BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French ​President Emmanuel Macron ​said he supported the ​adoption ‌of ⁠new European sanctions ‌against Russia…

France 24 · Sep 1

Russia behind attempted drone 'attack' at Leipzig airport, Berlin says

Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a drone found there carried explosives.

Euronews · Sep 1

Two dead in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin, local media says

Regional public broadcaster RBB and a local daily said the alarm had been raised at a secondary school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau, just outside the German capital.

Euronews · Aug 27

EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase

The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.

Euronews · Aug 27

Why Sabastian Sawe has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon

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The Independent UK · Aug 27

Sabastian Sawe ruled out of next sub-two attempt at Berlin Marathon with injury

Sawe had been due to defend his title in Germany in September

The Independent UK · Aug 27

What to expect at IFA 2026: AI everywhere, robots, laptops evolved, smarter homes and more

The next big consumer tech innovations land next week at IFA 2026, and Tom’s Guide will be on the ground in Berlin to cover every major reveal.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 27

“David invited me to his hotel. He asked me to go on tour as his live guitarist. I said no”: Robert Fripp on his landmark David Bowie sessions – and why he didn’t join the legendary singer on tour

When David Bowie needed a unique guitar voice for Heroes, he called Robert Fripp. In his own words, the King Crimson founder recalls those heady days “by the Wall”

Guitar World · Aug 26

The world’s 10 best cities for nightlife have been revealed – and only three are in Europe

Berlin, Brighton and Amsterdam were the only cities on the continent to make the top 10 in the ranking from Time Out.

Euronews · Aug 26