Ukraine controls Russian logistics near Mariupol over 160 km
Ukrainian forces have established full fire control over Russian supply routes in the Mariupol area, a National Guard officer said at a security forum in Berlin.
Month 11. June 2026
Putin Winter Offensive Ukraine – NYP
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a decisive winter offensive against Ukraine, according to experts cited by the New York Post. Russia's economy is in deep crisis, and Putin is becoming increasingly desperate.
Aschheim bets on modular construction for affordable housing
The Baugesellschaft München-Land (BML) and the municipality of Aschheim are planning a new building project using modular construction that is set to create 24 affordable rental apartments in just seven months, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Coalition and Social Partners Agree on Further Talks
The leaders of Germany's black-red coalition met with representatives of business associations and trade unions at the Chancellery on Tuesday. According to Deutschlandfunk, they agreed to continue the discussions.
Sweden: Government drops controversial plans to detain 13-year-olds
Sweden's government has abandoned its plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer told Swedish radio that the proposal lacks the necessary parliamentary majority.
Central Council of Jews honors Dieter Nuhr with Leo Baeck Prize
The Central Council of Jews in Germany has awarded the Leo Baeck Prize to comedian Dieter Nuhr. The ceremony was attended by President Josef Schuster and Vice President Abraham Lehrer.
Deezer Tool Playlists for AI-Generated Music
Deezer has released a free tool that checks music playlists from Spotify and Apple Music for AI-generated songs.
Heartbeatz Festival in Munich Postponed to September
The Heartbeatz Festival in Munich has been postponed from this weekend to early September. Organizers cite 'infrastructural challenges' as the reason, according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
DFB before 2026 World Cup: Self-Abandonment Through Silence
The German Football Association (DFB) has politically shrunk ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Bernd Neuendorf avoids any engagement with the tournament's explosive issues.
DRC: Referendum Law Deepens Constitutional Crisis
Congolese lawmakers have passed a law on organizing referendums that could enable constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition calls it a 'constitutional coup'.
Berlin’s Justice Senator Pushes for Faster Criminal Trials
Berlin's Justice Senator Felor Badenberg (CDU) is calling for a swift reform of the criminal procedure code. At the Conference of Justice Ministers in Hamburg, she is introducing a motion that aims to relieve the burden on courts.
Ukraine Strikes Bridges on Route to Crimea Armiansk
Ukrainian forces damaged several bridges on the road to Crimea near Armiansk overnight on June 11, according to the Russian-installed occupation administration of Kherson region.
Ukraine destroys Russian fuel convoy near Armiansk in Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian convoy of about 50 trucks carrying fuel and ammunition near Armiansk in temporarily occupied Crimea, destroying part of the vehicles, Commander Dmytro Filatov said.
Spahn AfD of ‘Treason Against the Fatherland’
During Friedrich Merz's government policy statement in the Bundestag, CDU politician Jens Spahn accused the AfD of 'treason against the fatherland.' The speech ahead of the EU summit was broadcast live.
Museum Europäischer Kulturen Shows Exhibition ‘The Mountains of Tyrol’
From July 29, 2026, the Museum Europäischer Kulturen in Berlin presents 'The Mountains of Tyrol', featuring historical postcards, hiking sticks, and photographs from its own collection. The exhibition runs until April 25, 2027.
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile: Security Flaws Enable Root Attacks
Two security vulnerabilities classified as 'high' in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allow attackers to execute malicious code and root commands. According to Heise, developers have already released security patches.
Ukraine Neptune Launchers for Areion Drone-Missile
The Ukrainian military has modified the launch system of the Neptune missile complex to fire the newly developed Areion drone-missile, according to Ukrainian media 24tv, citing official technical data.
Ukraine honors UPA unit, reigniting dispute with Poland
Ukraine has awarded a military unit the title 'Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),' reopening a historical conflict with Poland. The UPA is associated in Poland with massacres of civilians during World War II, reports the Kyiv Post.
Wadephul: No Reason for Sanctions Israel
German Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) currently sees no grounds for sanctions against Israel or Israeli ministers. Amnesty International, however, is demanding consequences for the violence in the West Bank.
Ryanair: Investigation Over Fee for Parents to Sit with Children
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched proceedings against Ryanair over a mandatory fee of around £8 per flight that parents must pay to sit next to their children aged 2 to 11. The regulator is examining whether this practice violates consumer law.
