📰 Breaking News: News Archive for September 2023 | Latest Updates from Germany 2025

01 September
- Children in Germany 'involuntarily exposed to explicit pornography'
- Voters reject Germany's coalition in polls as far-right AfD soars in Saxony
- Germany debates Covid masks in the health sector during flu season
- FDP calls for 'halt' to social welfare reforms in Germany
- Why a high profile Bavarian politician is embroiled in an anti-Semitic row
- Germany's next 'warning day' set for September 14th
- German phrase of the day: Auf zwei Hochzeiten tanzen
- New high-speed Paris to Berlin train will go via Strasbourg
- Why is the German flag black, red and gold?
03 September
- From art squat to Berlin gentrification lightning rod
04 September
- Living in Germany: Surge in support for far-right in Saxony, efficient taps and Nudossi
- Bavarian deputy PM to stay on despite anti-Semitism scandal
- 'Nuclear power is a dead horse in Germany': Scholz rejects reopening plants
- Germany's most populous state makes it easier to recognise foreign credentials
- Berlin public transport fares set to increase starting in 2024
- German Chancellor sparks pirate memes with eye-patch photo
- Heavy traffic expected in southern Germany as summer holidays end
- Germany 'failing in moral responsibility' for restitution of Nazi-looted art
- Regensburg v Salzburg: Which German-speaking city should you visit?
- Why Germany is debating a plan to cull more wolves
05 September
- Berlin techno clubs under threat from motorway expansion
- German word of the day: Albern
- Apfelwein: 5 things you never knew about German apple wine
- Train passengers in Germany urged to check plug sockets due to tampering
- More than quarter of 25-year-olds in Germany still live with parents
- Only Berlin bucks trend as record numbers of cars hit the road in Germany
- Will cyclists in Germany soon be required to wear a helmet?
- Nachtruhe: Which night time chores can get you fined in Germany?
- Russian disinformation in Germany 'much more confrontational and aggressive'
- EU judges reject bid to impose visas on American tourists
- OPINION: Is Germany really the sick man of Europe?
06 September
- 8 things you never knew about the German state of Schleswig-Holstein
- Germany and Austria to increase cross-border train services
- German Chancellor Scholz warns against far-right 'demolition squad'
- OPINION: A winter energy crunch in Europe looks a distinct possibility
- Germany ranked '7th best country in the world' in 2023
- Germany unveils new plan to become more immigrant and digital-friendly
07 September
- Berlin-Paris night train returns after nine years
- What to know about the planned new cross-border train services between Austria and Germany
- Support grows for Bavaria's Free Voters party after anti-Semitism scandal
- 'I could die': German military struggles to recruit
- Germany's parent council wants school ban on 'sloppy and inappropriate clothing'
- German word of the day: Bloß
- Should Germany revamp its 'unaffordable' early retirement scheme?
- Germany seeks Unesco status for Erfurt's Jewish heritage sites
- Which German cities are best for digital nomads to live in?
08 September
- PODCAST: Should foreigners in Germany make more of an effort to speak German?
- Which foods in Germany will cost you more as inflation stays high?
- German student body rejects 'paternalistic' dress code proposal
- Germany's economic recovery is coming – but it won't be fast
- Which big issues are German voters most concerned about?
- Roaming: Where can I use my German mobile abroad without being charged?
- German police suspect 'political arson' after rail cables go up flames
- France and Germany 'squabble like old married couple'
09 September
- Living in Germany: Wine princesses, Holstein cows and will we really see less bureaucracy?
- Two Germans charged with treason in Russia spying case
- Germany and western allies begin major Baltic Sea naval drills
10 September
- German circus replaces live animals with holograms
- Brexit: EU issues guidance after Britons 'wrongfully held' at Schengen borders
- Prince Harry loses penalty shootout to German politican on TV
11 September
- German foreign minister makes surprise visit to Kyiv
- How two Afghan sisters are taking the battle against the Taliban to Cologne
- No reason to fear rise in Covid infections at Munich's Oktoberfest, say experts
- EU forecasts German economy in recession in 2023
- Everything you need to know about Germany's Oktoberfest
- Ukraine says Germany 'wasting time' on missile decision
- Germany starts building 700 km wind energy power line
- Case closed against German girls in 12-year-old killing
12 September
- Germany sees end of heatwave as storms lash the country
- Could an earthquake disaster happen in Germany?
- Germany snapping up Indian fuels amid Russia sanctions
- German word of the day: Sich ausgehen
- Germany or Austria: Where's the best place for foreigners to buy property?
13 September
- Sharp rise in German bankruptcies as life support schemes end
- How using Germany's new digital car registration service turned into a bureaucratic nightmare
- 'Alcohol and overconfidence' behind many drowning deaths in Germany
- Birkenstock: 5 fun facts about the German firm that glamourised orthopedic shoes
- Germany suspends voluntary migrant intake plan with Italy
- 10 things Frankfurt residents might take for granted
- 'Germany is the brothel of Europe': Row breaks out over the purchase of sex
- New fathers in Germany often get no time time off – but change is coming
- German word of the day: Saftladen
- German far-right politician to face trial over Nazi slogan
14 September
- Ancient Chinese porcelain stolen from German museum
- 'Almost half' of Germans in favour of ban on e-scooters
- How successful were Germany's 'warning day' alarms?
- Germany blocks full Chinese takeover of satellite startup
- German Red Cross says Morocco aid plan thwarted
- German phrase of the day: Andere Länder, andere Sitten
- What maternity benefits are you entitled to as a freelancer in Germany?
