Antonov Airlines An-124 cargo aircrafts at Leipzig airport. In addition to civilian cargo they are also used to transport military equipment to Ukraine. (© picture alliance/dpa / Hendrik Schmidt)

07 August 2026

Is the drone in Leipzig part of Moscow's hybrid war?

A drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig airport on Tuesday. It was located near a large cargo aircraft belonging to Ukraine's Antonov Airlines, which since 2022 has been using the German airport instead of Kyiv as its hub. Europe's media discuss Russia as the main suspect and assess the seriousness of the threat.

Echo (RU)

**Echo**
Country of media outlet	Russia
Language of media outlet	Russian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Political orientation	Critical of the government
Online payment model	All content for free

Russia training in acts of sabotage

Handelsblatt (DE)

**Handelsblatt**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	148,943 (2022)
Visits	20.000.000 – 30.000.000
Publisher	Verlagsgruppe Handelsblatt GmbH & Co. KG / Dieter von Holtzbrinck Medien GmbH
Online payment model	All content fee-based

Be better prepared for hybrid warfare

Unian (UA)

**Unian**
Country of media outlet	Ukraine
Language of media outlet	Ukrainian, Russian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal-conservative
Visits	20.000.000 – 30.000.000
Publisher	Unian Holding
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Europe should realise what's going on

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (DE)

**Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	190,364 (2022)
Visits	50.000.000 – 100.000.000
Publisher	Frankfurter AllgemeineZeitung GmbH
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Only suspicions at this stage

Iltalehti (FI)

**Iltalehti**
Country of media outlet	Finland
Language of media outlet	Finnish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	71,200 (2014)
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Alma Media
Online payment model	All content for free

A serious threat, but not cause for panic

Latvijas Avīze (LV)

**Latvijas Avīze**
Country of media outlet	Latvia
Language of media outlet	Latvian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	11,470 (2020)
Visits	< 500.000
Publisher	AS Lauku avīze
Online payment model	All content for free

Clueless disposable agents

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07 August 2026

Air defence shortages: can Ukraine hold out?

Fire-fighters at a burnt-out food warehouse near Kyiv. (© picture alliance / AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

NV (UA)

NV
Country of media outlet	Ukraine
Language of media outlet	Ukrainian
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	weekly
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	18,000 (2023)
Visits	30.000.000 – 40.000.000
Publisher	Media DK
Online payment model	All content for free

The tide could turn

Neatkarīgā (LV)

**Neatkarīgā**
Country of media outlet	Latvia
Language of media outlet	Latvian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Regularly updated
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	nationalistisch
Circulation	24,000 (2018)
Visits	< 500.000
Publisher	Mediju nams
Online payment model	All content for free

Rely on Starlink and persuasion

The Spectator (GB)

**The Spectator**
Country of media outlet	United Kingdom
Language of media outlet	English
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	Weekly on Thursdays
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	102,200 (2021)
Visits	5.000.000 – 10.000.000
Publisher	Press Holdings
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Interceptors used up

07 August 2026

Michigan: are the Democrats drifting to the left?

Abdul El-Sayed. (© picture alliance / AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Le Monde (FR)

**Le Monde**
Country of media outlet	France
Language of media outlet	French
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	489,000 (2022)
Visits	> 200.000.000
Publisher	Société Editrice du Monde
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Strong opposition in the offing

Politiken (DK)

**Politiken**
Country of media outlet	Denmark
Language of media outlet	Danish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	70,700
Visits	5.000.000 – 10.000.000
Publisher	JP / Politikens Hus
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Mamdani and El-Sayed show the way forward

Corriere della Sera (IT)

**Corriere della Sera**
Country of media outlet	Italy
Language of media outlet	Italian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal-conservative
Circulation	208,000(2023)
Publisher	Rcs Mediagroup S.p.A
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Both parties becoming more populist

07 August 2026

How to tackle water shortages in Europe?

