Primitive 300,000-year-old throwing stick discovered in Germany was used by early human ancestors to hunt waterbirds and horses during the Ice Age Homo heidelbergensis used the wooden weapons to hunt waterbirds and horses The stick made out of spruce could reach speeds of nearly 100 feet per second The ancient weapon spun powerfully around a centre … Read more
Germany CANCELS Oktoberfest due to coronavirus as the country reports steady number of new infections today with 1,785 new cases amid easing of lockdown restrictions Despite being a one billion-euro money-spinner, Bavaria cancelled the event The planet’s largest folk festival brings six million revellers to Berlin each year Coronavirus cases rose by 1,785 to 143,457, … Read more
British parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe — with one in 30 claiming they are ‘opposed to absolutely all vaccines’, a study has found. A survey of five European countries revealed that parents in Spain have the most positive feelings towards vaccination, while their French counterparts have the least. However, Germany and … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Driver takes advantage of Germany’s empty autobahn to hit 231MPH in his Ferrari LaFerrari during coronavirus lockdown Ferrari LaFerrari was seen hitting more than 230mph along German Autobahn Video posted on social media showed sports car on unrestricted section of road Driver of £1.7million car took advantage of empty motorway during lockdown Learn more about how to help … Read more
Germany is re-opening shops today as it takes its first steps out of the coronavirus lockdown, joining a group of European countries which are restarting their economies while others remain firmly shut down. Small shops including garden centres, bookstores and car and bicycle dealers are allowed to re-open in Germany from today, while some children … Read more
Super-rich lockdown flouters hold the key to Britain’s back door: How private jets are flying hundreds of passengers from coronavirus hotspots into UK due to ‘lax border controls’ A staggering 545 private planes entered UK since lockdown began on March 23 Among them were 25 from Spain and 15 from US – world’s worst-affected nation … Read more
Last week I went to a beautiful part of central Europe. Not in reality, of course, and not even virtually via an online tour, but through the wonder of a jigsaw puzzle. Piece by piece, the inky waters of Lake Constance and the tree-lined shores of Mainau island, linked by a narrow causeway to the … Read more
Group of 47 unaccompanied child migrants evacuated from refugee camps in Greece arrive in Germany The 47 minors, among them four girls, come from Afghanistan, Syria and Eritrea They landed in Hanover on a flight from Athens today and now face quarantine They were previously housed in refugee camps in Lesbos, Samos and Chios German … Read more
Coronavirus antibody tests which reveal exactly who has had the infection and is likely to be immune are said to be crucial for phasing countries out of lockdown. Germany, Italy, Finland and the US have all launched large-scale antibody testing programmes in recent weeks as they look to get society up and running again. South … Read more