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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the parliament (the Bundestag), clearing the way for new elections.

General Kanjo Hassan, known for his brutalities, has been arrested by Syrian forces for delivering death sentences in the infamous torture prison of Saidnaya.

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.

All the wounded from the attack on the Christmas market in Maagdenburg are in stable condition, according to the intensive care director of the local hospital.

German police are investigating why a police vehicle was not at the designated location at the Christmas market in Maagdenburg during an attack.

Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.

The recent attack in Maagdenburg, Germany has raised concerns about security and migration issues, influencing the upcoming German elections.

A cheese and wine evening at Volvo Trucks in Belgium took a violent turn when a dispute over seating led to a colleague suffering a double jaw fracture.

Two Polish inmates attempted to escape from the prison in Tongeren, Belgium, in a daring manner, only to be stopped by vigilant guards.

Social media is abuzz with speculations about the true identity of Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, the perpetrator of the attack on the Christmas market in Maagdenburg. What should we believe?

The police in Essen, Germany, have filed a complaint against a man who shouted far-right slogans during a minute of silence for the victims of Maagdenburg.

The mother of the 9-year-old André, who was killed in the attack in Maagdenburg, reacts on social media. The incident also claimed the lives of four women and injured around two hundred people.

The police chief stated that the man who drove into a Christmas market in Maagdenburg on Friday exhibited 'atypical' behavior that 'did not fit into a pattern'.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced jeers in Magdeburg following the tragic attack on the Christmas market. Read more about the reactions and aftermath of the incident in Magdeburg, Germany.

Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, the alleged suspect in the Maagdenburg attack, has left authorities puzzled with a bizarre trail of online threats. Abdulmohsen appears to be an Islam critic rather than a radicalized individual, expressing anger towards the German government on social media.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk criticized German Chancellor Scholz after the recent attack on a Christmas market in Maagdenburg.

The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.

A 25-year-old woman in Germany has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a 23-year-old woman who resembled her, in an attempt to start a new life under the victim's name. The case is known in Germany as the doppelganger murder.

The Swedish police boarded the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of sabotaging communication cables in the Baltic Sea. Representatives from Germany, Finland, and China are also conducting an investigation on the ship, which has been stationary for a month in the Kattegat area.

An Austrian couple is facing legal consequences for an unusual case of pension fraud involving multiple marriages and divorces.

Recent footage emerged showing Belgian serial killer and rapist Marc Dutroux being pelted in Nivelles prison, where he is currently serving a life sentence.

Putin's security is a matter of concern for his security guards following recent attacks. Learn more about the extensive security measures in place to protect the Russian President.

A Belgian conductor has been sued for saying 'bonjour' too early to passengers on a train just south of Brussels, according to Belgian media.

The German election campaign heats up with a change in approach towards President Putin, as the CDU/CSU lead in polls.

Experts warn that triggering Article 5 of the NATO charter is becoming more likely as Russia escalates its hybrid war with the West.

Els van Doesburg, a Dutch-born politician, might take over as the mayor of Antwerp if Bart De Wever becomes the Belgian Prime Minister. Van Doesburg is known for her conservative views and strong opinions on various social issues.

American politician Nancy Pelosi has undergone hip surgery following a fall in Luxembourg while attending a memorial event for the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.

An engineer, inspired by a serial killer, poisoned his sick friend with thallium-laced tiramisu in hospital. How did it end?