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Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
Germany has issued a stark warning to Israel over its handling of the ongoing crisis in Gaza and its plans to annex parts of the West Bank, stating that Tel Aviv is becoming increasingly isolated on the international stage. Speaking ahead of his visit to Israel on July 31, German Foreign Minister Johann......
A 52-year-old Jewish father and his six-year-old son were assaulted by a group of people at a service station near Milan, Italy, on Sunday, in an incident that highlights the growing wave of antisemitism across Europe. The attack reportedly began after a cashier noticed that both father and son were......
Germany’s central bank, the Bundesbank, reported a noticeable increase in counterfeit euro banknotes during the first half of 2025. A total of approximately 36,600 fake banknotes were withdrawn from circulation, with a nominal value of around €2.1 million. This figure reflects an 8% increase......
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that several European nations are expected to confirm their intention to recognize the State of Palestine during a UN conference scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in New York. This follows France's own commitment to formal recognition......
Germany has officially authorized the export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to Turkey, ending months of diplomatic hesitation over the sale. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Wednesday that the German Defense Ministry had sent a letter to Ankara validating the export. Turkey,......
Berlin authorities conducted a series of raids on Monday as part of an investigation targeting individuals suspected of spreading jihadist propaganda online, the capital’s criminal police office (LKA) and public prosecutor's office announced. The coordinated effort, named “Naschid Action......
Budget concerns outweigh operational benefits The head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, confirmed this week that relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Germany to Morocco is not under consideration due to budgetary limitations. Langley addressed the matter......
A tragic shooting at a high school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in the deaths of at least ten people, according to local officials. Mayor Elke Kahr described the incident as a “terrible tragedy” and reported many others were hospitalized with injuries. Authorities believe the shooter acted......
The recent discovery at Brussels Airport shocked customs officials: a shipment intended to contain a tonne of medical ketamine had been swapped for salt during its journey across Europe. Initially verified by Dutch customs, the consignment had traversed multiple countries before disappearing, suggesting......
Searches for Madeleine McCann, who disappeared 18 years ago from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, have resumed. Portuguese and German authorities are focusing on disused buildings and wells in the municipality of Lagos, near Praia da Luz. The investigation Madeleine McCann was three......
A bomb threat triggered panic at Agadir airport when a note indicating the presence of a bomb was found on a Condor flight from Düsseldorf. Cleaning staff discovered the message after the plane arrived, prompting immediate security protocols and a thorough search of the aircraft. The airport authorities......
The European Union is contemplating a controversial shift in air travel regulations that would permit airlines to impose longer delays without compensating passengers, inciting outrage among consumer advocacy groups and dividing member states. Representatives from the bloc's 27 nations are scheduled......
