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Over 35,000 unfilled vacancies for carers of the old and sick in Germany

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:03:14 +0200

There are at least 35,000 vacant positions for caregivers nationwide, according to new report by the German government.

Fifth person confirmed dead in Bavarian flooding

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:32:26 +0200

Rescue teams have found a fifth body in Simbach in Bavaria after deadly floods swept through the town on Wednesday evening. Authorities warn the number could rise.

Woman battles pharma giant over 'danger pill'

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 09:25:01 +0100

A woman who suffered what she believes were life-threatening side-effects from a contraceptive pill is now suing pharmaceuticals giant Bayer in what could become a landmark case.

Foreign collector behind Auschwitz theft

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:52:00 +0100

A foreign memorabilia collector ordered last week's theft of the notorious Arbeit macht frei sign from Auschwitz concentration camp, Polish police said Tuesday.

Police recover stolen Auschwitz gate sign

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:42:00 +0100

Polish police have recovered the stolen “Arbeit macht frei” sign from the gate of Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz and arrested five men over the theft, authorities announced Monday morning.