Stories from Frankfurt (Oder) · Germany

Authorities reported that 45,000 animals died in one operation in the Oder-Spree district and over 18,000 animals died in the Märkisch-Oderland district. This brings the total number of animal disease outbreaks identified in Brandenburg to 21 this year.

More than 2,600 men applied to refuse military service in the first quarter of this year. The Reutlinger Generalanzeiger reported on whether weapons spending is being invested efficiently to increase troop combat power or if it is benefiting war profiteers. The Merkische Oder-Zeitung from Frankfurt (Oder) noted that more men are refusing service despite the advertising obligation remaining suspended.

The individual was involved in providing bomb-making instructions and swearing allegiance to ISIS. The defendant also allegedly threatened attacks, including targeting Christopher Street Day events in the German-Polish border city. and Arda Ka., are allegedly planning attacks in three cities simultaneously. A third accomplice is in custody in Saudi Arabia facing the death penalty for a knife attack on a security guard in Mecca.