Germany
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Germany, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Germany’s Early Goal in Ecuador Match Sparks VAR Controversy
Germany’s early goal against Ecuador in a decisive 2026 World Cup group match in New Jersey sparked controversy. Referee Tori Penso allowed the goal after a possible foul by Alexa…
Ivory Coast targets knockout berth against Curaçao as Group E opener stays goalless
Ivory Coast faced Curaçao in Philadelphia needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Curaçao, coming off a historic draw with Ecuador, hoped for an up…
Germany Close Out Group H With Fast Start Over Ecuador
Germany faced Ecuador at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the last Group H match of the 2026 World Cup. Germany led 1-0 early through Leroy Sane, while Ecuador needed a win to kee…
Projected World Cup knockout ties take shape as group stage nears its end
The 2026 World Cup knockout picture is starting to emerge as the third group-stage round continues. Three groups are already finished, three more should be decided soon, and the c…
Leak Probe: Netanyahu Aide Suspected of Deleting Phone Evidence After Feldstein Arrest
Jonathan Urich, a close aide to Benjamin Netanyahu, is suspected of deleting evidence after Eli Feldstein’s arrest in the Bild leak case. The Tel Aviv District Court refused to re…
Bayer Opens Jewish Science Wing in Berlin Named for Forgotten Jewish Chemist
Bayer opened a new science and laboratory wing on the Jewish campus in Berlin, and the facility was named after Jewish chemist Dr. Hans Finkelstein. The project was presented as a…
Polish Customs Says It Seized 100 Kilograms of Khat in Suitcases From Two Israeli Women
Polish customs says it seized 100 kilograms of khat at Krakow airport from two Israeli women, ages 23 and 24, who had flown from Tel Aviv. The suspects were charged in Krakow, rem…
Tunisia’s coaching chaos goes far beyond one World Cup rout
Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden and hired Hervé Renard, only to lose 4-0 in his first match. The article says the real crisis is inside the federation, whe…
Europe Sees Deadly Heat Wave With Hundreds of Deaths in Spain and Fatalities in France
Europe is enduring a sweeping heat wave that has driven temperatures above 30 degrees for hundreds of millions of people and caused dozens of deaths across the continent. Spain, F…
Yan Diomande’s rise from hardship to World Cup prominence
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande described a childhood of poverty, a difficult move to the United States, and the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane. The article says that hard…
Why Curaçao’s celebrated World Cup shirt may never be worn
Curaçao’s yellow away shirt has been widely praised ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA rules may keep it off the pitch. Because Curaçao’s group opponents do not clash with its…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
Europe's Cheapest and Most Expensive Destinations for Travelers
Eurostat data shows wide cost-of-living gaps across Europe, with Iceland and Switzerland the most expensive and several Balkan and eastern countries the cheapest. The article says…
Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany
German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…
Germany Moves to Take Major Stake in Tank Maker KNDS
Germany has agreed to buy about 40% of KNDS, making the state one of its two largest shareholders with France. The deal, still awaiting budget committee approval, is part of Berli…
China Tops Global Supercomputing Rankings in Blow to the U.S.
China's new LineShine supercomputer has taken first place in the TOP500 rankings, displacing the U.S. El Capitan and marking the first Chinese lead since 2017. The development com…
Florian Wirtz’s discipline, not talent alone, shaped his rise
Florian Wirtz’s childhood coaches say his success came from rare determination and focus, not just natural talent. Raised with few screens and lots of outdoor activity, he later b…
Court Rejects Prosecutors' Request to Bar Jonathan Urich from the Prime Minister's Office
A Tel Aviv court again refused prosecutors’ request to restrict Jonathan Urich, allowing him to work at the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. Th…
Enlight Raises $2.6 Billion to Build Major Arizona Solar and Storage Project
Enlight said it has raised $2.6 billion to build the CO Bar solar and storage complex in Arizona. The project will have 1.2 gigawatts of generation and 4 gigawatt-hours of storage…
Germany opens murder-aiding probe into former Nazi camp guard aged 100
German prosecutors are investigating a 100-year-old former guard from the Nazi POW camp Stalag Senne over suspicion of murder or aiding murder during World War II. The case concer…
World Cup Day 15: Curaçao Chases History, Japan Faces Sweden in a Direct Clash
Day 15 of the 2026 World Cup features decisive group matches that will send more teams into the round of 32. Curaçao can make history with its first-ever win, Japan and Sweden mee…
Brown Hotels expands into Germany with six-hotel deal
Brown Hotels is entering Germany for the first time through a package of six hotels in major cities. The deals include the purchase and planned reopening of the Excelsior Hotel Be…
Did Italy Quietly Support the U.S. Campaign Against Iran?
