Europe’s public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. “We have been practicing,” a Dutch competitor said. “But the other teams have also been practicing, too.”
Tag: Frankfurt (Germany)
Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain Ground Hundreds of Flights in Germany
About 700 flights were canceled on Wednesday at Germany’s largest airport because of severe weather. Departures resumed later in the day.
Since Israel-Hamas War, Events About Palestinian Culture Have Been Canceled
Some fear that the raft of cancellations at this moment of war and tragedy is limiting opportunities to foster dialogue and greater understanding.
Who Is Prince Heinrich XIII, a Man Accused of Trying to Overthrow Germany’s Government?
Descended from an ancient aristocratic family, Heinrich now stands accused of being a leader of a far-right plot to overthrow the German government.
Your Thursday Briefing
Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout?
Kenneth Roth, ‘Godfather’ of Human Rights Work, to Step Down
Mr. Roth joined Human Rights Watch when it was a fledgling organization. It has expanded into one of the most influential human rights advocacy groups.
Elite German Police Unit Disbanded Over Far-Right Group Chat
The move against the unit in Frankfurt is the latest by German authorities to clamp down on a rise in far-right networks in several state security units and in the military.
Partyers Clash With German Police
Tensions are running high in the country amid a national debate on racial profiling in police ranks.
German Trial Accuses Iraqi of Genocide in Killing of Yazidi Girl
The Frankfurt trial of the 27-year-old man accused of being an ISIS member is believed to be the first that carries the charge of genocide in relation to the Yazidis.
Storm Ciara, or Sabine, Leaves 5 Dead in Europe
A powerful winter storm battered Europe on Sunday, leaving power outages, transportation chaos and at least five deaths in its wake.