Germany

Fury in Germany with thousands expected to protest across country over lockdown measures

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Thousands of people across Germany are protesting coronavirus lockdown measures over the weekend.  From anger over lockdown measures to a purported vaccine plan by Bill Gates, the growing wave of demonstrations in Germany by conspiracy theorists, extremists and anti-vaxxers against coronavirus measures has alarmed even Chancellor Angela Merkel. Initially starting as a handful of protesters decrying … Read more

Billions will be watching as the Bundesliga returns… the beautiful game is BACK

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Let the experiment begin. Football returns on Saturday and the eyes of Europe and the world will be on Germany. As well as a thrilling title race, a gruelling relegation battle and an iconic local derby, the real attraction this weekend will be the answer to that billion-dollar question: can it work? ‘There will be … Read more

Schools around the world reopen while Britain struggles to get children back to class

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School is back in for thousands of children around the world as they return to classrooms after months in lockdowns – where their first lesson has been in social distancing amid the lingering threat of coronavirus. Pupils in Finland, who returned on Thursday, were pictured giving each-other air hugs as a greeting while students in … Read more

Holiday Guru investigates claiming refunds for Airbnb bookings and BA flights and quarantine rules

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From claiming refunds for Airbnb and British Airways bookings to quarantine rules when travelling to Europe: The Holiday Guru solves travel queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 16:54 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 16:56 BST, 14 May 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week, the issues tackled … Read more

Out with a bang: German nuclear power station’s cooling towers demolished in spectacular explosion

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Out with a bang: German nuclear power station’s cooling towers are demolished in spectacular explosion Demolition took place at site of Philippsburg power plant near city of Karlsruhe Explosions triggered shortly after 6am on Thursday in south-west of country Timing was kept quiet to prevent crowds gathering amid coronavirus pandemic  Here’s how to help people … Read more

Schools around the world reopen while Britain struggles to get children back to class

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School is back in for thousands of children around the world as they return to classrooms after months in lockdowns – where their first lesson has been in social distancing amid the lingering threat of coronavirus. Pupils in Finland, who returned on Thursday, were pictured giving each-other air hugs as a greeting while students in … Read more

Writer PHILLIPE SANDS tells the astonishing story of an SS general who murdered his relatives

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Early in the morning of May 9, 1945, SS Gruppenführer Otto Wächter awakes near the Austrian city of Graz, with a serious problem to resolve. A few hours earlier, Germany has signed the definitive act of military surrender. The war in Europe is over, the first VE Day was celebrated in London and Washington. Wächter … Read more

Germany and Austria will allow cross-border travel from June 15

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Germany and Austria will allow travel between the two countries from June 15 after borders were closed to fight coronavirus Business trips and family visits will begin from Friday, Austrian government said And from June 15 regular cross-border will restart following lockdown in March Austrian economy is 8% tourism, most of that is from German travellers … Read more