Bikers invade Hamburg for Harley fest
Hamburg is filling up with a horde of bikers this weekend for the port city’s annual Harley Davidson festival – this year the great-grandson of the firm's legendary founder is even putting in an appearance.
Day: June 21, 2008
US nuclear weapons in Germany considered insecure
American nuclear weapons in Europe, including at a base in Germany, are being stored in unsafe conditions, according to a report of the Federation of American Scientists.
Dresden might lose world heritage site status in July
Dresden could lose its coveted ranking as a world heritage site when the Unesco committee meets in Quebec next month.
Marburg makes solar power mandatory
The Hessian town of Marburg has decided to make the installation of solar panels compulsory on all new buildings, and any older ones which are renovated or altered.
Germans to investigate WWII massacre in France
A team of German investigators is preparing to head for the French village of Maille to try to shed light on a World War II massacre and possibly find the perpetrators.
Jubilant Turks to face Germany in semifinals
Berlin and other big German cities had barely recovered from Thursday night celebrations when Germany got through the European Championship quarterfinals when the Turkish team did the same on Friday – after penalties – and the celebrations started all over again.