https://english.alahedlb.info/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews Middle East Conflict Drives German Import Prices Up 10.4% in September Import prices also increased by 2.1% compared with August, accelerating from annual rises of 8.3% in August and 6.8% in July. https://english.alahedlb.info/89417/528 Germany Records Highest Annual Suicide Toll Since 1998 The country’s lax assisted dying rules may be contributing to the rising death toll, experts warn. https://english.alahedlb.info/89387/528 German Special Forces Preparing for War with Russia The commandos are adjusting their training to counter Russian forces equipped with tanks, artillery, drones and electronic warfare capabilities https://english.alahedlb.info/89334/528 Germany Rebuilds Scandal-Hit KSK Commandos for Potential Conflict with Russia KSK troops train for prolonged missions against Russian-style forces equipped with tanks, artillery, drones, and electronic warfare systems https://english.alahedlb.info/89311/528 German Fuel Prices Surge Amid Iran War Germany’s crude oil import bill rose despite a slight decline in import volumes. https://english.alahedlb.info/89152/528 AfD and BSW Move to End Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions Germany’s AfD and BSW back a motion in Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to military aid to Ukraine. https://english.alahedlb.info/89042/528 German Opposition Pushes Russia Diesel Deal Amid Sanctions Backlash Rising fuel prices drive German calls to lift Russia sanctions and restore energy ties https://english.alahedlb.info/88990/528 German Fuel Discount Offers Limited Relief as Energy Costs Soar ’It’s just a drop in the ocean,’ Andrea Hoecker, a 33-year-old public relations worker, told AFP at a petrol station in Frankfurt. https://english.alahedlb.info/88744/528 German SPD Calls for Review of Potential AfD Ban Amid Polling Gains The call comes as the right-wing party leads national polls, with support more than twice that of the SPD. https://english.alahedlb.info/88721/528 Germany’s Breuer Tapped to Lead NATO Military Committee Breuer oversaw the Bundeswehr’s buildup as Berlin seeks to create Europe’s strongest conventional military https://english.alahedlb.info/88560/528 Germany: Merz’s Party Hits New Low in Regional Election Disaster The party suffered its worst-ever result in a state election. https://english.alahedlb.info/88558/528 Poll Finds Nearly Half Expect Merz to Leave Office This Year Public dissatisfaction with Merz has increased sharply just 16 months into his chancellorship. https://english.alahedlb.info/88519/528 Germay’s Merz: Unconditional Friendship with US is Over  The German chancellor blamed the Trump administration for souring transatlantic relations https://english.alahedlb.info/88511/528 Thousands Protest AfD Across Germany After Saxony-Anhalt Election Victory The Berlin rally was part of a wider wave of protests held across Germany following the result. https://english.alahedlb.info/88387/528 Volkswagen Car Plant to Be Converted for “Israeli” Arms Production Rafael is the “Israeli”-military company behind the Iron Dome missile system. https://english.alahedlb.info/88373/528 Berlin Approves $930 Million in Weapons Sales to “Israel” Berlin said the remainder covered small arms, ammunition, explosives, and drones https://english.alahedlb.info/88277/528 German Police Investigate Suspected Sabotage at Power Substation Near Cologne A police spokesperson in Essen said that investigators do not currently believe the incident was caused by a technical failure. https://english.alahedlb.info/88252/528 Germany Considers Funding Britain’s Nuclear Program The push comes as European NATO members cast doubt on the reliability of US nuclear guarantees. https://english.alahedlb.info/88159/528 Germany Blames Iran War Uncertainty for Rising Bond Yields Klingbeil said the increase in borrowing costs in recent weeks was a consequence of uncertainty created by the conflict. https://english.alahedlb.info/88102/528 Nearly 190,000 Businesses Shut Down in Germany as Economic Pressures Intensify US tariff policies, growing competition from Chinese imports and rising energy and labor costs contributed to the increase. https://english.alahedlb.info/87932/528 Rheinmetall Revenue Jumps as European Defense Spending Rises Rheinmetall’s revenue surged nearly 70% as Germany remains a key Ukraine backer. https://english.alahedlb.info/87714/528 DHL Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Incident A DHL cargo aircraft made an emergency landing after striking an unknown object during takeoff from Leipzig/Halle Airport. https://english.alahedlb.info/87664/528 Berlin Attack Sparks German Blame Clash Berlin’s attack sparked a political dispute over the release of a “high-risk” suspect despite warnings about his extremist background. https://english.alahedlb.info/87574/528 Porsche to Cut 5,000 More Jobs as Germany’s Auto Industry Struggles Porsche had already announced plans to eliminate 3,900 jobs. https://english.alahedlb.info/87475/528 Merz Warns US Against Interfering in German Elections Germany is scheduled to hold federal elections in September, with immigration expected to be one of the central issues of the campaign. https://english.alahedlb.info/87286/528