German Intelligence Warns of State‑Backed Cyber Attacks on Politics, Military and Media
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have issued a warning that a wave of cyberattacks-likely orchestrated by state actors-is targeting high‑profile individuals. The alert came in a letter sent to members of the Bundestag, which the magazine “Spiegel” reported on. According to…
February 6, 2026
Islamabad Mosque Bombing Claims Over 30 Lives During Friday Prayer
A bombing at a mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people.The explosion took place during Friday prayers at the Khadijatul‑Kubra Mosque in the Tarlai Kalan neighbourhood. More than 169 people were injured, putting Islamabad’s hospitals into an emergency state. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and expressed deep sympathy for the victims. Police…
February 6, 2026
DAX Bounces Back Before Weekend Offset Weekly Loss with Gains
The DAX finished the week higher again. At the Xetra close it stood at 24,721 points, up 0.9 % from the previous close. Looking at the whole week, after a series of ups and downs the benchmark has gained roughly 0.7 %. Christine Romar of CMC Markets said that the shockwaves from the cryptocurrency markets have rippled into equities. “Forced liquidations in crypto drive…
February 6, 2026
Bundeswehr Soldier Shares Details After Fatal Attack on Train Conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate
After a bashing incident on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Bundeswehr soldier who provided first aid finally spoke out. He told the news portal “T‑Online” that the alleged Greek attacker had been “very aggressive from the very beginning”. The 23‑year‑old, who serves as a Hauptgefreiter in Company 4 of the 26th Parachute Regiment in…
February 6, 2026
New Heating Law Points to Arrive by End of February
The key points of the long‑promised heating law are set to be presented soon. SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch told the “FAZ” that the outline will be unveiled during the next parliamentary session week at the end of February. Although the points were originally scheduled for the end of January, the entire timetable-aiming for a law by summer-now…
February 6, 2026
Former Environment Minister Jürgen Trittin Urges Green Party to Focus on Core Strengths Amid Leadership Shakeup
Former federal environment minister Jürgen Trittin, a member of Alliance 90/The Greens, urged his party to exercise patience and refocus on its core brand as it seeks new strength. Speaking to the “Welt” Saturday edition, he reflected that moving from government to opposition requires time-a lesson learned in 2005, followed by the Greens’ best election…
February 6, 2026
Authorities Warn of State‑Sponsored Cyberattacks Targeting Politics Military and Press
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Federal Office for Information Security warn of a wave of attacks that are “probably state‑controlled cyber actors”.This warning comes from a letter sent to members of the German Bundestag, reported by the magazine “Spiegel”. According to the letter, the attackers are focusing on…
February 6, 2026
Five Women Claim the Top Five as Taylor Swift and Christmas Songs Fall Short of German Number One
For the first time in four months, neither Taylor Swift nor a Christmas‑themed single has taken the top spot in the official German singles chart. The German Top 100 saw Ayliva’s emotional track “Renn” claim number‑one, her fifth chart‑dominating hit after “Sie weiß” (feat. Mero), “Hässlich”, “Lieb mich” and…
February 6, 2026
Islamabad Mosque Bombing Claims At Least 31 Lives During Friday Prayer
At least 31 people were killed in an attack on a mosque in Islamabad on Friday. According to local authorities, the blast occurred during Friday prayers at the Khadijatul Kubra Mosque in the Tarlai Kalan neighbourhood. The explosion left more than 169 people injured, turning several hospitals in the city into emergency centres. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the…
February 6, 2026
Over 200 Attacks on Refugees in Three Months as German Govt Reports Spate of Hate Crimes
The German federal government reports, according to the Saturday edition of the “Frankfurter Rundschau”, that in the fourth quarter of 2025 there were more than 200 politically motivated offenses against asylum seekers and refugees alone. The figures come from the government’s response to an inquiry by the Left party’s interior politician…
February 6, 2026
German Government Stands Firm on Gender‑Inclusive Language After BSH Employee Ruling
After the court’s gender‑ruling involving a staff member of the Federal Agency for Maritime Affairs and Hydrography (BSH), the federal government defended the use of so‑called “gender‑appropriate language”. Deputy spokesperson Steffen Meyer told the dts news agency that the use of such language in official communication is “self‑evident” and has…
February 6, 2026
German Exports Up 4% in December and China Surpasses USA as Top Trade Partner
In December 2025 German exports rose by 4.0 % and imports by 1.4 % on the basis of calendar‑ and seasonally adjusted figures, compared with November 2025. Against the same month in 2024, exports were up 2.7 % and imports 5.6 %, according to preliminary data released by Destatis. For the full year 2025, exports grew 1.0 % and imports 4.4 % relative to 2024. The adjusted…
