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Fire destroys Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in Bavaria: suspect detained, damage estimated in millions of euros

On the night of October 24, 2026, the Kehlsteinhaus ('Eagle's Nest') in the Bavarian Alps caught fire. The building was almost completely engulfed in flames, and about 200 firefighters took part in extinguishing the fire. Police detained a 33-year-old German at the scene; investigators are considering deliberate arson and a possible mental disorder of the suspect. The damage is preliminarily estimated in the millions of euros, and the authorities intend to restore the building.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Fire Destroys Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in Bavaria; 33-Year-Old Suspect Arrested

On the evening of October 23, the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) near Berchtesgaden caught fire. Approximately 200 firefighters battled the blaze, with difficult access complicating operations. Police arrested a 33-year-old German man on a motorcycle near the scene; prosecutors noted signs of possible mental illness and are considering a political motive. Local media report the site is 'largely destroyed,' while Bavaria's Interior Minister stated it will 'in no way remain a ruin.'

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Man convicted over arsons linked to Starmer deported from the UK

The UK Home Office announced the deportation of Stanislav Carpiuc, a 28-year-old Romanian citizen of Ukrainian origin, sentenced to two years for taking part in a conspiracy to commit arson against property linked to Sir Keir Starmer. His accomplice Roman Lavrynovych received seven years. According to a BBC investigation, the attacks were commissioned on behalf of Russia through a handler using the pseudonym EL.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Bulgaria's national security agency confirmed that unknown perpetrators set fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia

Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security confirmed an arson attack on Starlink antennas near Sofia. Agency head Plamen Tonchev said the perpetrators entered through a hole in the fence; the facility is on the list of strategic sites. Opposition politician Ivaylo Mirchev first reported the incident, claiming two masked men burned 11 of 17 antennas and suggesting Russia may be behind it. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev denied that intelligence services had prior knowledge. This follows a similar arson in Poland in late September, which Warsaw blamed on Russian intelligence services.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read