roads

Balloons and spray cream: nationwide campaign launched against illegal parking

After associations earlier this week initiated a nationwide campaign to highlight the underestimated danger of falsely parked vehicles, people across the country have been taking action.

supermarket

Bee-n and gone: Hanover supermarket warns customers of bee-less world

A Penny Market discounter in Hanover emptied its shelves on Monday of products pollinated by bees to draw attention to the significant effect it would have on consumers if bees died out.

roads

Wrap on the knuckles: the curious way Stuttgarters are deterring selfish parking

In an increasing number of large German cities, parking offenders are being punished by more than just the towing services. Residents in Stuttgart for instance have been taking matters into their own hands.

initiative

Landmarks across Germany to be lit in pink Wednesday, celebrating World Girls' Day

In the evening on Wednesday, famed buildings in about 30 German cities will be lit up to highlight the challenges girls across the globe face.

supermarket

Hamburg supermarket empties shelves of foreign goods to make political point

In one of supermarket chain Edeka’s shops in Hamburg at the weekend, shelves were emptied in an effort to celebrate the diversity of their products and show how empty their store would be without products from abroad.