berlin's take a later port has always been the hub for germany's second largest airline now after its aggressive acquisition strategy went into a tailspin the carrier is bankrupt and left tons it is set to take over its turf after weeks of wrangling germany's number one airline has agreed to buy eighty one of air berlin's aircraft and take over three thousand of its staff tons a c.e.o. cost and she was quick to reassure that prices for flights will not increase even though love tons of has effectively swallowed a major competitor. of tons and has a market share of three percent worldwide and fourteen percent in europe where far from being a monopoly our business is one of just a few where prices have come down over the past year i don't think this trend will be up ended by a transaction like this. still many other issues remain unresolved what will happen for example to the many employees that look hands on has no need for they're around five thousand of them and they've now almost lost hope that they'll also be taken on after scores transaction of we're afraid everybody will lose the

with you made today marks yet another chapter in the demise of air berlin how is that going down in the carrier's hometown well of course we are brilliant hago airport and of course this is a main hub for air berlin and here there's a mix of relief and disappointment relief because obviously there's been a lot of uncertainty and so we now we're kind of seeing it shape how the future is going to look for the employees of air berlin and of course for how it might eventually affect passengers as well and of course is this appointment because that might also mean less choices for customers all right well what exactly that means also for customers i'm sure that underpay a speed can help us there i mean first of all what does it mean for the aviation industry for tons of and for easy jet who was also in the game. it's a big step forward for tons and there's no surprises history in the making for four weeks since the bankruptcy was announced in mid august but there's still some uncertainty in this because we still don't know who the other party might be the other major party picking up ear

the berlin wall but after an ambitious start and an aggressive acquisition strategy air berlin is bankrupt and now germany's love towns is moving in on its turf after two weeks of wrangling germany's number one airline is agreeing to buy eighty one of air berlin's aircraft and take over three thousand of its workers. times a c.e.o. cost insurer addressed concerns of market dominance suggesting prices for flights will not increase even though look tons or has effectively swallowed up a major competitor. has a market share of three percent worldwide and fourteen percent in europe we are far from being a monopoly in our business is one of the few what ticket prices have come down over the years i don't think this trend will be ended by a transaction like this. still many other issues remain unresolved. it will take over less than half of the air berlin employees leaving the fates of thousands still up in the air and there are still sixty three air berlin airplanes looking for a buyer. did all these people in the chamber who has been gauging the mood at berlin taking the whole off and. you hav

this is news coming to you live from berlin america grieves the terrible loss of life in los vegas vigils calls for prayer and for gun control after the worst mass shooting in recent u.s. history that's left fifty nine people dead they were gunned down at a country music festival we'll go live to las vegas for the latest also coming up catalonia calls for international mediation and its bid for independence from spain as pressure mounts on madrid to resolve the spiraling crisis today catalans are set to strike in protest of police violence during sunday's referendum. and as gay marriage equality takes effect in germany many same sex couples want to start families too we need to pair hoping they'll become parents soon under new laws allowing people of the option rights. also in the program it's twenty seven years since germany was officially reunited today german celebrate the end of the country's cold war division but nearly three decades on many differences still remain between the former east and west a special report on this day of german unit. lowing terry martin thanks for joining us

berlin's take a later port has always been the hub for germany's second largest airline now after its aggressive acquisition strategy went into a tailspin the carrier is bankrupt and lost tons it is set to take over its turf after weeks of wrangling germany's number one airline has agreed to buy eighty one of air berlin's aircraft and take over three thousand of its staff tons a c.e.o. cost and she was quick to reassure that prices for flights small not increase even though loved ones are has effectively swallowed a major competitor. has a market share of three percent worldwide and fourteen percent in europe where far from being a monopoly power business is one of just a few where prices have come down over the past year i don't think this trend will be up ended by a transaction like this but it's really. still many other issues remain unresolved what will happen for example to the many employees that lufthansa has no need for they're around five thousand of them and they've now almost lost hope. they'll also be taken on after scores transaction. and we're afraid everybody will lose

off to berlin roared the crowd. the generals appearance clinched the matter one car and the officers present joined the coup attempt. which is no monarchy almost golf and she was deemed as you know i wouldn't offer other hitler another fun russell. general von law so an enemy of von secrets was supposed to become the defense minister in the new government. this is all this is our chance i don't like these last on hitler he won't take orders from the loss of. his rival naso was to be his boss. mr president and gentlemen we have to act the coup must be suppressed. gentlemen i propose to give general fund zick to extend. emergency powers. yes. my son doesn't need any harness and i was into his everything he always wanted he has power. as he will ever give it up . he's a soldier to the bone. even tried to topple the government. and that's how people run out. of times out of others as on the one hand he's giving fun zick so much power was a risk on the other hand it put the ball in his court he could no longer avoid doin

