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Germany: AfD dominance and CDU/CSU decline continue

202 clusters · 2046 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces record 82 percent dissatisfaction

The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz has intensified following significant electoral victories by the AfD. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD emerged as the strongest party with 43.8 percent, while in Mecklenbur

Emergency incidents in Romania

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Romania: Multiple incidents including school evacuation and major fires

Various emergency incidents have been reported across Romania. In October 2026, a fire occurred at a STERN company building in Bistrița, involving a mixed-use facility with offices and foreign worker accommodations. The

Torsten Sträter health, politics, and mental health advocacy

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Torsten Sträter discusses mental health and new book

German comedian Torsten Sträter has returned to performing following a hiatus caused by a tumor diagnosis announced in April 2026. In interviews with Stern, the 60-year-old performer shared that he is currently cancer-fr

European high-end restaurants launch autumn menus

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Italian restaurants unveil new autumn menus

Several prominent fine-dining establishments across Italy, France, and Switzerland have introduced new seasonal autumn menus. In Florence, Il Magnifico Restaurant has debuted a menu centered on Tuscan traditions, while

Release of Juli Zeh novel Pony Show

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Juli Zeh releases new novel Pony Show

German author Juli Zeh released her new judicial thriller, ‘Pony Show’, on October 14. The novel is described as a work of critical realism that utilizes wit, irony, and sarcasm to explore contemporary social discourses.