Germany NewsNews on Germany continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.German-Turkish Institute Head Sacked for Holocaust Comparison- June 29, 2008 A German institute of Turkish studies sacked its Turkish-born director after he said Turks in Germany and other European countries suffered discrimination similar to that suffered by the Jews in the Holocaust.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/german-turkish-institute-head-sacked-for-holoca... European nuclear weapons sites not secure, says US report- June 29, 2008 Most European sites containing US nuclear weapons are failing to meet security standards set by the Pentagon, a report has shown.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/european-nuclear-weapons-sites-not-secure-says-... Germany Pledges Funding for Liberia- June 29, 2008 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged African leaders to take the lead and "use their influence" to find a solution to Zimbabwe's mounting political crisis and continuing violence.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/germany-pledges-funding-for-liberia?fromrss=1 Austria to provide extra security for Euro 2008 final- June 29, 2008 AP, Austria Austrian authorities will mobilize 2,500 army troops and deploy an extra 1,200 police officers to secure the Austrian capital for the European Championship final on Sunday.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/austria-to-provide-extra-security-for-euro-2008... Germany marks 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift- June 28, 2008 Ceremonies are being held to mark the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. Several of the pilots who were involved in the airlift have joined politicians and representatives of the US, British and French ...http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/germany-marks-60th-anniversary-of-berlin-airlif... Russia's Angstrem modernizes wafer fab- June 28, 2008 Chip manufacturer Angstrem has commissioned M+W Zander FE GmbH to expand and modernize its existing wafer fab.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/russias-angstrem-modernizes-wafer-fab?fromrss=1 Reports: Siemens to cut 17,200 jobs- June 28, 2008 Conglomerate Siemens AG, wracked by a wide-ranging corruption scandal, will cut up to 4 percent of its work force worldwide, or about 17,200 jobs, a pair of newspapers reported Saturday.The Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported that the Munich-based company was set to shed the jobs _ mostly white-collar and administrative _ without citing any sources. The Wall Street Journal also reported a similar figure, citing a person who was familiar with the matter.Siemens did not comment on either report, only...http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/reports-siemens-to-cut-17-200-jobs?fromrss=1 Ex-POWs share experiences at sale; Fundraiser helps group's mission.- June 28, 2008 Doris Duckworth hangs donated clothes on a rack yesterday in preparation for a garage sale sponsored by the Mid-Missouri chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War at the Jaycees building on North Stadium ...http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/ex-pows-share-experiences-at-sale-fundraiser-he... German court blocks import of Chinese SUV as too similar to BMW&x27;s X5- June 28, 2008 BERLIN : A Munich car importer must stop selling a Chinese sport utility vehicle because its appearance is too similar to that of the BMW X5, a Bavarian court ruled Thursday.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/german-court-blocks-import-of-chinese-suv-as-to... Northwest to end daily Europe flight from Conn.- June 27, 2008 Northwest Airlines Inc., citing record high fuel prices, says it will end its daily, nonstop service to Amsterdam from Bradley International Airport.http://www.topix.net/world/germany/2008/06/northwest-to-end-daily-europe-flight-from-conn?... |