- Eight German police officers probed over extreme-right chats
- Restaurants in German cities see revenues rise after crisis years
- Chancellor Scholz encourages foreigners to apply for German citizenship
15 September
- Cigarette sales grow in Germany in first half of 2023
- Jewish council calls for new German restitution law on Nazi-looted art
- German word of the day: Zeitverschwendung
- PODCAST: Why Germany is cutting access to Elterngeld and how important is beer to Germans?
- Digitalisation: The German states offering the most online services
- CDU under fire for pushing through tax cut in German state with votes from far-right AfD
- How many registered sex workers are there in Germany?
- Are German cities really offering people free transport if they hand in their driving licence?
16 September
- Living in Germany: Dropping articles, tapping beer kegs and what will happen to the €49 ticket?
- IN PICTURES: Thousands stage climate protests across Germany
17 September
- Climate activists spray Berlin's Brandenburg Gate
- 228 arrested in Germany after clashes at Eritrean event
18 September
- Push to raise pensions in Germany as more retirees return to work
- Why labour experts say Germany needs workers from outside the EU more than ever
- Pilot project seeks German employees to test out 4-day working week
- German Health Minister recommends new Covid jab as infections increase
- What Brits in Germany need to know if they move back to the UK post-Brexit
- EXPLAINED: Who should get a top-up Covid jab in Germany?
19 September
- Germany unveils new Ukraine package before key talks
- Stuttgart's immigration office blasted for 'unbearable' conditions
- Germany bans Hammerskins neo-Nazi group
- 10 simple phrases to make your German sound more impressive
- One dead and 20 injured after Flixbus travelling from Berlin overturns in Austria
- I just got married in Germany. How does this affect my taxes?
- French-German report urges EU to accept new members by 2030
20 September
- German court ruling paves way for trial of Maddie suspect
- German part-time teachers 'prepared to increase hours' to combat staff shortages
- Could there be a new wave of Covid-19 in Germany this autumn?
- Major Taiwanese company to train German students for semiconductor careers
- Germany demands Poland clarify 'serious' visa scandal amid border fears
- 15 German words that come from other languages
- German opposition mistakes Georgian palace for the Bundestag
- German president urges fair migrant distribution on Italy trip
- Vandals damage 40 Jewish graves at cemetery in eastern Germany
21 September
- Germany weighs ban on Chinese parts in 5G networks
- German universities expand support services for first-year students
- Public transport use in Germany goes up 'thanks to €49 ticket'
- German word of the day: Grüß Gott
- How will the 2024 budget affect foreigners in Germany?
22 September
- PODCAST: Germany embraces night trains and why the chancellor wants you to become German
- Germany sees record drop in property prices
- Germany's public transport must become more efficient and digital friendly, says minister
- Number of right-wing extremists in Germany 'triples'
- How two airlines are offering budget flights from Berlin to the USA
- Berlin marathon asks climate protesters to respect race
- Germany's Volkswagen considers job cuts as electric car shift stalls
23 September
- Living in Germany: Skilled worker shortage getting worse, Bundestag dome mix-up and beer culture
24 September
- German far-right leads mayoral race near former Nazi camp
- Bavarian village to decide future of key BMW factory
25 September
- How high interest rates are hampering homeowners' dreams in Germany
- German far-right AfD thwarted in mayoral race near former Nazi camp
- Germany's 'Christkind' already receives thousands of Christmas letters
- German word of the day: Wonneproppen
- Do German employees with Covid-19 and no symptoms still have to go to work?
- EXPLAINED: What is Germany doing to solve its housing crisis?
- Everything that changes in Germany in October 2023
26 September
- An international students' guide to the top 10 German universities in 2023
- Italy complains to Germany over migrant NGO funding
- 'Last hope': Desperate truckers in Germany stage hunger strike
- Why German police are against eastern border controls
- 9 unmissable events in Germany this October
- German teen arrested over six-year-old's murder
- 33 years on: Are east and west Germany growing apart?
27 September
- What could the Hesse elections mean for international residents?
- Germany bans 'cult-like, racist' far-right group
- 7 false friends Spanish-speakers in Germany should avoid
- Munich, Vienna or Salzburg: Which is the best airport to fly from?
- Germany to tighten controls on Polish and Czech borders as migrant numbers rise
28 September
- 8 spectacular spas to visit in Germany this winter
- Bavaria to set up 'control unit' to curb use of cannabis if legalised in Germany
- OPINION: Oktoberfest revelry reveals the political storm brewing in Bavaria
- German phrase of the day: Auf dem Schlauch stehen
- Where in Germany are housing costs for students rising the most (and least)?
- Germany acquires 'historic' air defence system
- German inflation drops to lowest level since start of war in Ukraine
29 September
- Germany bets on hydrogen to help cut trucking emissions
- Should you get a tax advisor in Germany - and how much does it cost?
- PODCAST: How Germany remains divided 33 years after reunification
- KEY POINTS: How Germany's long-distance train services will change next year
- Why are some Germans turning towards the far-right?
- Germany shocked by teen murders
- Why the future of Germany's €49 public transport pass is up in the air
- Former barracks running out of space as more migrants reach Germany
30 September
- Living in Germany: Newsreader's giggles, your go-to German word and German Unity Day
- European countries smash September temperature records
- Elon Musk slams German-funded migrants rescue Med operations