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Germany

German sci-fi-loving professor paints observatory as Star Wars' R2-D2

The observatory was painted by a German professor, who loves Star Wars and gives Star Trek lectures on his free time.

27/03/2019

Germany

Euroviews. I am a Muslim, I was born and bred in Germany but I do not identify as a German ǀ View

Muslims [...] are barely represented in Brussels: there are only 3 Muslim MEPs out of a total of 751. And since they are all men, Muslim women are invisible in the EU parliament (with the exception of some of the cleaners).

27/03/2019

Austria

Two Iraqi nationals arrested in Prague over failed attack

Two Iraqi nationals have been arrested in Prague just a day after police arrested an Iraqi citizen in Austria over a series of failed attacks on German trains last year

27/03/2019

Germany

Police arrests suspect in series of bomb threats in Germany

The town halls of Augsburg, Göttingen, Chemnitz, Kaiserslautern and Neunkirch were affected.

26/03/2019

Germany

Every third child in Berlin lives in poverty — meet one of them

15-year-old Kim Hansloek is part of the gloomy statistic. But performing in the socially conscious Cabuwazi circus gives her "an outlet for the rage". Watch how a Berlin circus helps children living in poverty in this interactive 360° experience.

25/03/2019

Germany

'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany

An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions.

25/03/2019

Germany

German police arrest ten suspects over alleged terrorist attack plot

"They are believed to have agreed to carry out an Islamist terrorist attack using a vehicle and guns that would kill as many 'non-believers' as possible," prosecutors said.

22/03/2019

Germany

YouFeud: Fans of rival social media stars brawl in Berlin square

"We see in the rapper scene, and increasingly also with other influencers, that they are sometimes very negligent with their influence."

22/03/2019

Brazil

Porsche sports cars among destroyed cargo of sunken Grande America

They included some of the exclusive 911 GT2 RS models, which were on their way to customers in Brazil when the accident happened.

19/03/2019

Germany

Facebook vows to fight fake news before European Parliament elections

Facebook is partnering with German news agency DPA as part of a large-scale effort to fight fake news through fact-checking ahead of the European Parliament election in May

18/03/2019

World

Berlin gives 21% travel discount today to help even up the pay gap

A ticket will be offered to women today only that costs 21 per cent less than normal - the amount that women are paid less than men in Germany according to EU statistics.

18/03/2019

Germany

Man tries to smuggle tortoises disguised as chocolate

A crime, not a tasty treat

15/03/2019

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Tourists can now visit ex-Nazi military compound

A huge abandoned secret military complex hidden inside a fenced-off pine forest in eastern Germany is no longer off limits.

12/03/2019

Germany

Germany 'shares US concerns' over using China's Huawei in 5G networks

It comes after the US embassy in Berlin said the use of untrusted vendors by allies in their 5G mobile networks could jeopardise future sharing of intelligence.

12/03/2019

World

MEPs weigh in on why Turkey expelled three German journalists

Raw Politics' panel discusses the motivations behind the Turkish government in refusing three German journalists their press credentials.

12/03/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit crunch and pasta politics

Start your week off with Monday night's episode of Raw Politics.

11/03/2019

Turkey

Relations tense as Turkey expels German journalists

The German Foreign Ministry has updated its travel advice for citizens visiting Turkey after Ankara expelled two German journalists.

10/03/2019

Germany

Germany tightens travel advisory to Turkey

"Statements, which are covered by the German freedom of expression laws, can lead in Turkey to occupational restrictions and criminal proceedings," it warns.

10/03/2019

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No Comment of the Week

From Dusseldorf's carnival floats to Indian's human chain calling for peace with Pakistan, here are some of the best no comment videos of this week.

08/03/2019

Germany

German man sentenced for putting poison in his colleagues' sandwiches

A German man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was caught on video putting poison in the sandwiches of his colleagues.

08/03/2019