BSW candidate Wittig attacks CDU state premier Schulze
Just weeks before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, BSW top candidate Claudia Wittig has sharply criticized CDU State Sven Schulze's announcement as 'highly inappropriate' and questioned his ambitions for office.
Merz outlines government line ahead of EU summit
Friedrich Merz (CDU) presented the German government's position to lawmakers on Tuesday ahead of the EU summit. According to Deutsche Welle, parliamentarians are debating domestic reforms and foreign policy priorities.
Belfast: Water Cannon Used Against Rioters After Knife Attack
After a knife attack in Belfast, serious riots broke out. Police deployed water cannons, the BBC reports.
Russia attacks Ukraine with over 220 drones and missiles
Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine with over 220 drones and Iskander-M missiles, causing damage in nine regions, including Konotop, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa, the Kyiv Post reports.
Buying Apartments Near the Front: Kharkiv and Dnipro in Demand
Despite the war and security risks, demand for apartments in front-line regions of Ukraine is rising. According to 24tv, the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts are the most sought-after.
Japanese Play ‘Amaterasu’ Celebrates 160 Years of Belgium-Japan Relations
The Japanese stage production 'Amaterasu' was performed at Brussels City Hall to mark 160 years of diplomatic ties between Belgium and Japan, as reported by Euronews.
Trump threatens Iran with new strikes, accuses Tehran of deception
US Donald Trump has announced that the US will attack Iran on Wednesday. He accused Tehran's peace negotiators of 'playing us for suckers', as the Guardian reports.
Sweden Charges 34-Year-Old with Espionage for Russia
Swedish prosecutors have charged a 34-year-old man with attempting to spy for Russia, alleging he offered highly sensitive military information to Russian intelligence services.
DAX closes in the red: Persian Gulf escalation weighs on markets
The DAX closed significantly lower on Wednesday. According to Tagesschau, renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf and a stalling AI rally are dampening sentiment on the stock exchanges.
Fuel discount ends in June – coalition considers new relief measures
The black-red coalition will not extend the fuel discount. The €1.6 billion measure expires at the end of June, as the Süddeutsche Zeitung learned from coalition sources.
Ukraine sends drone experts to NATO’s eastern flank
Ukraine will send frontline drone warfare experts to Latvia next week to bolster air defense in the Baltic region, Andris Kulbergs announced on Wednesday.
Dow Falls 500 Points: Chip Sell-Off, Trump Threat, and Inflation
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 500 points on Tuesday, driven by a sell-off in chip stocks, a threat from US Donald Trump against Iran, and a three-year high in inflation, CNBC reports.
Berlin wants to boost aviation – industry demands relief
The German government has adopted a new strategy to strengthen the aviation sector. The industry welcomes the move but is calling for concrete measures to tackle high location costs.
Scandal at Simulation: White Power Gesture and Police Operation
During the 'Youth and Parliament' simulation in the Bundestag, a scandal erupted over a White Power gesture. The AfD parliamentary group is at the center, with insults, hand signs, and a police operation.
Petr Popelka to Become General Music Director of Bavarian State Opera in 2029
The Bavarian State Opera has surprisingly appointed Czech conductor Petr Popelka as its new General Music Director starting in the 2029/30 season, succeeding Vladimir Jurowski.
US Attack in Iran: 20,000 Residents Without Water
After a US attack on Iran's southern coast, around 20,000 people have been cut off from the water supply, according to Iranian authorities.
Investigators Stop Ex-Military Commissar Borysov Kyiv
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) stopped former military commissar Yevhen Borysov as he was leaving Kyiv on June 10 and searched his vehicle, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Reform Summit in the Chancellery: Unions and Employers at Odds
Unions and employers are approaching the reform summit at the Chancellery with deep skepticism, according to Spiegel. The government hopes the social partners will support its planned reforms.
Ukraine: Parliament Approves Record Military Funding for 2026
The Ukrainian parliament has approved record funding for the armed forces in 2026, with total defense spending reaching 4.4 trillion hryvnias, according to the BBC.
Georgia’s Parliament Speaker: EU Demands ‘Suicide’ Through Russia Sanctions
Georgia's parliament speaker has accused the EU of demanding that Tbilisi join sanctions against Russia to maintain visa-free travel, calling such a move 'suicide' for the country.