Most Imams in Germany Lack Academic Qualifications

"Muslim immigrants looking for advice on integrating into mainstream society in Germany, won't find much help in their mosques. According to a new study, the majority of imams in Germany are ill-prepared for their own stay in Germany and most lack any academic training. ...

Social Entrepreneurship: Tobias Sturmer, Artistic Director for Empowerment Works

"As part of our commitment to highlight social entrepreneurship in Africa, the Cheetah Index brings you this interview with Tobias Sturmer-Artistic Director of Empowerment Works Music.Before going into the interview here is an excerpt from Empowerment Works that describes...

Bad Teeth Cause Heart Disease

"Healthy teeth might help protect the heart by preventing cardiac infections, according to German researchers.Proper oral hygiene can help prevent heart infections known as endocarditis, which start when bacteria...

Zumthor’s Cologne modern art museum is beyond time

"Peter Zumthor’s remarkable museum of modern art in Cologne meshes ancient and modern to create a timeless and evocative building. ‘The largest heap of rubble in the world,” is how the German architect Rudolf...

Crazy Story from Germany, Men charged over brother sex switch

A man in Germany who was embarrassed about his penis size is facing charges, after asking his girlfriend to have sex in the dark – and getting his brother to stand in.

Older folks getting 50 percent discount rates on sex services

"In Berlin Germany – A 50 percent discount for sex in the afternoon is being given to retirees in Brothel Germany"

Helau! Helau! or Kölle alaaf! Karneval

Germany has started its Carnival party, and oh what a party. The festivities are different depending on which region or which city you end up in, but I think it is safe to say it is a big party. "The celebrations...

People Love German Christmas Markets

I had never heard of the Christmas Markets in Germany.  Apparently millions of people from around the world travel there this time of year in-order to share in the festivities. With some 2,500 markets across the...

Far-Right Poster Girl Turns Out to Be Czech Erotic Model

"German right-wing extremists had hoped to lure teenagers to their cause in Cologne with a new youth magazine. The nationalists even had an ad with an attractive young girl next to the slogan: "German is Hot!" The only problem? The model turned out to be a Czech erotic model. "

2nd train bomb suspect identified

The german police identified the 2nd train-bomb suspect. He lived in Ehrenfeld, Cologne and escaped into a foreign country - probably a scandinavian country. Currently the police is shaking down his appartment and...

Germany's Student Train Bomber: Friendly, Unremarkable and Pious

Fellow students describe the Lebanese man, who was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of terrorism, as "completely normal" and "polite". Then, according to the investigators, he became the Cologne...

Cologne explodes with firework festival

"The towers of Cologne cathedral, stunningly lit on ordinary evenings, glow even more dramatically during Cologne Lights as a huge fireworks display lights up the skies above the River Rhine."

Switzerland vs. Ukraine

"Switzerland and Ukraine square off on Monday as a pair of World Cup darkhouses look to advance to the Round of 16 in Cologne. Switzerland, who won Group G ahead of France, are without Arsenal defender Philippe...

Togo vs. France

"Togo are without a chance to advance to the next round, but France will need a win in order to join the best sixteen nations of the world. Currently, France have two points while Switzerland and Korea Republic have...

German hooligans 'planned to attack England fans'

German hooligans planned to attack England fans at two of the three World Cup group games, but were foiled by the police, it emerged today.

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