Daily Bulletin | 17.01.2018, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 17.01.2018 | 19:30 UTC Germany Austria's Kurz visits Germany's Merkel in meeting of generations For many in Germany, Austria's 31-year-old chancellor represents an alternative to veteran Angela Merkel. So how did the two get along when they met in Berlin to talk about migrants, the EU and other issues? Right-wing rise in Austria: Threat for Europe? Make Austria Great Again — the rapid rise of Sebastian Kurz Austria's conservatives and right-wing populists agree on coalition government Prospect of new 'grand coalition' threatens to split Germany's SPD Berliners campaign to limit billboard ads A campaign has been launched in the German capital to reduce the number of billboards and free up public space. The group behind it, Berlin Werbefrei, says it would help bring back the city's unique character. New light on neon signs The king of advertisements Wearable waste at the Berlin Fashion Week How Berlin has ruined living anywhere else Berlin government to ban sexist advertising on billboards German cities ready themselves for climate change Germany's building boom 'coming to an end' Berlin 24/7: How a night in a hotel can make you feel at home Sports North and South Korea to march under unified flag at Winter Olympics North and South Korea have agreed to make a joint entrance under a unified Korean peninsula flag at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Olympics. They will also send a combined women's ice hockey team. North and South Korea agree joint women's ice hockey team North Korea to send its national orchestra to South for Winter Olympics Korean War allies consider further sanctions against North Korea Bundesliga profitable but 'falling away' from big five leagues Following concerns from its top brass that the Bundesliga is in danger of losing its place among Europe's elite leagues, a new UEFA report may well prompt fresh doubts. But there is also room for optimism. DFL boss Christian Seifert criticizes 'mediocre' Bundesliga Naby Keita to Liverpool rumors highlight ongoing issue of Bundesliga talent drain Philipp Lahm on retirement: I asked myself whether I could still do it Former Germany and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has written about his decision to step away from the game and what lies ahead. In a column for a German newspaper, he said he wanted to exit before his powers waned. Record title winners: Kahn & Lahm Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm to retire at end of season Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery still facing uncertain futures at Bayern Munich Bundesliga clubs can still offer temporary player contracts after legal case A former Bundesliga player has seen his legal battle come to an unsuccessful end, to the relief of German clubs. Heinz Müller's case threatened to change the way contracts worked in German football. News Germany In Berlin, Salafist extremist scene nears 1,000 members: report Berlin's Salafist extremist scene has tripled since 2011, according to a report from Germany's domestic intelligence agency. Russians comprise the largest foreign national group in the scene. Only half of 'dangerous' Islamists actually dangerous - German police Berlin criminalizes Islamic State-linked 'Fussilet' mosque activity Anti-terror raids in Berlin linked to Anis Amri Anis Amri: How a terror suspect eluded German authorities Growing number of potential Islamist terrorists in Germany: police chief Number of Salafists in Germany reaches record high German authorities target Islamist women's network Virtually no 'dangerous' German Islamists wearing electronic ankle bracelets Catalonia's new parliament meets following failed independence bid The newly elected Catalan parliament has met after a failed attempt at secession from Spain last year. The question remains whether sacked leader Carles Puigdemont will be allowed to present himself for re-election. Catalan separatists claim victory in snap election Catalonia - divided over independence Carles Puigdemont can't govern Catalonia from exile, Madrid says Catalan ex-vice president Oriol Junqueras must stay in jail Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont demands Spain restore his government Spain's King Felipe VI urges Catalan leaders to avoid new confrontation Catalonia separatist groups win absolute majority Catalan independence - what you need to know Romania Romania: Viorica Dancila set to become first female prime minister A European Parliament lawmaker has been tapped by the president to lead Romania's government. Her predecessor resigned in the wake of a fallout with leadership within his own Social Democratic party. Romania's democracy in danger after Mihai Tudose resignation Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose resigns Romania fights back against sham reforms Romanian judicial reform: Critics decry 'parliamentary coup,' threat to democracy Romanian government to repeal decree decriminalizing official misconduct Romania decriminalizes official misconduct amid mass protests Biggest anti-corruption protests held in Romania since fall of communist rule France offers to loan Bayeux Tapestry to the UK The work depicts the bloody conquest of England by the Normans in 1066. Prime Minister Theresa May thanked France ahead of talks with President Emmanuel Macron over migration controls between the two countries. Macron vows no return of Calais migrant camp Calais refugees adapt to life in the UK France jails two Britons for migrant smuggling by plane Refugees in France balk at pressure to move off streets Emmanuel Macron vows not to allow Calais migrant camp repeat Germany German, Polish police bust human trafficking ring Authorities have made five arrests over a smuggling ring that illegally brought Syrians to Germany. A Syrian-Polish family allegedly made €300,000 by trafficking refugees. Far-right Identitarians want to become guardians for refugees German doctors reject mandatory age tests for asylum seekers Poland, Hungary say EU migration policy has failed Germany fears EU migration reforms will trigger refugee influx: report Pope warns against sin of hostility to migrants Almost half of rejected asylum seekers in Germany winning on appeal Australian Open: Rafael Nadal powers on, teenager Marta Kostyuk shines The men's No. 1 seed was comfortable in victory, while it was a good day for Ukraine's women, especially teenage star Marta Kostyuk. The news wasn't so good for Germany's highest-ranked woman, Julia Görges, though. Australian Open underway with exits for Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens Australian Open: Evergreen Roger Federer the man to beat, women's draw wide open Australian Open: Angelique Kerber wins, Federer & Djokovic ease through Novak Djokovic denies talk of Australian Open boycott World World in Progress World in Progress: Stories that matter from around the world World in Progress is a 30-minute radio show that connects the dots in a globalized era. World in Progress: Caribbean Islands after the hurricanes   © Deutsche Welle 2018