Music

Renowned Estonian-German composer turns 80

As Arvo Pärt celebrates his 80th birthday on September 11th, the Estonian-born composer who adopted German nationality can look back on decades of fame, respect and awe from around the globe.

Ukraine

Germany: Baltic states can count on Nato

Three ex-Soviet Baltic states can count on the security provided by their membership of Nato and the EU, Germany said on Tuesday amid East-West tensions over the crisis in Ukraine.

Russia

German fighter jet intercepts Russians in Baltic airspace

A German Luftwaffe fighter jet recently intercepted a Russian military aircraft threatening the airspace of NATO's Baltic members, the <i>Rheinische Post</i> daily reported on Tuesday.

Russia

Merkel calls Russian decree on Georgian regions 'unacceptable'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Tuesday condemned Russian recognition of independence for the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.