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Consumers have reported a significant decline in postal service reliability, with complaints about damaged parcels, incorrect deliveries, and severe delays becoming increasingly common. Job cuts and rising prices have contributed to this crisis.

Germany's major airlines were notably ranked among the worst in Europe due to significant concerns regarding reliability and customer satisfaction, particularly in recent surveys.

We have succeeded in organizing another deportation flight with convicted criminals to Afghanistan, with 81 Afghan men with failed asylum applications and criminal convictions on board.

Baden-Baden is an elegant town that has been attracting wellness lovers since the Roman times, offering a historic bathing ritual at Friedrichsbad Spa.

The Munich Airport plans to construct a deportation terminal designed to process repatriation of migrants, with capacity for up to 100 arrivals and departures daily.

"An estimated 6,000 liters (1,585 US gallons) of oil have spilled into waters in the German North Sea port of Cuxhaven following a collision between two ships."

Frei, Chancellor Merz's top aide, stated there's unity in the coalition's goals regarding Gaza, despite differing views on the methods to achieve them. He emphasized that 'there's not even a sheet of paper between the partners,' indicating that while approaches may differ, the objective remains shared.

The DAX rose on Wednesday, led by a strong performance in the auto sector after a trade agreement between the United States and Japan lifted investor sentiment.

Judge Andrea Wilms stated that Hotz's posts were clearly recognizable as satire and did not contain any intention to disturb public order, despite being in bad taste.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated, "The restrictions on the independence of the Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities hampers Ukraine's path to the EU," highlighting major concerns about governance reforms.

The average person in Germany is 44.9 years old and has a gross monthly income of €3,978. The average woman is 46.2 years old, while the average man is 43.5 years old, reflecting the greater life expectancy of women.

The German media group Sudwestdeutsche Medienholding (SWMH) has faced a critical IT security incident, involving unauthorized access to its internal network that affected multiple publications.

Chelsea FC's clear intention is a sale, not a loan regarding Carney Chukwuemeka, leaving Borussia Dortmund with uncertain chances depending on the price.

Christina Block is accused of orchestrating a violent abduction of her two youngest children, allegedly hiring a security firm to ambush her ex-husband and children.

A 59-year-old man died after falling 50 metres from the Wagendrischelhorn mountain while climbing with his partner. The accident occurred at an altitude of about 2,100 metres.

Gretchen, the tragic character in Faust, embodies the plight of women in societies where misogynistic moralities prevail and reproductive rights are severely restricted.

The Hugo is a cocktail made of Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint leaves, a shot of mineral water and a slice of lime.

At least 19 people, including a child, were injured, four seriously, after a fireworks display went awry at a fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Friday evening.

Dauer literally means 'duration' or 'length of time' and can be added to many German nouns to convey a sense of permanence.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated, "Israel's approach to Gaza is no longer acceptable," calling for an immediate ceasefire as the death toll exceeded 58,000 this week.

The UK and Germany, perhaps the two countries most closely aligned when Britain was inside the EU, are starting out afresh in a darker world.

In 2024, Deutsche Bahn (DB) paid passengers almost 200 million ($232 million) in compensation, nearly 70 million more than the previous year.

Foreign parents-to-be in Germany may consider obtaining citizenship to improve residency rights. Naturalisation is complex, generally requiring five years of legal residence, self-sufficiency, and language skills.

Migrants living in Germany earn nearly 20% less than native-born workers, mainly due to limited access to higher-paying sectors and roles.

The era of 'solar-only' energy solutions is over. We're entering a new age where the challenge isn't just about clean power generation, but about intelligent on-site distribution and optimised energy management.