The celebrated performer talks about a struggling classical music industry, and makes a plea to politicians to better support musicians during the ongoing pandemic.   

Travel warnings, risk areas, quarantine requirements: For many of our readers, the entry regulations for Germany remain confusing. Here are a few answers to the most important questions.    

A 2019 mine clearance operation in the Baltic Sea killed several porpoises as alleged, Germany's nature conservation agency has concluded. The animals, Germany's only native whale species, are on the endangered list.