Germany news: More than 1,900 missing children
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- Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before.
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- 05/24/2026May 24, 2026Berlin police scramble after man threatens children with gunA man is under investigation after he allegedly threatened children with a weapon in Berlin, triggering a major police response.
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Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before. And, travellers in Germany seem nervous when it comes to air travel, amid the war in Iran, a survey suggests. Follow DW.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EE0RMore than 1,900 children are currently listed as missing in Germany, up 6.8% than the previous year Image: Chromorange/Bilderbox/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know May 25 marks International Missing Children's Day Federal Criminal Police Office says 1,933 open missing children cases A poll finds that less than one-in-five Germans believe the Bundeswehr could adequately defend the country A record number of people obtained a German passport in 2025, according to a newspaper report The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce has lowered its economic prognosis for this year as the conflict in the Middle East continues Here is a roundup of the top stories from and about Germany on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23, 24 and 25, 2026.
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