German trucker jackknifes first himself then his rig in Sweden

Europe’s German agenda

As Europe continues to fumble its way through its debt crisis, can Germany’s reforms from a decade ago really serve as an example for the rest of the Continent? The Local’s Marc Young look back to see an agenda for the future. READ (9 COMMENTS) »

• 31/01 Robust economy leaves long-term jobless behind »
• 31/01 Merkel pushes through EU fiscal pact »
• 26/01 Merkel: Germany can't save euro alone »

Bestiality brothels spur call for animal sex ban

Animal sex abuse is on the rise in Germany, with bestiality brothels being set up across the country, according to a state animal protection officer demanding stronger laws to protect mankind's furry and feathered friends. READ (19 COMMENTS) »

• 15/11 Pervert-pleasing high-heeled mice stompers convicted of cruelty »

Hamburg sues over pricey, late concert hall

Hamburg city is suing the firm building its landmark new concert hall for going tens of millions of euros over-budget and being at least four years late. READ (1 COMMENT) »

Germany not responsible for Nazi-era crimes

The United Nations’ highest court declared Friday that modern day Germany isn’t responsible for Nazi war crimes in Italy, saying Rome breached international laws when its courts allowed compensation claims to be made. READ (19 COMMENTS) »

Cake in the face for 'Baron Cut-and-Paste'

Critics of disgraced former German Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg hit him in the face with a big cake on Thursday night, while he was meeting a Pirate Party politician in a Berlin café. READ (14 COMMENTS) »

Most Germans want president to resign

Most Germans now want President Christian Wulff to resign, as the flow of allegations over his behaviour and investigations into his relationships with businesses continues to damage his credibility. READ (4 COMMENTS) »

• 01/02 Wulff faces new claims of improprieties »
• 29/01 Corruption cops raid presidential office »
• 28/01 President 'can be called liar', loses public favour »

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 (11 COMMENTS) »

Judge jails wrong-way crash driver indefinitely

A 35-year-old man who deliberately drove the wrong way down a south German motorway and crashed head-on into a car, killing one person has been jailed for 12 years but may be held indefinitely under preventative detention rules. READ (7 COMMENTS) »