The German government increased their estimates of how many asylum-seekers will be applying in Germany by the end of this year to up to 800,000. “This number is a real challenge,” de Maizière said at a a press conference announcing the new projections, adding that “Germany is not overwhelmed by this development.” Source The Local
A young student was seriously injured Saturday morning when an explosion occurred in Lund in southern Sweden, reported Swedish news SVT on Saturday. Source Xinhuanet
Drone attacks have set alight two major oil facilities run by the state-owned company Aramco in Saudi Arabia, state media say. Footage showed flames and huge palls of smoke over Abqaiq, site of Aramco’s largest oil processing plant. Source BBC
An underpopulated region in southern Italy is offering newcomers €700 per month for three years to live in one of its villages. There are a few catches, however: the village must have fewer than 2,000 residents, and the newcomer must pledge to open a business. Source The Guardian
