Author: CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE
30 Years After Reunification, Old German-German Border Is a Green Oasis
Crossing the militarized border that split Germany into east and west once meant risking death. Now? It’s a literal walk in the park.
Berlin Autobahn Crashes Are Deemed a Possible Terrorist Attack
A man injured six by allegedly ramming motorcycles on a city highway. The public prosecutor is investigating whether it was an act of Islamist terrorism.
Black Forest ‘Rambo’ Eludes German Police 3 Days Into Hunt
A squatter armed with bow and arrow, spear and gun overpowered four officers and fled into the Black Forest on Sunday. Despite a huge search effort, he is still at large.
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Medieval Treasure Bought by Nazis
The Guelph Treasure was acquired by a German state collection in 1935 from a consortium of Jewish art dealers. Their descendants say the sale was forced, but a Berlin museum claims the deal was fair.
Germany’s Far-Right Party Wins Suit Against Interior Minister
The court said the official, Horst Seehofer, had a right to criticize the Alternative for Germany party, but that a political interview should not have been posted on a government website.
Germany Criminalizes Burning of E.U. and Other Foreign Flags
The new ban, relatively rare in the world’s legal codes, was proposed as a response to the burning of an Israeli flag at a demonstration in 2017.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Announces Opening
After nearly a decade of delays, Germany’s third-largest airport plans to open its doors to travelers. If only there were any.
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.
Zoo May Feed Animals to Animals as Funds Dry Up in Pandemic
The zoo, in Germany, said its drastic plan would only be a last resort. One animal would be spared until the end, it said, a nearly 12-foot polar bear called Vitus.