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Tobacco tax blunder: law reads as taking effect Wednesday
A drafting slip means Germany's higher tobacco tax would apply from Wednesday on a literal reading. What the ministry says and what is likely to happen next.
Munich Christmas Market: How to Book the Kids’ Workshop
The market opens on 20 November. The free craft workshop for children aged 6 to 12 needs booking, and places open ten days before each date.
Munich Pass: who qualifies and what it saves families
People on basic income support, low earners and many families can apply for the München-Pass – it never arrives automatically. Rules, limits, how to apply.
A ticket for occasional riders: what the states plan
Germany's states want a nationwide app ticket for occasional riders, capped at the Deutschlandticket price. How it would work and what is still open.
Oslo talks: what Kyiv wants from an energy truce
Zelensky, Stubb and Støre meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner today. On the table: Patriot missiles, strikes on energy sites and who pressures whom.
Russian drone attack damages three energy facilities in Ternopil region
In the Ternopil region, three energy facilities and private households were hit in the night to Tuesday.
Important Now
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Analysis & Background
France: Lecornu orders local curfews after riots
After serious riots and looting, France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered locally limited curfews.
Trump defends pausing Russia sanctions as criticism mounts
US President Trump has defended the suspension of the sanctions package against Russia, citing negotiations.
German doctors warn of longer waits for appointments
The National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians expects longer waiting times for publicly insured patients from next year.
Germany
A ticket for occasional riders: what the states plan
Breast cancer screening to start at 45 in Germany
The Federal Joint Committee has lowered the age limit for mammography screening to 45. The new rule is set to take effect on 1 August 2027.
Ukraine
Zelensky thanks Rubio and warns of Patriot missile shortage
Zelensky: Hegseth blocks signature for Patriot missiles
The Ukrainian president accuses US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth of refusing to release already-paid-for interceptor missiles.
Four killed, 27 injured in strikes on Kyiv Oblast
Russian missile and drone attacks on the Kyiv region killed four people and injured 27 others within a day, including children.
Oslo talks: what Kyiv wants from an energy truce
Zelensky, Stubb and Støre meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner today. On the table: Patriot missiles, strikes on energy sites and who pressures whom.
Community
Bavaria backs “right to be forgotten” for cancer survivors
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