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A rover developed in Germany and France set off for Mars on 19 October 2026. It is travelling on board the successfully launched Japanese space probe MMX (Martian Moons eXploration). Named Idefix, the rover was developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the French space agency CNES. It will explore the surface of the Martian moon Phobos with a view to providing new insights into how Mars’ moons formed.

The German government is pulling out all the stops to attract more investors to Germany. A conference is intended to send a ‘welcome signal’. Here’s what it’s all about.

US President Trump strikes a diesel deal with Russia and calls for a change of president in Ukraine. Germany’s Foreign Minister, however, stresses that more pressure is needed on Kremlin leader Putin.

The US defence contractor Covenant plans to manufacture cruise missiles in Leipzig. To mark the opening of the production hall, the company has commented on its timetable and objectives.

The Bundeswehr is conducting defence drills. Civilian infrastructure is also being used for this purpose. From Monday, it is Nuremberg Airport’s turn.

Germany is Ukraine’s most important supporter in its defence against Russia. The Chancellor intends to make it clear, through a visit to Kyiv that is not without risk, that this should remain the case.

Germany is entering the international race to host the Olympics with Munich. The Bavarian capital has beaten Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr – by a wider margin than previously expected.

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The Federal Foreign Minister is taking a one-day break from the general debate at the UN General Assembly in New York. In Ottawa, he intends to strengthen relations with a special partner.

The German economy is on the upswing: leading economic institutes are significantly raising their forecasts – but experts warn that the whole thing is built on shaky foundations.