News blog | Insider: Ukraine canceled the agreement at the last minute
The Atomic Energy Authority warns of a serious accident at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, there will probably be a showdown in the US Congress. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Report: Ukraine backed out of shipping deal 4:58 a.m.: Ukraine canceled an agreement with Russia […]
Dead in Kharkiv region after glide bomb attack
The EU warns against Russia influencing the European elections. The Putin regime claims to have hit a German Iris-T system. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed EU Commission approves Ukraine’s reform plan 10:27 p.m.: The EU Commission has approved Ukraine’s necessary reform plans for the disbursement of […]
war | Concern about attack from Iran: USA increases military presence
Israel killed a Hamas donor. The US is trying to dissuade Iran from attacking Israel. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance USA increases military presence in the Middle East 8:14 p.m.: In view of a possible retaliatory strike by Iran against Israel, the USA is increasing its military […]
Schengen controls with Bulgaria and Romania will no longer apply – the consequences will be far-reaching
Romania and Bulgaria have been waiting to join since 2011. Now they are officially part of the Schengen area – and these are the consequences. Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen area on Easter Sunday. This means that personal checks at internal air and sea borders, i.e. at airports and seaports, will initially be eliminated. […]
Middle East conflict: Israel is hit by a wave of protests
Israel’s Defense Minister: “We will reach every place in Gaza”. Delta Airlines – flights to Israel again from the beginning of June. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Another wave of protests in Israel: highway blocked 8.30 p.m.: In Tel Aviv, hundreds of people followed a call for […]
Middle East conflict: Netanyahu wants to go to Rafah despite criticism
Israel’s Defense Minister: “We will reach every place in Gaza”. Delta Airlines – flights to Israel again from the beginning of June. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Baerbock: Israel urgently needs to do more to help the Gaza Strip 5:28 p.m.: Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) […]
SPD defense politician Arlt for general service
There are increasing voices in the SPD for compulsory service in the Bundeswehr, perhaps also in disaster control or emergency services. A specialist politician also points to support from voters. The SPD defense expert Johannes Arlt has spoken out in favor of general compulsory military service in Germany. “One year for your country, boys and […]
Pistorius: Be more present in the north
German and Norwegian soldiers practice fighting against an attacker in ice and snow. The major NATO exercise is also intended to be the start of the Bundeswehr’s increased presence in the far north. Germany is expanding military cooperation with Norway and the new NATO partners Finland and Sweden against the backdrop of Russian threats. “We […]
Bundeswehr in exercise “Nordic Response”
NATO is increasingly practicing defense against an attacker like Russia. North of the Arctic Circle, 700 German mountain troops have been in the simulated counter-offensive since midnight. Since midnight, NATO partners in northern Europe have been training to defend against an attack on alliance territory in a large-scale exercise. The Bundeswehr in the town of […]
Ukraine war: NATO countries hold military exercises in Poland
There are contradictions about a possible summoning of the German ambassador. The number of dead children in Odessa continues to rise. More information in the news blog. NATO countries hold joint military exercises in Poland 10.50 a.m.: Soldiers from several NATO countries want to cross the Vistula in Poland as part of a joint military […]
