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Poland has launched temporary border checks at 65 locations along its frontiers with Germany and Lithuania to curb illegal migration. The operation, running from July 7 to August 5, involves 52 checkpoints on the German border and…

A forest fire in Gohrischheide National Park, Saxony, Germany, has destroyed 600 hectares and spread into neighboring Brandenburg amid a severe heat wave. Over 100 residents were evacuated, and two firefighters were injured. A total of 480…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Schengen area's free movement must be protected but cannot be abused by migrant smugglers. After meeting Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Berlin, Merz stressed the need for stronger EU…

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv for the first time in his new role, stating, “The freedom and future of Ukraine are the most important task of our foreign and security policy.” Accompanied by German arms industry…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, questioning Israel’s continued military actions and urging humane treatment of civilians. Speaking in the Bundestag ahead of the NATO Summit, Merz supported US…

Turkish activists Yasemin Acar and Şuayb Ordu, deported by Israel after their humanitarian mission to Gaza, arrived in Berlin. The two were aboard the Madleen ship, seized by Israel in international waters. Welcomed by around 150…

During a surprise visit to Kyiv, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced €1.9 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine but confirmed Germany will not supply Taurus cruise missiles. The new funds will support long-range…

The 27th Berlin Carnival of Cultures, held from June 6–9, celebrated the city’s rich multiculturalism with vibrant performances and food from around the world. Organized annually since 1995, the event drew thousands of visitors.…

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was met with protests in Berlin during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Demonstrators from human rights and civil society groups gathered outside the Foreign Ministry,…

The NATO Defense Ministers meeting began in Brussels. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the country may need 50,000–60,000 more soldiers to meet NATO’s updated defense goals but expressed concern about meeting this target due…