The Local Germany

Weekend Wanderlust: Getting my feet wet in Wiesbaden

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:19:01 +0200

We look at the historical spa city of Wiesbaden and modern-day seat of Hesse's parliament. Find out why it's the ideal day-trip from Frankfurt, and why you just might want to stay longer.

Iraqi man goes on trial in Germany's 'Susanna' rape-murder case

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:06:29 +0100

An Iraqi man, who had sought asylum in Germany, went on trial Tuesday accused of the rape and murder of a teenage girl that inflamed anti-immigrant tensions amid a mass influx of asylum seekers.

Iraqi charged with rape, murder in Germany's 'Susanna case'

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:46:43 +0100

German prosecutors Wednesday announced child rape and murder charges against a rejected Iraqi asylum-seeker in a case that fuelled a heated debate about immigrant crime.

German federal police chief faces kidnapping probe

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:31:45 +0200

German prosecutors said Thursday they are investigating the head of the federal police for kidnapping, after he travelled in person to Iraq to secure a rape-murder suspect who had fled there.

Golden statue of Erodgan set up by artists in Wiesbaden removed after friction

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:31:14 +0200

The German city of Wiesbaden removed a temporary golden statue of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan set up in a town square by artists, after it sparked confrontations between his supporters and opponents.

Suspect in murder of Susanna F. alleged to have raped another child

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:18:29 +0200

Ali B., who is charged with the rape and murder of 14-year-old Susanna in Mainz in May, is now believed to have raped another child on two occasions.

15 years on, British mother fights for truth over son’s ‘racially motivated’ death in Wiesbaden

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:25:12 +0200

Erica Duggan is still seeking justice for what she believes was her son’s wrongful death at the hands of right-wing group LaRouche in 2003. After a German court’s decision to close the case this month, Duggan held a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday to say that she will fight on.

Meet the matchmaker hooking up US soldiers with German women

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:43:23 +0200

With thousands of American military members and personnel in the Wiesbaden community, there is certainly a market for foreign singles looking to settle in. And that's where matchmaker Jessica Dreyer steps in.

Family's ten-year quest for truth about dead son

Fri, 22 May 2015 19:08:16 +0200

The family of a British student killed in Wiesbaden over 12 years ago made a fresh step towards justice on Thursday, after a London coroner disagreed with German authorities' belief that he killed himself.

Coked-up casino winner 'caused motorway havoc'

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:45:31 +0100

In 2011 a man won a huge amount of money on the euro-Jackpot. Just 19 drug-fuelled hours later he had taken a life in a serious car accident, prosecutors said at the start of his trial on Tuesday.

'Time is money' in new Wiesbaden café

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:44:00 +0200

A newly-opened café in Wiesbaden in western Germany is charging customers for the amount of time they spend there, rather than for what they order. The concept comes from Russia, where it is has proven to be a success.

Rhine river cruiser in quarantine as virus rages

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:01:00 +0100

A River Rhine cruise ship in Wiesbaden has been put under quarantine after at least 60 people on board became violently ill with a vomiting bug, thought to be a novovirus. No-one is allowed to leave while the bug rages through the ship.

Teacher fined for pointing out cleavage with pencil

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:11:00 +0200

A German teacher who warned one of her teenage students about her provocative clothing has been fined for sticking a pencil down the girl's cleavage to make her point.

Man wins jackpot, then causes fatal car crash

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:28:00 +0100

A German man won a huge casino jackpot but less than a day later allegedly caused a horrific car crash that left two people dead and him facing homicide charges.

Mickey Rourke trashes Germany

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:57:00 +0100

Mickey Rourke has launched a stinging attack on Germany, where the US actor recently bought a house in Wiesbaden for his Russian girlfriend. He slammed the country's doctors, its "boring" cities, and even his girlfriend's "German personality."

Wiesbaden tops real estate investment ranking

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:42:00 +0100

For those investing in real estate, forget the sexy, better-known cities like Munich and Hamburg. The biggest rate of return on property is in Wiesbaden, according to a new ranking just published in manager magazin.

Car falls from bridge onto train tracks in deadly accident

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

A spectacular auto accident in Wiesbaden on Thursday night has led to the death of an 82-year-old woman, police in the German state of Hesse reported.

Geothermal drilling taps violent geyser in Wiesbaden city centre

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:35:00 +0100

Construction workers drilling for a geothermal heat source in the traditional spa town of Wiesbaden created a violent geyser that caused flooding contained only by early Friday morning, Hessian authorities said.