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| Compiled on June 07, 2012, 06:14 PM CET |
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Step by Step
Merkel Lowers Expectations for Quick Euro Fix Both Britain and the US want to see Europe move quickly toward a solution to the euro crisis. But Chancellor Merkel prefers a more methodical approach. In comments on Thursday morning, she sought to lower expectations ahead of the European Union summit in late June. |
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Interview with Greek Writer Nikos Dimou
'We Like to Live Beyond Our Means' In a SPIEGEL interview, Greek writer Nikos Dimou analyses the state of his country's psyche, describing the "deep fears that torment the Greek soul." He blames Greek politicians for the current crisis but insists the EU and Germany only have themselves to blame for the resentment that many Greeks feel. |
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Surfing for Details
German Agency to Mine Facebook to Assess Creditworthiness A leading German credit agency plans to mine Facebook and other social networking sites in search of information that could have a bearing on a person's creditworthiness, according to media reports. But several leading politicians have criticized the plan. |
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The World from Berlin
Putin Restricts Protests with 'Scandalous' New Law The Russian parliament has passed a new law curtailing the right to protest, which is expected to enter into force before major demonstrations planned for next week. German commentators condemn the attack on civil rights. |
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Online Rebellion
Dealer Tries to Liberate Art from the Elite German art dealer Hans Neuendorf has been a pioneering maverick in his field since the 1950s. For the last 20 years, he has been trying to use the Internet to liberate the art trade from the cult of connoisseurship surrounding dealers, gallery owners and auction houses. It's been a rough road, but he refuses to be deterred. |
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Art Imitating Life
New Exhibit Highlights Germany's Growing Meth Problem A new art exhibit in Germany highlights the work of US artist Zefrey Throwell, who created a portrait of his father, who died of a meth overdose, out of his cremated remains. The show puts the spotlight on Germany's own rapidly growing problem with the highly addictive stimulant. |
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Euro 2012 Oracle Inflation
Yvonne the Cow Hopes to Channel Paul the Octopus The late Paul the Octopus achieved worldwide fame in 2010 when he correctly predicted the result of all eight of Germany's World Cup tournament matches, in addition to the final. This year, an entire menagerie is trying to repeat his success, including Yvonne the cow. |
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Castle in the Sky
German Authorities Demolish Beekeeper's Dream Germany is one castle the poorer this week after authorities demolished a fortress built illegally by a beekeeper with big dreams. The man spent years and thousands of euros on its construction, but neglected to get a permit. |
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Picture This
Double Trouble |
