What is happening there and why it matters.
So it makes sense
Germany is the European Union’s largest economy and at the same time a country going through two simultaneous shocks: the industry that sustained it for decades is losing ground, and the party system that stabilised it after the war is fragmenting. It is also Slovakia’s and Czechia’s most important trading partner — whatever happens to German carmaking reaches us within months through orders and employment.
Context verified 4. 9. 2026. We update it when the government changes or an election comes — the news below is live.
The German government has named Russia as the culprit behind the August drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport and is closing its consulate in Bonn. Saboteurs managed to short-circuit a trans…
German police continue search for 48-year-old man from Gevelsberg suspected of sabotage attacks on energy infrastructure objects in Germany...
In the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, elections to the 83-member state parliament are being held on Sunday. Approximately 1.7 million eligible voters can cast their …
Prosecutors in Subotica are investigating seven people for procuring explosives and drones for the EU. No one has yet proven a direct connection to Leipzig.
Berlin's Senate Chancellery established an additional coordination unit after a hacker attack on city administration to coordinate further actions by authorities. Th…
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum lifted off from the Andøya spaceport and was in orbit seven minutes later. Twelve countries, four entirely different framings.
Trump's envoys to negotiate in Moscow and Kyiv, Ukraine declared ceasefire and Russia rejected it. AfD may control Saxony-Anhalt. Overview from 37 countries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the CDU the day before state elections in Saxony-Anhalt for a more forceful substantive confrontation with the AfD. At a p…
German actor Michael Mendl died at the age of 82. His agent confirmed the information on Saturday, September 5, after several German and Swiss media...
Hacker group Rhysida released stolen data from a Berlin state administration attack on the darknet. This occurred after the ultimatum expired, during which the group…
Festival promised "good vibes only" and didn't want politics on stage. Alphaville speaks of censorship, rejected apology and donated fee to charity.
Every tier went up by two euros a month. The premium plan costs 21.99 euros in Austria; no new rates announced for Slovakia or Czechia yet.
German authorities are investigating another suspicious incident in electrical infrastructure after an unknown device was found in a power substation in the western …
Volkswagen cuts a hundred thousand jobs and ends Seat, police call a second substation attack sabotage, Trump wants Europe to pay for Ukraine.
Germany formally accused Moscow of sabotage after a drone attack attempt with explosives at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced further measures against Russia. The …
Chinese tech conglomerate Xiaomi wants to start selling its electric cars in Germany and other European countries from 2027. The announcement was made in connection …
Bavaria's state criminal police investigates nighttime arson attack in Munich as possible assassination attempt on company in defense industry. Tar...
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš labeled security incidents in Germany as very serious and stated they cannot be taken lightly. Czech Republic is prepared to cooperate...
Germany identified two suspects in an August hybrid attack on Leipzig/Halle airport, in which an explosive drone was allegedly used against a Ukrainian cargo aircraf…
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini on Wednesday expressed full solidarity with Germany following the August drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport. According to Germ…
A second wave of American strikes on Iran hit a wedding near Ahvaz according to Tehran. Iran retaliated with missiles at bases in three countries. Overview from 37 c…
Two officials in the Trump administration say COSCO ships carry hidden surveillance equipment. Beijing calls it an unfounded narrative.
German scientists have a ready-made system to warn of flash floods in Nepal. The government refused to fund it; eight million euros are missing.
Berlin's Senate expects that building the planned rental registry will cost a single-digit million euro amount and will last at least until 2028. The tool,...
Merz promises a response coordinated with the EU and NATO, but the government has not confirmed the date or content. Lawyers point out that the threshold for militar…
Iceland's referendum on resuming EU talks ended on knife's edge; Niger's junta suppressed uprising with Russian aid; Germany has the most expensive electricity in G2…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to push for abolishing early retirement without benefit reduction after 45 years of contributions. The Union-SPD coalition…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing to formally accuse Russia of an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport. Berlin is expected to annou…
AfD in Thuringia failed on Friday, August 28, 2026, with a constructive vote of no confidence against state premier Mario Voigt from the CDU. In the state parliament…
After a sunny and warmer start to the week, weather in Berlin and Brandenburg is set to change towards the end of the week. The German meteorological service announc…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday, August 25, that the government will soon release findings on who it suspects in the drone incident...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces growing political pressure before further elections, while AfD prepares for another breakthrough.
AfD co-chair Alice Weidelová said her party would push for Germany to leave the eurozone and tighten border controls.
