Der Spiegel
Documents have been found in the archives of the German Foreign Ministry confirming Putin's territorial claims to Crimea, eastern Ukraine, and Kazakhstan as early as 1994. The former German Consul General in St. Petersburg reported that Putin stated these territories belonged to Russia.
Germany has approved a preliminary request for the supply of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey. The aircraft, a joint project of BAE Systems, Airbus, and Leonardo, will be built in the United Kingdom with German components.
German politicians have called on the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to put the far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance party under surveillance. The reason for this was the party's actions, which include defending a pro-Russian propagandist and supporting an organization suspected of financing terrorism.
In Germany, police discovered over 300 kg of the synthetic stimulant Captagon, valued at over 20 million euros, in a vegetable shop. The drugs were hidden in seed pallets, marking one of the largest seizures of its kind in the country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi announced his intention to allow IAEA inspectors to work in the country after the end of hostilities with Israel. Tehran is ready to continue cooperation with the IAEA, but in a "new form", after attacks on nuclear facilities.
Germany's Federal Minister of Transport, Patrick Schnieder, spoke out against abolishing the permissible blood alcohol limit for drivers, which is 0. 5 per mille. He considers this limit sufficient but expressed a critical attitude towards cannabis consumption by drivers.
John Travolta, 71, reprised his role as Danny Zuko at the 'Grease Sing-A-Long' event at the Hollywood Bowl, surprising the cast. This performance took place almost 50 years after the musical's release.
The German military considers Russia to be an "existential threat" to the country and Europe, according to a new strategic document from the Bundeswehr. The document indicates that the Kremlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO by the end of the decade.
The European Union has summoned the Russian ambassador for explanations after the attack on an EU diplomat in Vladivostok on May 26. It is reported that the official was attacked by two men, allegedly linked to Russian security services.
The Prime Minister of Israel informed the German Chancellor about the strike on Iran. Merz reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense and called on Iran to stop developing nuclear weapons.
Martin Jäger, the German ambassador to Ukraine, will become the new head of the BND. A reorganization of the service and an increase in funding are expected, which should speed up the collection of intelligence.
Reports about the President canceling his participation in the ceremony in Aachen due to the threat of an offensive in the Sumy region are not true.
The German publication Spiegel reported on Zelenskyy's urgent return due to the Russian offensive in Sumy region. However, UNN sources deny this information, calling it a fake.
Journalists from Danwatch have found plans for 11 Russian nuclear weapon storage facilities in tender documentation. Details of fortifications have been revealed, as well as the involvement of European brands in the modernization of Russian bases.
The Vienna Higher Regional Court has acquitted former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in a case of false testimony. However, he remains a suspect in another investigation into media influence.
In Hamburg, a 39-year-old woman committed a knife attack at the train station, injuring 17 people. Four victims are in critical condition, the motives of the crime are being clarified.
A knife attack occurred at Hamburg Central Station. The perpetrator stabbed several people, there are seriously injured.
NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Journalists discovered phone numbers, email addresses, and passwords of American officials in open access. This poses significant risks of cyberattacks and access to information.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz stated that Germany cannot have its own nuclear weapons due to international treaties. He suggests discussing the integration of their nuclear weapons with France and Britain for the defense of Europe.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock spoke out against reducing the financing of arms deliveries to Ukraine from €7 billion. She also criticized Russia's use of a "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea.
The book of the ex-chancellor of Germany "Freedom" sold more than 200 thousand copies in the first week. A 736-page memoir written with Beate Baumann.
Hurricane Kirk is moving across the Atlantic toward Western and Central Europe. It is expected to reach the continent in the middle or end of next week, potentially threatening Germany and France.
US President Joe Biden will visit Germany on October 10-12. A quadripartite meeting of the leaders of the United States, Germany, France, and Britain is expected to discuss support for Ukraine.
Germany's defense minister hopes to increase the budget for arms supplies to Ukraine. An additional amount of several hundred million euros is expected to be used for further military support.
A case of possible contamination of drinking water is being investigated at the NATO air base in Geilenkirchen. Earlier, a similar incident occurred at the German Air Force barracks near Cologne, where water could have been poisoned.
A severely wounded man was found in a shared apartment in Rostock. A short time later, the 46-year-old man died.
A hotel partially collapsed in the town of Creve, and a body was found under the rubble. 8 people, including a child, remain trapped in the rubble, some of them seriously injured. 250 rescuers are working at the scene.
Germany is preparing to deploy up to 800,000 troops and 200,000 pieces of equipment to NATO's eastern flank in case Russia attacks the Alliance.
Germany draws up a secret plan to deploy up to 800,000 NATO troops and 200,000 pieces of equipment via the A2 highway to Eastern Europe in the event of a Russian attack on the Alliance's eastern flank.