Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the proposal “could form the basis of a final peace agreement.”Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the other hand, said that Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments in its history. Zelensky first warned that Ukraine risks losing the United States as a key partner due to Washington’s efforts to put its ideas into action. In his address to the nation, however, he said that he is working constructively with the U.S.

Territorial Arrangements and Sovereignty (1–8) De facto transfer of the Donetsk region to Russia. De facto transfer of the Luhansk region to Russia. Ukraine fully relinquishing all administrative and military claims over these two regions. Creation of a wide demilitarized buffer zone around Donbas. “Freezing” the current front line in Zaporizhzhia for “the coming years.” Freezing the line of control in the eastern part of Kherson. A possible “withdrawal and reassessment” mech

In the exercise called “Bollwerk Bärlin III”,the 1,000-soldier Honor Guard Battalion simulated a war scenario focused on protecting the federal government. Since midnight on Monday, exercises have been conducted between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. across Berlin and Brandenburg, simulating situations such as securing transportation routes, evacuating wounded soldiers, neutralizing saboteurs, and engaging in combat under low-visibility conditions. At Jungfernheide station in the Berlin

The global outage was caused by a Cloudflare disruption. Cloudflare powers a large part of today’s internet infrastructure, helping countless websites protect themselves against cyberattacks and stay online during high traffic periods. After the Cloudflare outage, major platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Facebook, and X experienced technical failures. Cloudflare released a brief statement saying it was “aware of an issue potentially affecting multiple customers and is invest

Until now, Ukrainians who came to Germany after the Russian invasion were receiving citizens’ income (Bürgergeld) without being granted formal asylum status. They were allowed to work immediately, had no waiting period, and received full social benefits. A single Ukrainian adult received €563 per month, and all housing and heating costs were fully covered by the state. The German government has now agreed to end this system. The new regulation — which will also apply retroact

📈 From January 1, 2026: hourly wage increases to €13.90 📈 From January 1, 2027: hourly wage rises further to €14.60 This marks the largest increase since Germany introduced its minimum wage system in 2015. 💶 As of 2025, the average gross monthly minimum wage is around €2,220 . By 2027, this figure will climb to approximately €2,500. The net income — depending on taxes and marital status — is expected to range between €1,700 and €1,850. 📍 This adjustment will be particular

Sofia Corradi — the visionary behind the Erasmus student exchange program, which has enabled millions of young people to study across Europe — has passed away in Rome at the age of 91. Known affectionately as the “Mother of Erasmus,” Corradi was a Professor of Education Sciences at Roma Tre University. In a statement, her family described her as “a woman of inexhaustible energy, intellectual depth, and emotional generosity.” Corradi’s inspiration for Erasmus came from her own

According to a new report by the German Tenants’ Association (DMB), the number of people living in rental housing across Germany has increased by 3 million over the past five years, reaching 44 million residents. This means 52.8% of the country’s population now lives in rented homes — the highest share in Europe. The report revealed some striking figures: 📌 6 million tenants are under severe financial pressure due to rising housing costs. 📌 2.8 million tenants fear they won

If a new proposal submitted to the Ukrainian Parliament is approved, drivers over the age of 75 will be prohibited from driving between cities. Under the proposed regulation, elderly drivers caught driving on intercity routes will first face a fine of 3,400 hryvnias. In cases of repeated violations, their driver’s licenses will be permanently revoked. Earlier this year, Spain—which had been preparing to introduce the first-ever maximum driving age in European Union history—ba

A massive spider web has been discovered in a cave on the Albania–Greece border, astonishing scientists with its sheer scale. The world’s largest spider web is home to over 110,000 spiders. This extraordinary colony occupies a vast, continuously dark section of the cave, forming an immense and intricate network. Researchers reported that the web stretches across 106 square meters along the wall of a narrow, low-ceilinged passage near the cave entrance, consisting of thousands

⭐️ Frankfurt. Famous travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has named Frankfurt am Main as the only German city among the “Best Places to Visit in 2026” , featuring it on its list of the top 62 destinations worldwide for the upcoming year. Frankfurt stands out for its upcoming cultural events, design projects, and innovative spirit that will define the city in 2026. Germany’s financial capital is set to receive the title of “World Design Capital 2026”, one of the key reasons be

According to the UK-based Collins Dictionary, “vibe coding”  — a term reflecting the rise of artificial intelligence — has been chosen as the Word of the Year. The concept, which translates human language into computer code, is being described as a silent revolution  in the world of software development. The year 2025, marked by rapid advances in AI, has not only transformed technology but also the language we use to describe it. Collins linguists detected a sharp increase in

A 44-year-old nurse has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 10 patients at a hospital in Würselen, near Aachen. The court found the man guilty of murder and attempted murder. According to the verdict, between December 2023 and May 2024, the nurse administered lethal doses of sedatives and painkillers to terminally ill patients in the hospital’s palliative care unit. Prosecutors stated that the nurse gave the injections during night shifts to reduce his workload an

According to data from the German Economic Institute (IW), rental housing prices in Germany continued to rise between July and September, compared to the previous quarter — with the increase being most noticeable in major cities. During this period, the prices of single and two-family homes rose by 0.9% from the previous three months. Although these homes were still 3.5% cheaper year-on-year, owner-occupied apartments became 0.6% more expensive quarter-on-quarter and 2.6% hig

Labor migration has fallen below pre-pandemic levels in many major EU countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, signaling a broader slowdown in migration flows to rich nations. According to a new OECD report, permanent migration to OECD countries fell by 4% in 2024, following three consecutive years of strong growth. Labor-related migration dropped even more sharply — by 21%. Despite the steep decline in labor migration, the report found a continued rise in family and

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced that the recent Louvre Museum jewel heist — which stunned France and the world — was not the work of organized crime professionals, but rather small-time local offenders. “This isn’t an everyday crime… but it’s also not the kind we usually associate with the upper levels of organized crime,” Beccuau stated. So far, four suspects — including one woman — have been arrested and charged. All are residents of Seine-Saint-Denis, a deprived a

A train traveling from Doncaster to London became the scene of a mass stabbing late at night, around 10 minutes after departing from Peterborough. The attack, which lasted between 10 and 15 minutes, caused chaos as passengers fled through the carriages. A witness on board described the scene as “complete panic,” saying that passengers were screaming for help as bloodied victims collapsed. “People were shouting, ‘Run, run, he’s stabbing everyone!’” the witness said, adding tha

During his visit to Türkiye, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Following their meeting, the two leaders held a joint press conference. Merz stated: "Both I and the Federal Government want to see Türkiye in the EU. I proposed a strategic dialogue on this matter. We wish to restart this dialogue." President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s determination toward full EU membership, saying: "If the firm will demonstrated by Türkiye receives the

More than 6 in 10 young EU citizens  say they use social media platforms daily to follow social and political news and updates . Over half of young users rely on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X  to stay informed about current events, according to Eurobarometer . Compared to older age groups (55+), younger participants are more likely  to read or watch content, like or react  to posts, and share content  through private messages. However, they are less likely to commen

Western Balkan EU candidates have faced years of delay  on their path toward membership, despite long-standing efforts to advance. Currently, nine countries  are seeking to join or maintain their candidate status within the European Union, with seven  of them already engaged in accession negotiations , the final stage before membership. Albania and Serbia  applied for EU membership in 2009 , Montenegro  in 2008 , and North Macedonia  has been waiting since 2004 . The last cou