Germany rethinks law protecting politicians from insults
Criminal investigations of people who have referred to Merz as “Pinocchio” and “Lying Fritz” have prompted calls for reform across the political divide.
Politics
politico.eu
17.08.2026
Greek island wildfire kills two people as helicopters called in to tackle Belgium forest blaze
Belgium battling biggest fire in more than a century as flames near German border and 600 people told to evacuateTwo people have died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis as firefighting aircraft w
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
MEDIA: Germany failed to fulfill its promise to deport migrants
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border
Largest recorded wildfire in Belgium forces 600 residents to evacuate as blaze spreads towards German border towns.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
A forest fire in Belgium is moving towards Germany
On August 14, a large-scale fire started in the Ut Fanye nature reserve in eastern Belgium and is moving towards Germany.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves
Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in FranceAcross Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and critic
Finance
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
The water level in the Rhine River in Germany has fallen to a record level
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
NYT: Germany, France and Britain are preparing a separate format for talks on Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Ilham Zakiyev qualified for the finals of the European Championship
Azerbaijani parajudoka Ilham Zakiyev qualified for the finals of the European Championship to be held in Heidelberg, Germany.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
‘Their Strength Through Joy conversation is killing me’: Samuel Beckett’s German diaries
Published for the first time this month, the Irish writer’s record of his months in pre-war Germany is a fascinating insight into his understanding of, and unease with, NazismWar was not yet on the im
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Sediments off Brazil's northeast coast reveal sudden changes in heat transport in the Atlantic
According to a new study led by researchers from Brazil and Germany, the main system that transports heat from one end of the Atlantic Ocean to the other may undergo sudden changes in intensity driven
Science
phys.org
14.08.2026
A helicopter crashed in Germany, the pilot died
A helicopter crashed in the forest between Neudorf and Berenstein (Germany), as a result of which the pilot died.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Azerbaijani gymnast Fidan Gurbanli performed at the world championship
Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast Fidan Gurbanli competed in the 42nd World Championship held in Frankfurt, Germany.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
Preliminary findings show fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to GermanyBroken engine parts were responsible for shattering a window on a Ryanair plane, causing a p
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Germany leads Turkish exports, China tops imports at $26.3bn in H1 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.08.2026
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.08.2026
Germany investigates explosive device attached to drone at Leipzig airport
An airport employee spotted the object carrying what authorities described as 'an unknown explosive device'.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026