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During last month’s multinational exercise Grand Quadriga 2026, German troops in Seedorf weren’t just training with drones, they were also building them. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Instead of traditional live-fire drills, troops used reconnaissance drones, real-time data links and FPV systems to identify targets and engage them within seconds. FPV (first-person view)…

Held at Arena Berlin, the event brings together more than 65 galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks. Many pieces are priced under €500 and are clearly labelled, making it easier for visitors to find affordable options. Overall, prices range from around €100 to €10,000. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT…

Germany’s intelligence agency warns of espionage and sabotage In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards. 14/04/2026 Read the full article here

About 120,000 drones pledged by the UK, alongside additional funding for PURL and the Czech ammunition initiative, were announced at a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Berlin on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The 34th gathering of the group took place at Germany’s defence ministry, co-hosted by the German…

Germany’s ruling coalition has agreed an emergency energy package after a weekend of marathon negotiations, cutting the mineral oil tax on diesel and petrol by around 17 cents per litre for two months in response to surging fuel prices. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Vice Chancellor and Finance…

By&nbspSertac Aktan&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 14/04/2026 – 15:25 GMT+2 Fatou is now the oldest gorilla living in captivity, worldwide, as she celebrated her 69th birthday in the Berlin zoo. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For this special day, she was presented with a feast of cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce, an all-you-can-eat buffet.…

Park-goers in Germany’s capital Berlin were treated this past weekend to stunning pink cherry blossoms, as the Gärten der Welt (Gardens of the World) hosted its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Many visitors snapped photos with the iconic blossoms, while the park offered a range of programmes across its…

On the eve of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Berlin presented itself as a hub of solidarity with Kyiv. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Politicians, activists, and entrepreneurs met on Monday night at Café Kyiv, an event organised by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nobel Peace…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should prioritise Germany’s €87 billion trade deficit with China and attract Chinese investment during his state visit this week, business leaders and China experts have told Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Merz arrived in China on 24 February for his first trip to the country as chancellor, accompanied…