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Controversial deportation flight to Afghanistan departs Leipzig amid late-night protests
A charter flight carrying roughly 30 Afghans left Leipzig/Halle for Kabul early today, triggering protests but drawing strong support from federal and state interior ministers. The deportation signals Germany’s tougher stance on immigration enforcement and highlights compliance risks for employers with staff whose permits lapse.
Ryanair trims Berlin and Hamburg schedules, cites ‘punitive’ German aviation taxes
Budget airline Ryanair will move three aircraft out of Berlin and Hamburg for the winter 2026/27 season, blaming Germany’s passenger tax and rising airport fees. Eighteen weekly flights are cancelled, affecting corporate itineraries and regional connectivity. The decision renews industry pressure on Berlin to rethink fiscal and regulatory costs ahead of the EU’s new border IT systems.
ADAC warns of record congestion as all German states enter school holidays
ADAC’s 28 July forecast signals severe motorway congestion from 31 July–2 August, coinciding with nationwide school holidays and 1,000 roadworks. Businesses should expect longer journey times, delivery delays and possible holdups at German borders; rerouting and off-peak travel are strongly advised.