Immigration

Mob assaults asylum seekers and chases them through streets

Police are calling for witnesses after three asylum seekers were attacked and chased through the streets of a small town in Thuringia by 15 Germans at the weekend.

Military

Berlin slams 'revolting' scenes after Turkish coup attempt

Germany warned Turkey on Monday against reinstating the death penalty, as it blasted "revolting scenes of caprice and revenge" in the wake of a failed coup attempt.

Crime

Man stabbed to death in Berlin party district

A man was stabbed to death on Saturday night in one of Berlin's busiest bar and club districts, police said on Sunday. The reasons for the knife attack remain unclear.

transportation

Stuttgart 21 rail project approved despite soaring costs

Officials in Baden-Württemberg on Thursday approved a controversial rail project in Stuttgart despite concerns about its impact and a hefty price tag of more than €4 billion.