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A man of Syrian origin living in Austria has been convicted in a human trafficking case in Germany, resulting in the death of seven migrants.

Eight individuals in eastern Germany were arrested for planning to violently separate the state of Saxony from the rest of the country, with ties to a far-right extremist terrorist group.

Polish authorities have arrested four suspects accused of sending hidden explosives in DHL shipments to Europe and the US on behalf of a foreign secret service.

NATO Chief Rutte issued a warning during his visit to Germany, stressing that the frontline in Ukraine is shifting towards Western Europe. He also called on allies to increase defense spending.

German police recently stopped a driver on the highway near the border with Belgium who was transporting an artillery cannon on his trailer. The 60-year-old man claimed to be a weapon collector and had purchased the cannon in Belgium for 9000 euros.

Iran is planning a 'devastating' attack on Israel 'with all means at its disposal', including powerful weapons it has not used before. The tension between the two countries is escalating as both sides prepare for a possible confrontation.

The Moldovan government has raised concerns with several EU countries about possible Russian interference in the upcoming presidential elections.

Two people have died in Germany after being hit by a high-speed train.

German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.

Health experts in Germany are warning about the increasing popularity of alpaca walks, highlighting the risk of infections from close contact with the animals.

A nearly 200-year-old and unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin has been found in a vault at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The handwritten score with Chopin's name on it was authenticated after thorough examination by experts.

Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent figure in East Germany's leftist populists, demands no weapons for Ukraine, no sanctions against Russia, and no American missiles for protection.

Mongolia faces criticism for not arresting Vladimir Putin during his visit to Ulaanbaatar, prompting the International Criminal Court to take action.

The Polish police have dismantled a network of human traffickers who were smuggling migrants from Belarus and Russia into the EU, according to reports.

The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns about inadequate supervision of relaxed state aid rules, which could undermine the internal market.

A new variant of mpox, clade Ib, has been reported in Germany for the first time, originating from African countries. The RKI confirmed the infection occurred abroad.

A 36-year-old man running a pizzeria in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been arrested for selling cocaine along with pizza number 40 to customers.

After the success of the far-right AfD in recent elections, anti-migration movement Pegida concludes its activities in Germany.

German police have arrested a man from Libya suspected of planning an attack with weapons or explosives on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. The man allegedly has ties to Islamic State.

An international gang managed to sell 'exclusive' wines for up to 15,000 euros, but recent arrests revealed their fraudulent activities.

Lutz Bachmann, the German frontman of the controversial Pegida group, announced his decision to quit after leading protests against migration and Muslims in Dresden, Germany for a decade.

Seven new species of frogs that sound more like birds than amphibians have been discovered on the African island of Madagascar.

German intelligence services revealed on Monday in parliament that a plane almost crashed earlier this year in Germany due to Russian sabotage.

A former Stasi officer has been sentenced to ten years in prison for a murder in 1974. He was found guilty of shooting a Polish man at a border crossing between East and West Germany in Berlin.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.

Egon Krenz, the last leader of East Germany, remains unchanged in his pro-Russian beliefs since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Despite some former colleagues expressing regret for the dictatorship, Krenz is unapologetic and continues to find support among seniors.

The nightlife district of Hamburg, Germany, was partially evacuated on Saturday evening after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered.

An explosion occurred on an oil tanker on the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany, causing a fire. The tanker named Annika, carrying 640 tons of oil, had seven crew members who have been safely rescued.

Former high-ranking German intelligence officer brings attention to Russia's hybrid warfare against Germany, involving sabotage, espionage, and propaganda.