Copy of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre for sale on eBay
The head of a Shakespeare troupe in Berlin has been forced to auction off on eBay a life-sized replica of the famed Globe Theatre used in a film by Hollywood director Roland Emmerich.
Day: July 23, 2011
SPD politician calls for ‘no politics’ day
Andrea Nahles, general secretary of the Social Democratic Party, and new mother, has called on German politicians to take "one day off politics" every week.
German banks contribute €4.5 billion to Greece
German banks, insurance companies and investment funds are reportedly set to contribute €4.5 billion to the new Greek bailout plan agreed last week.
Suzuki losing patience with VW, reports say
Japanese automaker Suzuki is getting increasingly frustrated with its larger partner Volkswagen and is eyeing deeper ties with Italian giant Fiat, German media said Saturday.
Germany sends condolences to Oslo
Germany's political leaders were united in dismay and grief following the two attacks in Norway that led to over 90 deaths. President Christian Wulff sent a telegram of sympathy to his counterpart King Harald.
FDP threatens to abolish solidarity tax for former East Germany
The Free Democratic Party, junior partner in Germany's ruling coalition, wants to force the end of the "solidarity tax" that helps to develop the former communist eastern half of the country, if parliament blocks other tax cuts.
Nowitzki joins Germany for Euro championships
Dirk Nowitzki, whose MVP heroics helped Dallas Mavericks win the NBA title, will play for Germany at the European championships, hoping to lead his country to the 2012 Olympics.