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Police are searching for missing German backpacker Carolina Wilga, who may have walked into inhospitable bush after her van broke down in remote Karroun Hill.

Alice Weidel, leader of the AfD party, suggested that rapes and knife attacks committed by immigrants are everyday occurrences in Germany, aiming to garner support from her party members.

The Paris appeals court ordered Lidl to pay €43 million to French chain Intermarche after finding hundreds of Lidl's television ads deceptive and unfair to competition.

According to a joint statement from the Dusseldorf Public Prosecutor's Office and Essen police, the investigation had turned up evidence that money gained through commercial fraud was intended to go toward financing an Islamist terrorist attack.

Authorities have detained a 27-year-old man on suspicion of financing a planned Islamist terror attack through fraudulent commercial activities, as searches were conducted in multiple cities.

Grimm boasts of his new role in the Bundestag, noting that he receives a monthly salary of over 11,000 euros and an additional 25,000 euros for staff, along with one hire made. His enthusiasm reflects the party's growing confidence and resources since it now forms the second largest faction in parliament, sitting next to other center-right parties.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed, "Every visit to Israel makes my heart beat faster. The State of Israel has left a deep, deep mark on who I am..."

Daimler Truck announced plans to cut approximately 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as part of its 'Cost Down Europe' program aimed at improving profitability and market resilience.

Naturalisation as a German citizen typically requires a citizenship exam, but certain groups can bypass this requirement under specific conditions. These groups include German citizens by descent, older members of the guest worker generation, and minors under 16.

The Chinese military employed a laser targeting a German aircraft in the EU operation #ASPIDES. Endangering German personnel and disrupting the operation is entirely unacceptable.

"Only companies that master their information and decision flows stay competitive," emphasises Marie-Sophie Ando, Senior Investment Manager at Vorwerk Ventures. "We believe Circonomit's flexible modelling toolbox has the potential to become a leading provider of data-driven decision support."

In Germany, employees typically cannot exchange statutory vacation days for additional pay, as these days are mandated for recreation by law.

King Ludwig II's Bavarian palaces, including Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, and Herrenchiemsee palace complex, are nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Countries that top the list of the most islands often feature unique geographical characteristics such as inland lakes, fjord-laced coastlines, and geological fragmentation, providing a high count of discrete landmasses.

Jonathan Tah was very close to joining Bayern Munich last summer before differences in valuation led to the deal falling through at the last minute. This year, though, his status as a free agent allowed him to complete the move to the Bundesliga winners. Under the management of Vincent Kompany, Tah is eager to continue improving, citing the Belgian's leadership during his playing career as a source of inspiration and growth.

A Flixbus has overturned on the A19 motorway in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, resulting in 20 injuries, including one critically injured passenger trapped for two hours.

German lawmakers approved an infrastructure investment package worth billions and lifted the cap on national defense spending to prepare the Bundeswehr for potential conflicts.

The Tour de France will kick off this year on July 5 in the northern French city of Lille, with riders set to cross the finish line on Paris's Champs-Élysées on July 27.

Fuel prices are about 40 cents more per litre on highway petrol stations than at those on smaller roads, according to a recent analysis by ADAC.

Faced with this resistance, King Frederick II devised an ingenious plan... he strategically positioned royal guards and soldiers around his palace garden, where the potatoes were cultivated.

Swimming in a lake is a cherished part of German culture, often enjoyed during hot summer days with family and friends. Badesee, which means bathing lake, represents this cherished tradition. There are many popular Badeseen in and around Berlin, providing a cheap and accessible way to cool off and relax. Expect crowded lakes when temperatures soar, especially with schools granting time off during heatwaves.

Mittenwald is a postcard-perfect Alpine town filled with pastel-coloured houses set against a stunning mountain backdrop, known for its tradition of violin-making.