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East Germany’s last Communist premier dies aged 95

East Germany’s last Communist premier dies aged 95

BERLIN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Hans Modrow, who as the last Communist prime minister of East Germany oversaw democratic reforms that opened the way to German reunification, has died at…

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On this day in 1955, the Warsaw Pact was formed

On this day in 1955, the Warsaw Pact was formed

The Soviet Union and seven of its European satellites sign a treaty establishing the Warsaw Pact, a mutual defense organization that put the Soviets in command of the armed forces…

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Former Stasi agents interviewed by Scottish prosecutors as part of Lockerbie investigations

Former Stasi agents interviewed by Scottish prosecutors as part of Lockerbie investigations

A number of former officers from communist East Germany’s secret police, the Stasi, were interviewed by the Scottish prosecution service in connection with ongoing investigations into the Lockerbie bombing. The…

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12 August 1961 – East Germany began building the Berlin Wall

12 August 1961 – East Germany began building the Berlin Wall

In 1961, in an "effort to stem the tide of refugees attempting to leave East Berlin, the communist government of East Germany begins building the Berlin Wall to divide East and West Berlin."…

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Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action

A Europol high-value target has been arrested and key members of his criminal network targeted durin...

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previou...

Nearly Two-Thirds of Estonians Contemplate Leaving the Country

A recent straw poll by Estonian newspaper Maaleht suggests growing unease among the country’s popula...

Iran threatens US campuses in Middle East

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it may retaliate against American university campuse...

Two drones enter and crash in Finland

Two drones entered Finland's airspace and crashed on Sunday, according to the country’s defense mini...

Pakistan emerges as diplomatic hub as Trump softens stance on Iran leadership

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that I...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 30 March 2026

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Houthis open new front against Israel as US Marines deploy to Middle East

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their fi...

Lebanon Labels Israeli Campaign an ‘Invasion’ as Crisis Deepens

Lebanon’s Culture Minister Ghassan Salamé has described Israel’s military campaign in southern Leban...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 27 March 2026

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