Kirsten Ripper

Europe News

Merz secures billion-euro deal for German military and infrastructure

A provision would exempt defence spending above 1% of GDP from debt brake rules, enabling Germany to increase military spending without limit.

04/03/2025

Germany

German army apologises for posting 'retro' Nazi uniform on Instagram

The photo, accompanied by a commentary — "today, elements of military style still belong to haute couture” — was spotted by Bild before being deleted.

27/11/2019

Germany

Far-right rally in Hannover met by huge counter-protest

As many as 7,000 people turned out Hannover, Germany on Saturday to protest against a rally by the extreme-right NPD.

23/11/2019

Germany

Topless sunbathing allowed in Munich after heatwave sparks debate

Tempers flared last Friday when women sunbathing topless on the Isar river banks were told off by security guards.

27/06/2019

Germany

5 things to know about Bavaria's election on Sunday

On October 14, Bavaria will elect a new state parliament. But this election is making headlines far beyond the borders of the Free State — so what is it all about?

11/10/2018

Australia

Pensioner embarks on road trip from Brisbane to Frankfurt

Rudiger Buchholz worked in the office of Lufthansa Cargo for 34 years. At the end of January, he retired at the age of 65 with a rather crazy plan. He wanted to bring a Landcruiser, which his son had bought during his work-and-travel stay in Australia, to Germany — all by himself.

06/08/2018

Germany

A 'Parthenon' of banned literature on a former Nazi book-burning site

Get a full 360º view of this colossal installation by Argentine artist Marta Minujín, a centrepiece of the _documenta 14_ art exhibition in Kassel, Germany.

21/07/2017

Chile

Watch: 84-year-old man trips armed jewellery thief

84-year-old Chilean Raul Munoz shocked onlookers and his wife on Saturday, October 29, when he leapt into action to stop an armed robber.

03/11/2016

France

Street art to heal Paris streets, six months after the attacks

22/05/2016