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Nestle buys out yfood in first major deal for new CEO

Nestle has officially agreed to fully acquire the Munich-based smart food brand yfood Labs, marking the very first acquisition under the leadership of new CEO Philipp Navratil since he took the helm in September.

03 Jun 2026-15:45
Cologne Cathedral to charge $14 entry fee for tourists

One of Germany’s most iconic and visited landmarks is about to get a lot more expensive for travelers. Starting this July, tourists visiting the famous Cologne Cathedral will be required to pay a €12 ($14) admission fee, church officials have announced.

03 Jun 2026-15:20
Georgian PM slams German ambassador over “unserious” remarks

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has lashed out at Germany’s ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, describing his recent comments in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as “unserious” and “regrettable”.

03 Jun 2026-10:51
Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Israel to honor Lebanon truce

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Israel on Tuesday to strictly uphold its ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, arguing that maintaining the truce is an absolute necessity if current high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.

02 Jun 2026-18:03
German employment falls while part-time working hours tick up

Germany’s labor market underwent a distinct structural shift in the first quarter of 2026, characterized by a decline in the overall number of employed individuals paired with a historic spike in part-time working hours.

02 Jun 2026-17:57
Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out coalition with far-right AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly shut down any possibility of forming a government coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, branding them a direct threat to the country’s postwar democratic foundation.

02 Jun 2026-16:40
EU orders nine Schengen countries to drop internal border checks

The European Commission is pushing back against prolonged border walls within Europe, urging nine Schengen countries to scrap their long-standing internal passport checks in favor of smarter, high-tech security alternatives.

02 Jun 2026-15:42
At least 20 injured in Berlin tram derailment - VIDEO

02 Jun 2026-15:37
Uber and Autobrains plan Munich robotaxi rollout

Uber and Israel-based autonomous driving startup Autobrains announced a joint partnership on Monday to launch a new robotaxi program in Munich, Germany. The initiative, backed by U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, marks a significant push to expand and scale autonomous ride-hailing services across Europe.

01 Jun 2026-12:13
Japanese tourist harassed on cycling trip through Azerbaijan, man detained - VIDEO

A man has been detained in Azerbaijan’s Hajigabul district following a complaint from a Japanese tourist who said she was harassed while traveling through the country by bicycle.

01 Jun 2026-10:05