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