Hunter run over by own jeep
A 70-year-old man died on Sunday morning after being run over by his own jeep.
Day: March 30, 2008
Germany
Schumacher: no new career in motorbikes
German Formula One legend Michael Schumacher insisted on Sunday he has no plans to launch a new career in motorbike racing despite his recent success on two wheels.
Germany
German circus camels run for freedom
Two camels took a ramble through the west German town of Krefeld in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, after escaping from a nearby travelling circus, police reported on Sunday.
Germany
Germany set for scorcher summer
The start of Spring signals warm weather on the horizon as Germany is set to have a baking hot summer this year, according to meteorologists at German weather service Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD). Temperatures in July will be at least 3 degrees higher than average for northern Germany.
Germany
German handball team scores place at Olympics
The womens' national hand ball team of Germany are heading for the Beijing Olympics this summer after 12 long years of fighting to qualify for the games.
Sweden
Kiosk destroyed by wheel loader joyrider
A kiosk in western Stockholm was destroyed on Sunday by a joyrider driving a wheel loader.
Sweden
Swedish children ignorant of their rights
The Swedish children's ombudsman, Lena Nyberg, has called for an state campaign to inform schoolchildren of their rights; one of the suggestions in a new government report.
Sweden
Violent criminal escapes from detention centre
A violent criminal escaped from Sundbo detention centre near Fagersta in central Sweden on Sunday morning. Police dog patrols are on the hunt of the man who is from the Stockholm area.
Germany
Seehofer calls for employee protection
Germany’s consumer protection minister Horst Seehofer has called for a law to regulate gathering information on employees after revelations that discount retailer Lidl had secretly monitored its workers.
Sweden
Majority of musicians file share illegally
A majority of Swedish musicians have engaged in illegal file sharing. 38 percent favour legalizing the practise, according to a new survey by Sydsvenskan.
Sweden
Telia resolves internet dispute
The internet traffic dispute between Telia Sonera and US-based Cogent Communications has been resolved. A new contract has been signed between the two firms and affected customers have regained full access to the internet.