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Naked facts: Germany's nudism movement Not only in the east: Munich's designated spots While public nudity is generally forbidden in Munich, there are various specific areas where FKK is allowed, for example in the English Garden and along the Isar River, including the Flaucher beach area, a popular destination for nudists, as this picture on a hot day from 2002 shows. FKK areas usually have a clear sign, and people chilling there do not want to be seen as a tourist attraction. … [Read more...] about Nude Berlin sunbather filmed chasing after laptop-thieving wild boar

Remembering Nazi genocide of Sinti and Roma Liberation comes too late When Russia's Red Army arrived at Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, children were among the prisoners. But for the Sinti and Roma, the liberation came too late. On the night of August 2-3, 1944, the officers in charge of Auschwitz ordered those remaining in the "Gypsy Camp" sent to the gas chambers. Two children came crying out of the barracks the next morning and were subsequently murdered. … [Read more...] about Germany vows more inclusion for Sinti, Roma during EU presidency

A lot of larger lakes in the former eastern states still have a designated FKK zone, but even at smaller ones, it's perfectly common to see people sunbathing, boating or splashing about in the water with nothing on. And having shed my Victorian skin of old, I have been known to join them. … [Read more...] about Berlin and beyond: Who needs a bikini?

'The Bahamas being included is a sign that even small islands, who rely on tourism, are not immune from such measures if they don't take action fast enough to reduce case numbers. This addition in particular will be a wake-up call for the Caribbean.' … [Read more...] about Do Brits who drive through Belgium have to quarantine? British tourists must isolate if they pass through lowland country but DON’T have to if they stay in their car

Wirecard, once seen as a rising star in the financial technology or "fintech" sector, has lost 22 percent of its overall value since the start of 2019. At one point Wirecard's meteoric rise saw it valued at more than €23 billion ($26 billion), eclipsing Deutsche Bank. It also grew to such an extent that it replaced Germany's Commerzbank on the DAX. … [Read more...] about Wirecard: German fintech star’s shares fall after police raid Singapore offices