Hans Otto

Verfassungsschutz Warns of Rising Drone Threat to German Economy Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz issues a visual red alert as Germany warns businesses of a rising drone threat to the German economy …

EU sanctions cost Russia up to $1.5 trillion, more measures targeting 80+ actors proposed EU says sanctions cost Russia up to $1.5 trillion; ministers propose measures against 80+ actors, targeting …

Iran De-escalation Holds for Now as Berlin Mayor Seeks Closure on Tennis Affair and EU Tightens Asylum Controls Iran de-escalation holds for now as diplomatic contacts and restrained military posturing …

Germany falls short on Common European Asylum System implementation, EU report shows EU report: Germany lags on the Common European Asylum System — airport reception spots, Eurodac and Frontex integration …

Reutlingen power outage spotlights risks to Germany’s energy infrastructure Reutlingen power outage reveals weaknesses in Germany’s energy grid as officials probe causes; also: renewed Middle East clashes and NRW’s move …

Israel-Iran ceasefire announced after large-scale strikes and missile exchanges Israel and Iran agreed to a temporary Israel-Iran ceasefire after days of air strikes and missile barrages; leaders warned of retaliation …

Iran attacks Israel as ceasefire unravels; Israel strikes back overnight Iran attacks Israel in first bombardment since April ceasefire, prompting Israeli air strikes and fresh regional threats as global leaders …

Israeli military censorship tightens war reporting as conflict with Iran escalates Israeli military censorship tightens media rules on wartime reporting, restricting exact rocket tallies, strike images and debris locations amid …

Latvia’s VAM: 16-year-olds on schoolyards learn rifle drills as state defense education becomes mandatory Latvia’s VAM (Valsts aizsardzības mācība) places defense training at the heart of secondary schooling, with students …