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German Economy Minister 'breaks nose' in fall from stage

Germany's Economy Minister Peter Altmaier was treated in hospital Tuesday after falling from the stage at a public event, a spokeswoman said, adding that he was "doing well given the circumstances".

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German hiker dies after falling 100 metres in Austrian Alps

A German holidaymaker has died after falling more than 100 metres while hiking with his family in the Austrian Alps.

offbeat

Senior gets €12k in damages after slipping on orange

A 71-year-old woman got a big pay out in court on Thursday after a judge ruled in her favour over a very slippery orange.

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German student dies in Tuscan balcony fall

A 17-year-old student from Germany died after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Montecatini Terme, a town in Tuscany, on Thursday.

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'Wild Wilma' blows summer away

The German weather service (DWD) says get used to it, that autumnal feeling is here to stay.