For the first time in NATO, Denmark has allowed the Ukrainian company Fire Point to establish rocket fuel production on its territory. The plant in Vojens, near Skrydstrup Air Base, is expected to start operations in 2026.
A woman from Bavaria unintentionally sent her cat by mail when the animal fell asleep in a box. A bakery employee heard meowing, which allowed the animal to be returned to its owner.
Erika Kirk is trying to dispel rumors of a romance with US Vice President JD Vance. She explained that her habit of hugging people is a "love language," and during a hug with Vance, he told her he was proud of her.
Despite the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU until March 2027, Great Britain, Poland, and Germany have already announced restrictions on social assistance. UNHCR emphasizes the importance of supporting vulnerable groups and providing accessible information for refugees.
European states insist on correcting at least four provisions of the US peace plan for Ukraine, including those concerning territorial division, army reduction, and real security guarantees. Europeans are also concerned about the future of frozen Russian assets, from which the Russian president should not derive financial benefit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a series of meetings on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The talks concern the situation in Ukraine, including Trump's 28-point plan.
In the German capital, a number of schools received fake threats of violence via social media, causing panic. Police are investigating Russia's possible involvement in the disinformation campaign.
A five-meter bull shark, a species previously not found in the archipelago's waters, has been recorded off the island of Cabrera, near Mallorca. This discovery has become the main sensation of the shark and ray research in the Cabrera National Park.
Germany is considering a draft law on conscription if necessary, which includes a mandatory medical examination for 18-year-old men. Women will also be able to undergo the examination, and volunteers are offered up to 2,600 euros per month.
Germany plans to reduce payments to Ukrainian refugees from 563 euros to 180 euros for those arriving after April 1, 2025. These individuals will be considered asylum seekers, losing their special status.
This decision caused controversy between the city hall and the state government, which could escalate into a lawsuit.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
German journalist Julian Röpcke received an invitation to visit Kupyansk and Pokrovsk from a producer of Russian "Channel One", but refused. The invitation came after Putin's statement about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in these cities.
Along with the journalist were his colleagues and Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers who accompanied them. As a result of the attack, there are dead and wounded.
Two landslides occurred in the Norwegian capital, leading to the evacuation of approximately 400 people. Geologists were unable to alleviate concerns, and residents will not be returning home anytime soon.
Germany depends on China for 95% of the supply of these elements, and the country's government does not have a clear plan to resolve the crisis.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a sentence in La Santé prison, has become a grandfather to a boy named Sylla Nicolas. The politician's youngest son, 28-year-old Louis Sarkozy, and his wife Nathalie became parents to the child, who was named after his grandfather.
The "Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot" museum in Langres, France, was robbed, with almost 2,000 18th-century gold and silver coins disappearing. This happened after a series of other robberies of French museums, including the Louvre, the Musée Jacques Chirac, the Musée Adrien Dubouché, and the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.
Most Germans surveyed are against paying Bürgergeld social benefits to Ukrainian refugees, with only 17% supporting it. 62% of Germans believe that men of conscription age should return to Ukraine.
Finland is the only country in Europe where bomb shelters are available for almost all citizens, with 50,500 bunkers accommodating 4. 8 million people. They are located 20 meters deep and can protect even during a nuclear strike.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that Russia will continue to violate the airspace of European countries, and NATO is adequately responding to provocations. He also called on European countries to be more united in relations with China.
In the central part of Giessen, Germany, an unknown assailant opened fire in a betting shop. Several people were injured, and the perpetrator is at large.
A snowstorm on Everest has trapped hundreds of tourists at an altitude of 4,900 meters, with at least one person dead. More than 200 people remain cut off from the world, and communication in the mountains is practically non-existent.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports a return to compulsory military service in the long term. For now, he supports the voluntary model proposed by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The discussion of the new Military Service Law in the German Bundestag has been postponed until next week. Defense Minister Pistorius criticized the CDU/CSU for delaying the implementation of new military service and military registration systems in Germany.
A 41-year-old Croatian citizen was detained at Frankfurt am Main Airport for launching a drone. Administrative proceedings have been initiated against him, and an investigation is underway.
Germany is recording an increase in drone flights over strategic facilities, but the military does not have the right or ability to shoot them down. The country is only beginning to restore its anti-drone defense, which was disbanded in 2010.
The Oktoberfest festival in Munich has reopened after an emergency closure due to a threatening letter. Police confirmed the absence of dangerous items after a thorough check.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily suspended due to an explosion and fire in a residential building in the north of the city. The incident resulted in the death of a man who allegedly set fire to and mined his parents' house.
16 major German cities spent over 193 million euros on temporary accommodation for refugees, including Ukrainians, in the first half of 2025. This is due to a housing shortage, despite a decrease in the flow of refugees.
