The Day in History: November 9, 1989
On the 17th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we invite you to read “Voices from the Wall” and look back on this historic event from many different and original perspectives.

New Synagogue and Jewish Center Opens in Munich
"Today we can show the entire world that Hitler did not succeed in annihilating us," said Charlotte Knobloch, leader of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.

Germany May Make New Demands on Romania and Bulgaria for EU Entry as it Takes on Presidency
Germany may demand extra measures from Romania and Bulgaria to improve their justice and home affairs standards prior to the admission of both countries in the European Union in January.

Stabilizing Afghanistan by Military and Political Means
The German government has formulated a new strategy for its involvement in Afghanistan that takes into account the changed security situation.

Keeping the Faith: Protestants Flock Back to Church in the Land of Luther and Birthplace of Reformation
Some 26,000 former Protestants from parishes across the country have been returning annually back into the fold of Germany's most widespread Christian faith.

Volkswagen Researchers Unveil New High-Temperature Fuel Cell
Europe's biggest carmaker claims the cell can run more efficiently and with less environmental impact than the more common low-temperature fuel cells.

Scientists Suss Out Why Iron Leaves That Distinctive Odor on Your Fingertips
Ever wondered about that strange yet familiar "metallic" scent wafting around after you touch iron objects such as tools, utensils, railings or coins?

Lübeck Researchers Find that Weak Electric Currents Aid Memory
A team of neuroscientists zapped test subject brains with surprising results.

German Parents Garner Gifts from Blackout Baby Boom
The utility RWE is giving cash to parents who conceived children during the Münsterland power outages last winter.

Basta! Schröder Recaps the Turn of the Millennium in Bestseller Memoir
In his new memoir, “Decisions: My Life in Politics,” ex-chancellor Schröder vigorously reaffirms his controversial decisions.

"We Are the People": A New Memorial to German Unity
A proposed "freedom and unity" memorial will probably be built in Berlin to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in November 2009.

What Germany is Watching: A "Golden Autumn" Yields a Delectable Cornucopia of Celluloid Concoctions
Over the past few weekends, an average of five of the top ten films showing at movie theaters across the country were German productions.

Art Cologne Secures Major Sales, Expands to Spain
The Art Cologne contemporary and modern art fair, which ended on Sunday after a five-day run, raked in sales of more than 75 million euros.

Rarely Seen Works by Romantic Artist Adrian Ludwig Richter on Show in Lübeck
The exhibition includes a study for the 1837 painting "Die Überfahrt zum Schreckenstein" (The Crossing to the Scary Cliff), believed lost until 2000 and on display for the first time in Lübeck.

Bestsellers: A Look at What Germany is Reading