Star Wars

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German observatory goes viral after Star Wars re-styling

A German professor has brought international attention to Zweibrücken in the country’s southwest after repainting an observatory to look like Star Wars robot R2D2.

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German church holds 'Star Wars' service

A Berlin church on Sunday celebrated a service with a “Star Wars” theme, with lightsaber-wielding pastors preaching parallels between Christianity and the blockbuster movie series to costumed parishioners.

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Star Wars fans feel Force Awaken in Germany

Fans across Germany stayed up into the early hours on Wednesday night for the first midnight showings of the latest instalment in the Star Wars saga.

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Berlin church plans 'Star Wars' Christmas service

The newest Star Wars film may hit German cinemas on Thursday, but Episode VI is about to take centre stage at one Berlin church - and all in the name of Christmas.

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Govt turns to Dark Side to enforce bike safety

Darth Vader may have rattled his last breath more than thirty years ago, but that hasn't stopped the German government from enlisting him to connect with kids on bicycle safety.