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Springlike highs expected for weekend

Anyone planning a weekend outing will enjoy sunshine and springlike temperatures in the coming days as a high pressure system moves over the Alps and into central Germany, the DWD weather service reported on Friday. READ »

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What's on in Germany: November 19 - 25

This Week's Highlights: Vikings in Frankfurt, Grimm's fairy tales in Cologne, and innovative theatre troupes take the stage in Munich. READ »

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Ryanair sued for allegedly buzzing German granny

Members of a small community near the northern German city of Lübeck have filed a lawsuit against Irish budget airline Ryanair after a low-flying plane allegedly put an 82-year-old woman in the hospital. READ (9 COMMENTS) »

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Utilities hiking power prices

Two German utilities – Vattenfall and EWE – announced on Wednesday they would dramatically raise electricity prices for their customers starting next year, blaming the higher cost of renewable energy. READ (10 COMMENTS) »

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The Local's English-language movie listings for Germany

Find movies playing in English in Germany with The Local's cinema guide. READ »

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Storm warning issued for North Sea coast

The German Weather Service warned on Wednesday a low pressure system over the North Sea could bring hurricane-force winds of 115 kilometres per hour to Germany’s northwestern coast. READ »

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Students stage education protests nationwide

Tens of thousands of German students took to the streets on Tuesday to demonstrate against contentious reforms to the country's educational system and lacking funds for universities and schools. READ (14 COMMENTS) »

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Swine flu kills two in Bavaria

German health authorities on Monday confirmed the deaths of two men in Bavaria from swine flu, but a 55-year-old from Thuringia did not die after being immunised for the H1N1 virus as had been originally feared. READ (36 COMMENTS) »

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What's on in Germany: November 12 - 18

This Week's Highlights: Botticelli comes to Frankfurt, Phoenix plays Hamburg, and Berlin hosts a British film festival. READ »

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Wet and windy weather will warm up weekend

The wet and windy weather in Germany will continue into the weekend, but it is set to become considerably warmer. READ »

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Michelin Guide gives 24 new stars to German restaurants

The world-renowned Michelin Guide awarded Germany’s top restaurants a raft of new honours on Wednesday, handing 23 establishments one star and adding a second star to another gourmet eatery. READ »

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