everyone knew it was coming and now it has happened ten so will incorporate air berlin's assets into its expanding subsidiary euro wings. of ten's who will pay approximately two hundred ten million euros and will take over eighty one of about one hundred thirty least aircraft from air berlin seventeen hundred employees will become lufthansa staff and a further thirteen hundred can reapply for their jobs doesn't go to shit for. although this is a big step for you or a wings and i think it's an important decision for germany's position in the aviation industry because we're capable of providing a secure future for three thousand employees which is not necessarily the case before and i have to admit we have to ensure that europe too has strong global players. for the german very union the three thousand positions offered by loved ones are not enough because they leave five thousand five hundred employees out of the deal. doesn't this is not good news for air berlin employees because right now it seems like only a fraction of the workforce will have the ability to apply for a job and. we

but the shit you can see but it's unfortunate for passengers of both of times and air berlin it's sad. times will have to do even less risk. skimmers. the stock market on the other hand is welcoming the news. shares climbed up to three point two percent reaching their highest peaks in really two thousand and one despite the enthusiasm of the acquisition is still subject to approval by german and european antitrust authorities. air berlin stocks skyrocketed more than fifty percent on the deal now trading at twenty five cents a share that might not actually be so impressive on the other hand was propelled to real heights its share price reached a seventeen year peak this comes off the back of what's already been a really good week for the it's just managed two and a multi-year labor dispute with its pilots not only did look tonsil when trading today it also helped clear that thirteen thousand point barrier. russia's economy has been hit hard by sanctions in response to the annexation of crimea and by the falling oil price now it's making a push for more foreign investment russian presid

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this is day to leaders live from berlin the catalonia standoff reaches its latest crisis point spain's prime minister says there is no old times if to direct role the spanish that it is expecting to base expected to back mario to roll call his request the first consequence would be the dismissal of catalonia separatists president we'll take you live to madrid barcelona also on the program a high seas rescue after five months adrift in the pacific n.w. speaks with a survivor one of the first interview since the boat was discovered. votes are being counted in kenya's reroute presidential election but the day itself saw a deadly clashes with police a vote of boycott voter intimidation and a low turnout will bring you the latest from nairobi. and it is the end of an era for after nearly forty years of the airlines first takeoff today sees its last ever flight landing here in the german capital. i'm fogel welcome to the program. spain's prime minister addressed the country's upper house of parliament today ahead of a debate on votes on government plans to. those direct rule on the region ca

berlin's best known landmark the brandenburg gate. beside it the german parliament the reichstag with its glass dome. the just a stone's throw away museum island. the german capital is home to some three point six million people and that number keeps growing it's one reason why berlin along with munich ranked third in london based lifestyle magazine monocles list of the world's most livable cities. what are going to be who will be the cities that will emerge as the new capitals of europe but not just capitals of finance are not just capitals of tech but real places where people want to live so even though prices are on the rise it's still incredibly expensive to get a great flat in berlin and certainly a great work space as well especially if you're comparing it to or sitting in london so livability and really cost of living was with a big component. in this year's ranking berlin also scored high when it came to architecture. the city boasts everything from old bill how many in style buildings to modern office towers like it potsdamer

his berlin has been transformed. until october fifteenth both festivals will be lighting up the night in the german capital from seven pm until midnight. so boxcars bring back memories for many also for me but oh it could take us from the past can compete with funk on conan makes it started out as a hobby about today he even makes money by building classic soap box cars for custom us some of them are even motorized and look exactly like racing cars but both adults and kids loftus unique creations. features that hark back to the olden days but this isn't a well preserved classic it's a soap box replica built in twenty seventeen and the proud possession of sisters and color to haas. we think that we as kids are allowed to drive a come out even if it's a small come. out and it's a lot of fun when. i hear this i think it's great to you because it's fun and it's always a new experience. it's like. this soapbox even has a motor the girls to cedar is handmade and one of a kind it's a remake of the english 1930's log and a r

