Politics

Parliament, the federal states and international diplomacy: the day's most consequential political developments, from draft legislation and coalition disputes to elections and what follows them.

Cyberattack on three British airports demands ransom

Hackers, known to the authorities, have requested a ransom following the cyber attack.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Necklace of Egyptian Queen Nazli Stolen in Vienna, Valued at €3.7 Million

The item was taken from the MAK in Vienna and was created in 1939 for the queen's daughter's wedding.

International28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Spain Requests EU Support for Migrant Triage in Ceuta

The Ministry of the Interior has asked the European Commission to deploy Frontex to assist in managing migrants in Ceuta.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Catarina Martins calls on EU to support student republics in Coimbra

The Left Bloc MEP visited the Marias do Loureiro and Baco student republics, promising support to preserve student traditions.

International28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

UN summit in Mongolia ends without agreement on drought

The absence of a global agreement on combating drought was a key outcome of the UN summit in Mongolia.

International28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Mikhail Fedorov appointed as advisor to Italian Defense Minister

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has announced he will become an advisor to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto while remaining active in Ukraine.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Consumer advocates call for action after Meta settlement

Following a settlement in the U.S. regarding children's social media addiction, consumer centers in Germany demand measures for youth protection.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Sprinter Owen Ansah appeals against impending suspension

Owen Ansah, a Hamburg sprinter, has filed an appeal against a looming doping suspension and requested the case be heard by the German Sports Arbitration Court.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Marc Lüthi elected new president of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation

Marc Lüthi has been elected as the new president of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation at an extraordinary general assembly.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Survey shows: 81 percent of Germans worry about social security

A recent study highlights the concerns of Germans about their financial security in the context of planned social reforms.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Government Ends Cooperation with Derad De-Radicalization Center

The Interior Ministry confirms that the partnership with Derad is terminated due to suspicions of ideology.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

AfD fails again with no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Voigt

The AfD has lost another no-confidence vote against Thuringia’s Prime Minister Mario Voigt.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

King Harald V of Norway has died

King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89, as announced by the royal court.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Owen Ansah contests four-year doping ban

Sprinter Owen Ansah has rejected the doping ban recommended by NADA and filed for a hearing.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Two dead after violent incident at school in Brandenburg

A violent incident occurred at a school in Gosen-Neu Zittau, Brandenburg, resulting in two fatalities.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Füchse Berlin start season with victory over Melsungen

In their opening match of the new Handball Bundesliga season, Füchse Berlin triumph over Melsungen with a score of 35:30.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

US court lifts Pentagon ban on AI company Anthropic

A court has deemed the Pentagon's classification of the AI company Anthropic as a national security risk illegal.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Rescue operations halted in Tibet due to flood risk after glacier collapse

Rescue operations have been suspended due to an overflowing lake, with 469 confirmed deaths in Nepal.

International28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

French-Colombian soldier kidnapped in Colombia by guerrillas

French Foreign Legion soldier José Olger Melo Charry was kidnapped in early August in Colombia, according to the Colombian army.

International28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

U.S. Court Rules Trump's Ban on Anthropic Illegal

A federal judge found that the sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against Anthropic constituted a violation of free speech.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Six Months After the Start of the Iran Conflict: Assessment and Outlook

Six months after the conflict between the USA and Iran began, a continuing crisis remains unresolved.

Domestic28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

João Soares criticizes comparison between Carneiro and Ventura at PSD's Summer University

Socialist João Soares emphasized the importance of dialogue between PS and PSD at the PSD's Summer University, while criticizing comparisons between Carneiro and Ventura.

Politics28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Protesters block Red Cross aid in Ceuta

Around two hundred protesters blocked food delivery from the Red Cross for migrants in Ceuta, with violence reported in other parts of the city.

International27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die from Malaria

After being bitten by infected mosquitoes on a plane, two Frankfurt airport employees have died, with four hospitalized, according to German authorities.

International27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk