🇩🇪 Die Zeit
Germany · DE · https://www.zeit.de
About Die Zeit
Die Zeit is published by Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG. The publishing house is jointly owned by DvH Medien GmbH (50%) and Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH (50%), both ultimately belonging to different parts of the Holtzbrinck family. Revenue is generated through subscriptions and advertisements.
Media Bias/Fact Check rates Die Zeit as Left-Center biased due to its story selection and editorial positions, while also assigning it a high rating for factual reporting. Ground News, combining assessments from Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check, also assigns Zeit Online a 'Lean Left' bias and 'Very High' factuality. The outlet is recognized as a leading German weekly newspaper, known for its long and extensive articles. Historically, it faced an editorial controversy in 1955 when a text by Carl Schmitt, a 'Kronjurist des Dritten Reiches,' was published, leading to a prominent editor's departure. Germany maintains robust press freedom, though challenges include decreasing media pluralism and surveillance provisions, and journalists have experienced harassment and physical attacks, particularly at right-wing demonstrations.
Bosch Reports First Loss Since 2009 Amid Job Cut Costs and Tariffs
- Technology group Bosch reported its first loss since 2009, with a net loss of 400 million euros. - The loss was primarily driven by high costs associated with job cuts and US tariffs. - This marks a…
Lufthansa Grounds Cityline Fleet Amid Soaring Kerosene Costs and Strikes
- Lufthansa is grounding its regional subsidiary Cityline's older aircraft starting Saturday due to high kerosene costs and strikes. - The airline will also reduce its overall capacity. - This decisio…
Mario Adorf: As a Child, I Was Allowed to Watch Television at His Home
- The article is a personal recollection of actor Mario Adorf, focusing on childhood memories. - The author fondly remembers visiting Adorf's home to watch television, as they did not have one at the …
The Left Criticizes Fuel Tax Cut Plans as 'Terribly Bad'
- The Left Party's parliamentary group leader, Heidi Reichinnek, criticized the German government's planned fuel tax cut. - She deemed the reduction of approximately 17 cents per liter insufficient an…
Pacific: US Military Attacks Suspected Drug Smugglers' Boat Again
- The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, resulting in three deaths. - This incident is part of a broader U.S. government operation targeting drug traffic…
Train Conductor Honored for Compassion Amidst Snow Chaos
- Train conductor Ronald-Phillip Tolkiehn received the "Eisenbahner mit Herz" (Railway Worker with Heart) award for his exceptional service during a snowstorm. - Tolkiehn went above and beyond to assi…
Southwest Germany: Warmer Days Ahead Before Rain Arrives
- The southwestern region of Germany can expect a few more pleasant days before the weather turns unsettled next week. - Temperatures are predicted to rise to between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius, with a…
Humpback whale to be towed to Atlantic via private rescue initiative in Baltic Sea
- A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea is to be moved to the Atlantic Ocean via a private rescue initiative. - The rescue plan involves lifting the whale with air cushions and towing it, after …
Netanyahu Orders Expansion of Lebanon Security Zone Amid Hezbollah Tensions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an expansion of a security zone in southern Lebanon to counter Hezbollah. - The move aims to disarm the Iran-backed militia and establish lasting pe…
Narges Mohammadi: Nobel Prize Winner Reportedly in Critical Condition
- Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is reportedly in critical health condition following a suspected heart attack. - Her family and legal team observed significant d…
Rare Ancient Greek Coin Found by Teenager in Berlin
- A 13-year-old boy discovered a rare ancient Greek coin from the 3rd century BC in Spandau, Berlin. - The bronze coin, weighing 7 grams, is the first Hellenistic artifact found in Berlin and originat…
Sudan Conference in Berlin: Three Years of War and Little Hope
- A conference in Berlin addresses the ongoing war in Sudan, now in its third year, with little hope for peace. - International organizations and Sudanese civil society representatives are meeting to …
US Government Seeks to Overturn Convictions in Capitol Riot Cases
- The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to overturn convictions against twelve members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys involved in the January 6th Capitol attack. - This …
