How to find a flat in Germany Rent, ancillary costs, internet access: find out, what you need to look out for on your search for a place to live.

🏠 How do you find a flat or a house in Germany?

Rent, service charges, internet: an overview of what to keep in mind when looking for a place to live. 👇

Talks in Paris: Merz warns of stress test Following talks in Paris on the Strait of Hormuz, Federal Chancellor Merz called for close coordination with Washington – and warned of a global crisis.

Germany’s Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is warning that efforts to bring the Iran war to an end could strain relations with the United States.

What contribution Germany wants to make at the Strait of Hormuz. 👇

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Minehunters to be deployed in Strait of Hormuz

+++ Minehunters to be deployed in Strait of Hormuz

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20 percent increase in people applying to join the Bundeswehr The number of applications received by the Bundeswehr went up by a fifth compared to the year before. An increase in recruitment numbers was also observed, despite some seasonal fluctuation.

🪖 20 percent increase in people applying to join the Bundeswehr. An increase in recruitment numbers was also observed.

What are the reasons behind this increase? 👇

Sudan conference: billions pledged and calls for ceasefire Three years of civil war, millions displaced: in Berlin, 61 countries pledge billions in aid – and call for a humanitarian ceasefire.

📢 The third international Sudan conference ended with a clear signal.

💶 Representatives of 61 countries pledged around 1.5 billion euros in Berlin for the war-torn country.

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Housing in Germany What is German Gemütlichkeit? Find out what a typical living room looks like and which piece of furniture is a must.

🏠 How people really live in Germany.

From old buildings to new builds, from renting to owning – and why housing is currently the most pressing issue for many people.👇

Merz is travelling to Paris for Hormuz consultations

+++ Merz is travelling to Paris for Hormuz consultations

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1.49 billion euros in humanitarian aid for Sudan Further humanitarian aid was mobilised at the Sudan Conference in Berlin. In addition to aid promises, a discussion of possible political steps was also on the agenda.

💸 1.49 billion euros in humanitarian aid for Sudan.

Further humanitarian aid was mobilised at the Sudan Conference in Berlin. In addition to aid promises, a discussion of possible political steps was also on the agenda.

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Living together, learning from each other Many senior citizens in German cities are living in large flats on their own, while young people struggle to find housing. A project in Berlin brings those two groups together.

🏠 In Berlin, a 21-year-old and a 70-year-old are sharing a flat – thanks to a project that brings these two generations together.

Because many older people live alone in spacious flats, while younger people struggle to find housing. 👇

Germany and Ukraine aim to expand cooperation No other country is supporting Ukraine more than Germany in defending itself against Russia. Cooperation is now set to become even closer.

🤝 Germany and Ukraine aim to expand cooperation.

No other country is supporting Ukraine more than Germany in defending itself against Russia. Cooperation is now set to become even closer.

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Everything you need to know about the German way of life From shared flats and rubbish separation to nighttime quiet hours: read some fascinating facts about the German way of life.

🏠 Did you know that rented flats in Germany often don’t have a kitchen ?

From shared flats and rubbish separation to nighttime quiet hours: read some fascinating facts about the German way of life. 👇

Germany and South Africa call for further negotiations with Iran | deutschland.de

+++ Germany and South Africa call for further negotiations with Iran

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Housing construction in Germany: a turbo to pick up the pace Too few new builds, lengthy approval processes, high costs: the Federal Government wants to create affordable housing with its “building turbo” and new tenancy laws.

🏠 There is a housing shortage in Germany.

Too few new builds, lengthy approval processes, high costs: the Federal Government wants to create affordable housing. 👇

Germany commemorates liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp A ceremony was held at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial site to commemorate the victims of the National Socialist concentration camp and the camp’s liberation on 11 April 1945.

🕯️Germany commemorates liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp.

A ceremony was held at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial site to commemorate the victims of the National Socialist concentration camp and the camp’s liberation on 11 April 1945.

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Hungary votes for change – reactions from Berlin and Brussels

+++ Hungary votes for change – reactions from Berlin and Brussels

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7 facts about German space travel From founding member of the ESA to the astronaut training centre: How is Germany involved in space travel?

🚀 7 facts about German space travel: From founding member of the @esa.int to the astronaut training centre.

