Daily Bulletin | 25.10.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 25.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Turkish public prosecutor requests release of German Peter Steudtner and other human rights activists The trial against the German national and 11 other human rights activists began on Wednesday morning. A judge is set to decide whether to accept the request in the next few hours. Berlin security staff pushed young refugees into prostitution Young refugees, including minors, have been lured into prostitution by the security guards hired to protect them. Insiders have told a German public broadcaster that the guards pay high prices for young refugees. Male refugees turning to prostitution in Berlin Child refugees: Easy prey for criminals Migrant minors sexually exploited Migrants: More than 75 percent of Europe-bound youth face exploitation UNICEF: Number of unaccompanied refugee children reaches 'record high' Disappointed refugees driven to prostitution World In Hungary, Viktor Orban's favorite mayor goes on a shopping spree Lorinc Meszaros is no ordinary mayor. He runs a village in Hungary. He also owns publishers, hotels, a nuclear engineering firm and a bank. His shopping list is believed to be written by Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Hungary: Viktor Orbán and Nepotism Turkey, Hungary and Poland: The politics of school textbooks Hungary ready to fight European Commission Orban launches personal battle with Soros over Hungary Hungary's newspaper of record Nepszabadsag faces oblivion Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Cries of a 'coup d'etat' have echoed from both sides of the Catalan independence debate. But a government overthrow takes the crisis a bit too far in a country that still remembers 200 gunmen storming parliament. Spain's worst political crisis: the Catalonia waiting game Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Catalan mayor feels Spain coming 'closer and closer' to dictatorship In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule Catalonia: Mariano Rajoy demands restoration of democracy Who is Catalan President Carles Puigdemont? Spain's King Felipe: Catalan leaders 'irresponsible,' state must ensure 'constitutional order' Catalonia votes amid violent clashes EU to implement border fingerprint checks similar to United States The EU will soon establish a database of fingerprints and other biometric data for visitors from the US and other countries outside the bloc. The move aims to improve security, but some see an attack on human rights. British MEP on PNR system EU parliament to decide on air passenger data EU-Canada passenger data deal struck down European Parliament passes anti-terrorism data sharing law Airline passenger data sharing deal between EU and Canada hits turbulence EU ministers urge introduction of airport passenger data exchange EU eyes bloc-wide air passenger database Sports RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich - German Cup live blog The big clash of the German Cup second round pitches last term's Bundesliga top two against each other, three days before they meet again in the league. Bremen also face Hoffenheim while Cologne are already through. Swiss prosecutors quiz PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi over World Cup media rights Nasser al-Khelaifi, who is also head of the beIN media group, was grilled over allegations he obtained television rights to the 2026 and 2030 World Cups by bribing a former top FIFA executive. He denies any wrongdoing. Former FIFA Secretary General Valcke appeals 10-year ban Paris Saint-Germain set for FFP investigation after Neymar, Mbappe deals Eintracht Frankfurt's Sebastien Haller - the Bundesliga bargain of the summer? Eintracht Frankfurt have always leaned on Alexander Meier's brilliance, but has the business capital found a new leading man? Frenchman Sebastien Haller has hit the ground running. Borussia Dortmund's Alexander Isak takes his chance Borussia Dortmund's Alexander Isak takes his chance After their German Cup second-round win, BVB are hoping that one of their talents continues to shine. Swedish striker Alexander Isak impressed, and has fans wondering whether he could be on the verge of breaking through. Five-star Borussia Dortmund progress - German Cup round-up Business Ex-Siemens CEO Klaus Kleinfeld thinking big again Former Siemens chief Klaus Kleinfeld is back with a bang. Just half a year after his involuntary departure from US company Arconic he's now in charge of one the world's most spectacular infrastructure projects. Future billions for Saudi Arabia A taste of freedom in Saudi Arabia Cartels and corruption with Siemens Alcoa splitting up amid commodity slump Saudi Arabia gets serious about NEOM investment zone Siemens bribery case spreads to Brazilian politics Ex-Siemens top exec admits Argentina bribery Germany Postelection splintering continues to plague far-right AfD Despite unprecedented success in September's Bundestag elections, the far-right Alternative for Germany is falling apart in the regions. Twenty-six state representatives have followed Frauke Petry in quitting the party. How is the AfD shaping political debate in Germany? New German parliament convenes for first time AfD: What you need to know about Germany's far-right party Germany's right-wing AfD seeks to expel state leader over Holocaust remarks Opinion: What is behind Frauke Petry's decision? Frauke Petry, co-chair of the far-right AfD, to quit the party Newsletters & Co. Nico's Weg – German made easy Using this innovative German E-learning course, beginners are sure to advance quickly. At a desktop or on a smartphone, Nico's Weg will help everyone learning German reach their destination. World in Progress World in Progress: New Lives Topics: Treating clubfoot in Tanzania and helping kids to walk - Regulating traditional healers in Senegal - Chile: fishermen learn to adapt to new lifestyles World in Progress: New Lives   © Deutsche Welle 2017