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In Germany’s East, the Far Right Could Soon Take Power. This Is Its Plan.

In the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, the Alternative for Germany could win control of the government this fall. Once in power, it has a plan to overhaul German society.

By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze

Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95

Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and still had film roles at age 90.

Volkswagen tests China’s appetite for locally developed EVs

German automotive giant Volkswagen will launch three new electric vehicle (EV) models in mainland China over the next two weeks, developed using technology from Chinese firms. The move comes at a time when international marques are struggling on the mainland amid fierce competition in the world’s largest car market. As the largest foreign carmaker in China, Volkswagen previously said that it would integrate Germany’s high manufacturing standards with technology developed by Chinese firms. “We...

By Themis Qi

ZDF Show ‘The Flaws’ Tickles Germany’s Funny Bone: ‘Comedy Can’t Be Predictable’ (EXCLUSIVE)

To the outsider’s eye, Germany might not be famous for its sense of humor. But new series “The Flaws” is ready to change that.  “I think we are being pretty brave. And also, we don’t care,” said director Arne Feldhusen. “In Germany, everything is always about thrillers. Few years ago, you weren’t even allowed to […]

By Marta Balaga

Textron Aviation to showcase Citation jets, broader lineup at German air show

German-Italian actor Mario Adorf dies at 95

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 9 - German-Italian actor Mario Adorf has died at the age of 95, Dpa reported Thursday citing his manager. Adorf, a key character actor in countless hit German and Italian films, including cinema d'essai, was born in Zurich to a German mother and Italian father on September 8, 1930. He had recently fallen ill, his wife said. He died in Paris. Adord was considered to be one of the great veteran character actors of European cinema. In Germany, he was one of the leading film an...

By ANSA

EAC strikes Siemens deal for three new generators at Dhekeleia power station

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has reached an agreement with German industrial giant Siemens for the purchase of three diesel generators to upgrade the Dhekeleia power station, according to information obtained by Phileleftheros. Under the deal, EAC will acquire three industrial-type generators, each rated at 27 megawatts and running on diesel fuel. Siemens will […]

By Chrysanthos Manoli