Croatia
German Tourists Stabilize Arrivals to Croatia
Unofficial data for July shows nearly identical numbers of arrivals and overnight stays by German guests as last year, with optimism also fueled by forecasts for August due to the later start of school holidays in all German federal states.
Economy
German Auto Industry in Crisis: BMW's Profit Drops 35%, 8,000 Jobs Cut, Mercedes, VW, and Audi Also in Steep Decline
Latest quarterly results reveal a deep crisis for all German automotive giants: the Chinese market is slipping away, tariffs and geopolitics pose threats, and large-scale layoff programs become the norm.
Auto
New Mercedes GLA arrives as a hybrid and electric model with a range of up to 657 km
The third generation of the compact crossover brings larger dimensions, advanced technology, and three electric variants, with orders in Germany starting this week.
Auto
BMW cuts 8,000 jobs and entrusts car's 'brain' to Qualcomm
German automaker launches the largest voluntary departure program in its history while signing a ten-year deal with the American giant for key computing systems. Porsche moves in a similar direction, eliminating a total of 9,000 jobs.
Economy
Germany seeks thousands of tax advisors, salaries reach up to 90,000 euros per year
According to estimates, between 14,000 and 25,000 specialists are lacking, and demand is rising due to the complex tax system.
Real Estate
BMW's Double Challenge: Recall of 744,000 Vehicles and Elimination of 8,000 Jobs
Real Estate
BMW Launches Voluntary Severance Program for Up to 8,000 Employees
Football
Džeko to undergo medical examinations on Sunday, sign one-year contract with Schalke on Monday
Football
Netzer: The Blonde Genius Who Substituted Himself Into Games and Drove Ferraris
Politics
Germany, Sweden and Switzerland send aid to France in fight against fires
Devastating forest fires in southwestern France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate. European countries respond by sending aircraft and firefighting teams.
Politics
Attack on Berlin Pride Parade: One Person Killed, Manhunt Underway
Suspect Abdul B. (21) drove a vehicle into a crowd at CSD in Tiergarten park. Police describe him as a known member of the Islamist scene in Berlin.
Politics
Camper Hits Traffic Jam on Germany's A9 Motorway, 34 Injured
Driver of a camper van failed to notice a traffic jam on the Thuringian motorway and crashed into nine vehicles. Among the injured are children with high support needs.
Politics
Vehicle attack on Berlin Pride: one dead, 16 injured
A white van struck a crowd in Tiergarten park during the Christopher Street Day parade. The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul B., has been identified as a person known to police for ties to the Islamist scene in Berlin, but had not been arrested at the time of reporting.
ATTACK
Vehicle Attack at Berlin Pride Parade: One Dead, 16 Injured
A white vehicle plowed into a crowd in Berlin's Tiergarten park. The suspect, known to police as being from Islamist circles, remains at large.
Economy
Hensoldt creates 900 jobs in new €300 million plant
German military technology manufacturer invests in Oberkochen while other sectors close factories. The new 40,000-square-meter complex will combine development, production, and service of optical systems.
Football
Split Hosts Rugby Europe Sevens Championship Finals, 24 Teams in Park mladeži
From Friday to Sunday, Park mladeži hosts the final tournament of the Rugby Europe Sevens Championship Series, with the women's teams opening the competition on Friday.
Football
Bilić Succeeds Dalić, Klopp Takes Over Germany: Wave of Coaching Changes After 2026 World Cup
After the 2026 World Cup with 48 teams, eight selected squads have already appointed new coaches. Croatia has chosen Slaven Bilić as the successor to Zlatko Dalić.
Politics
Ebola Epidemic in Africa Could Reach 2014 Scale
CDC warns that case numbers could rise to 10,000-20,000, while American doctor successfully treated in Germany.