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EU election’s cross-border candidates

European politicians have also chosen to run in other countries

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Angela Merkel wants Germany to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told an environmental conference in Berlin that she wants her country to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

Germany

Merkel vows to make Germany CO2 neutral but some remain sceptical

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the 10th Petersburg Climate Dialogue on Tuesday. During her speech Merkel vowed to create a plan to make Germany CO2 neutral by 2050. In reaction to the vow, environmental NGOs have made it clear that they want action, not promises.

Germany

Germany's Greens expected to be the big winner in European elections

Opinion polls suggest the Greens party in Germany will be the big winner in European parliamentary elections, even surpassing the Social Democrats

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Germany

Update: German police investigate sectarian links of crossbow victims

Update: German police are investigating possible links to a sect and a suicide pact in the case of five deaths that happened in two towns more than 650 km apart.

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Prince Charles and Camilla visit organic farm during Germany visit

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visiting an organic farm, tasting honey, beer, and meeting fans

USA

Fake heiress who dazzled New York elite sentenced to up to 12 years

Fake heiress who dazzled New York elite gets four to 12 years for fraud

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Beer and a boogie for Prince Charles and Camilla in Munich

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, enjoyed a beer and a dance during a four-day visit to Germany.

Turkey

Has Turkey been pasting headscarves onto women in school textbooks?

A German language school textbook distributed in Turkey has received criticism for allegedly photoshopping hijabs onto various women.

Smart Regions

Mussel farms fight against pollution in the Baltic

In partnership with the European Commission

Small but mighty, we discover how mussels are helping to clean the Baltic Sea.

Germany

German pigeon snapped on speed camera for flying over the limit

Authorities in the German city of Bocholt at mulling over a possible speeding fine for an unlikely criminal.

Austria

Austria's answer to Basil Fawlty 'throws plate of food at customers'

Don't whatever you do mention the law!

Germany

Watch: Mare who trots around town on her own is not horsing around

Her owner says locals know her and tram drivers even slow down for her as she completes her 15km-a-day constitutional.

World

Tübingen's mayor warns owners might be forced to sell their land

The mayor in the town of Tübingen has told land owners to 'build or loose' their properties. This weekend 20 letters were sent out to people that own unused land in the area. According to the letters they now have fours years to either build residential living space or they will be forced to sell.

World News

'Ghost Army' veterans recall secret World War Two mission

Veterans of the secret ‘Ghost Army’ tasked with deceiving Nazi forces with decoy tanks have been recalling their extraordinary role in World War Two.

Europe News

The Brief: Diesel battle lines in European elections

In this edition we travel to Germany to see how the AfD are campaigning to 'save diesel', amid rising climate protests across Europe.

Spain

German mother and ten year old son found dead in Tenerife cave

A German woman and her son were found dead on the Spanish island of Tenerife, police said, after an apparent attack in which another child survived.

United Kingdom

Brits lose their marbles to Germans in annual World Championship

It is claimed marbles has been played at Tinsley Green in West Sussex for hundreds of years.

Germany

Horses go back to the re-neigh-sance at Bavarian Easter parade

About 500 people took part this year in the "Georgi ride", a deeply rooted tradition that sees priests bless the horses, sprinkling holy water on each one of them.

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German team '1st MC Erzgebirge' wins World Marbles Championship

German team '1st MC Erzgebirge' won the World Marbles Championships title on Good Friday beating former champions Black Dog Boozers by 39–0 in a one-sided final

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