Former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeneß has praised Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp as an “outstanding coach” ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid. “He has developed into a real top class coach,” the 70-year-old told broadcaster RTL/ntv i…
Environmentalists hold rally in Berlin about threat to Antarctic
A group of German environmental organizations staged a rally in Berlin Friday to raise awareness about the growing threat to the Antarctic, where warming is causing floating ice shelves to melt. The German Environmental Aid (DUH), the Antarctic and Sou…
Berlin refuses investment guarantees due to human rights in China
The German government has refused to provide investment guarantees to a company due to the human rights situation in China, the first time it has done so as concerns grow about the sufferings of minorities in the country. The ministry justified the ste…
Ramallah: Palestinian teen dies after clashes with Israeli army
A teenager has been killed after a clash with Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian sources said on Friday. A bullet hit the 15-year-old boy in the neck near Bethlehem, the Health Ministry in Ramallah said. The boy was admitted to hos…
Now is the time for Ukraine reconstruction aid, German minister says
During a trip to the heavily destroyed Kiev suburb of Borodyanka on Friday, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze said that reconstruction aid should not wait until the war was over. The second member of the German government to visit the country …
Ferrari’s Leclerc tops Friday practice for his Monaco F1 home race
Charles Leclerc dominated Friday practice ahead of Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz for his Formula One home grand prix in Monaco which he finally wants to win for a first time. The iconic street course has so far not been kind to the Monegasque who is y…
Report: Frankfurt players probed by police over flares incident
Eintracht Frankfurt players are under police investigation for using flares during the team’s Europa League title celebrations on the city hall balcony last week, the Bild paper reported on Friday. Television footage showed that players Timothy Chandle…
Triumph or ABBA-ration? What critics saying about the virtual concert
Abba Voyage has been praised as a “jaw-dropping” and “awe-inspiring” experience by critics who attended its opening night in late May. The virtual concert launched in London with a star-studded event attended by the Swedish pop superstars, as well as K…
Frankfurt’s Hinteregger to stay after initially being told to leave
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Martin Hinteregger has said he is set to stay at the Europa League champions after initially being told he had no future at the club. “A lot of damage has been done this year. I was told in late autumn and between the quart…
Report: Sandro Schwarz to become Hertha Berlin coach
Sandro Schwarz is to become Hertha Berlin head coach in succession of Felix Magath, with the deal to be announced by the Bundesliga club next week. Kicker sports magazine said late Thursday that Hertha and Schwarz have agreed terms. Schwarz, 43, is und…