healthcare

Over 35,000 unfilled vacancies for carers of the old and sick in Germany

There are at least 35,000 vacant positions for caregivers nationwide, according to new report by the German government.

Weather

Fifth person confirmed dead in Bavarian flooding

Rescue teams have found a fifth body in Simbach in Bavaria after deadly floods swept through the town on Wednesday evening. Authorities warn the number could rise.

pill

Woman battles pharma giant over 'danger pill'

A woman who suffered what she believes were life-threatening side-effects from a contraceptive pill is now suing pharmaceuticals giant Bayer in what could become a landmark case.

Crime

Foreign collector behind Auschwitz theft

A foreign memorabilia collector ordered last week's theft of the notorious <i>Arbeit macht frei</i> sign from Auschwitz concentration camp, Polish police said Tuesday.

Crime

Police recover stolen Auschwitz gate sign

Polish police have recovered the stolen “<i>Arbeit macht frei</i>” sign from the gate of Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz and arrested five men over the theft, authorities announced Monday morning.