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Headless body of homeless man found in Koblenz graveyard
German police are investigating the gruesome death of a homeless man after his decapitated body was found in a cemetery in southwest Germany.
Two jailed for kicking homeless man to death and burning body
A Cologne court on Tuesday sentenced a man and a woman to jail for kicking a homeless man to death, and then burning his body last year.
Main culprit in fire attack on homeless man gets two years' jail
The main perpetrator behind a fire attack on a sleeping homeless man in Berlin last Christmas Eve was sentenced on Tuesday to two years and nine months in prison.
Homeless German stabs four policemen in Rome
A homeless German man was arrested on Wednesday night after allegedly stabbing four policemen in the centre of Rome. One witness described "panic in the street" as the attacker flew at his victims with a knife and hammer.
City to give alcoholics beer to clean streets
A planned taxpayer-funded project in western Germany to get unemployed alcoholics and drug addicts cleaning streets has sparked controversy by offering those who take part beer as part of their compensation.
Homeless university offers hope on the streets
For many homeless people going to university was just a dream. But now Berlin's Homeless University is offering many of those on the streets an education and a hope of getting themselves out of a dire situation.
Woman dies two days after forced eviction
A 67-year-old Berlin woman who was evicted from her home on Tuesday died two days later at a homeless shelter, it emerged on Friday. The news has sparked criticism of forced evictions.
Compassion needed for homeless out in cold
As a homeless man was found frozen to death on a bench in northern Germany on Thursday, authorities across the country called for people to show compassion for those in danger from the harsh weather.
Bitter cold brings danger of freezing deaths
With bitter cold expected Tuesday night in Germany’s east, police have warned of a high danger that people will freeze to death, especially the homeless.
Charity appeals for seasonal help for homeless in the heat
Homeless people are having difficulty coping in the heat, with organisations helping them appealing for donations of summer clothing, sandals and sun cream.
Munich prison to become luxury hotel run by at-risk teens
A social project is converting a women’s prison in Munich into a luxury hotel where at-risk youths can gain vocational training.