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WATCH: Salsa-dancing policewoman at Berlin carnival goes viral

Hundreds of thousands of revellers took part in Berlin's colourful Carnival of Cultures over the weekend - including one particularly well-choreographed officer.

Politics

German political candidate campaigns on Tinder

Like many Berlin students, Alexander Freier is an avid Tinder user, and likes nothing more than getting matches on the app.

series

Nowitzki crowns career with NBA championship

Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA basketball championship on Sunday night, contributing 21 points to their 105–95 victory over Miami Heat. The German forward was named the most valuable player of the Finals.

Family

Major review of family benefits planned

The German government plans to conduct a sweeping review of its family policies and benefits to see whether they have been effective, Family Minister Kristina Schröder said on Wednesday.

Economy

DAX surges higher on bank rescue plan

Germany’s leading stock index the DAX surged ahead on Monday, as bank shares were buoyed by the government’s plans to set up a massive rescue package for the financial sector.