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The UK, France, and Germany have condemned Iran for retaliatory strikes against Middle Eastern nations harboring US military bases.

Luis Hendricks has transformed the 'Pietsch' in Wernigerode into the only two-star restaurant in Eastern Germany, showcasing a cosmopolitan cuisine.

Drivers in eastern Munich and the Old Town should prepare for traffic disruptions due to multiple tunnel closures next week for maintenance work.

Fischer Air has postponed its operational launch to autumn, alleging that it has been hindered by a campaign from powerful competitors.

Recent reports indicate that Russia has captured the town of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine after prolonged and costly battles, with Ukrainian officials acknowledging the loss.

The Institute for Eastern European Law at the University of Kiel is set to close, raising concerns about gaps in understanding Russian law amidst ongoing political trials.

Ukrainian philosopher Vasyl Cherepanyn discusses the intersection of art and war, the premature reconstruction plans from prominent architects, and the need for a broader Eastern European context in German remembrance culture ahead of the upcoming Berlin Biennale.

The article discusses the upcoming film festival in Munich that will showcase films from Eastern Europe, amidst a backdrop of political unrest in the region.

Darmstadt successfully cleared the occupied Eastern Slope for the construction of a visitor center, with a minimal confrontation involving activists.

Bavaria is experiencing heavy snowfall, with forecasts suggesting up to 20 centimeters of new snow in some areas including the eastern Alpine foothills.

The article explores how young Eastern European women, often aspiring models, became victims of Jeffrey Epstein's recruitment network.

The article explores how young women from Eastern Europe, often aspiring models, became victims of Jeffrey Epstein's recruitment network.

The article explores how Jeffrey Epstein exploited young women from Eastern Europe, particularly those dreaming of modeling careers, by drawing them into his trafficking network.

In Eastern Central Europe, higher interest rates than in the Eurozone are showing signs of decline, raising hopes for potential rate cuts by 2026.

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a significant discovery in Eastern Germany.

The article discusses the slow progress of Russian forces and Ukraine's resilience amidst ongoing military conflicts.

The article discusses the historic importance of the Hohen Straße, a once vital route that connected various peoples and cultures, now revitalized as part of a regional park route in eastern Wetterau, Germany.

Drivers in eastern Munich are warned to expect significant traffic disruptions due to the Security Conference and the start of the Bavarian Carnival holidays, with possible highway closures lasting up to one hour.

Germany plans to purchase over 4.3 billion euros worth of drones for its 45th armored brigade stationed in Lithuania, aimed at enhancing NATO's eastern flank.

The Seeuferstraße, a narrow road along the eastern shore of Starnberger See, is set to be downgraded to a municipal road as part of an agreement between the district and the municipality, pending road repairs.

German companies are looking to expand their presence in Eastern Europe due to more robust economic growth prospects compared to Germany.

A child has died following a Russian drone attack on a residential area in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv.

The article discusses the significant economic shift in Europe, where traditional industrial regions in the west are declining while Eastern countries like Hungary are experiencing a strong rise.

Winter weather in eastern Germany has caused chaos, resulting in a mass crash involving over 20 cars on the A10 near Potsdam and the suspension of operations at BER Airport due to ice.

The story of the Dederon apron, a nostalgic emblem of East Germany, which continues to be produced in the Erzgebirge for its sentimental value.

The DWD has issued warnings of dangerous icy conditions in eastern Germany, causing interruptions in public transport and preventing flights from BER, while the west enjoys spring-like temperatures.

East Germany is experiencing a high number of expropriation procedures for new roads, with discussions comparing these to calls for the socialization of housing corporations, labeling the Union party as the real 'expropriation party'.

Germany's foreign intelligence agency warns that Russia's military spending is significantly higher than officially reported, posing a growing threat to NATO's eastern borders.

A fictional scenario depicts Germany facing a severe security crisis on NATO's eastern flank, raising concerns among experts about plausible threats in October 2026.

In a fictional scenario set for October 2026, Germany faces its gravest security crisis in decades, with an escalation threat on NATO's eastern flank.

Germany has permanently stationed 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian employees in Lithuania to secure NATO's eastern flank against Russia for the first time since World War II.

Recent drone attacks have overshadowed new peace talks between the Congolese government and rebel forces, with reports indicating an escalation of conflict in the eastern region.

The film "White Snail" explores the political landscape of Belarus through the story of Masha, a young woman caught between her father's advice in Poland and her uncertain future.

A mudslide following heavy rainfall has resulted in over 200 deaths at Congo's largest coltan mine in Rubaya, located in a rebel-held area in the eastern part of the country.

Thousands of people have fled from the eastern outskirts of Aleppo to escape clashes between government forces and the predominantly Kurdish militia SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces).

The German Weather Service forecasts rising temperatures across Bavaria, with a sunny Friday expected, although fog may develop in the afternoon or evening in the eastern areas.

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder is suggested to be contemplating the consolidation of German federal states, possibly even considering selling the eastern states to Russia.

Sven Schulze, the CDU Spitzenkandidat for the Saxony-Anhalt state election, rejects Bavarian Prime Minister Söder's call for fewer federal states while announcing plans for cross-state administrative consolidations.

The German Weather Service warns of icy roads in parts of Eastern Germany following snow and low temperatures, despite improved conditions in the West.

The article reports on hazardous black ice conditions in eastern Germany, resulting in multiple accidents, including a fatality and increased strain on emergency services.

Russia claims to have achieved record numbers of orders for its weapon systems while Germany's Rheinmetall supplies five Lynx armored vehicles to Ukraine, funded by Germany, amid continued airstrikes in Eastern Ukraine.

The coalition in Potsdam has collapsed, revealing the weaknesses of the major parties in Eastern Germany, as noted by sociologist Steffen Mau, who describes the SPD and CDU as 'structural weaklings.'

The Antifa group in Leipzig's Connewitz district is facing divisions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with pro-Palestinian activists planning a demonstration on January 17.

Severe winter storm 'Elli' is causing heavy snowfall and significant traffic disruptions in Northern and Eastern Germany, leading to the suspension of train services by Deutsche Bahn.

About 350 households in eastern Munich have been without internet, cable TV, and landline phone service for several days due to a disruption in a small section of the fiber optic cable network caused by a connection error, according to Vodafone.

Bavaria is facing challenging winter weather with warnings for black ice and snowfall, particularly impacting transport and resulting in school closures in eastern regions.

The Indian lionfish, while stunning in appearance, has become an invasive nuisance in the eastern Mediterranean, posing significant ecological threats despite its toxic spines being a lesser concern.

A rare snow depth is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy eastern winds, and black ice to Germany, with meteorologist Alexander Hildebrand warning of 'unpleasant conditions' for pedestrians and drivers.

In Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, residents have canceled Christmas and New Year celebrations due to increasing frontline proximity and intensified shelling, resulting in casualties.

Meteorologists predict dangerous icy conditions and heavy snowfall across northern and eastern Germany starting Friday, leading to potentially hazardous road conditions.