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Volkswagen has unveiled a major efficiency plan involving mass layoffs and factory closures. The company aims to streamline its model range and optimize production amid declining sales in China.

A Der Spiegel investigation has uncovered a scheme in which dozens of Chinese nationals are suspected of forging Jewish roots to obtain German citizenship. At least 16 individuals have already received German passports by exploiting the life stories of actual Holocaust victims.

Molotov cocktails were thrown overnight at a construction site near the headquarters of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich; two suspects have been arrested. This is the third such incident in Germany this week. Meanwhile, in Russia, the commander of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, General Nikolai Varfolomeyev, was shot and critically wounded by a motorcyclist.

The heads of the NATO alliance and the European Union sent a sharp warning to Moscow today (Thursday) and announced preparations for a joint response to what they defined as an aggressive and dangerous Russian pattern of action on the continent's soil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified that the attack on the Leipzig/Halle airport in...

A day after Germany accused Moscow of sending explosive drones to Leipzig Airport, the President of the European Commission declared that "we must be prepared to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better." At the same time, German authorities are investigating a suspected additional sabotage attack against the country's power infrastructure.

Within 24 hours, two acts of sabotage were carried out on power grid infrastructure in Germany. In one of the attacks, homemade rockets loaded with explosives were found, but authorities are refraining from immediate accusations. The German government has criticized Russia over a drone attack attempt at an airport a month ago and announced a series of tough measures.

An unidentified object exploded and another suspicious object was found at a station in Augsburg, two people were slightly injured and windows were broken. Just yesterday: sabotage at a power plant in Brandenburg. Among the suspects: anarchist leftists and Russia's "hybrid war" against countries supporting Kyiv. The Ukrainian president warned airlines: "Russia's skies are extremely dangerous and...

The German Navy successfully conducted a test firing of the LORA ballistic missile manufactured by IAI. The test, held in the Atlantic, paves the way for the acquisition of the system for long-range strikes.

Reports from Germany indicate damage to a substation serving a major coal-fired power plant in Brandenburg, with evidence of an explosion and improvised rocket components. Meanwhile, Polish authorities have classified a fire at a drone manufacturing facility as deliberate sabotage. Both incidents are being investigated as potential acts of "hybrid warfare" linked to Russian intelligence operations...

The "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party is expected to win Sunday's elections in Saxony-Anhalt with more than 40% of the vote. This will be the first time an extreme-right party comes to power in a state in "new Germany". On the national level, it leads with 27%, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party. Dr. Rami Daniel from INSS: "This is not the extreme right that Israel wants."

A member of the "Amcha Yisrael" party criticized the donation of a scanning machine for the Erez crossing: "If you care so much about the Gazans, instead of investing tens of millions in magnetometers, take them in in Germany."

How do you say Cinderella in German? Elversberg. This is how a modest team from the regional league, representing a city of 13,000 residents whose locker room used to be in a garage basement, became a Bundesliga club that dismantles Bayer Leverkusen 3:2 with attacking and captivating football.

Germany is shifting its migration policy by expanding deportation operations for Afghan citizens. Berlin has established direct contacts with the Taliban, despite lacking official recognition, to facilitate the removal of individuals not previously classified as security threats.

A resident of the German town of Schopfheim discovered a nearly meter-long snake curled up in her lingerie drawer. A reptile expert arrived at the scene, safely retrieved the animal with his bare hands, and confirmed it was a non-venomous corn snake.

Ahead of local elections, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is seeing a surge in the polls. Party leaders are promising to overhaul art and education programs, removing what they term "anti-patriotic" content. Citizens are concerned about the rise of anti-democratic ideologies and are calling for the continued preservation of Holocaust memory.

Is the situation "critical" as the employees claim, or just "severe" as the CEO says? The truth is that it does not matter how the crisis is defined, because it is clear to everyone that the German luxury company Volkswagen is at an unprecedented low. What is on the agenda? Massive layoffs, factory closures, and a continued inability to cope with the changing automotive market.

An 8-year-old girl from Germany showed great courage when she called the emergency center late at night to report that her mother was driving under the influence of alcohol and swerving out of the lane. Police officers located the vehicle on the side of the road, found the mother to be completely drunk, and opened criminal proceedings against her.

23 people were trapped on a high-altitude carousel at a summer festival in Hamburg. After hours, the ride was restarted and the passengers were rescued unharmed.

Fattal and Israel Canada Hotels have leveraged the financial distress of the German Revo Hospitality Group to expand their European footprint. The companies are acquiring rights to 15 hotels in Germany and the Netherlands for approximately 40 million euros.

The 24-year-old is suspected of belonging to a group that planned attacks and sabotage in NATO member states, according to an investigation by the German magazine Der Spiegel. Among the charges: smuggling explosives into Ukraine and attempted terrorist attacks. "If the devices had exploded, everyone in the vicinity would have been in danger," it was written.

The successful thriller drama from Kan 11 has aired on the public network in Germany and is stirring a debate among critics, some of whom are discussing the surprising changes made for the local audience.

German investigators have located an explosive drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, less than a month after an incident in which a drone was found near a Ukrainian plane. Security officials point the finger at Russia and estimate that countries assisting Ukraine are in the crosshairs.

Berlin is promoting a system of four types of missiles, including weapons that will reach a range of thousands of kilometers. In the plan: American cruise missiles, joint developments with the UK, and the purchase of Ukrainian missiles. The goal: to strengthen deterrence against Moscow and make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.

German security services located two pistols and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, allegedly hidden by Russian intelligence. Authorities have launched an investigation into preparations for an assassination attempt, amid threats against opponents of Vladimir Putin and senior figures in the German arms industry.

