http://m.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Sun, 26 May 2013 04:47:45 +0200 Sun, 26 May 2013 04:47:45 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901863.html#ref=rss A top German police official has warned government officials of a possible terror attack in Germany ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday evening, SPIEGEL has learned. Several public viewing events could be endangered, he said and security has been increased. Sat, 25 May 2013 14:13:13 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901863.html A top German police official has warned government officials of a possible terror attack in Germany ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday evening, SPIEGEL has learned. Several public viewing events could be endangered, he said and security has been increased. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901747.html#ref=rss Despite desperate pleas from top Syrian insurgents, Western leaders remain reluctant to arm them. Though the European embargo is set to expire at the end of the month, political and legal considerations make aid for the rebels unlikely. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:19:03 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901747.html Despite desperate pleas from top Syrian insurgents, Western leaders remain reluctant to arm them. Though the European embargo is set to expire at the end of the month, political and legal considerations make aid for the rebels unlikely.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901792.html#ref=rss An American couple has found a surprising alternative to conventional asphalt motorways: solar road panels. In addition to providing electricity, saving oil and melting fresh snow, it could also prevent accidents. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:14:45 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901792.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/a-901785.html#ref=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/a-901785.html ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901717.html#ref=rss In Berlin, you can carry 15 grams of marijuana. In Munich? Just six. To ease any confusion, German states are now trying to hash out possession regulations that would apply across the country. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:12:47 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901717.html In Berlin, you can carry 15 grams of marijuana. In Munich? Just six. To ease any confusion, German states are now trying to hash out possession regulations that would apply across the country.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901502.html#ref=rss With the all-German Champions League final coming up, fans around the world are marveling at the rise of the country's football might. Successful reforms within the training system have created a new breed of German player who is more tender than his tank-like predecessors. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:12:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901502.html With the all-German Champions League final coming up, fans around the world are marveling at the rise of the country's football might. Successful reforms within the training system have created a new breed of German player who is more tender than his tank-like predecessors.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901734.html#ref=rss The pain of the sequester has been bearable thus far, but that will soon change. This summer, thousands of Americans will suffer due to cuts triggered by the entrenched budgetary battle in Washington -- and the damage could last for generations. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:05:08 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901734.html The pain of the sequester has been bearable thus far, but that will soon change. This summer, thousands of Americans will suffer due to cuts triggered by the entrenched budgetary battle in Washington -- and the damage could last for generations.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901704.html#ref=rss For most people, Sweden is a place of prosperity and order. But this week, a different side of the country is showing itself. Many in Stockholm's suburbs are deeply frustrated and demanding to be heard. Those familiar with the capital's immigrant neighborhoods are not surprised. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:50:03 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901704.html For most people, Sweden is a place of prosperity and order. But this week, a different side of the country is showing itself. Many in Stockholm's suburbs are deeply frustrated and demanding to be heard. Those familiar with the capital's immigrant neighborhoods are not surprised.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901681.html#ref=rss From Spanish engineers to Indian IT specialists, highly qualified foreigners are streaming into Germany in increasing numbers. According to a new study, their level of education has soared above the German average, contradicting still-prevalent stereotypes about immigrants. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:05:13 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901681.html From Spanish engineers to Indian IT specialists, highly qualified foreigners are streaming into Germany in increasing numbers. According to a new study, their level of education has soared above the German average, contradicting still-prevalent stereotypes about immigrants.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901492.html#ref=rss Mount Etna is spitting lava more violently than it has in years, and scientists are baffled as to why. Despite being the world's most-studied volcano, the Sicilian mountain is also its most unpredictable. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:22:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901492.html Mount Etna is spitting lava more violently than it has in years, and scientists are baffled as to why. Despite being the world's most-studied volcano, the Sicilian mountain is also its most unpredictable.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901248.html#ref=rss The former Nazi vacation complex on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen has been largely derelict for years. But a Berlin investor wants to change that. His dream? Luxury apartments where Hitler's followers once frolicked. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:02:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901248.html The former Nazi vacation complex on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen has been largely derelict for years. But a Berlin investor wants to change that. His dream? Luxury apartments where Hitler's followers once frolicked.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/a-901556.html#ref=rss Companies in Germany that rely on exports are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of the country's economy, according to a new industry survey. The downturn in optimism is yet another indication that Europe may be in for a period of extended stagnation. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:52:27 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/a-901556.html Companies in Germany that rely on exports are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of the country's economy, according to a new industry survey. The downturn in optimism is yet another indication that Europe may be in for a period of extended stagnation.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901526.html#ref=rss The timing couldn't be better. Just as football fans around the world prepare to watch an all-German Champions League final this Saturday, Berlin has been named host of the prestigious soccer event for 2015. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:15 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901526.html The timing couldn't be better. Just as football fans around the world prepare to watch an all-German Champions League final this Saturday, Berlin has been named host of the prestigious soccer event for 2015. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/a-901524.html#ref=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/a-901524.html ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/a-901474.html#ref=rss Forget environmental concerns: When it comes to fracking, Germans are worried about how it might affect beer quality. In a letter to several ministries in Berlin, brewers expressed concern that the exploitation of shale gas could contaminate water supplies and thus violate the beer purity law of 1516. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:48:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/a-901474.html Forget environmental concerns: When it comes to fracking, Germans are worried about how it might affect beer quality. In a letter to several ministries in Berlin, brewers expressed concern that the exploitation of shale gas could contaminate water supplies and thus violate the beer purity law of 1516.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901490.html#ref=rss In 1942, a Soviet submarine in the Black Sea torpedoed and sank the <i>Struma, </i>a ship filled with almost 800 Jewish refugees headed from Romania to the Holy Land. David Stoliar, the lone survivor, agreed to share his story with SPIEGEL ONLINE. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:29:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901490.html Struma, a ship filled with almost 800 Jewish refugees headed from Romania to the Holy Land. David Stoliar, the lone survivor, agreed to share his story with SPIEGEL ONLINE.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901454.html#ref=rss German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a favorite target of hatred in recent months as the euro crisis continues to make life difficult for Southern Europeans. But a new BBC poll has found that most people actually have a positive view of Germany. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:05:20 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-901454.html German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a favorite target of hatred in recent months as the euro crisis continues to make life difficult for Southern Europeans. But a new BBC poll has found that most people actually have a positive view of Germany.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901447.html#ref=rss Millions are fleeing from war and violence, but Europe is sealing itself off to those in need, a new report from Amnesty International alleged on Thursday. The human rights organization urged EU countries to act and save lives. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-901447.html Millions are fleeing from war and violence, but Europe is sealing itself off to those in need, a new report from Amnesty International alleged on Thursday. The human rights organization urged EU countries to act and save lives. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901425.html#ref=rss Youth in several Stockholm suburbs have rioted for four nights in a row, throwing stones at police and setting cars on fire. Leaders have appealed for calm, but the violence has spread to the southern city of Malmo. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901425.html Youth in several Stockholm suburbs have rioted for four nights in a row, throwing stones at police and setting cars on fire. Leaders have appealed for calm, but the violence has spread to the southern city of Malmo.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901234.html#ref=rss Antonis Manitakis has the most thankless job in Greece. Tasked with slashing the grotesquely bloated public sector, he is hounded by troika officials, reviled by his countrymen and afraid of cutting too deep. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:54:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-901234.html Antonis Manitakis has the most thankless job in Greece. Tasked with slashing the grotesquely bloated public sector, he is hounded by troika officials, reviled by his countrymen and afraid of cutting too deep.]]>