How is Germany involved in space travel? 👇

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Astronaut Gerst: Artemis II marks new era in moon research The German astronaut contextualises the moon mission - and hopes to have the chance to join the next flight himself.

The German astronaut Alexander Gerst sees the Artemis 2 mission as the start of a new era.

Here, he puts the Moon mission into context. 👇

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Germany’s cyber agency alarmed by AI tool from the US An AI model developed by US firm Anthropic tracks down security vulnerabilities in software. Germany’s cyber security agency has warned of the consequences.

US firm Anthropic has unveiled “Claude Mythos”, an AI model capable of identifying vulnerabilities in software.

Germany’s cyber security agency has warned of the consequences. Learn more 👇 #NewsDE

Klöckner: Lithuania’s security is Germany’s security

+++ Klöckner: Lithuania’s security is Germany’s security

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Merz criticises Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon Federal Chancellor Merz is concerned that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon could cause the peace process to fail. It is uncertain whether the upcoming negotiations with Iran will be successful.

🇱🇧 Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised Israel’s military action in Lebanon.

🕊️ Ahead of USA-Iran talks in Islamabad, Merz said: “The intensity with which Israel is waging war there could cause the entire peace process to fail.”

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Germany plans to set standards in quantum technology Germany’s ministry of research is funding companies with a view to building at least two top-class European quantum computers by 2030.

💡 Quantum Computing Competition: Germany is launching a programme to promote quantum technology.

🖥️ The funding is intended for research within companies – with the aim of developing new quantum computers by 2030.

Read more. 👇

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Klöckner travels to the Baltic states

+++ Klöckner travels to the Baltic states

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Merz: The aim must be an end to the Iran war In the war with Iran, an agreement has been reached on a two-week ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Federal Chancellor welcomes this and is now focusing on diplomacy.

🕊️ Finally some good news: #Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire.

🤝 Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the agreement and thanked Pakistan for its mediation.

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“Is it possible to have children in space?” Questions like these about the female body in zero gravity are what drive 19-year-old Cosma Heckel. Her dream is to become an astronaut – and she is already in contact with NASA.

👨‍🚀 “Is it possible to have children in space?”

Questions like these about the female body in zero gravity are what drive 19-year-old Cosma Heckel. Her dream is to become an astronaut – and she is already in contact with NASA.

Why is she keen to become an astronaut? 👇

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Long-distance heat project underscores German-Polish partnership

+++ Long-distance heat project underscores German-Polish partnership

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More people are setting up businesses in Germany The number of people who choose to become self-employed is rising: compared to the year before, new businesses increased by 18 percent in 2025.

The number of start-ups in Germany is rising.

More and more people are taking the plunge into self-employment: the number of start-ups rose by 18 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year.

What are the reasons for this?👇

Safety begins in space Without satellites there would be no internet, no navigation, no modern defence systems. Why Germany is strategically expanding its space travel activities.

👨‍🚀 Safety no longer starts only on the ground – but in orbit. Germany’s aerospace industry is becoming a key sector for both civil and military applications.

What makes the German aerospace industry so crucial?👇

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Using AI to fight diseases With the help of artificial intelligence, German pharma companies and research institutes are working intensively on more precise diagnoses and new therapies.

🤖 The use of AI to combat diseases sounds like science fiction – yet it is already an everyday reality.

With the help of AI, German pharmaceutical companies and research institutes are working on more accurate diagnoses.

What specific changes is AI bringing to medicine? 👇

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DAX companies defy the crisis Going against the trend of the economic slowdown, many of Germany’s large listed companies are increasing their dividends for shareholders.

📈 According to an EY study, the 40 DAX companies are expected to pay out around 55.3 billion euros in dividends – a new record high, despite the economic slowdown.

Allianz remains the top dividend payer, followed by Deutsche Telekom and Siemens.

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More than clothing: the meaning of traditional dress Cultural studies expert Simone Egger explains why traditional dress is far more than just a cliché in Germany and why it is again giving young people a sense of identity.

Traditional dress is much more than just a cliché in Germany.

💬 Cultural studies expert Simone Egger says, “Traditional dress is a form of communication”—and for many young people, it’s once again shaping identity.

What does traditional dress symbolise in 21st century ? 👇