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- May 16, 2013
They are beautiful, secluded and sometimes bizarre: Europe's smallest, least-known islands have their own unique charm. Some can only be reached by mail boat. Another asks that all visitors arrive in the nude. more... [ Forum ]
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- May 10, 2013
A German tour operator is catering to heavy metal fans who've tired of trashing hotel rooms and watching their favorite bands in muddy fields. The Full Metal Cruise is a bit like an open-air festival experience -- but with pools, cocktails and breakfast buffets. By Julia Stanek more... [ Video ]
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- April 11, 2013
The Spree River region in Eastern Germany is a major tourist destination, known for its picturesque, meandering tributaries. But now tons of iron ochre flushed up from brown-coal pit mines are turning the river brown, killing plants and animals, and threatening to drive visitors away from its prime attraction. By Christoph Seidler more...
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- April 11, 2013
The tour buses on the border between North and South Korea are full, as adventure-seekers visit what is billed as one of the most dangerous borders in the world. The current political tensions, it seems, have done little to scare away foreign tourists. By Heike Sonnberger more... [ Forum ]
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- March 21, 2013
Lufthansa's far-reaching cost-cutting plans once again resulted in broad strikes on Thursday morning, affecting several of Germany's largest airports. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and the union which called the walkout is not expecting a deal any time soon. more...
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- January 10, 2013
A newly opened subway line in Cologne is causing the city's beloved World Heritage cathedral to vibrate, raising concerns that it might suffer damage. Although it has yet to be formerly notified, UNESCO is anxious to know what is going on. By Charles Hawley more... [ Forum ]
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- January 07, 2013
The head of German airline Air Berlin, Hartmut Mehdorn, 70, quit on Monday after slashing costs to return the company to profit. He was brought in as an interim CEO but his departure now comes as a surprise. Air Berlin, though in much better shape than it was, isn't back in the black yet. By David Böcking more...
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- January 07, 2013
The saga of Berlin's hapless efforts to build a new airport has taken another embarrassing twist with reports that its opening will be delayed for a fourth time because of continued problems with the fire safety system. The Oct. 27 date has been scrapped, reports say. Mayor Klaus Wowereit has announced he will step down as the project's chairman. more...
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- December 10, 2012
Europe's highest suspension bridge has been opened in Switzerland at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. It's not for the faint-hearted. The narrow 100-meter bridge leads across an abyss 500 meters deep. more...
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- December 10, 2012
A proposal to require European Union members to store huge amounts of data on flight passengers entering or leaving the EU will soon be up for debate, and the discussion is likely be fierce. Critics say the measure violates travelers' right to privacy. more...
