Germany News

Toronto - One of the most popular books to come out of Germany has been adapted to the English stage for the first time. Toronto's UnSpun Theatre wonderfully brings The Tin Drum to life using creative set design, pitch-perfect acting and lively dialogue.

Berlin-m - Der Spiegel, a leading German weekly, announced over the weekend that German President Joachim Gauck will not be traveling to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, making him one of the most important political figures to boycott the sporting event.

In the 21st century we have become used to reports of death and destruction by drones but finally it seems the technology could be put to good use as a delivery system.

A 10-year-old German boy has been in a coma since birth and for years has had a trusty and loyal American Staffordshire terrier by his side, guarding over him and giving him love. Now authorities want to take her away from him.

The World Cup draw earlier turned up some shockers, with some of the best teams in the world pitted against each other so early in the tournament.

Decorating the Christmas tree is an activity enjoyed by the whole family, and in Virginia and other parts of the South, tradition holds that on Christmas Eve, Mom or Dad will add one last ornament, the Christmas pickle, to the tree before going to bed.

Berlin - Berlin council voted in favor of the first cannabis café, with the hope of impeding illegal drug dealing. However, accompanying problems remain unsolved.

The German musician remembers his time with the iconic band and talks to Digital Journal about his current professional activities.

Bad Kreuznach - In another of those "you just can't make them up" stories, a German woman, who got drunk and caused a minor accident, decided to avoid the police by hiding in the trunk of her car, for one-and-a-half days.

Bonn - A teacher at a private school outside Bonn, Germany, has been suspended, and is under investigation, for watching pornography while conducting science lessons.