Murdoch to launch Wall Street Journal in German
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is launching a foray into German-language financial news with an online version of its flagship business daily, The Wall Street Journal, the media reported Friday.
Day: August 12, 2011
Germany rolls over Egyptian debt into aid
Germany will roll over €240 million ($343 million) in Egyptian debt into development aid in a deal approved by both sides, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Friday.
Grab it while you can: Saturday to bring one-day summer
Saturday should provide a brief dose of Vitamin D as the sun makes a one-day appearance throughout Germany, the German Weather Service (DWD) predicts, before the weather continues its strike against summer.
One third of children born out of wedlock
One in three children are now born out of wedlock in Germany – double the proportion seen two decades ago – according to government figures signalling a strong shift in social norms.
Woody Allen eyes Munich for film
After setting several of his films in Europe in recent years, US cinematic legend Woody Allen is now reportedly considering making a movie in Munich.
Children’s bodies found in burned-out car
Police discovered the bodies of two dead children in a burned car in Brandenburg early Friday morning.
Investor Soros blames Merkel for euro crisis
US investment guru George Soros has squarely blamed Germany for the escalation of Europe’s debt crisis – and in particular Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cautious approach.
Bundesliga preview: Bayern Munich looks to bounce back this weekend
Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger insists his team must unite at Wolfsburg on Saturday to bounce back from last weekend's shock defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach in their season opener.
Convicted Nazi war criminal may avoid jail
A Nazi war criminal convicted two years ago for ordering a massacre of civilians in an Italian village will likely never go to jail because of his poor mental health.
Seattle man brings Berlin döner to hungry Americans
Döner in Washington state? A Seattle man has opened “The Berliner,” a fast food outlet that may be the furthest place west selling the classic Turkish-German snack.
1. FC-Nürnberg has most stylish football kit
As the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league, kicks off its season, the College of Media Design (MD.H) announced the results of its own annual completion: the football jersey championships. So who has Germany's most stylish jersey? 1 FC-Nürnberg.