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Horse Continues to Follow Her Master’s Route

It is not common to find a horse walking the same route her master use to ride. However, for the residents in the German city of Frankfurt, it does not look surprising, any longer. They have become habituated to the sight of a gorgeous-looking white horse taking a morning walk without being led by anyone. ...

Armin Auctor

Head of a white horse.

Beijing Pressures German Company to Cut Ties With Lithuania

Of late, China has been making news for showing aggression in controlling areas and nearby regions that it deems a part of the mainland. Now, it’s Lithuania for supporting Taiwan. Not only is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) trying various means to exert its control over Taiwan, but the Chinese government is putting pressure on ...

Max Lu

Close up of German Continental automotive manufacturing company Continental's sign at their headquarters in Silicon Valley, California.

German Children Celebrate School With School Cones

Going to school can be a mixed-bag experience for most children. It is the beginning of a new phase in life for them. Some may become nervous or get anxious about it. For kids born in Germany, going to school for the first time tends to be a different experience, though. German parents offer their ...

Armin Auctor

Happy blonde boy wearing a back back and holding a German school cone filled with gifts from his parents on his first day of school.

Why Do People Around the World Take Their Shoes Off at Home?

Wearing shoes in someone’s home can be a sign of respect or an insult depending on the culture. This is because it is customary for people to take their shoes off when entering a private residence, but it may not always be appropriate to do so. Where did the custom to take off shoes originate? ...

Hermann Rohr

Woman dressed in business look entering home and taking off her higheel, right foot.

Made in Germany: Technology With a Soul

Germany is a country with only 80 million people, but it has managed to create over 2,000 world-famous brands. How did they do it? One Taiwanese netizen was surprised to learn so many famous brands were all made in Germany, including Adidas (sporting goods), Nivea (skincare), Bosch (home appliances), and fashion brands Hugo Boss and Triumph, to name just a few. It’s ...

Armin Auctor

A modern Audi car in front of the Audi car factory in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Floods in Germany Cause Financial Worries for Home Owners

The recent flash floods in Germany caused a massive disaster in many areas of the country. Many people stood by as their livelihoods washed away and hundreds more fell victim to the unwelcome floods. How I experienced the floods in Germany It was only when I made my way home and had to drive through ...

Hermann Rohr

A flooded German road.

German Publisher Destroys Kid’s Book Following CCP Pressure

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit the planet, controversies surrounding the Chinese government’s human rights and other worrying aspects of its practices go on unabated. Now, ironically, pressure from the CCP has forced a German publisher to destroy a children’s book based on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children. The German publisher faced ...

Max Lu

China suppresses a children's book in Germany.

Germany Extends COVID Protocols Into the Christmas Season

In a further attempt to contain the rising COVID-19 cases, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has extended the social contact protocols to December 20 this year. So far, the only general method deployed to control the SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is social distancing, as it appears to keep spreading from person to person. Restaurants ...

Armin Auctor

Germany's Angela Merkel.

German Navy and Australian Navy Cooperate on Indo-Pacific Security

Germany has decided to send a frigate to patrol the Indian Ocean so as to counter Chinese influence. In addition, German officers will also assist the Australian Navy in keeping China in check. German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer noted that the stability of the Indo-Pacific is crucial to the world’s well-being. Navy teamwork “We believe ...

Nspirement Staff

A navy ship.

German Official Suppresses Negative Report on China

An official from Germany who occupies a high-ranking post has been identified as having suppressed an intelligence report that warned about China’s rising influence in the European nation. The German official was apparently afraid of causing damage to German-China business ties should the report be made public. China influence The report was prepared in 2018 ...

Nspirement Staff

The Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany.