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05.08.2026: Number of asylum applications down year on year 04.08.2026: EU interior ministers discuss consequences of Ceuta crisis 03.08.2026: Wadephul: Protecting the EU’s external borders is absolute priority 31.07.2026: Amazon plans to invest heavily in Germany 30.07.2026: Germany secures supply of Canadian gas from 2032
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.
Vier Männer rudern in einem Boot
Sport
Men’s quadruple sculls rowing team takes European gold
Taking gold in the European Rowing Championships, the men’s quadruple sculls team finished off an outstanding day for the German team in grand style. Germany’s diving athletes also won a European Championship medal.
Menschen schwimmen über das Meer zu einem Felsen
Migration
Federal Government pushes for protection of EU external borders
The surge of migrants into the exclave of Ceuta has put Spain in crisis mode. Chancellor Merz is following the developments with concern and urging for counteraction to be taken.
Personenströme auf einer Messe Economic activity
Economic activity
The German economy is growing
A slight upwards trend can be observed in the German economy, despite global conflicts. Experts believe that further potential for growth exists.
Ein Plasmagefäß
Research
Federal Government establishes fusion hubs
Nuclear fusion is considered a possible energy source of the future. Plenty of research is needed to make this happen, and this is where the three new fusion hubs come in.
Mehrfamilienhaus in der Waldsiedlung Zehlendorf
Architecture
Zehlendorf Forest Estate becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has added Zehlendorf Forest Estate to the World Heritage List as part of the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates.
Zwei Personen stehen in einem noch nicht fertigen Haus und blicken nach oben.
Business
German firms are optimistic
German business increasingly confident about economic recovery. Germany’s Dax share index also up.
Das Brandenburger Tor leuchtet nach dem Anschlag auf den Berliner CSD in Regenbogenfarben. Security
Security
“An attack on our society”
Berlin has been shaken by what is believed to have been an Islamist terrorist attack. The key questions and answers about the attack, the investigation and the political response.

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