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As Europe's Cultural Capital 2009, Linz Faces Nazi Past

Linz's main square with the cathedral in the background

The Austrian city of Linz is ready for a year in the limelight as one of Europe's capitals of culture. The small town is using the opportunity to face up to its past as Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler's favorite city. »

 

Science

New Year Delayed by Extra Second

Don't pop that cork a second too soon!

Revellers ushering in 2009 will have to literally wait a second this New Year's Eve. The world's official timekeepers are adding a "leap second" to the final day of the year to help match clocks to the Earth's spin.  »

 

Culture

Vilnius Takes Takes Center Stage as European Culture Capital

Vilnius panorama

Lithuania's capital of Vilnius will show off its art and architecture as a European Capital of Culture in 2009. The city is pulling out all the stops to shine during its year in the spotlight. »

 

Film

New Film Adaptation Touches Nerve in Recession-Hit Germany

Two main characters in Buddenbrooks

Greed and misplaced priorities form the basis for the film production of Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks." Set in northern Germany at the end of the 19th century, the film has struck a chord with modern-day theatergoers. »

 

Arts

Salzburg Festival's Juergen Flimm to Head Berlin State Opera

Juergen Flimm speaking

German director Juergen Flimm leaves the prestigious Salzburg Festival to become the new general manager of Berlin's famed Staatsoper. He'll face two obstacles: a cash-strapped German capital and Daniel Barenboim.  »

 

Culture & Lifestyle | 23.12.2008

Sweden's German-Born Queen Silvia Going Strong at 65

Queen Silvia of Sweden  waves

At an age when most people retire, Sweden's Queen Silvia continues to be at the forefront of the fight against child poverty and mistreatment. The queen, born in Germany, has no big plans for her 65th birthday. »

 

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