G20 protests in green
As the G20 kicks off, creative protest action is already underway - Hamburg's current "wave of protest" has environmental topics at its core. This carries forward a long tradition in…
German expert to formulate integrated, feeding industries strategy
The ministry will withdraw lands from investors that are not serious
Misura: high-heeled dreams on demand
I dream of the day every woman will be able to create her own shoes from scratch with the highest quality and least hustle, says co-founder
EU court: Airlines must not charge cancellation fees
The European Court of Justice has said that airlines cannot levy additional charges if a consumer cancels a flight. German judges asked the court to rule on Air Berlin's refund…
Walking in Scotland
If you're on foot, you really get up close to the the charms of the Scottish countryside. On the West Highland Way, walkers and hikers have the best possible conditions.Scotland's…
Putin calls sanctions a ‘covert form’ of protectionism
Ahead of the G20 summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin has restated his anger over sanctions levied against Moscow. In a guest article for a German newspaper, he warned that trade…
Germany back on top in FIFA ranking for first time in two years
Germany's triumph at the Confederations Cup has catapulted them back to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in two years. Joachim Löw's side leapfrogged Brazil and…
Tourism ministry urges dealing with only authorised diving centres for tourist safety
A large number of the authorised diving centers have been closed in the recent period, forcing tourist companies to deal with tourist offices that provide diving and snorkeling activities
Ambitious bike-sharing startup Ofo raises new funds
Having tested its yellow bike fleet in the US and UK, Ofo says it's raised $700 million to help it continue expanding. Bike sharing firms face new regulation in China…
