Germany

More than 500 cities and communities in Germany participated in Earth Hour, according to WWF. At 8:30 p.m., lights went out at landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanstein Castle. The event served as a signal for climate protection.

March 28, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A young humpback whale, previously stranded and rescued near Timmendorfer Strand, has run aground again on a sandbank in Wismarbucht. Authorities and environmentalists plan rescue efforts for Sunday if the animal does not free itself. The whale suffers from low salinity and lack of food in the Baltic Sea.

Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) has rejected demands for an excess profits tax to address high fuel prices. She called measures like fuel vouchers misleading and proposed raising the commuter allowance instead. The price surges stem from the Iran war.

March 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Florian Wirtz scored twice and assisted twice as Germany came from behind twice to beat Switzerland 4-3 in a thrilling World Cup preparatory friendly at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. The 21-year-old Liverpool midfielder described it as his standout international display, while coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the attack but noted defensive issues.

The AfD faction in the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament has voted out its leader Jan Bollinger shortly after a strong election result. Michael Büge takes over as new faction head. Bollinger remains in the faction and calls for loyalty to the party.

March 26, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin won the pairs competition at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague with 228.33 points. It is Germany's first world title since 2018. The duo defended their short program lead despite minor errors in the free skate.