Farming

Berlin refuses legal ban on shredding chicks

The German government has decided it prefers a voluntary agreement with chicken farmers to binding legal rules to stop the practice of shredding male chicks.

Frankfurt

Germany wins record number of Michelin stars

Germany has increased its tally of top-ranked restaurants in next year's prestigious Michelin guide, unveiled on Wednesday, and has a record number of eateries with star status.

snow

Snow destroys Schalke stadium roof

The roof of the Arena aufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, stadium of Bundesliga football club Schalke 04, collapsed under the weight of fresh snow at the weekend, forcing the cancellation of an indoor biathlon event.

Berlin

Bayern win league title

Goals by Croatia striker Ivica Olic and two from Dutch winger Arjen Robben

Frankfurt

Hertha fans riot at loss, Bayern regains Liga lead

A dramatic game day in the Bundesliga was marred by violence on Saturday at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium when more than 100 Hertha fans rampaged across the pitch to their own side’s bench in fury at their side’s defeat to Nuremberg.

Frankfurt

Schalke gives Magath perfect Liga kick-off

Felix Magath, looking for glory with a fourth Bundesliga club, got off to the perfect start with Schalke as German international Kevin Kuranyi struck twice, kicking off the season with a 2-1 win at Nuremburg.

supermarkets

Discount supermarket Lidl to open first Swiss stores

German discount supermarket change Lidl is planning to open its first stores in Switzerland next year, according to free Swiss newspaper <i>.ch</i>.