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February 8, 2012
Arctic cold wreaks quirky havoc across Germany
The bitter cold is wreaking havoc across Germany in unexpected ways, with the subzero temps freezing an ice cream factory, forcing gravediggers to use jackhammers and driving penguins indoors. But Hamburg is having a party. READ »
Hoeneß: Bayern saved Dortmund with €2 mln
With Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich battling it out for top spot in the German league title race, Bayern's Uli Hoeneß has revealed they loaned Dortmund €2 million to help save their rivals from bankruptcy. READ »
Snow to follow record deep freeze
Germany shivered through record low temperatures of -29 degrees Celsius overnight, but the German Weather Service has forecast an even deeper freeze ahead of snow showers midweek. READ (7 COMMENTS) »
'White Rose' founder declared a saint
The Russian-Orthodox Church canonised one of the founders of the anti-fascist group the "White Rose," Alexander Schmorell, over the weekend in Munich, nearly 70 years after his execution by the Nazis. READ (7 COMMENTS) »
De Maizičre urges more military might in Europe
German Defence Minister Thomas de Maizičre said Europe should not fear a renewed US focus on Asia and must increasingly look after its own backyard militarily, in remarks made during the 48th annual Munich Security Conference. READ (7 COMMENTS) »
Thousands of US troops leaving Bavaria
The US military will close bases at Bamberg and Schweinfurt in the German state of Bavaria by 2015 as part of a planned drawdown of its forces stationed in Europe. READ (20 COMMENTS) »
What's on in Germany: February 2 - 8
This Week's Highlights: Burlesque in Hamburg, children's theatre in Nuremberg, and an exhibition in Berlin examines the dark side of technology. READ »
Euro crisis, earthquakes slam Munich Re profits
Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, said Thursday that profits plummeted last year due to heavy losses from both the eurozone debt crisis and a string of natural catastrophes. READ »
The Local's English-language movie listings for Germany
Find movies playing in English in Germany with The Local's cinema guide. READ »
Freeze deepens to minus 20 Celsius and snow
A deep freeze which sent thermometers plummeting and people across Germany reaching for their gloves this week is set to continue, hitting lows of minus 20 degrees Celsius in some areas. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Siberian cold puts deep freeze on Germany
A brutally cold high pressure system from Siberia tightened its icy grip on Germany on Monday, as temperatures were poised to plunge below -20 degrees Celsius later in the week. READ (11 COMMENTS) »
Fifth German body found on wrecked cruise ship
The body of a fifth German victim has been recovered from the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, and identified as a woman from Baden-Württemberg, the police confirmed on Sunday. READ (1 COMMENT) »
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- 19/01 What's on in Germany: January 19 – 25 »
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In recent years, interactive platforms including blogs, Facebook and Twitter have made once passive readers into active reviewers and critics. - Reading as a “never-ending journey into your own psyche” – The Chamisso Prize Winner Michael StavariÄŤ
In 2012 Michael StavariÄŤ was awarded the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize as an “outstanding figure in contemporary literary life”.
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The Bauhaus University in Weimar, Thuringia, describes itself as being eager to experiment, open... - New law clears way for recognition of degrees and training earned abroad
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