Beer and marching songs may have fuelled Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, but neo-Nazis faced an alcohol ban at a German rock festival at the weekend. The ban was a new tool in the fight against neo-Nazi influence. Some 2,000…
German court rules mass-killing of male chicks legal (BBC)
A top German court has ruled that it is still lawful for poultry and egg producers to kill unwanted male chicks. The ruling, by Germany’s Federal Administrative Court on Thursday, backs companies on a temporary basis until an alternative can…
Six Nigerian asylum seekers arrested in Germany (Guardian)
Six male Nigerian asylum seekers were arrested in Germany after five German police officers were injured last Friday as they attempted to stop rioting at an asylum seeker housing centre in Bavaria, German news agency DPA reported. The officers were…
‘Holy Spirit’ saves German driver from speeding fine (BBC)
A speeding driver in Germany was saved from a €105 (£93) fine when a snow-white dove interceded on his behalf. The driver was caught on speed cameras – but his identity was hidden by the bird’s wings spread in flight.…
German couple lose fight over cows’ clanging bells (BBC)
Cowbells can continue ringing out on a Bavarian farm despite the neighbours’ long-running complaints, a Munich court has ruled. It was the latest setback for a couple from Holzkirchen, a peaceful market town, who first sued five years ago. But…
Edinburgh International Festival launches 2019 programme (Chinadaily)
Edinburgh International Festival returns for its 73rd year on August 2 – 26, 2019, bringing the best of theatre, music and dance from across the world to Scotland’s capital. The programme features 93 events, with 293 performances across 17 venues…
US ‘warns Germany a Huawei deal could hurt intelligence sharing’ (BBC)
The US has told Germany it would curb intelligence sharing with Berlin if it allows Huawei to participate in its 5G mobile network. The warning came in a recent letter from the US ambassador to Germany seen by the Wall…
APC in Germany sues for peace in upcoming election
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Germany Chapter has asked political parties, players and stakeholders to play by the rules and observe caution. Speaking at a news conference in Bremen, Germany where the chapter is meeting with stakeholders on the party’s…
Far-right MP badly hurt in German attack (BBC)
German far-right politician Frank Magnitz has been beaten up and severely injured in an attack seen by police as politically motivated. The leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Bremen was attacked by three people in the centre of the…
Beautiful cop ordered to choose between policing and modelling (Metro)
A police officer dubbed the hottest cop in Germany has returned to the beat after being forced to choose between her modelling career or the force. Adrienne Koleszar, 34, keeps the streets of Dresden safe and has 610,000 followers on…
