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13.08.2026: 65th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s construction – warnings of threats to democracy 12.08.2026: Germany offers to help Colombia after a earthquake 11.08.2026: Federal Police drone defence unit to be significantly expanded 10.08.2026: Europe is getting ready for missions to Moon and Mars 07.08.2026: Record exports and foreign orders boost German economy
Die partielle Sonnenfinsternis
Astronomical event
People in Germany and Spain enjoyed solar eclipse
A partial solar eclipse was witnessed by millions of Germans, while the Sun was blocked out by the Moon completely in Spain.
Bundesnachrichtendienst
Defence
New powers for German intelligence services
The Federal Intelligence Service and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution are to be reformed. Their capabilities for active response to attacks are to be enhanced.
Das internationale Mahnmal in der KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau
Culture of remembrance
Germany planning additional funding for memorial sites
Commissioner for Culture Weimer wants to boost memorial sites that remember Nazi and East German regime crimes. Ten million euros in additional funding planned for 2027.
zwei Frauen an einer Maschine
Innovation
Reiche sees industrial AI as offering competitive advantage
In the opinion of Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche, Germany has a good chance of playing an internationally leading role in the area of industrial AI.
Alexander Dobrindt Security
Security
Dobrindt: New centre to research drone security
Germany is expanding its drone research: a new centre for innovative technologies opens on 18 August.
Bundeskanzleramt Internal security
Internal security
National Security Council meets over drone incident
The National Security Council coordinates security capabilities across the Federal Government. It has now discussed the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Boote auf trockenem Grund des Rheins
Logistics
Germany responds to record-low water levels
Historic lows in the Rhine, Danube and Elbe are putting pressure on shipping and the economy. The German government is now taking immediate measures to safeguard key supply chains.
Die russische Botschaft in Berlin
Security
Authorities register Russian attempts to influence elections
According to Germany’s security authorities, Russia is attempting to influence the state elections through fake social media posts and manipulated videos.
Die KI-gestützten Drohnen von Quantum Systems machten das Unternehmen zum Einhorn-Startup.
Business
Germany reaches record number of billion-dollar start-ups
With 38 so-called unicorns, Germany is the EU’s leading start-up hub. The country ranks fifth worldwide.
Die deutsche Börse in Frankfurt am Main
Business
DAX hits record highs
Germany’s benchmark index, the DAX, is continuing to surge, chalking up another all-time high on Tuesday after already posting a record at the start of the week.
Operation Matrjoschka – benannt nach den ineinander schachtelbaren russischen Holzpuppen – will mit gefälschten Medieninhalten die öffentliche Meinung manipulieren DW German News Service
DW German News Service
Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.
Blick auf die Piazza Grande beim Filmfestival Locarno.
Film festival
Great opportunities for German films in Locarno
20 German productions and co-productions will be shown at the film festival in Locarno. Five of them will be vying for the Golden Leopard in the main competition.

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