Germany news: Trial begins in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference kicked off in Berlin. DW has more.

• A trial over the deaths of an entire family on vacation in Turkey last year has begun in Istanbul
• The Petersberg Climate Dialogue, a major precursor to the COP, kicks off in Berlin
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces backlash over comments on cutting state pensions
• One of Germany's most popular baby food brands says it was the victim of an extortion attempt

This blog is now closed. Below is a roundup of some of the biggest headlines and reports from Germany on Tuesday, April 21: