Science
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for optogenetics discoveries
Two German researchers and a US scientist share the honor for work on light-gated ion channels.
Frankfurt Book Fair opens with Czech Republic as guest of honor
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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for optogenetics discoveries
Two German researchers and a US scientist share the honor for work on light-gated ion channels.
- 12:30Science
Medieval water pipe discovered in former Posa Monastery
The fired clay pipes date from the 14th century and show the infrastructure of the complex.
- 09:15Culture
Frankfurt Book Fair opens with Czech Republic as guest of honor
The neighboring country presents itself under a Shakespeare quote with 75 authors in Frankfurt.
- 21:30Sport
Bamberg Baskets win road game at ALBA Berlin
The visitors defeated the defending champions 98-83 on the fourth matchday.
- 18:10Sport
SC Magdeburg takes league lead after victory over Erlangen
The German handball champion wins 35-28 and celebrates its seventh victory of the season.
- 17:40Leisure
Oktoberfest in Munich ends with historic attendance record
Around 7.4 million people visited the 191st festival on the Theresienwiese grounds, according to organizers' estimates.
- 10:20Nature & Land
German grape harvest finishes unusually early with healthy fruit
High temperatures in growing regions resulted in smaller yields alongside very good quality.
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Frankfurt Book Fair opens with Czech Republic as guest of honor
The neighboring country presents itself under a Shakespeare quote with 75 authors in Frankfurt.
Festival of Lights illuminates Berlin landmarks
For ten days, building illuminations in the capital can be viewed between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Oktoberfest in Munich ends with historic attendance record
Around 7.4 million people visited the 191st festival on the Theresienwiese grounds, according to organizers' estimates.
Cannstatter Volksfest enters second half with new attractions
Around four million guests are expected on the 25-hectare festival grounds on the Wasen in Stuttgart.
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for optogenetics discoveries
Two German researchers and a US scientist share the honor for work on light-gated ion channels.
Medieval water pipe discovered in former Posa Monastery
The fired clay pipes date from the 14th century and show the infrastructure of the complex.
Oldest grave in Leipzig city area uncovered
On a school construction site, experts found a roughly 7,000-year-old crouched burial from the Linear Pottery culture.
German grape harvest finishes unusually early with healthy fruit
High temperatures in growing regions resulted in smaller yields alongside very good quality.
Drought slows crane stopover in Linum, Brandenburg
Due to a lack of water, only about 10,000 birds were counted at the resting site near Berlin by late September.
German apple harvest falls well below ten-year average
Heat and water shortages reduce nationwide yield to around 934,000 tons, while plums gain.
Bamberg Baskets win road game at ALBA Berlin
The visitors defeated the defending champions 98-83 on the fourth matchday.
SC Magdeburg takes league lead after victory over Erlangen
The German handball champion wins 35-28 and celebrates its seventh victory of the season.
Course record for Assefa and second Berlin win for Adola
Tigst Assefa improved her best mark by 49 seconds, while Guye Adola won the men's race in a personal best.
Coming up
6Oct 2026
UpcomingNobel Prize in Physics announced
Stockholm7–11Oct 2026
UpcomingFrankfurt Book Fair, guest of honour Czechia
Messe Frankfurt9–18Oct 2026
UpcomingFestival of Lights
Berlin, 7 to 11 pm25 Sep – 11 Oct2026
UpcomingCannstatter Volksfest
Stuttgart, Wasen25Oct 2026
UpcomingClocks go back: 3 am becomes 2 am
All of Germany7 Sep – 1 Nov2026
UpcomingCrane season: Sundische Wiese closed evenings
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National ParkGuides
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GUIDE 01
Fall Time Change: Rules and Process
On the night of the last Sunday in October, the change from daylight saving time to Central European Standard Time takes place.
GUIDE 02
Federweisser and Onion Tart: Origin and Special Characteristics
In German wine regions, partially fermented grape must is traditionally served with savory baked goods.
GUIDE 03
Crane Staging in Germany: Tips for Observation
During the fall bird migration, large groups of cranes rest in fields and on shallow bodies of water.
GUIDE 04
Conduct at Large Events: Guidelines for Public Festivals
Large public festivals require visitors to pay attention to safety rules and travel arrangements.
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