Germany Coverage

RDU announces non-stop flight to Germany with new airline

Beginning in June, people will be able to fly from the Triangle directly to Germany.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

RDU announces new airline, international route

Watch live as Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority CEO Michael Landguth makes an international air service announcement.

Who betrayed Anne Frank? New investigation is one step closer to the answer

The case was cold - but after years of research, investigators are revealing new information about Anne Frank. The new investigation identified who they believe most likely betrayed Anne Frank and her family, by telling Nazis where they were hiding.

Cary bakery brings a taste of Germany to the Triangle

Annelore's German Bakery in Cary is known for its homemade bread and pastries. The husband and wife who own it both grew up in Germany and often use old family recipes. They also work seven days a week.

Germany dealing with remnants of devastating floods

Residents in Germany continued to assess the damage caused by devastating floods as Western Europe was battered by heavy rain.

Germany looking into reports that U.S. spied on European allies

Danish state broadcaster "d-r" said the National Security Agency (NSA) partnered with Denmark's foreign intelligence service to gather intelligence. A report finds the NSA got Danish help to spy on senior officials in Sweden, Norway, France and Germany.

German church defies Vatican ban of blessing same-sex couples

Six same-sex couples were blessed at a Catholic church in Colonge on Monday. The blessing was part of a bigger initiative called "Love Wins."

COVID testing pops up at quirky, unusual places in Germany

As infection numbers remain high in Germany, quirky and unusual places keep popping up where Germans can get tested for the virus.

Adorable: Baby elephant explores in Germany

Otto, a small elephant bull in Germany, is getting confident in the big wide world of his outside enclosure as his aunts and mother take him exploring, and his keepers say his reaction to seeing visitors for the first time amid the easing of pandemic restrictions was something to behold.

Feeling lonely? Cuddle a sheep!

As Germany's coronavirus cases rise, people found a way to cuddle despite social distancing rules, by cuddling with sheep.

Fact check: YouTube videos falsely say military seized election servers in Germany

Voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems has been at the center of unfounded conspiracy theories -- many spread by President Donald Trump -- that claim Democrats committed voter fraud and stole the 2020 election for Joe Biden.

Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact reporter

This day in history: German scientist discovers X-rays

On Nov. 8, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen's discovery of X-rays happened accidentally as he conducted a test on cathode rays.

German military dogs being trained to sniff out coronavirus

Trainers in Germany are working with service dogs to sniff out coronanvirus in a person's saliva.

German cafe uses pool noodles as hats to enforce social distancing

Some bright minds at a German cafe are pooling their creativity.

Online alpacas help coronavirus stress

A herd of alpacas and llamas is helping to calm the nerves of Germans stressed by the coronavirus pandemic. The farm owner says his alpacas are the perfect therapy animals and he is live-streaming them from his farm near Frankfurt.

'Big Brother' housemates were unaware of coronavirus outbreak

The German edition of the popular reality show was scheduled to air a live broadcast on Tuesday, informing the 14 contestants of the global pandemic.

9 Killed in Shootings in Central Germany; Suspect Found Dead

BERLIN -- Nine people were killed and several others injured after shootings at multiple locations Wednesday night in the central German city of Hanau, east of Frankfurt, the police said.

Melissa Eddy, New York Times

Auschwitz survivor pained by rise in anti-Semitism

At the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City, Auschwitz concentration camp survivor Bronia Brandman recounts the story of her life. She lost her entire family except for a brother she discovered later.

Germany Narrowly Avoids Recession as Trade Tensions Ease

The German economy unexpectedly rebounded in the third quarter as the trade war between America and China lost some of its intensity, assuaging fears of a recession that could drag down the rest of the eurozone.

Jack Ewing, New York Times

Germany's first panda cubs starting to show signs of progress

At just two weeks old, the little panda babies are starting to develop fluffy white fur and the typical dark circles around the eyes.

Ride resembling swastikas pulled from German amusement park

An amusement park ride in Germany meant to thrill people had quite the opposite effect when video of it in operation went viral online.

A squirrel, grass with water for dinner: WWII survivor remembers growing up during devastation

Erika Karres was just 2 weeks old when World War II broke out. The first six years of her life, she said, were "war, distractions, bombs, starvation."

Mark Boyle, WRAL anchor/reporter

Chapel Hill woman thanks those that saved her from WWII in Germany

Erika Karres was just 2 weeks old when World War II broke out. The first six years of her life, she said, were "war, distractions, bombs, starvation."

Amid Rising Anti-Semitism, German Official Advises Jews Against Wearing Skullcaps in Public

BERLIN -- Germany's top official responsible for efforts against anti-Semitism suggested this weekend that Jews should not wear their skullcaps everywhere in public, setting off a debate about balancing personal safety and the right to religious freedom in the country.

Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times

Top 10 cities to visit in 2019

"Time Out" recently released it annual City Life index of the top 10 cities around the world.