Afghan National Museum welcomes home ancient sculpture from Germany
January 31, 2012
Germany recently returned an ancient artifact to the Afghan National Museum. Read Article »
Holocaust Memorial Day marks 67th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
January 27, 2012
Friday, January 27, marks the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, and is also honored as Holocaust Memorial Day in Germany. Read Article »
Italy's economy finds stability, Germany's begins to weaken
January 11, 2012
Economic instability in Europe has been an ongoing concern, and political leaders from Germany and Italy recently banded together to try to confront the debt crisis head-on. Read Article »
German unemployment rates hit record low at end of 2011
January 3, 2012
Germany's unemployment levels are the lowest they have been in years, and the nation's economy is expected to continue grow in 2012, albeit slower than last year. Read Article »
A-Rod travels to Germany for medical treatment
December 29, 2011
Alex Rodriguez, also known as A-Rod to his fans, recently informed his team that he wanted to travel to Germany for a medical procedure not offered in the United States. Read Article »
Scientists gather in Germany to determine how to harness sun's energy most effectively
December 12, 2011
Scientists in Germany are working to create the technology needed to harness solar power directly from outer space. Read Article »
Jessica Biel joins Thomas Gottschalk for his final show in Germany
December 5, 2011
German TV host Thomas Gottschalk recently said goodbye to his audience on the final episode of his variety show, "Wetten Dass...?" (Wanna Bet?), and he was joined by American and German celebrities for his send-off show. Read Article »
Rocky: The Musical comes to Germany
November 30, 2011
Sylvester Stallone is once again revisiting his Rocky days, but the most recent production of the boxer's story will not be coming to the silver screen any time soon. Read Article »
German museum worker accidentally damages $1.1 million sculpture
November 8, 2011
A private art collector loaned a sculpture worth $1.1 million to the Ostwall Museum in Dortmund, Germany, and it was recently damaged during its stay. Read Article »
German government turns to YouTube to reach its citizens
October 19, 2011
YouTube is not just a site for people to watch cute videos of kittens and funny ones of people getting hurt in dumb ways, it is also an effective way to reach a large audience, whether for commercial, political or news-based purposes. Read Article »
Oktoberfest guests leave behind odd assortment of items
October 14, 2011
Oktoberfest ended on Monday, and after two weeks of heavy drinking many festival-attendees tend to lose some of their personal belongings. Read Article »
Pirate party gains ground in Germany
October 11, 2011
Avast, ye German politicos! The Pirate Party is rapidly gaining support following last month's regional elections. Read Article »
Pope Benedict XVI's recent visit to Germany sparks protests
September 28, 2011
Last week, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to Germany, marking his first trip back to his homeland since he became the leader of the Catholic church. Read Article »
Germans spell success at cycling world championship time trials
September 22, 2011
Germany has been doing well at the cycling world championship in Denmark, winning the men's and women's time trials. Read Article »
Future cars are creating a stir at the Frankfurt International Motor Show
September 16, 2011
The Frankfurt International Motor Show has been held in Germany since 1897, and the 64th annual event is currently in full-swing. Read Article »
Banksy work from 2003 recovered in Germany
September 15, 2011
Street art is a temperamental form of expression, as it is illegal in most places to alter the property of others. Read Article »
Germany undefeated so far in 2012 European Championship qualifiers
August 31, 2011
The German national football team is slated to play against Austria on Friday for the qualifying rounds of the 2012 European Championship. Read Article »
Da Vinci portrait comes back to Germany for first time since WWII
August 25, 2011
One of Leonardo da Vinci's portraits recently went on display in Germany for the first time since the Second World War. Read Article »
Kiss goodbye to kissing hello in Germany
August 11, 2011
In many countries and cultures, a kiss on the cheek is a standard greeting, but certain cultures are unaccustomed to the practice. Read Article »