Germany Says New Debt Needed to Strengthen Defence

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Germany needs to take on new debt to strengthen its defence and infrastructure, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said while defending the government’s 2027 budget. He argued that increased borrowing is necessary to address growing security threats and years of underinvestment. Germany plans to borrow €838.2 billion between 2027 and 2030, while total investment is

Germany Probes Suspected Arson at Defence Firm

By admin September 3, 2026 No comment

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German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at a construction site outside the Munich headquarters of defence technology company Rohde & Schwarz. Police arrested a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian, who are suspected of throwing incendiary devices. The fire caused no significant damage and no injuries were reported. The incident

Norway Seizes Russian Ship Over $4.2 Billion Naftogaz Claim

By admin September 3, 2026 No comment

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Norway has seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in the Arctic to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation claim awarded to Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz over assets Russia seized following its 2014 annexation of Crimea. The ship was detained off Svalbard and will remain in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago. The Svalbard governor’s office confirmed that the […]

EU’s Kallas Calls Leipzig Attack State-Sponsored Terrorism

By admin September 2, 2026 No comment

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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described the attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany as bearing the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism. Speaking ahead of an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Ireland, Kallas said Europe must coordinate its response as Russia’s attacks and alleged hybrid activities continue to escalate. Germany

Germany May Blame Russia for Airport Drone Attack

By admin September 1, 2026 No comment

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Germany is expected to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, according to two sources. The government may also consider imposing new sanctions against Moscow in coordination with its allies. Airport workers reportedly discovered a drone carrying explosives and a detonator at the airport, which […]

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 […]

Romania Destroys Marine Drone Near Major Black Sea Gas Project

By admin August 21, 2026 No comment

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Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets to destroy a marine drone spotted just a few hundred metres from the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday. The drone was later destroyed completely by a Romanian vessel after being hit by the fighter jets. Miruta said the drone […]

EU Hopes Iceland Vote Could Boost Enlargement Support

By admin August 19, 2026 No comment

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Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union, a move EU officials believe could strengthen public support for further enlargement. Iceland already has access to the EU single market through the European Economic Area, and diplomats say its potential return to membership talks could improve […]

Swiss Government Rejects Stricter Neutrality Ahead of Referendum

By admin August 11, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland’s government has rejected a proposal to introduce a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution ahead of a nationwide referendum on September 27. The initiative seeks to make Swiss neutrality permanent and armed, while preventing the country from joining military alliances. Supporters, backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, argue

Ukrainian Prisoners Report Torture and Abuse in Russian Detention

By admin August 11, 2026 No comment

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Former Ukrainian prisoners and officials have accused Russian authorities of systematically torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees, alleging beatings, electric shocks, sexual abuse, starvation and inhumane detention conditions. Russia rejected the allegations at an informal U.N. Security Council meeting, calling them a “disinformation campaign” and