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Iran demands EU halt ‘anti-Islam’ congress

A conference on preventing ‘Islamification’ of Europe is planned for later this month in Cologne, Germany.

Republicans at convention: 'Europeans a bunch of weenies'

European right hails McCain as Republicans deride the continent

A sweeter smelling journey?

Berlin's suburban trains are to get their own fragrance to help commuters survive their trips

Where expat living is good

If you’re looking for the good life, then pack your bags and head for the US, UAE or Singapore.

German cabinet approves museum for German expellees

The German government greenlights a plan to erect a controversial museum dedicated to German refugees expelled from Poland and Czechoslovakia after World War II.

Germany pays compensation to family of three dead Afghans

Officials say it is to avoid further attacks out of ‘vengeance.’

German upside-down house: An ‘experiment for senses’

Tourists on the island of Usedom have been coming to see the house from outside for months during construction.

Weekly global market review: 25 – 29 August

Global equity markets rebounded last week, following the release of positive economic data from the US. However, data released elsewhere heightened the sense of gloom for the global economy outside the US, as investors continued to display nervousness over the health of the financial system.

Germany indicts ‘home-grown’ Islamists

Two Germans and a Turkish national were indicted for plotting a terrorist bombing aimed at Americans in Germany.

Move to investigate Franco dictatorship sparks controversy

Human rights groups say the investigations should not be left to the judiciary