Justice Summit: 'We See Terrible Things' – Resilience Needed for Jurists
- The German Judges and Prosecutors Association is focusing on the psychological resilience of legal professionals. - Association chair Andrea Titz highlighted the immense mental toll of dealing with …
Gas Leak in Greußen Prompts Evacuation After Pipeline Damage
- A gas leak occurred in Greußen, Germany, after a construction excavator damaged a gas pipeline near a school. - Several apartment buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure due to the gas l…
German Maritime Authority BSH Increasingly Focused on Security
- Germany's maritime authority, the BSH, is increasingly involved in security matters due to the changed geopolitical situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. - The BSH plans the use of limit…
Fire in Mainz High-Rise Elevator Shaft Leads to Evacuations
- A fire broke out in the elevator shaft of a high-rise building in Mainz, Germany, on April 14, 2026. - The fire was initially believed to be caused by elevator electronics, but no people were inside…
Schools: Riedel Again Asks Teachers for Voluntary Extra Hours
- Saxony-Anhalt's Education Minister Jan Riedel is again asking teachers for voluntary extra hours for the upcoming school year to ensure sufficient class coverage. - Teachers can volunteer for up to …
Animals: Stranded Whale: Warning Against Fake Donation Appeals
- Authorities in Germany are warning the public about fake donation appeals circulating on social media related to a stranded whale off the coast of Poel island. - Environmental Minister Till Backhaus…
New Dual Training Contracts in Germany Continue to Decline in 2025
- The number of new dual vocational training contracts in Germany decreased slightly in 2025, continuing a trend from the previous year. - A total of 461,800 new contracts were concluded, representing…
Baden-Württemberg: CDU and Greens in Stuttgart to Start Coalition Talks
- The CDU and Greens in Baden-Württemberg are set to begin coalition negotiations for a new state government. - Following weeks of exploratory talks, party leaders reached a compromise on key points f…
Hamburg's Climate Goals in Jeopardy as CO2 Emissions Rise, 2030 Target Likely to Be Missed
- Hamburg is unlikely to meet its 2030 climate neutrality interim goal, according to new figures. - The city's CO2 emissions in 2024 slightly increased compared to the previous year. - Hamburg aims to…
Hamburg discussion tackles dialogue in the age of populism
- A discussion at the Thalia Theater explored "speaking in times of populism" and improving dialogue amid differing opinions. - Participants criticized a ZEIT commentary on left-wing parties as "intel…
High Fuel Costs: Women and the Elderly Favor a Temporary Speed Limit
- A Forsa survey indicates that roughly half of Germans support a temporary speed limit to reduce fuel consumption amid high prices. - Women and older individuals (over 60) show higher support for the…
Stranded Humpback Whale: Demonstrators Enter Restricted Area
- Demonstrators breached a cordoned-off area around a stranded humpback whale in Wismar Bay, prompting police intervention. - Approximately 50 people gathered, with police escorting about ten individu…
Calendar Leaf: What Happened on April 14?
- This article is a "Calendar Leaf" feature, providing a daily retrospective of historical events, birthdays, and death anniversaries associated with April 14th. - Notable events include Bayer Leverku…
Firecracker Experiment Triggers Fire Department Response
A 14-year-old boy in Sigmaringen, Germany, accidentally started a fire in his room while attempting to ignite a firecracker using a metal object inserted into an electrical device. The firecracker exp…
Saxony Addiction Services Warn of Rising Methamphetamine Cases
A report on addiction in Saxony indicates that methamphetamine use, including Crystal Meth, remains significantly above the national average. Inpatient treatments for methamphetamine addiction rose by…
"No One Believes Me Again": Max Giesinger Broke Finger Petting a Cow
German pop singer Max Giesinger, 37, broke a finger while trying to pet a cow during a wellness vacation. The injury has forced him to take a six-week break from sports and playing the guitar. Despite…
US Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Fail; Iran Cries 'Piracy'
Following the preliminary failure of peace talks, US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge and Asian markets to decline. Iran denounced the p…
Wüst Praises Berlin's Decisions on High Energy Costs
North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister President Hendrik Wüst praised the German federal government's relief package aimed at combating high energy prices. He specifically supported the reduction in energy…
