Germany Finalising Response to Suspected Leipzig Drone Attack

By admin August 31, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany is finalising its response to the suspected drone attack near Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this month. He said the government was coordinating its actions with European Union and NATO partners, with an announcement expected in the coming days. The incident took place on August 4, when a […]

Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die of Malaria in Rare Outbreak

By admin August 27, 2026 No comment

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Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have died from malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees, according to local public health officials. Authorities believe malaria-carrying mosquitoes may have arrived at the airport aboard a plane, with the outbreak first detected in July. The affected workers were employed in different roles and […]

Coach Carrying German Students Crashes in Netherlands, 16 Injured

By admin August 24, 2026 No comment

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A coach carrying more than 50 high-school students from Germany crashed in the eastern Netherlands early Monday, injuring 16 people, Dutch police said. The accident occurred near Wezep, about 100 km east of Amsterdam, at around 4 a.m. local time. Eight people sustained severe injuries, while the remaining eight suffered minor injuries and were taken […]

Madison Air Solutions to Acquire German Fan Maker ebm-papst for $5.4 Billion

By admin August 18, 2026 No comment

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U.S.-based Madison Air Solutions has agreed to acquire German fan and ventilation equipment maker ebm-papst in a $5.4 billion deal. The transaction will see ebm-papst’s three shareholder families transfer their stakes to Madison Air, part of billionaire Larry Gies’ Madison Industries. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Madison Air’s presence in Europe and strengthening

Germany Evacuates 1,800 as Wildfire Nears Village

By admin August 14, 2026 No comment

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German authorities ordered around 1,800 residents to evacuate the village of Gey early Friday as a wildfire spread through woodland near the Belgian border. Residents were told to leave immediately and report to an assistance centre at a nearby primary school, taking only essential belongings, identification documents and necessary medicines. The wildfire has affected

Rhine Water Levels Hit Record Lows, Disrupting Cargo Shipping

By admin August 11, 2026 No comment

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The Rhine River in Germany has fallen to record-low levels amid a prolonged heatwave and scarce rainfall, disrupting one of Europe’s most important commercial waterways. At the Kaub chokepoint near Koblenz, navigable water depth dropped to just 15 cm on Tuesday, below the previous record low of 25 cm recorded in 2018. The extremely shallow […]

AfD Leads in Eastern Germany Ahead of Elections Despite Economic Concerns

By admin August 10, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading polls in two eastern states ahead of September elections, despite economists warning that some of the party’s policies could hurt the regions’ already fragile economies. The AfD is polling at around 41% in Saxony-Anhalt and 36% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where shrinking populations, labour shortages and lower

Bus Driver Knocks Explosive Drone Away at German Airport

By admin August 8, 2026 No comment

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A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany reportedly kicked an explosive-laden drone out of the air after spotting it flying at low altitude, potentially preventing a major attack, a senior German lawmaker said. The drone crashed nearby and was later found to have been equipped with professional explosives and a detonator. Authorities have launched […]

Germany Investigates Suspected Drone Attack at Airport

By admin August 7, 2026 No comment

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German federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, describing it as a potential threat to national security. Authorities said a drone carrying professional explosives and a detonator was found near the runway, while another suspected drone reportedly collided with a cargo aircraft, which later landed safely

Germany Warns of Russian Disinformation Ahead of State Elections

By admin August 6, 2026 No comment

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German security sources say Russia has intensified disinformation campaigns ahead of next month’s state elections, with online content reportedly targeting political rivals of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Authorities believe the campaign aims to deepen political divisions and undermine Germany’s governing parties, including the CDU, SPD, Greens, and