German auto giant Volkswagen is having trouble with its subsidiary Skoda. Not only are profits down at the Czech-based automaker, but its cars are now competing directly with VW models -- and in some cases ...
Germany approved the requisite legislation back in 2002, but many of those who worked in Jewish ghettos during World War II are still waiting for their pensions. Indeed, up to 90 percent of applicants have ...
Geert Wilders is known for his provocative positions on Islam and immigration. But the Dutch right-wing populist may moderate his rhetoric in the run-up to national elections in June, where his party is expected ...
German Foreign Minister Foreign Westerwelle faces accusations of blurring the lines between his office, party politics and his private life. He has taken his partner Michael Mronz, an entrepreneur, on an ...
EADS and its American partner Northrop Grumman have abandoned their joint bid for a $35 billion contract to build tanker jets for the US military, citing unfair competition as their reason for withdrawing. ...
German exports surprisingly fell by 6.3 percent in January while Germany's biggest rival in world trade, China, enjoyed a 45.7 percent surge in February. It's worrying news for Germany which is relying on ...
While the rest of the world has been pursuing business opportunities in South America, Berlin has been sitting on its hands. Now, with Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle looking for a signature issue, that ...
The US and Russia are currently negotiating a successor to the START nuclear disarmament treaty. But continued American plans for a missile shield in Europe have proven to be a major stumbling block. President ...
A handful of European leaders want to move swiftly to create their own European take on the International Monetary Fund. The idea is to be able to independently address financial crises like that being experienced ...
Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles due to reports of sticking gas pedals and unintended acceleration. But finding out exactly what causes the problem has proven difficult. An explanation for why most ...
The euro is under attack like never before, as the promises on which it was based turn out to be lies. Hedge funds are speculating against Greek debt, while euro-zone politicians work behind the scenes to ...
High turnout in the recent Iraqi election is fueling hope that stability in the war-torn country may not be far off. But the challenges Iraq faces are still considerable. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Iraq ...
The child-abuse scandal that broke out in Germany in late January has now spread across the country. As shocked German politicians argue over whether to lift the statute of limitations or impose civil penalties, ...
Ein wichtiges Anliegen der chemischen Industrie ist das sichere Betreiben ihrer Verfahren und Anlagen. Hierzu ist die Kenntnis der gefährlichen Eigenschaften der Stoffe, Gemische und Reaktionen wesentliche Voraussetzung. Der DECHEMA-Weiterbildungskurs geht von der TRAS 410 "Erkennen und Beherrschen ...
Nanotechnologie und speziell Nanopartikel eröffnen neue, ungeahnte Möglichkeiten für die Pharmazie und die Medizin. Das Potenzial dieser winzigen Partikel steht im Mittelpunkt einer Konferenz, zu der namhafte Experten und Nachwuchswissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt an der Universität des Saarlandes ...
Die gegenseitige Beeinflussung von Mathematik und Physik wird heute selbst im Allgemeinverständnis nicht in Zweifel gezogen, auch wenn man sich dabei meist nur darauf bezieht, physikalische Sachverhalte mit Hilfe der mathematischen Formelsprache einfacher und klarer auszudrücken. Doch es geht um mehr ...
Das Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) hat die Förderung von Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben zum Thema "Multimaterialsysteme - Zukünftige Leichtbauweisen für ressourcensparende Mobilität" innerhalb des Rahmenprogramms "Werkstoffinnovationen für Industrie und Gesellschaft - ...
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Stundenlang soll Edeltraut B. aus Mnchen von zwei Jungen aus ihrer Nachbarschaft geqult und erniedrigt worden sein. Doch die mutmalichen Tter mssen keine strafrechtlichen Konsequenzen frchten - sie sind zu jung.
Mit 68 Messerstichen wurde die 15-jhrige Bsra aus Schweinfurt gettet. Ihr Vater, der Gastwirt Mehmet ., wurde nun wegen Mordes zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt. Die Verteidigung hatte eine niedrigere Strafe ...
Gesperrte Autobahnen in den Abruzzen, Kltewelle in der Provence, Schneetreiben auf Mallorca - der Winter zeigt Ausdauer und hat Regionen im Griff, die sonst fr Sonne, Strand und Meer stehen. Und weitere ...
Mit Sicherheitssystemen kannte er sich aus: Ein arbeitsloser Banker aus Estland wechselte die Seiten und spezialisierte sich auf Raubberflle. Nun steht der 41-Jhrige vor Gericht.
Sie traten auf eine hilflose alte Frau ein, bespritzten sie mit Rasierschaum und Schnaps. Zwei Teenager haben in Mnchen eine demenzkranke 83-Jhrige schwer misshandelt. Beide Jungen waren dem Jugendamt bekannt - allerdings nicht aufgrund von Gewaltdelikten.
German auto giant Volkswagen is having trouble with its subsidiary Skoda. Not only are profits down at the Czech-based automaker, but its cars are now competing directly with VW models -- and in some cases ...
Germany approved the requisite legislation back in 2002, but many of those who worked in Jewish ghettos during World War II are still waiting for their pensions. Indeed, up to 90 percent of applicants have ...
Geert Wilders is known for his provocative positions on Islam and immigration. But the Dutch right-wing populist may moderate his rhetoric in the run-up to national elections in June, where his party is expected ...
German Foreign Minister Foreign Westerwelle faces accusations of blurring the lines between his office, party politics and his private life. He has taken his partner Michael Mronz, an entrepreneur, on an ...
EADS and its American partner Northrop Grumman have abandoned their joint bid for a $35 billion contract to build tanker jets for the US military, citing unfair competition as their reason for withdrawing. ...
German exports surprisingly fell by 6.3 percent in January while Germany's biggest rival in world trade, China, enjoyed a 45.7 percent surge in February. It's worrying news for Germany which is relying on ...
While the rest of the world has been pursuing business opportunities in South America, Berlin has been sitting on its hands. Now, with Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle looking for a signature issue, that ...
The US and Russia are currently negotiating a successor to the START nuclear disarmament treaty. But continued American plans for a missile shield in Europe have proven to be a major stumbling block. President ...
A handful of European leaders want to move swiftly to create their own European take on the International Monetary Fund. The idea is to be able to independently address financial crises like that being experienced ...
Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles due to reports of sticking gas pedals and unintended acceleration. But finding out exactly what causes the problem has proven difficult. An explanation for why most ...
The euro is under attack like never before, as the promises on which it was based turn out to be lies. Hedge funds are speculating against Greek debt, while euro-zone politicians work behind the scenes to ...
High turnout in the recent Iraqi election is fueling hope that stability in the war-torn country may not be far off. But the challenges Iraq faces are still considerable. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Iraq ...
The child-abuse scandal that broke out in Germany in late January has now spread across the country. As shocked German politicians argue over whether to lift the statute of limitations or impose civil penalties, ...
Mit 68 Messerstichen wurde die 15-jhrige Bsra aus Schweinfurt gettet. Ihr Vater, der Gastwirt Mehmet ., wurde nun wegen Mordes zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt. Die Verteidigung hatte eine niedrigere Strafe ...
Gesperrte Autobahnen in den Abruzzen, Kltewelle in der Provence, Schneetreiben auf Mallorca - der Winter zeigt Ausdauer und hat Regionen im Griff, die sonst fr Sonne, Strand und Meer stehen. Und weitere ...