Italy is under pressure after NATO chief Mark Rutte said 500 U.S. flights used Italian bases during the war against Iran. Rome denies any military support beyond routine technical…
Denmark Reopens Debate on Banning the Muslim Call to Prayer
Denmark is weighing a third attempt to ban the Muslim call to prayer nationwide, after Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said it has “no place in Denmark.” The review will balan…
Tel Aviv Stocks Rebound as Bonds Rally, Dollar Retreats and Micron Surprises Higher
Tel Aviv shares are trying to recover after a sharp selloff, while bonds rallied and the dollar retreated on Wednesday. Micron beat forecasts after the U.S. close, and investors a…
Why Some People Reach 100 in Good Health, Researchers Find a Clue in Family DNA
A new study presented in Gothenburg examined longevity families and found rare DNA mutations that may help explain healthy aging. One mutation in the CGAS gene appeared to reduce…
Trump Rebukes NATO Chief in Oval Office Over Europe’s Support for Iran Campaign
Donald Trump sharply rebuked NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday night. The two argued over Europe’s role in the war with Iran, and Trump…
Trump’s European Allies Are Receding as His Popularity Sours
Donald Trump is losing key European nationalist allies, highlighted by a public rupture with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. As support for Trump weakens across Europe, lea…
AI-Led Exports Are Distorting Israel’s Growth Numbers, Economist Says
Economist Alex Zbezynski says Israel’s growth numbers are being distorted by a small number of AI-linked companies that develop in Israel but manufacture and sell abroad. He argue…
Why the Shekel Has Jumped Sharply, and Why 2026 Looks Different
The shekel’s sharp rise is being driven by a mix of global market gains and, increasingly in 2026, Israeli-specific factors. The biggest domestic forces are major tech exits, AI-l…
20 Years After Gilad Shalit’s Abduction, IDF Operations Log Is Published for the First Time
The IDF archive has published the first-ever operational log from the day Gilad Shalit was abducted in 2006. The records show the military’s minute-by-minute realization that Shal…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
Anduril narrows Israel CEO search as Amir Avulafia joins shortlist
Anduril is interviewing Amir Avulafia, Amikam Norkin and another retired general for its Israel leadership role. Founder Luckey Palmer and CEO Brian Schimpf will visit Israel next…
Israeli 49er team wins silver at Kiel Sailing World Cup
Eili Vorheit and Yuval Brannon won silver in the 49er class at the Sailing World Cup in Kiel, Germany. It was their first international medal and Israel’s latest breakthrough in a…
From Bench Player to National Hero: 10 of the Biggest Super-Sub Moments at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has already featured a string of decisive substitute appearances. The article ranks the 10 biggest super-sub moments so far, led by Germany’s Deniz Undav and in…
Netherlands Aim to Top Group as Germany Rotates for Decisive World Cup Round
The Netherlands can clinch first place in their group by beating Tunisia, while Germany have already won their group and may rotate heavily against Ecuador. The United States face…
Schweinsteiger Faces Racism Accusations Over Comments on Ivory Coast
Bastian Schweinsteiger is under fire in Germany after describing Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football" and calling it "wild" and not tactical. The remarks drew racism…
Israeli Travel Clubs Escalate Their Fight for Vacation Bookings
Israeli card and airline companies have launched new travel platforms as summer bookings abroad surge. Isracard, El Al and Cal are battling to win travelers earlier in the trip-pl…
German radio station offers World Cup ball signed by Eurovision stars
German station SWR is raffling off an original FIFA 2026 World Cup ball signed by several Eurovision 2026 artists. The item combines the upcoming North American World Cup with the…
Israel Canada Hotels buys German hotel rights in €66 million expansion
Israel Canada Hotels is buying hotel rights in Germany for a combined €66 million, marking its first entry into the German market. The deals include a Berlin property and five ope…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Munich as European Home Base
Hapoel Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to host its European home games next season in Munich. The club had previously appeared close to an Austria arrangement, but that option is no…
German Lake Pool Sparks Debate After Restricting Entry for Non-German Speakers
A bathing site at Lake Heidbad in Halle, Germany, is refusing entry to some non-German speakers over safety concerns. Manager Matthias Nobel says the rule is not discriminatory, b…
State Comptroller Says Ashal Rabin Conversion Delay Cost the Public at Least NIS 4.6 Billion
A State Comptroller report says delays in Israel Electric Corporation's Orot Rabin gas-conversion project cost the public at least NIS 4.6 billion. The report faults poor planning…
EU Hosts Taliban Delegation in Brussels Amid Human Rights Backlash
The EU met Taliban representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss returning rejected Afghan asylum seekers. The move, backed by several member states, drew condemnation…
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, from Cannes winners to Steven Soderbergh
The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced the international program for its 43rd edition, running July 9 to 19. The lineup includes Cannes and Berlin winners, Steven Soderbergh’s…
World Cup Round of 16 Picture Begins to Take Shape After Two Matchdays
After two matchdays of the 2026 World Cup, several group winners and eliminations are already locked in. The current Round of 32 picture includes a potential France-Sweden and Ger…
Ronaldo Scores Again, Then Bristles at Questions About Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup and became the first player to score in six World Cups. Afterward, he brushed off repeat…
Tiny “Ballista” Spider Fires Ants Into Its Web
Scientists in northeastern Australia have discovered a tiny nocturnal spider that hunts green tree ants with a spring-loaded silk “ballista” trap. The spider builds a tensioned co…