Samet Yılmaz of the Green Party has won the mayoral election in Kiel, the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. Yılmaz secured 54.1%  of the vote, defeating Gerrit Derkowski — the candidate backed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) who received 45.9% . Born in Kiel, Samet Yılmaz studied political science at Kiel University (CAU), where he later completed his doctorate. In the first round of voting on November 16, no candidate sur

Germany is witnessing one of its largest youth mobilizations in recent years, as tens of thousands of young people in 90 cities took to the streets on Friday to protest the newly approved military service law. The legislation, passed by parliament, requires all 18-year-old men to complete a mandatory questionnaire as part of a revived conscription system — a move that has sparked widespread anger among students. Skipping classes and gathering in city centers, protesters chant

The TASS news agency reports that Russian social media has been flooded with complaints from hundreds of Porsche owners whose vehicles failed to start due to a widespread malfunction. Yuliya Trushkova, Service Director at Rolf, stated that the issue emerged after the factory-installed alarm system was accidentally blocked via its satellite module. “Since 28 November, we have seen a significant increase in calls from Porsche owners to our service centers. Our specialists have

A new legal amendment introduces severe penalties for individuals who attempt to obtain citizenship using fake language certificates or through fraudulent means. Germany’s coalition government has submitted a draft bill to the Interior Committee, aiming to tighten sections of the citizenship law. The proposal will be put to a vote in the Bundestag before becoming law. The new regulation specifically targets individuals who try to secure a German passport with falsified langua

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Europe of adopting the idea of delivering a strategic defeat to Russia and “continuing to live with these illusions,” despite, in his words, knowing such an outcome is impossible. He argued that Europe—by attempting to block President Trump’s peace process—has no real peace agenda and is choosing escalation instead. Putin delivered some of his harshest and most threatening remarks toward Europe to date: “We have no intention of going t

A five-page resolution prepared by 1,100 teachers affiliated with the Education and Science Union (GEW) in the state of Hesse states that “the basic prerequisites for children to successfully participate in their first school lessons are increasingly lacking.” The deficiencies listed by teachers extend to the simplest skills of daily life. Many children reportedly struggle with a lack of willingness to make an effort, poor concentration, difficulty coping with frustration, an

2,000 Lawsuits Filed in 10 Months Over Processing Delays The Berlin State Office for Immigration (LEA) is struggling to process citizenship applications within the three-month period stipulated by law. Due to a significant surge in applications, processing times have slowed dramatically. The primary reason for the delays is said to be the extraordinary increase in the number of applications. Over the past 22 months, 75,000 new applications have been submitted, and an addition

Demographic shifts across Europe are putting pension systems under mounting pressure. As life expectancy rises, the number of retirees grows while the number of contributors declines. In many European countries, nearly one-quarter of the population is now over the age of 65. In Germany and several other EU member states, two workers currently finance the pension of one retiree. This ratio is expected to worsen significantly in the coming years. Although governments are trying

Flights of 6,000 A320 Aircraft Halted European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that an urgent software update is required for a significant portion of its A320 fleet due to the risk that intense solar radiation could interfere with flight control data. Following the warning, many airlines worldwide — including Turkish Airlines (THY), AJet and Pegasus — have grounded their A320 aircraft.

According to data published by CEOWORLD Magazine  and the Safety Index Report , cities were evaluated based on criteria such as public order, crime rates, security force density, and overall quality of life. Cities from the Gulf region dominated the top of the list.The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, ranked first with a safety score of 97.73%. Abu Dhabi was followed by Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, in second place with 97.53%, and Doha, the capital of Qatar,

The European Union has rejected the 28-point proposal drafted by the United States for Ukraine, calling it a “preliminary draft” that must be revised to include Europe’s own demands. Leaders including the German Chancellor, the UK Prime Minister, and the French President have voiced concerns over the plan, which envisions Ukraine giving up sovereignty, ceding territory, and downsizing its military as part of a settlement with Russia. The challenge for European leaders now is

Kyiv is under immense pressure as the United States pushes a new draft proposal, one that Russian President Vladimir Putin has openly endorsed.Most elements of the draft require Ukraine to make significant territorial and sovereignty concessions. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the moment as a historic crossroads, warning that Ukraine is being forced to choose between “losing its dignity” under a U.S.–Russia plan or losing a key ally.“The country is going through one o

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the proposal “could form the basis of a final peace agreement.”Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the other hand, said that Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments in its history. Zelensky first warned that Ukraine risks losing the United States as a key partner due to Washington’s efforts to put its ideas into action. In his address to the nation, however, he said that he is working constructively with the U.S.

Territorial Arrangements and Sovereignty (1–8) De facto transfer of the Donetsk region to Russia. De facto transfer of the Luhansk region to Russia. Ukraine fully relinquishing all administrative and military claims over these two regions. Creation of a wide demilitarized buffer zone around Donbas. “Freezing” the current front line in Zaporizhzhia for “the coming years.” Freezing the line of control in the eastern part of Kherson. A possible “withdrawal and reassessment” mech

In the exercise called “Bollwerk Bärlin III”,the 1,000-soldier Honor Guard Battalion simulated a war scenario focused on protecting the federal government. Since midnight on Monday, exercises have been conducted between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. across Berlin and Brandenburg, simulating situations such as securing transportation routes, evacuating wounded soldiers, neutralizing saboteurs, and engaging in combat under low-visibility conditions. At Jungfernheide station in the Berlin

The global outage was caused by a Cloudflare disruption. Cloudflare powers a large part of today’s internet infrastructure, helping countless websites protect themselves against cyberattacks and stay online during high traffic periods. After the Cloudflare outage, major platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Facebook, and X experienced technical failures. Cloudflare released a brief statement saying it was “aware of an issue potentially affecting multiple customers and is invest

Until now, Ukrainians who came to Germany after the Russian invasion were receiving citizens’ income (Bürgergeld) without being granted formal asylum status. They were allowed to work immediately, had no waiting period, and received full social benefits. A single Ukrainian adult received €563 per month, and all housing and heating costs were fully covered by the state. The German government has now agreed to end this system. The new regulation — which will also apply retroact

📈 From January 1, 2026: hourly wage increases to €13.90 📈 From January 1, 2027: hourly wage rises further to €14.60 This marks the largest increase since Germany introduced its minimum wage system in 2015. 💶 As of 2025, the average gross monthly minimum wage is around €2,220 . By 2027, this figure will climb to approximately €2,500. The net income — depending on taxes and marital status — is expected to range between €1,700 and €1,850. 📍 This adjustment will be particular

Sofia Corradi — the visionary behind the Erasmus student exchange program, which has enabled millions of young people to study across Europe — has passed away in Rome at the age of 91. Known affectionately as the “Mother of Erasmus,” Corradi was a Professor of Education Sciences at Roma Tre University. In a statement, her family described her as “a woman of inexhaustible energy, intellectual depth, and emotional generosity.” Corradi’s inspiration for Erasmus came from her own

According to a new report by the German Tenants’ Association (DMB), the number of people living in rental housing across Germany has increased by 3 million over the past five years, reaching 44 million residents. This means 52.8% of the country’s population now lives in rented homes — the highest share in Europe. The report revealed some striking figures: 📌 6 million tenants are under severe financial pressure due to rising housing costs. 📌 2.8 million tenants fear they won