Sarah Hucal
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Authorities in Vienna now believe shooter who killed 4 likely acted alone
Authorities in Vienna now say the terrorist who killed four and injured likely 22 acted alone. → Read More
How the city of Bogota is fighting the growing phenomenon of Venezuelan refugee children
Millions of Venezuelans have fled to Colombia and many take to the streets to survive, including children. Bogotá has launched initiatives to combat child begging. → Read More
Some businesses to open in Germany as other EU states find ways to cope with COVID-19
Chancellor Angela Merkel and the heads of Germany’s 16 states have decided to maintain the contact restrictions until May 3. Some stores, however will be allowed to open. → Read More
Section of Berlin Wall torn down to build condos
One of the longest-remaining segments of the Berlin Wall was demolished in the neighborhood of Pankow. Historians argue it should have been preserved. → Read More
German cast of 'Big Brother' told about COVID-19 on live TV
The 13 remaining members of the show were told by the host and resident doctor about the COVID-19 virus on live tv. → Read More
Berlin Film Festival highlights dark themes on its 70th anniversary
Under new leadership, the Berlin Film Festival takes a critical look at society in its selections. → Read More
Racially motivated terror attack in Hanau puts Germany's right wing extremism into focus
Is the rhetoric of Germany's far-right party partly to blame for the three right-wing terror attacks that have happened in the past nine months? → Read More
Car drives into carnival procession in Germany, several hurt
A suspect drove into a carnival procession in Germany Monday, leaving at least 30 people hurt, mostly children, police said. → Read More
Venice's 1,000-year-old tradition of glass-making sees an artistic revival
Artisans have been making Venetian glass works much the same way for 1000 years. Contemporary designers and artists are now helping to keep the craft alive. → Read More
Museumgoers in Germany can now see 'Snow White's' gravestone
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy woman named Sophia Maria von Erthal. She is said to have inspired the fairytale "Snow White" and now her gravestone is on display. → Read More
How orchids may have saved a kidnapped woman's life
Austrian triathlete Nathalie Birli was abducted and tortured, yet managed to free herself from her captor by complimenting his flowers. → Read More
German Chancellor expresses 'solidarity' with freshman lawmakers after Trump attack
Chancellor Merkel answered questions about her health and Germany's relationship with the US during her annual summer press conference. → Read More
They saved thousands of migrants on the high seas, and may face prison for it
The case of the Iuventa boat is part of a trend of criminalizing volunteers helping migrants around Europe, say human rights groups. → Read More
Poem comparing migrants to rats draws condemnation in Austria
The poem, written by a far-right politician, warned migrants to “integrate or get out of here fast.” → Read More
Shells, feathers, volcanic ash: How exciting materials are powering sustainable design
Milan Design Week 2019 offered materials galore, including inventive uses for natural materials and various new takes on recycled plastic. → Read More
ISIS militant who allegedly let girl die of thirst faces trial in landmark case
Jennifer W. was allegedly a member of the ISIS "morality police" and is charged with allegedly murdering a five-year-old Yazidi allegedly enslaved in her home in Iraq. → Read More
German city sells family's dog on eBay to settle debts, drawing criticism
The German city of Ahlen sold a family's dog on eBay to settle their debts to the town, drawing critics. Now the dog's new owner is suing the city for false advertising. → Read More
What to know about Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on his Trump visit
Europe's youngest head of state, Kurz has made a name for himself as an immigration hard-liner. On Wednesday he will meet with President Trump in the White House. → Read More
Berlin Film Festival offers opportunities for women, building on #MeToo momentum
Women in film meet in Berlin to support initiatives for gender parity. → Read More
How one architect is helping young people remember Beirut's troubled past
Lebanon's star architect discusses rebuilding a city with a challenging past. → Read More