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Probe after abuse claims at private kids' homes

German authorities are investigating allegations of serious and systematic abuse at privately run homes for troubled children. Politicians are calling for the children to be removed but the firm denies any wrongdoing. READ () »

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Bare-headed cyclists at 'some fault' for injuries

Cyclists who suffer head injuries in a collision but are not wearing helmets are at least partly to blame – even if the crash itself was not their fault, a German court has ruled. READ () »

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'I come to Germany for prostitutes - it's like Aldi'

After a recent documentary lifted the lid on sex tourism in Germany, The Local spoke with Andrew M., an American who flies over several times a year to visit the country's brothels. READ () »

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Udderly charming: cow beauty contest

Models in the northern city of Oldenburg have literally been making cow eyes at the judges at the annual German Holstein Show - all the competitors are bovines. Loh Nastygirl won the two-day trial. READ () »

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German raids put forged art gang in the frame

German police said on Thursday they had busted a multi-million-euro international art forgery gang and arrested the suspected ringleaders. READ () »

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Bremen City Hall and Roland statue

As the summer holidays approach, The Local is touring Germany's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today we visit Bremen's Town Hall and its Roland statue. READ () »

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EU immigrants leave Germany within a year

Although Germany may be the destination of choice for many immigrants looking for work, most who come here from crisis-hit European countries stay for less than a year, according to new figures. READ () »

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Franz Ferdinand singer: I love German asparagus

The lead singer of the Scottish indie band Franz Ferdinand, Alex Kapranos, on Thursday admitted he shares Germany's passion for asparagus. READ () »

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Bitter bakers scoff at half-baked bread idea

Traditional German bakeries are losing dough as consumers increasingly turn to supermarkets and corner shops to get their 'fresh' bread. Now they've legally challenged what it means to sell bread made elsewhere and baked on site. READ () »

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The Roman Limes – frontiers of the Empire

As the summer holidays approach, The Local is touring Germany's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today we visit the historic Roman Limes. READ () »

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Oktoberfest beer price reaches heady heights

Oktoberfest publicans are hiking up beer prices again this year – but while they are bubbling up towards the unspoken limit of €10 for a litre Maß, nobody has yet dared exceed it. READ () »

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Berlin begins costly palace reconstruction

Berlin Wednesday kicks off the reconstruction of its palace, a divisive €590 million project to recreate the baroque architectural jewel whose post-war remnants were razed by communist leaders. READ () »

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Biscuit-maker unamused by golden cookie theft

The head of Germany's biggest biscuit-maker said this week he had been left cold by the theft of his company's golden cookie earlier this year and had vetoed all plans to use it as a marketing ploy. READ () »

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'I come to Germany for prostitutes - it's like Aldi.' An American tells The Local about coming to Germany three times a year to visit brothels.
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The Local List: Nine weird German weather phenomena
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As Germany contends with historic flooding, Tagesspiegel's Robert Ide argues that money has been wasted on trying to contain rivers with concrete, rather than giving them vital space.
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Germans might not know it, but they desperately need the moral guidance of a re-instated royal family, says the great-great grandson of the last Kaiser, Prince Philip Kiril of Prussia.
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Americans have had a love affair with Heidelberg since Mark Twain visited the city. Matthew Luxmoore reports on the impact of the US Army's imminent withdrawal after 68 years.
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Supermodel, supermum, super media mogul: Heidi Klum just celebrated her 40th birthday. This edition of German of the Week goes to the country's most glamourous export.
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German cuisine is far more inventive than most people realize. Ever had "Fake Rabbit" or "Lost Eggs" for dinner? The Local List serves up some of the more colourfully named dishes.
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'Young cancer sufferers have specific problems'. Survivor Friederike Kaup tells The Local about why she wants to set up a shared flat for chemotherapy patients.
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Are Germans ready to elect a Jewish chancellor? UK journalist David Crossland has written a novel exploring racism and neo-Nazi violence in Germany. The Local has excerpts.
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The German language has some rather colourful terms for describing parts of the human body. Turn to The Local List this week for a few anatomical alternatives.
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Harmless pink fun or a bad influence on young girls? A life-size Barbie dream house attraction opened in Berlin to protests including a topless woman burning a doll in effigy.
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It might be politically toxic, but it's time to hit the brakes on Germany's reckless driving culture, argues The Local's Ben Knight.
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Confused about the hundreds of euros missing from your pay packet? Don't panic - the latest in The Local's JobTalk series looks at German social security payments.
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Is that your Handy ringing? This week's Local List takes a look at 12 misused English words in German.
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What are the hidden rules of etiquette foreigners need to watch out for while doing business in Germany? The Local's JobTalk series has tips for keeping on the right side of your colleagues.
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