LIVING IN GERMANY

LIVING IN GERMANY

24.11.2011 | 15:00 UTC

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GERMANY

RIGHT-WING EXTREMISM

Migrant communities say German authorities must act to restore trust

	For years, German authorities made no connections between the murders of nine migrant shopkeepers and a neo-Nazi terror cell. Migrant groups say it's because the state failed to recognize the far-right threat.

Investigation into right-wing extremist murders was flawed Opinion: Parliament is not just paying lip service Parliament expresses shame over far-right murder spree in Germany Germany unveils strategy to combat far-right extremism Banning Germany's far-right NPD a tricky issue

OPINION

Opinion: Parliament is not just paying lip service

	Germany is in shock over the extent of rightwing terror in the country. Parliamentarians across the spectrum have expressed shame - proof that the country is prepared to defend its freedom, says Daniel Scheschkewitz.

Parliament expresses shame over far-right murder spree in Germany German neo-Nazi terror cell had more helpers An eastern German town fights back against neo-Nazis Victims of neo-Nazi killings to be remembered

JUSTICE

Former defense minister dodges prosecution with charitable donation

	Bavarian aristocrat and former German defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has paid 20,000 euros to avoid prosecution on charges of plagiarism. With the case dismissed, Guttenberg could stage a political comeback.

Disgraced former minister Guttenberg returns to public stage Ex-Defense Minister Guttenberg set for move to US University says ex-defense minister 'deliberately cheated' on thesis

RELIGION

For sale: Germany's Catholic Church gives up 'erotic' publisher

	Even the Pope urged selling it and on Tuesday, German bishops caved in: the Catholic Church is giving up its stake in Weltbild, a major publishing group that lists books frowned upon by Catholic doctrine.

Catholic Church spending creates uproar in Philippines German Catholic Church to open up internal files on abuse Catholic Church beatifies Nazi-resisting priest

BUSINESS

AVIATION

Lufthansa returns to Rio as business booms

	Lufthansa is once again flying non-stop to Rio de Janeiro and for good reason: Brazil's second largest city is booming, and the next World Cup soccer tournament is on the horizon.

VW announces major investment in Brazil Brazil pushes environment projects to tackle crime and poverty A German recipe revolutionizing the Brazilian beer market

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

POP/ROCK

Popular and provocative - Rammstein

	What is Rammstein? Sadistically violent, fascist, pornographic, or just stupid? The six former punks from East Berlin are Germany's most successful - and most controversial - band.

Rammstein shows that there's still money in shock-rock Belarus declares Rammstein a public enemy Rammstein's new album lands on German index of restricted media

SPORTS

BUNDESLIGA

Schalke's Stevens goes from Eurofighter to Captain Cuddly

	Despite more than their fair share of setbacks, Schalke are within shouting distance of the top. But their man in charge Huub Stevens told DW Sports that the role of the coach isn't all that important.

Attempted referee suicide overshadows Bundesliga matches Schalke shut out Cyprus, Hanover settle for tie with Copenhagen Long-term progress looking unlikely at Stevens-led Schalke

WEB TOOLS AND SERVICES

INTERNET

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Coming home

	You only miss it, when it's gone. Your homeland. But what is it? Is it a country? A feeling? Watch our series "Coming Home" and tell us what you associate with your homeland.

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