The Local Germany

Outrage after German biscuit heiress's WWII forced labour claim

Tue, 14 May 2019 19:48:10 +0200

An heiress of the Bahlsen biscuit empire in Germany has sparked uproar over her claim that her company treated forced workers "well" during World War II.

Over a third of single-parent families depend on welfare

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:50:31 +0200

Children growing up in single-parent households are nearly five times more likely to depend on welfare payments, a study revealed Wednesday.

Kidnapped girl found safe in Germany

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:09:55 +0200

A kidnapped ten-year-old Polish girl was found unharmed in Germany on Wednesday in the company of a man convicted of a similar crime in Britain, Polish police said.

Berlin wall hosts exhibit of world's barriers

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:38:00 +0200

Giant portraits of the world's tensest borders went on display Tuesday on the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall, in what organizers are calling a protest underlining the futility of barriers to resolve conflict.

Mine protester pulled out of tunnel after four days

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:12:00 +0100

Police have pulled an environmental protester out of a six-metre deep tunnel after four days trying to dig him out without prompting a collapse which would have buried him alive.

Minister: I'll fight attempt to show anti-Islam film

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:38:00 +0200

An anti-Islam far-right group wants to stage a Berlin screening of the provocative anti-Islamic film that sparked violent protests across the Muslim world, a report said.

Afghan police say woman killed by German troops

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:41:00 +0100

Police in northern Afghanistan said Thursday that German troops based in the area had accidentally killed one woman and injured another during an exchange of fire.

Merkel makes surprise trip to Afghanistan

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:38:00 +0100

Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday for the first time that German troops were fighting a war in Afghanistan, as she addressed them on a surprise visit to the country.

Tram collision injures 27 in Karlsruhe

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:32:00 +0100

A dramatic tram collision in central Karlsruhe injured 27 people – six seriously – on Thursday, according to the police.

UK documents expose Thatcher's virulent opposition to reunification

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:57:00 +0200

As the 20th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall approaches, the British Foreign Office has released classified documents exposing the divisions between UK diplomats and Margaret Thatcher over her opposition to German reunification.

Taking a bite out of voter apathy

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:12:00 +0200

What do finger-chomping chimps at the zoo have to do with voter apathy in Germany? Roger Boyes, the Berlin correspondent of British daily The Times, has the answer.

'Swiss Gigolo' jailed for blackmailing heiress

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:10:00 +0100

A smooth-talking con man known as the "Swiss Gigolo" was jailed for six years on Monday for blackmailing a string of super-rich lovers, including Germany's richest woman – BMW heiress Susanne Klatten.