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1611 results for Germany

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Hamburg

If Berlin is Germany’s clubbing capital then Hamburg is the dinner party that’s as raucous as it is refined – and the guests are a varied bunch too. Stroll around this port city and you’ll brush shoulders with local fish…

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The Global Countdown - Germany

12 August 2021

Monocle 24’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Germany this week, including the return of Helene Fischer.

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Munich

Munich feels at once relaxed and dynamic. This stems not only from its combination of the almost-Italian dolce vita – the maxim of Munich being Italy’s northernmost city is bound to arise at least once while you’re in town…

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Berlin

This is a city in perpetual flux and its ability to reinvent itself can be attributed to its complex history. Today there’s a seductive allure to the German capital’s dynamism and willingness to create anew. Be it a luxury…

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Pimp my ride

17 August 2017

Want to give your wheels that Jeddah lounge feel? German firm Klassen is the destination for anyone with a luxury car in need of more than a paint job.

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Poll position

17 August 2017

Nothing encapsulates German self-image like the country’s car industry. With voters set to decide between more Merkel or a change of direction, we considered what the contenders’ rides say about their popular appeal.

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Career advisers

23 March 2017

With the German chancellor’s position hanging in the balance, we ask politicians, journalists, media experts and more to give us their angle on Angela’s next move – was jetzt?

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Boring is banished

21 February 2013

The sterotypes no longer apply to Germany: both culturally and economically the country is home to fresh ideas and exciting developments. It’s time for the world, and Germans, to embrace a new future.

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Like a surgeon

17 September 2009

With wild sturgeon disappearing from the Caspian Sea, sustainable caviar production from farms is taking over. At Desietra in Germany even the much sought-after Beluga caviar can now be produced. And it’s winning over the…

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Defence

21 February 2013

Germany’s armed forces are experiencing an era of change. Just as they are becoming more active on the world military stage, they’re also facing cuts and restructuring. What type of military emerges in the end is still…

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Diving deeper

18 May 2016

Open the pages of a sumptuous German publication that pays homage to the high seas.

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15. Rapid succession

21 January 2021

With its versatile new electric Motorrad scooter, BMW might just have heralded the next big thing in city runarounds.

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Top of the props

29 April 2021

From silent movies to streaming, the history of Studio Babelsberg is the history of film itself. Its art department’s scenery, sets and replica models have appeared on screens for more than a century. As directors worldwide…

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Pressing ahead

18 January 2018

From classroom to newsroom, Giovanni di Lorenzo has learned how to adapt, and now Die Zeit’s editor in chief is successfully adjusting to the many challenges facing the print industry.

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Head for heights

23 February 2017

With a raft of new aircraft and a brand refresh waiting in the wings, we speak to Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr about what lies ahead for the German flag-carrier.

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The new deli

17 March 2008

The centre of Germany’s second-largest city used to be known for its drugs and sex shops. Now, with ongoing gentrification, comes a retail concept that combines local organic produce with slick design.