Germany Today: 13 November 2026

Housing costs, road works and border rules lead the news for people living in Germany today. A large Microsoft outage and a police operation against a biker gang also made headlines.

Microsoft outage hits Outlook and Teams

Microsoft services including Outlook and Teams were knocked out by a disruption, according to the Berlin-Brandenburg broadcaster rbb24. The summary we have gives no further detail on the cause or how long it lasted. If you rely on these tools for work or for contact with landlords and authorities, it is worth having a backup way to reach people.

Source: rbb24

Munich’s priciest street tops 18,000 euros per square metre

A new study by the property portal Immowelt shows where buyers in Munich pay the highest prices for houses and flats. The headline figure is more than 18,000 euros per square metre for the most expensive street. All ten of the city’s priciest streets sit in the same district, which shows how concentrated the top end of the market is.

Source: tz

Old A14 bridge near Grimma to be blown up on Sunday

In the Leipzig region, the old Mulde river bridge on the A14 motorway near Grimma is due to be blown up on Sunday. The structure dates from the 1970s, has been out of service since August and is being demolished piece by piece. Drivers who use the A14 around Leipzig should expect the work to continue to affect the route.

Source: MDR

Two Somali women stuck in Frankfurt airport transit zone

Two Somali women who say they fled violence and genital mutilation have been stranded for months in the transit area of Frankfurt airport. The refugee organisation Pro Asyl describes the conditions as “similar to detention”. The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht) has stopped their deportation, but their asylum case remains unresolved.

Source: hessenschau

Feeling at home in Germany, but not on equal terms

A new report finds that most immigrants in Germany feel they belong. The same report points to lower earnings, unequal chances for children and rising discrimination. For internationals, it is a reminder that a sense of belonging and fair access to jobs and schooling are not the same thing.

Source: The Local Germany

Police raid biker gang as Baden-Württemberg bans three chapters

Police in southwestern Germany carried out large early-morning operations against the Gremium MC biker gang. The state of Baden-Württemberg is outlawing three of its chapters. DW also reports that unions are planning more strikes, though the summary gives no details on who or when.

Source: DW

Check your EU border record for the 90-day rule

The EU’s new biometric border system, the EES, is meant to make counting the 90-day rule for short stays easier. Errors in some travellers’ records have been reported, however. If you travel to Germany without a residence permit, check your recorded allowance and act quickly if it looks wrong. The Local has a guide on how to check it and what to do next.

Source: The Local Germany

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