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Once a symbol of Soviet pride and rugged independence, the LADA is now caught in a battle for its own survival. From the legendary Niva off-roader to the humble Zhiguli sedan, this car was never just transport - it was identity, endurance, and defiance on four wheels. But after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the brand is driving straight into controversy.

It's a deal: Germany's coalition has agreed to restart voluntary military conscription from January 2026. But the law was negotiated without youth input, Quentin Gärtner from Germany's school pupils' association criticizes. The new model includes a path to mandatory mustering: every male born after 1 January 2008 will soon have to respond to a government questionnaire at age 18.

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International Debate from Berlin

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Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the world's most extraordinary buildings. A symbol of German identity, the castle dreamed up by King Ludwig II is also inextricably linked to his tragic fate.

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What would it mean for Germany if Syrians were to return to their country now that the war is over? +++ Spain: How Ángela Mendoza is making a lucrative business out of evictions.

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Once a symbol of Soviet pride and rugged independence, the LADA is now caught in a battle for its own survival. From the legendary Niva off-roader to the humble Zhiguli sedan, this car was never just transport - it was identity, endurance, and defiance on four wheels. But after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the brand is driving straight into controversy.

In Bremen, a river heat pump provides one neighborhood with climate-friendly hot water. Uruguay is focusing on renewables but continues to search for oil. Autonomous electric trucks hit the road in Stockholm.