Far-right vigilantes could face terror charges
Federal prosecutors in Karlsruhe confirmed on Friday that they had requested files on members of a far-right Bürgerwehr (vigilante group) in Freital, Saxony, who could face terrorism charges.
German disabled people explain everyday challenges
Disabled people joined together on Twitter on Tuesday to explain the problems they face in everyday German life using the hashtag #behindernisse.
Thieves open 1,000 beers, don't drink any
Thieves broke into a drink shop last weekend aiming to find bottle caps that would entitle them to a high-value prize in a contest – and left more than 1,000 bottles of beer they opened untasted.
Police investigate 'United Stasi of America' artist
Berlin police are investigating whether an artist who projected “United Stasi of America" onto the US embassy in the German capital earlier this week could be charged with a criminal offence.
Estate agent finds house hash plantation
A German estate agent taking potential buyers to view a house opened the door to find the three-storey building filled to the rafters with cannabis plants.
Stupid stunt causes bomb scare chaos
Staff at a German computer company were left red-faced when a stunt to promote their company caused a string of bomb scares in offices across the country.
Thousands protest industrial agriculture during Green Week
With about 80 tractors leading the way through central Berlin, thousands of people gathered Saturday to protest factory farming and GM technology, a day after the Green Week food and farming trade fair opened in the German capital.
Police and activists gear up for nuclear showdown
German police and protesters geared up Monday for the final journey of a shipment of 123 tonnes of nuclear waste that drew a wave of angry protests during its much-delayed trip from France.
Germany prepares for floods as big thaw looms
Several regions around Germany are preparing for floods in the next few weeks as rising temperatures are expected to melt masses of snow accumulated over a long, cold winter.