Animals

In Brandenburg province, a wild boar died of African Swine Fever. Now the authorities are alarmed, both in Germany and abroad.

Animal languages may be difficult to learn. The fact that the entire world, except for the three German-speaking countries, is messing them up speaks for…

There is a lot to be learned from those beautiful swans on the 'Binnenalster' lake in Hamburg, for instance about the justification of bribery in a case like this one. These birds knew what they wanted. But I had expectations as well.

Storks have always fascinated humans, for several reasons. The Number of storks in Germany has been increasing for a while. In Brandenburg province, it seems to…

Animal Rescue Sofia runs a large dog kennel in Bulgaria. The organization accepts responsibility for stray dogs, abused, abandoned and ill ones, puppies and…

Our toys are made in China. The same applies to our sleek smart phones. As it turns our, our giant pandas at Zoo Berlin were also made in China, but not their offspring. Still, the tiny ones will move to the Middle Kingdom.

Silly seasons are not what they used to be. Besides, this summer's filler news was late. Besides, would you want your ultrasound in the newspaper? Really? O.k.,…

There are thousands of expatriates in Bulgaria. Some are infants, others study. There are expats who work in call centers, there are expat teachers, doctors,…