How Germany's drone defense fails

A decade after a devastating earthquake struck the Italian mountain town of Amatrice, reconstruction remains unfinished. More than half of its residents still live in temporary housing — but there are hopeful signs.

Transport minister announces response to low-water levels in the Rhine, Merz’s party continues to lose support following government shuffle, one in seven pensioners continues to work in Germany and more news on Friday, August 7th.

The price of a litre of the good stuff at Munich’s Oktoberfest goes up a bit each year. But beer is not the main expense that most visitors shell out for.