German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday asked Poland’s forgiveness for history’s bloodiest conflict during a ceremony in the Polish city of Wielun, where the first World War II bombs fell 80 years ago. “I bow before the victims of the…
German economy slips back into negative growth (BBC)
Germany’s economy shrank during the April-to-June period of this year. A decline in exports dampened growth, according to official data, which comes amid concerns of a global slowdown. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.1% compared with the previous quarter,…
Woman electrocuted in Germany while posing for photo (Punch)
A 20-year-old woman, in the southern German city of Munich, suffered an electric shock and was seriously injured while posing for a photograph on a parked rail car. The woman was thrown to the floor by the shock, the Police…
Beer ban leaves German neo-Nazi rock fans thirsty (BBC)
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…