near hospital in Heide, police search for perpetrator

Germany’s asylum applications fall 50% in 2025 amid stricter border controls

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Settlement and Transport areas in Germany increase by 51 hectares per day

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Only 2% of Germans meet all healthy lifestyle, study reveals

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The Sunday Shutdown: How to Survive Germany’s Ruhetag

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RKI unveils method to test patient samples for hundreds of viruses at once

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Did tomatoes help create the modern potato? Science says yes

Airlines sued for carry-on baggage fees: What travelers should know

Student Funding in Germany: How BAföG can support your studies

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Merz, Macron condemn Hamas over shocking footage of starved Israeli hostages

Merz and Macron condemn Hamas over shocking hostage videos, urge release, and differ on Palestinian state recognition approach.

Germany spent nearly €47 billion on citizen's benefit in 2024

Germany’s citizen’s benefit hit €46.9B in 2024 as rates rose with inflation. Critics seek reform, but experts warn cuts risk harming jobs and raising long‑term costs.

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Markus Söder demands end to citizen’s benefit for all Ukrainian refugees in Germany

Söder wants to scrap citizen’s income for all Ukrainian refugees, saying it hinders work, defying the CDU/CSU-SPD deal’s April 1 cut‑off.

German retailers push for tariffs on cheap Chinese platforms Temu and Shein

German retailers demand tariffs on cheap Chinese platforms Temu and Shein, citing unfair competition and weak EU enforcement.

Justice Minister Hubig cautious over using U.S. crime analysis tool Palantir

Justice Minister Hubig questions Palantir, US police data analysis tool, over privacy risks, as police push adoption citing no EU alternative.

Germany calls on Israel to secure supplies in the Gaza Strip

Germany presses Israel to boost Gaza aid, warns of sanctions, and condemns aid theft by Hamas. Berlin mulls arms export halts and tougher EU measures.

German economists warn of pension crisis, call for urgent reform

German economists urge pension reform to prevent soaring costs and rising contribution rates. They propose linking retirement age to life expectancy and ending early retirement.

DWD plans smarter pollen tracking to help millions with allergies in Germany

DWD to install 16 AI-powered pollen monitors by 2027 for accurate forecasts, helping millions of hay fever sufferers manage symptoms and reduce allergy-related costs.

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Christopher Street Day in Hamburg to attract 250,000 participants

Bundeswehr Helicopter Crash: Third crew member found dead

Suspected arson at Düsseldorf signal box disrupts Deutsche Bahn services

German military helicopter crashes into river: 2 dead, 1 still missing

Three dead, several injured after train derails in Germany

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EU to launch biometric entry-exit system to tighten border security

England triumph over Spain in penalty shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

EU-US Trade Deal Agreed: Key facts and insights

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Bundeswehr begins airdropping relief supplies over Gaza Strip

Massive 8.8 quake near Russia triggers Pacific tsunami

Mass Shooting in Manhattan: 4 Killed, including Police officer

Macron says France will recognise state of Palestine

Modi visits UK to seal trade deal with Starmer

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Labor Minister Bas rejects Reiche’s proposal to raise retirement age

Germany’s tougher border rules result in over 9,500 rejections since May

Funding shortfall threatens future of Deutschland ticket

Budget 2026: Loans for health and long-term care insurance faces criticism

Federal Cabinet approves 2026 budget with record spending and soaring debt

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Deutsche Bahn H1 2025: Loss narrows but punctuality remains poor

China's JD.com to acquire German electronics giant MediaMarkt & Saturn

CEO salaries hit record highs in Germany despite economic pressure

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Germany hits 4.2M Solar installations in 2025

‘No more Microsoft’: German state moves to open-source software

Germany awards Blue Angel for software for the first time

BioNTech founders win German National Prize

Class action lawsuit filed against TikTok in Berlin

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Unemployment climbs to 2.98M in Germany, job vacancies drop sharply

Germany’s unemployment hit 2.979M in July amid an economic downturn. Job vacancies drop, hiring slows, and experts urge reforms to revive the labor market.

Why Germany’s training market is facing a tough year

Skills gaps, fewer trainee positions, and hiring challenges are straining Germany’s training market, pushing calls for reforms and better vocational training support.

Why the first years decide your child’s future learning path

Children's vocabulary and social skills by age two show major gaps linked to family background, revealing the roots of educational inequality early in life.

German economy contracts 0.1% in Q2 due to tariffs and low Investment

Germany's economy shrank 0.1% in Q2 2025 as U.S. tariffs hit exports. Recovery expected in H2 driven by state spending and consumption, despite ongoing structural hurdles.

Is your Mobile data plan really worth the cost?

German mobile users consume just 11.7GB monthly data but pay for 72GB plans. Verivox says inflated data offers drive up costs. Learn how to avoid overpaying for unused data.

Why now is the best time for a Nursing career in Germany

Explore Germany’s growing nursing careers in 2024 with 59,400 new trainees and university programs. Find out why nursing is a smart, future-proof profession to start now.

Germany records sharp increase in obesity surgery

Morbid obesity surgeries in Germany increased fivefold since 2010. Most patients need follow-up care for complications or related treatments.

Digital Travel: Germany’s growing trust in AI for holiday planning

More Germans are letting AI plan their holidays. From booking hotels to planning excursions, AI is changing how we travel. Find out how smart travel is evolving.

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