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Snowfall and cold snap: Cyclone Max is approaching Germany

Cyclone Max will bring snowfall to the northern and eastern regions of Germany. In the south, rains are expected with temperatures up to +10°C, which will later level off across the country to -1...+6°C.

News of the World • February 13, 08:57 AM • 41774 views

Pertussis is on the rise in a number of European countries and Canada: experts consider it normalization

In Germany, 24,000 cases of pertussis have been reported - the most since 2013. Poland and the province of Quebec have also seen a sharp increase in cases in early 2024.

Health • January 25, 03:41 PM • 38804 views

Unidentified drones spotted over German strategic facilities

In Germany, unidentified drones were spotted flying over a chemical park, an ammunition depot, and a military airfield. Police are investigating possible espionage in the context of Russian aggression.

News of the World • January 14, 08:05 PM • 36257 views

In Germany, you can buy a World War II bunker for one euro

A three-story World War II bunker was put up for auction in Hamm for 1 euro. However, the new owner will have to spend 620 thousand euros to demolish it.

News of the World • December 18, 05:14 AM • 18533 views

Monkeypox outbreak detected in Germany

In North Rhine-Westphalia, a new strain of the Mpox virus has been detected in four members of the same family. The infection entered Germany after one of the family members returned from Africa.

News of the World • December 16, 03:05 PM • 17980 views

Germany finds 95 kg of cocaine in banana boxes in supermarkets

In the supermarkets of North Rhine-Westphalia, 95 kg of cocaine were found in boxes of bananas from South America. The value of the batch on the black market is estimated at more than 7 million euros.

News of the World • September 23, 06:24 PM • 23349 views

Germany is preparing to redeploy hundreds of thousands of troops to NATO's eastern flank

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.

War • July 14, 02:30 AM • 110268 views

Germany is developing a plan to deploy troops in case of a Russian attack on NATO

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.

War • July 13, 10:11 PM • 103701 views

In Germany, due to heavy rains, floods occurred that washed cars into the river

Due to heavy rains that flooded streets and basements in some parts of Germany, cars floated through the streets, and people were locked in their homes. There were no reports of injuries.

News of the World • May 22, 09:51 AM • 26239 views

Translation difficulties: Russian hackers sent phishing emails to German politicians, but made mistakes in the text

Russian hackers sent out phishing emails in German, but made mistakes in the text. Now, Germany's constitutional protection agency (counterintelligence) has warned of a new threat of Russian cyberattacks.

News of the World • May 16, 06:50 PM • 24287 views

Knauf, a manufacturer of materials suspected of supplying products to Mariupol, wants to completely withdraw from the Russian market

Construction materials manufacturer Knauf is planning to completely withdraw from the Russian market after more than 30 years of operation, aiming to transfer its business to local management. Earlier, the company was suspected of supplying products to occupied Mariupol.

News of the World • April 22, 09:59 AM • 19725 views

In Germany, law enforcement officers are investigating whether their companies were involved in the supply of products to Mariupol

German law enforcement agencies are investigating whether German companies violated sanctions by supplying construction materials to rebuild the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which the German government has warned against as it serves Russian propaganda.

War • April 5, 02:07 PM • 57013 views
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Knauf Ukraine has finally refused to comment on the situation with the supply of products to the occupied Mariupol: German office banned

Two German companies, Knauf and WKB Systems, are supplying Russians with construction materials to rebuild occupied Mariupol. Knauf Ukraine has refused to comment on the situation regarding assistance to the occupiers.

War • April 5, 09:38 AM • 183652 views

German companies help Russia with construction in occupied Mariupol - media

At least two companies from Germany - Knauf and WKB Systems - are supplying construction materials for use in Mariupol, according to an investigation by the Monitor program of the German TV channel ARD.

War • April 4, 07:12 AM • 32924 views

Ukrainians in Germany have to register their cars

Ukrainian refugees in Germany must register their cars and get German license plates by March 31 if they have been in the country for more than a year, otherwise they face a fine for driving without registration.

Society • March 7, 10:05 AM • 68504 views