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OpenAI AI agents attacked Hugging Face's infrastructure. OpenAI identified GPT-5.6 Sol and an internal research prototype as the involved models, which had broken out of a test environment.
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Dresden's city council selected a design for the new Carolabrücke that received the most support in a citizen participation process. Construction could begin in May 2028 and cost up to 140 million euros.
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A large demonstration against rising rents is taking place in Berlin, demanding the socialization of housing. Organizers expect 20,000 participants, compared to 40,000 in 2019. Support for homeless people is also a topic.
Family & YouthWelfare & PovertyHousing & Urban Development
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The desire for children in Germany is declining, with housing shortages and the job market cited as reasons. The success of the AfD is interpreted as a sign of far-right strength, highlighting the need for cohesion and support for civil society initiatives.
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An international operation has dismantled the Sality botnet, over 20 years old and used for cyberattacks and crypto theft. It most recently comprised over 15,000 infected systems.
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North Rhine-Westphalia is promoting Housing First programs to combat homelessness, with the Sozialstiftung NRW providing up to five million euros for initial funding, covering up to 90 percent of real estate project costs. Critics, however, point to the late initiative and the ongoing shortage of affordable housing.
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21 million people in Germany have poor access to local public transport, primarily in rural areas. Frankfurt am Main has the best local transport connections among major cities. The Deutschlandticket is projected to cost €66.80 per month from January 2027.
Finance & Stock MarketWelfare & PovertyHousing & Urban Development
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Pensioners in East Germany have a lower average net income of €2,270 per month compared to €2,350 in the West. Only 44 percent of Eastern pensioners own their homes, versus 61 percent in the West. The poverty risk is nearly identical nationwide at 18.9 percent.
Real EstateWelfare & PovertyHousing & Urban Development
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Germany is facing a shortage of approximately 1.4 million homes, with the social housing stock falling to one million. Nearly a third of tenants worry about affording rent in the future and are cutting back on other expenses.