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Tobacco giant Philip Morris closes factories in Germany due to falling demand for cigarettes

Tobacco giant Philip Morris closes factories in Germany due to falling demand for cigarettes

The tobacco giant Philip Morris is suspending production at its factories in Berlin and Dresden by mid-2025. The company will lay off 372 employees due to a decline in demand for tobacco products.

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The headquarters of Olaf Scholz's party was shelled in Germany: what is known

The headquarters of Olaf Scholz's party was shelled in Germany: what is known

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the SPD party headquarters in Dresden, Germany, a few weeks before the state elections in Saxony: bullet holes were found in the windows on the third floor.

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The first visit of the French president in 24 years: Macron arrives in Germany today

The first visit of the French president in 24 years: Macron arrives in Germany today

French President Emmanuel Macron will make a three-day state visit to Germany, the first by a French president in 24 years, to demonstrate unity with Germany ahead of the EU elections and amid challenges such as the war in Ukraine.

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Lightning strike injures 10 people in Germany

Lightning strike injures 10 people in Germany

Ten people were injured, four of them seriously, when lightning struck a group on the banks of the Elbe River in Dresden, Germany, during a severe thunderstorm, with two men suffering cardiac arrest.

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In Germany, a candidate from the Scholz party was attacked while campaigning for the European Parliament elections

In Germany, a candidate from the Scholz party was attacked while campaigning for the European Parliament elections

A candidate of the Social Democratic Party of Germany was beaten and seriously injured during campaigning for the European Parliament elections in Dresden, he was taken to the hospital.

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German intelligence agency warns industrial sector against naivety in relations with China

German intelligence agency warns industrial sector against naivety in relations with China

German intelligence warns German companies to be vigilant against industrial espionage, cyberattacks, and attempts to influence politics and business by China through illegal means.

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German MEP assistant from AfD suspected of spying for China

German MEP assistant from AfD suspected of spying for China

A 43-year-old assistant to an AfD MEP was detained in Dresden on suspicion of spying for Chinese intelligence by passing on information about negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament.

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Ukraine presented innovative solutions for digitalization of NATO standards

Ukraine presented innovative solutions for digitalization of NATO standards

The Innovation Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine took part in the annual NATO TIDE Sprint 2024 conference in Dresden, where it presented Ukraine's experience in developing the DELTA battlespace management ecosystem.

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Bloomberg: UK pushes Germany to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Bloomberg: UK pushes Germany to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

The British government has privately called on Germany to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles and expressed irritation at comments made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who questioned possible British intervention in Ukraine.

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In Germany, 1100 flights will be canceled due to strike at 11 airports

In Germany, 1100 flights will be canceled due to strike at 11 airports

More than 1,100 flights will be canceled at 11 German airports on February 1 due to a strike by airport workers.

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