(© picture alliance / blickwinkel/A. Hartl / andreas hartl)

Die Zeit (DE)

**Die Zeit**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	weekly
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	639,521 (2022)
Visits	50.000.000 – 100.000.000
Publisher	Zeitverlag Gerd Bucerius GmbH & Co. KG / Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Now is the time for a heat turning point

Pravda (SK)

**Pravda**
Country of media outlet	Slovakia
Language of media outlet	Slovak
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	25,500 (2022)
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Perex a.s.
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

No crisis-management concept

Libération (FR)

**Libération**
Country of media outlet	France
Language of media outlet	French
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	101,000 (2022)
Visits	20.000.000 – 30.000.000
Publisher	SARL Libération
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Face the new reality together

06 August 2026

After Ceuta: EU interior ministers show unity

Spanish authorities install floating barriers to hinder access to the exclave of Ceuta on the North African coast. (© picture alliance / Anadolu / Marcos Moreno)

The Economist (GB)

**The Economist**
Country of media outlet	United Kingdom
Language of media outlet	English
Type of media outlet	Weekly newspaper
Frequency of publication	Weekly on Saturdays
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	561,000 (2023)
Visits	10.000.000 – 20.000.000
Publisher	The Economist Group
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Invitation to blackmail

Der Spiegel (DE)

**Der Spiegel**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Magazine
Frequency of publication	weekly
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	715,498 (2022)
Visits	> 200.000.000
Publisher	Spiegel-Verlag Rudolf Augstein GmbH & Co. KG
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Europe must end dependence

06 August 2026

Romania: will civil partnerships suddenly be recognised?

President Nicușor Dan with his partner Mirabela Grădinaru in Paris on 13 July. (© picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com / Julien Mattia)

G4Media.ro (RO)

**G4Media.ro**
Country of media outlet	Romania
Language of media outlet	Romanian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Political orientation	Liberal-conservative
Visits	10.000.000 – 20.000.000
Publisher	Asociatia Group 4 Media Freedom and Democracy
Online payment model	All content for free

An unintended but important step

Cotidianul (RO)

Double standards exposed

05 August 2026

Impact of Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia?

(© picture alliance / Anadolu / Ukraine Online Telegram Channel)

24tv.ua (UA)

**24tv.ua**
Country of media outlet	Ukraine
Language of media outlet	Russian, Ukrainian
Type of media outlet	Website
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	nationalistisch
Visits	40.000.000 – 50.000.000
Online payment model	All content for free

Moscow’s problems are mounting

Espreso (UA)

Peace for peace

05 August 2026

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Süddeutsche Zeitung (DE)

**Süddeutsche Zeitung**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	several times a week
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	284,503 (2022)
Visits	50.000.000 – 100.000.000
Publisher	Süddeutscher Verlag / Südwestdeutsche Medien Holding
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Insider trading legitimised at the highest level

Dagens Nyheter (SE)

**Dagens Nyheter**
Country of media outlet	Sweden
Language of media outlet	Swedish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Liberal
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Bonnier Media
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Not the way to earn honorary titles

04 August 2026

After Ceuta: why is Spain in the crosshairs?

Migrants who have remained in Ceuta queue on the beach outside a food distribution point. In the background are the Spanish mainland and the Rock of Gibraltar. (© picture alliance / AP Photo/Antonio Sempere)

Die Welt (DE)

**Die Welt**
Country of media outlet	Germany
Language of media outlet	German
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Conservative
Circulation	126,304
Visits	100.000.000 – 150.000.000
Publisher	Axel Springer SE
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Madrid's failure cries out for consequences

Politiken (DK)

**Politiken**
Country of media outlet	Denmark
Language of media outlet	Danish
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Daily
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Circulation	70,700
Visits	5.000.000 – 10.000.000
Publisher	JP / Politikens Hus
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

Time for solidarity

04 August 2026

Will Hamas lay down its arms?

(© picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS / Jehad Alshrafi)

Corriere del Ticino (CH)

**Corriere del Ticino**
Country of media outlet	Switzerland
Language of media outlet	Italian
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Regional
Political orientation	Liberal
Circulation	102,000 (2018)
Publisher	Fondazione per il Corriere del Ticino
Online payment model	Content partially fee-based

The first step is the problem

Naftemporiki (GR)

**Naftemporiki**
Country of media outlet	Greece
Language of media outlet	Greek
Type of media outlet	Daily newspaper
Frequency of publication	Monday to Saturday
Area of distribution	Nationwide
Political orientation	Centre-left
Visits	1.000.000 - 5.000.000
Publisher	Irini und Marietta Athanasiadou, Aggela Kontogouri
Online payment model	All content for free

Trump’s promises contradicted by reality

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