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In Munich, it's never too early for a breakfast beer with sausage and pretzels

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Bavarians traditionally wash down a breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel with beer — all before the church bells ring at midday.

Germany's Youth Word of the Year shortlist includes viral 'Doobie Scoot Canoe' meme

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Germany's Langenscheidt dictionary publisher awards an annual prize for best new word or phrase as voted by teenagers. This year, the phrase "du bist gut genug"(you are good enough), from a song that went viral, is on the shortlist. It's better known as "doobie scoot canoe."

Authorities say deadly car ramming at Berlin Pride was an Islamist terrorist attack

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German officials termed the deadly car ramming attack near the Berlin pride celebration that killed one and injured dozens an Islamist terrorist attack

Toxic caterpillar infestation closes German parks during record-breaking heat

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An infestation of toxic caterpillars has forced German authorities to close shady public green spaces as people seek relief from record-breaking heat

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Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles

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Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing.

Israel's participation strikes a sour note at annual Eurovision Song Contest

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Tensions about Israel's participation loom over the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

AI robot tech bros dogs run wild in Berlin gallery

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In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on May 1, 2026.)