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Hackers published around 1.4 million stolen data records from the Berlin state network on the dark web after the Senate rejected a ransom demand of two million euros. The BSI warns of risks, particularly concerning the upcoming election and potential threats to critical infrastructure.
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Acer has introduced the modular "Vero 16" notebook, which can be upgraded with standard tools. The company plans to offer spare parts through Enfinitec Germany GmbH and IPC Computer, but has not provided specific availability timelines.
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Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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Parties are using provocative and sometimes misleading slogans on election posters in the 2026 campaign. Slogans range from the AfD's "Heating without Bans" to the Bergpartei's demand for "men-free city centers."
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An event in Berlin discusses granting legal personhood to bodies of water to enhance their protection. A legislative initiative to recognize the Spree as a legal person has gathered nearly 20,000 signatures, aiming to enable lawsuits against ecological degradation, such as from data centers.
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81 people in France fell ill with salmonellosis after consuming pumpkin seeds. The affected products originated from a processing plant in the Lot-et-Garonne department and were sold at various retailers, including Grand Frais.
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Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) is working to prevent an AfD-led government. He hopes the AfD will not achieve an absolute majority in the state election, thus preventing them from finding a coalition partner.
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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.
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Meta is deactivating the camera function on smart glasses if physical tampering with the recording LED is detected. Users who permanently damage the LED will lose the function irrevocably. Meta estimates less than 0.1 percent of sold glasses are affected.