Thousands Of Israelis Now Call Berlin Home And Make Their Cultural Mark
Berlin's buzzing food scene, its fine cultural offerings and its real estate boom all have the imprint of the city's burgeoning Israeli community.
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In Germany, Family Pug Seized And Sold On EBay To Cover Unpaid Debts
Edda was taken from her family, in part over an unpaid dog tax, according to an Ahlen city spokesman. Now Edda's new owner is seeking compensation over what she says were unrevealed medical issues.
German Firefighters Work To Free Rotund Rat Stuck In Manhole Cover
Like a square peg in a round hole, a fat rat learned the hard way about squeezing through a too-tight space in Germany over the weekend. Luckily, the fire department had its back.
'Washington Has Become Much Rougher': Germany Is Still Recalibrating With Trump
Senior officials in Berlin who oversee the trans-Atlantic relationship tell NPR there continue to be concerns about the "German-bashing we hear out of Washington."
'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
"You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else," recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. "I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end."
A Speed Limit On German Highways: 'Like Talking Gun Control In The U.S.'
A government committee says capping speeds could reduce carbon emissions and pollution. Opponents say Germans have a visceral need for speed akin to Americans' views on gun rights.
Trial For Suspects Accused Of Stealing 220-Pound Solid Gold Coin Begins In Germany
Prosecutors say the men pulled off the low-tech heist using a ladder, rope and a wheelbarrow. Police believe the $4.3 million coin has been melted down and sold in pieces. The men deny all charges.
Police Say Hacking Suspect, 20, Confessed To Posting German Leaders' Private Data
The suspect told police he acted alone in publishing data stolen from accounts related to Chancellor Angela Merkel and hundreds of other politicians. As for a motive, he said he was annoyed.
'Bye Bye Twitter Und Facebook': German Green Party Chief Quits Social Media
Robert Habeck says he left Twitter after he was hacked, but he also says the platform has made him more "polemic".
Berlin Is A Tech Hub, So Why Are Germany's Internet Speeds So Slow?
Germany is Europe's largest economy, but business leaders warn it is in danger of losing its edge because of sluggish Internet connections. The government has promised to speed things up.