Berlin, September 10, 2026—Today at 11 a.m., sirens will sound nationwide, and millions of smartphones will emit a distinct warning tone. The nationwide warning day is a joint exercise conducted by the federal government, states, and municipalities. The exercise will test the various warning systems and verify their

Berlin, September 10, 2026—Today at 11 a.m., sirens will sound nationwide, and millions of smartphones will emit a distinct warning tone. The nationwide warning day is a joint exercise conducted by the federal government, states, and municipalities. The exercise will test the various warning systems and verify their

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Berlin, September 10, 2026—Today at 11 a.m., sirens will sound nationwide, and millions of smartphones will emit a distinct warning tone. The nationwide warning day is a joint exercise conducted by the federal government, states, and municipalities. The exercise will test the various warning systems and verify their

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