Ms. Fileva, who was considered one of Russia’s richest women, died on Sunday when a private plane on which she was traveling crashed in Germany.
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Germany’s Second-Richest Family Discovers a Dark Nazi Past
The Reimann family, with stakes in well-known brands like Krispy Kreme and Pret A Manger, have discovered that their predecessors used forced laborers.
‘Embarrassing, Stale and Sexist’: Bike Safety Ad in Germany Draws Anger
Posters urging cyclists to wear a helmet featured models in underwear and a profanity in English. The minister in charge said the furor had helped the campaign.
6 Days Later, New Zealand Plans New Gun Laws. Here’s How Other Countries Reacted to Shootings.
New Zealand’s prime minister made the announcement less than a week after the Christchurch massacre. Mass shootings have also had a mobilizing effect in Australia, Britain, Canada and Germany.
German Defense Spending Is Falling Even Shorter. The U.S. Isn’t Happy.
Germany had already pulled back from its NATO spending target. Now it expects to fall below even that slimmed-down figure. The timing could not be worse.
Volkswagen C.E.O. Apologizes After Echoing Nazi Slogan, ‘Work Sets You Free’
Speaking about profits at a company event this week, Herbert Diess said, “Ebit macht frei,” echoing the slogan “Arbeit macht frei,” or “Work sets you free.”
Why International Women’s Day Isn’t Going Away
For all the progress women have made, they are still a long way from true equality.
German Man Who Poisoned Colleagues’ Sandwiches Gets Life in Prison
He experimented with lead, cadmium and mercury for years, a court heard. One co-worker is in a coma and two have severe kidney damage.
‘Gender Star’ Stirs Linguistic Conservatives to Battle in Germany
A group of prominent Germans signed a letter expressing outrage at the use of gender-neutral language. But their fight may already be lost.
Germany Investigates Why Convicted 9/11 Accomplice Received Prison Wages
Mounir el-Motassadeq served 15 years in a German prison for his role in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. On release, he was paid 7,000 euros.