German investigators announced on Thursday that they have identified the arsonist behind the 1970 antisemitic attack at a Munich Jewish community center. Seven Holocaust survivors were killed in the blaze. The suspect, a 25-year-old neo-Nazi, passed away in 2020.

The defendant, whose identity remains confidential, admitted at the start of his trial to the 1994 murder of 24-year-old American tourist Amy Lopez. He lured her into an isolated room at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, where he bound, sexually assaulted, and stabbed her to death. The case was solved earlier this year after modern DNA analysis linked him to the crime.

Donald Trump's tariff policy is increasing uncertainty: German investments in the USA have plummeted to a three-year low, but companies already operating in the country continue to reinvest their profits.

Participants of a new flotilla to Gaza were stopped before they even started, when the vessel "Handala II" crashed into a pier at the port of Kiel, causing damage worth tens of thousands of euros. Earlier, the fundraising campaign stalled, reaching only 10% of its goal. German police are investigating the incident regarding damage to port infrastructure.

Rheinmetall has successfully completed a test of launching from a container launcher mounted on a moving truck. With a range of 100 km and advanced armor-piercing capability, the system is capable of launching up to 18 UAVs in succession.

A man who ordered a prayer book online for the Tishrei holidays received it defaced with hateful graffiti and an obscene drawing. The buyer contacted the bookstore owners, who are treating the incident with seriousness and intend to locate the person responsible for the vandalism.

The Rhine's water level has dropped to critical lows due to a prolonged drought, exposing dangerous WWII-era munitions and tons of debris. German authorities are urging the public to stay away from the riverbed.

The water level of the Rhine River has dropped to a historic low, forcing cargo ships to reduce loads or suspend operations. As 80% of Germany's inland water traffic relies on the river, the disruption is increasing transport costs and fuel prices in Germany and Switzerland, with concerns growing that the shipping route could be severed entirely.

Death and rape threats against Jews online, antisemitic codes penetrating new communities, and a struggle over public funding: three publications in Germany reveal how antisemitic hatred is changing shape and expanding.

The cadet national team succumbed to the Germans in the round of 16 of the European Championship, despite a comeback in the final quarter. Rotem Ben-David led with 22 points, but it was not enough for a win.

Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor has become the first foreign envoy to publicly endorse Germany's bid to host the Olympic Games. In a video message, he emphasized that the relationship between Israel and Germany demonstrates how trust and friendship can flourish from historical responsibility.

German Economy Minister Katrina Reiche warned in a Financial Times interview that rising support for the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party could deter foreign investors ahead of critical state elections.

New security footage from Leipzig Airport reveals that the explosive drone flew directly toward a Ukrainian cargo plane and hit its wing. Investigators estimate that the charge, which contained military-grade Semtex explosive, did not detonate due to a malfunction in the ignition mechanism. German Interior Minister: "A new level of danger."

Due to persistent train delays, the Minister of Transport is demanding that compensation be linked to performance. On the Berlin-Hamburg line, only about a quarter of trains arrived on time. The goal: to reach a 70% punctuality rate by 2029.

Energy company Enlight is in advanced negotiations to acquire a European energy developer, primarily focused on the German market, in a deal valued at hundreds of millions of euros.

According to a report in Politico, an unprecedented drop in Merz's popularity and fears of a dramatic achievement by the far-right in the September elections are leading to discussions about his removal. Behind the scenes, the name of the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, is being raised as a possible alternative. Senior officials warn: "Removing a chancellor will lead to...

An aircraft carrying explosives was intercepted on Tuesday near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport in eastern Germany. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, it is believed to be linked to Russian intelligence. It was further reported that Vladimir Putin may attempt to test NATO's resolve through actions against alliance member states in the coming years.

German media reported on Thursday that more than 100 people drowned in German waters in June alone, the highest figure in over 20 years. In total, at least 261 people have lost their lives in the first seven months of 2026, an increase of 15 compared to the same period last year.

An explosive drone detected near Ukrainian planes at Leipzig Airport led to the closure of a runway and the diversion of flights. Germany is investigating a suspicion of planned sabotage by Russia, and the Interior Minister warns of a "new level of danger."

A new regulation in Germany grants consumers the right to demand repairs for electronic devices even after the original warranty expires. Manufacturers are now required to provide repair instructions and spare parts, in some cases for up to a decade after production ends.

German automotive giant Volkswagen is laying off hundreds of managers as the industry struggles with Chinese competition. Recruitment experts warn that the market cannot absorb this influx of senior staff.

Hard to read: A brutal campaign of abuse in Germany was exposed after a 33-year-old woman was located handcuffed to a balcony in critical condition. The investigation reveals that the suspects, including minors, locked her in a basement, drugged her, and documented the acts on camera. The neighbor who called the police recalled: "I initially thought it was a Halloween decoration."

Condor airline has completed its inaugural flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv. The German carrier is returning to Israel after 70 years, with a new daily route now in operation.

21-year-old midfielder Matthew Collins, son of legendary musician Phil Collins, has signed a contract with the German club 1860 Munich. The Swiss-British player will join the team as they rebuild in the Bavarian regional league.

Lahav LR, controlled by businessman Avi Levy, has signed an agreement to acquire 8 commercial properties in Germany. The assets are fully leased to a leading retail chain, with the deal reflecting a yield of approximately 7.75%.

After more than 130 years of operation, the German battery manufacturer Varta has initiated insolvency proceedings. The company attributes the crisis to a combination of declining demand, difficult market conditions, and the loss of a key client – Apple. Despite the proceedings, business operations continue, thousands of employees continue to receive their salaries, and the well-known household...