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Germany plans first Bundeswehr drone regiment with up to 600 soldiers, tagesschau reports
Germany's Bundeswehr plans to establish its first dedicated drone regiment with up to 600 soldiers, according to tagesschau. Defence Minister Pistorius announced the move as a response to the war in Ukraine.
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Business
DAX returns above 25,000 ahead of US jobs data after closing below key level
Germany’s DAX moved back above 25,000 on October 2 ahead of US employment data, according to tagesschau. The recovery followed its first close below that level since July, with the broadcaster citing rising energy prices and bond yields as pressures on stocks.
Galeria files for fourth insolvency in six years, tagesschau reports
Germany’s department store chain Galeria has filed for insolvency for the fourth time in six years, according to tagesschau. The report says the future of around 12,000 employees across 83 stores is unclear.
Amazon temporarily restores earlier Prime price for longtime customers after German ruling
Amazon has temporarily restored the previous Prime subscription price for longtime customers after Germany’s Federal Court of Justice ruled a price increase unlawful, tagesschau reports. Affected customers can also seek refunds, according to the report.
Entertainment
Bremen to host more than 700 events for German Unity Day
Bremen is preparing more than 700 events for German Unity Day on October 3, according to tagesschau. The broadcaster reports that 400,000 people are expected.
German Youth Photography Award draws entries from 1,236 young people
According to tagesschau, 1,236 children, teenagers and young adults submitted photographs for the 2026 German Youth Photography Award. The jury praised the political courage reflected in the entries.