A New Flashpoint as Peace Talks Loom? Major General Fanil Sarvarov, Head of the Operational Training Directorate of the General Staff, was assassinated in Moscow after an explosive device planted in a vehicle detonated. It has been alleged that the attack was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence. Sarvarov previously took part in operations during the Ossetian–Ingush conflict in the Prigorodny District and served in Syria. A recipient of multiple state awards, Sarvarov had h

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed allegations that Moscow is planning an attack on European countries, calling such claims “nonsense.” Speaking during a 4.5-hour televised marathon program, Putin was asked whether Russia was preparing to launch “new special military operations.” “If you treat us with respect, just as we have always tried to respect your interests, and if you respect our interests as well, then there will be no operations,” Putin said. Source: BBC New

Germany is set to reform its welfare system, replacing Bürgergeld  with Grundsicherung , with the core of the new regulation focusing on faster and stricter sanctions for those deemed unwilling to cooperate. In cases of obligation violations—such as refusing an acceptable job offer—monthly benefits may be reduced by 30 percent for three months , corresponding to a cut of approximately 150 euros per month  under current rates. Repeated violations, including missed appointments

A recent survey has revealed that Germans do not trust U.S. President Donald Trump, despite his German ancestry, and no longer view the United States as a friendly partner. According to the latest public opinion poll conducted on behalf of German public broadcaster ZDF, 84 percent of Germans do not consider the United States a reliable partner. Meanwhile, 90 percent of respondents expressed concern that the U.S. will increasingly interfere in Europe’s internal affairs in the

The countdown has begun at Berlin’s world-renowned Pergamon Museum, which was assembled piece by piece from artifacts brought from Türkiye. Construction work on the museum’s central building, home to the famous Pergamon Altar, as well as the northern wing is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The first phase of the reopening is scheduled for spring 2027. During a press tour at the construction site, officials announced that work in the Northern Wing and the Cen

Time magazine has named the architects of artificial intelligence as its “Person of the Year,” unveiling two separate covers for 2025. In announcing its choice, Time highlighted leading figures from the technology world across the dual covers.The first cover is designed as a tribute to the iconic 1932 photograph “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.”   Featured on this cover are: Mark Zuckerberg Elon Musk Jensen Huang Sam Altman Demis Hassabis Lisa Su Dario Amodei Fei-Fei Li On the secon

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new “Gold Card” immigrant visa, offering wealthy foreign nationals an accelerated path to U.S. residency and eventual citizenship. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the program would provide cardholders with a “direct pathway to citizenship for all qualified and thoroughly vetted individuals.” He described the initiative as “very exciting,” adding that major American companies would finally be a

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski  has rejected giving up territory under Trump’s “Peace Plan,” citing Ukraine’s rights under both domestic and international law. This stance has stalled ongoing negotiations. Meanwhile, Russia continues drone attacks  on residential areas and energy infrastructure in an apparent effort to pressure Ukraine into compliance. Zelenski is reportedly preparing to present a revised peace plan to the White House  to avoid territorial concessions

Samet Yılmaz of the Green Party has won the mayoral election in Kiel, the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. Yılmaz secured 54.1%  of the vote, defeating Gerrit Derkowski — the candidate backed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) who received 45.9% . Born in Kiel, Samet Yılmaz studied political science at Kiel University (CAU), where he later completed his doctorate. In the first round of voting on November 16, no candidate sur

The Trump administration has released a new National Security Strategy outlining Washington’s global posture — and its language on Europe is already fueling controversy. The document characterizes Europe as “a continent in decline,”  warning that European nations face the risk of having their “civilizations erased”  due to migration. It further recommends fostering “internal resistance”  within European countries against what it describes as the continent’s current trajectory

Germany is witnessing one of its largest youth mobilizations in recent years, as tens of thousands of young people in 90 cities took to the streets on Friday to protest the newly approved military service law. The legislation, passed by parliament, requires all 18-year-old men to complete a mandatory questionnaire as part of a revived conscription system — a move that has sparked widespread anger among students. Skipping classes and gathering in city centers, protesters chant

The TASS news agency reports that Russian social media has been flooded with complaints from hundreds of Porsche owners whose vehicles failed to start due to a widespread malfunction. Yuliya Trushkova, Service Director at Rolf, stated that the issue emerged after the factory-installed alarm system was accidentally blocked via its satellite module. “Since 28 November, we have seen a significant increase in calls from Porsche owners to our service centers. Our specialists have

A new legal amendment introduces severe penalties for individuals who attempt to obtain citizenship using fake language certificates or through fraudulent means. Germany’s coalition government has submitted a draft bill to the Interior Committee, aiming to tighten sections of the citizenship law. The proposal will be put to a vote in the Bundestag before becoming law. The new regulation specifically targets individuals who try to secure a German passport with falsified langua

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Europe of adopting the idea of delivering a strategic defeat to Russia and “continuing to live with these illusions,” despite, in his words, knowing such an outcome is impossible. He argued that Europe—by attempting to block President Trump’s peace process—has no real peace agenda and is choosing escalation instead. Putin delivered some of his harshest and most threatening remarks toward Europe to date: “We have no intention of going t

A five-page resolution prepared by 1,100 teachers affiliated with the Education and Science Union (GEW) in the state of Hesse states that “the basic prerequisites for children to successfully participate in their first school lessons are increasingly lacking.” The deficiencies listed by teachers extend to the simplest skills of daily life. Many children reportedly struggle with a lack of willingness to make an effort, poor concentration, difficulty coping with frustration, an

2,000 Lawsuits Filed in 10 Months Over Processing Delays The Berlin State Office for Immigration (LEA) is struggling to process citizenship applications within the three-month period stipulated by law. Due to a significant surge in applications, processing times have slowed dramatically. The primary reason for the delays is said to be the extraordinary increase in the number of applications. Over the past 22 months, 75,000 new applications have been submitted, and an addition

Nvidia and Synopsys have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing design and engineering across industries. In a joint statement, the companies said the partnership will combine Nvidia’s artificial intelligence and accelerated computing power with Synopsys’s engineering solutions, enabling R&D teams to design, simulate, and validate smart products with greater precision, speed, and lower costs.