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Justin Bieber's monkey becomes 'German'

Justin Bieber's pet monkey, which was seized by German customs in March, officially became German property this week after the Canadian pop star failed to claim the animal, officials said. READ () »

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The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, co-founder of legendary 1960s rock band The Doors and creator of their signature organ sound, died on Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, his manager said. He was 74. READ () »

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Cooler and wetter week ahead

Rain in the west, sunshine in the east - Germany's weather was divided on Monday, as the German Weather Service (DWD) warned of an unsettled week ahead. READ () »

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Bayern wins, Dortmund loses ahead of CL Final

If Saturday’s play was any barometer of what may happen at the Champions League final this coming Saturday, then Borussia Dortmund should be very nervous indeed. READ () »

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Two accused in neo-Nazi trial 'will talk'

As the trial of a German woman accused of being part of a murderous neo-Nazi terror cell adjourned until next month, when two of her alleged accomplices will speak, excruciating details emerged of how the security services failed to stop them. READ () »

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Holiday travellers face traffic trouble

For anyone looking to take a trip over this long Pentecost holiday weekend, getting there likely won't be half the fun. German drivers' association ADAC has warned of packed roads and traffic jams, particularly on Friday and Saturday. READ () »

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Germany in for wet Whit weekend

Warm in the east, cool in the west - and wet all over: Low-pressure conditions are creating a weather divide in Germany, meteorologists said Thursday. This should make for a mixed forecast over the long Pentecost holiday weekend. READ () »

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Fewer flats free in Germany

Singletons living alone, combined with people flocking from country to city are just some of the reasons Germany has a dwindling amount of empty housing, according to a new survey. READ () »

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New in German cinemas: ‘The Great Gatsby’

Find movies playing in English in Germany with The Local’s cinema guide. READ () »

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NSU trial told neo-Nazi woman 'part of kill squad'

German prosecutors on Tuesday charged that a woman at the centre of a landmark trial over a neo-Nazi group's murder spree was an integral part of a "unified killing squad" that shot dead 10 people, most of them Turkish migrants. READ () »

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Germany pets Justin Bieber's monkey

The pet monkey of Canadian teen heartthrob Justin Bieber will become the official property of Germany by the end of the week if the singer does not claim him. READ () »

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Metal workers enter huge warning strikes

Tens of thousands of metal workers downed tools on Monday in a spat between powerful union IG Metall and employers over pay. It marks the start of what could be a decisive week for the industry as a full-scale strike looms. READ () »

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