Ukraine Support Talks: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, pledging an extra €60m for Ukraine—€50m humanitarian aid plus €10m to NATO’s CAP—and pushing faster delivery of Patriot air-defense interceptors and winter preparations, including protecting routes for Ukrainian farm exports. Defense & Deterrence: Berlin is developing a long-range missile arsenal worth nearly €12bn to deter Russia, with plans for deep-strike capability and early deliveries from 2027. Security Threat Near Berlin: German intelligence-linked investigators say a cache of pistols near Berlin was intended for contract killings, with a suspect detained in Romania. Wildfire Fallout: Wildfires across Europe are exposing and sometimes detonating buried WWI/WWII bombs and mines, forcing bomb-disposal teams and raising fears for firefighters. Local Safety & Health: A neonatal unit in Paderborn reported a cluster of Enterobacter infections; new admissions were suspended and hygiene measures expanded. Public Life: Bremen’s Pride march drew about 30,000 people with heavy police presence after last month’s Berlin attack. Sports Chaos: A German Cup tie between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted after flares and a pitch invasion left about 100 injured, including 35 police. Economy & Work: Germany published sector-specific minimum wages above the national floor, with long-term care topping the pay ranges. Culture & Heritage: DW reports that over 1,077 architectural monuments were destroyed in Germany in 2024-25, with losses often going unnoticed.