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berlin two weeks later the culture took family was able to stay in an acquaintance's apartment first they have already found their own apartment and will be moving soon but they still haven't found work. to do even before leaving i had said my opportunities would be limited here in germany i won't be able to earn money as easily here with my turkish place but the difference is at least i can try. it's time for their appointment at the berlin immigration authority it's about their residence permit well the family be allowed to stay and if so for how long the cogito is hope they've gathered all the right papers certifications from theatres that want to work with kamal confirmations from the daughter schools bank statements. this appointment to the immigration office is making me a bit nervous we can't speak german yet so i don't feel comfortable that appointments like this. behind in these office windows the decision will be made of germany will give the cacciatore a chance. after an hour and a half they come back out. happy and relieved i think that. it went great. for which we were g

berlin two weeks later. the culture took family was able to stay in an acquaintance's apartment at first they have already found their own apartment and will be moving soon but they still haven't found work. even before leaving i had said my opportunities will be limited here in germany where i won't be able to earn money as easily here with my turkish place but the difference is at least i can try. it's time for their appointment at the berlin immigration authority it's about their residence permit well the family be allowed to stay and if so for how long the cost to turks hope they've gathered all the right papers certifications from theatres that want to work with kamal confirmations from the daughter schools bank statements. this appointment to the immigration office is making me a bit nervous we can't speak german yet so i don't feel comfortable that appointments like this. behind in these office windows the decision will be made of germany will give the cacciatore a chance. after an hour and a half the

keeping berlin aglow till mid october. when. seven years of refer basement was not so long with them and i have a four hundred million here as well as much more than estimated but now in the balance they are under the linden is fine. complete the reality is a historic landmark in the heart of the german capital and the renovation and rest story should have to be done with precision but now it's ready what better day for the celebrate tree opening than on the day of german unity. robert schumann's scenes from go to is faust was the opening piece when this starts over in berlin celebrated its long awaited reopening on tuesday evening. some illustrious guests including chancellor angela merkel attended the gala concert. the renovation of the berlin state operas building took seven years and was only just finished in time one last polish of the sign and inside the stage is set for the premiere in the revamped building. it's the night daniel barenboim has been waiting for his general music director of the state and for him the

i'm sure if he lived in an elegant imperial air apartment in the heart of berlin. is an iranian american artist and writer his home is a reflection of his extensive travels around the world from which he's brought back a treasure trove of furniture and art. every item has a story to tell. the piece in the sun in the center of the room is a sculpture by a polish artist and. his name is. and the sculpture is called speech is silver and it's more of a throat. referencing the punishment during medieval times for blasphemy or heresy was to pour molten silver down. the throat. sense of color provide a striking contrast to the white walls the stuccoed ceilings were freed of decades of paint with painstaking care. and at the center a check cubist chandelier. we've been wanting to have this piece in our home for about fifteen years and when we first saw it in prague in early two thousand we couldn't afford it so we had our parents buy it for themselves and and about thirteen fourteen years later we managed to afford one for our own. shares the one hundred square metre apart

well on its final day of business the bankrupt carrier air berlin has achieved what it really could in its prime sell tickets at a price high enough to make a profit the airline's last flight is to depart munich tonight it's been sold out for weeks with some seats going for six times the usual fare it will be an emotional goodbye germany's largest airline look fans will take over the lion's share of air berlin assets the rest could go to easyjet or condo. time to take a look back at a company that started small and try to get too big according to many it all began in one thousand nine hundred seventy eight air berlin usa was born a chance to align with two planes and seventy eight employees the first flight to tourist from berlin to majorca it was known for flying to the warmer parts of europe in the mediterranean. in one thousand nine hundred ninety eight the holiday charter airline when air transport business offering more destinations as a result by two thousand and three billion was the second largest carrier in germany. three years later it went public on the frankfurt stock excha

thousands gather in berlin to condemn hate and racism in german politics the demonstration comes two days before the going to start returns to session with newly elected lawmakers from the far right alternative for germany. will also get a check of the latest going to seek a soccer action it's more than a quarter of the way through the season already with teams from the top and bottom desperate for points will bring you all the goals and all the drama from much day nine. welcome to the program japan's prime minister shinzo abi has swept to a result in victory after taking a gamble with snap elections obviously abroad democratic party is set to retain its two thirds super majority in the lower house of parliament now that allows him to make changes to the country's pacifist constitution on sunday he pledged to do firmly with threats from north korea that dominated the campaign. a coronation for every seat one a tradition in japanese politics prime minister shinzo had quite a few carnations to pin thanks to his coalition's big landslide retaining a super majority of two thirds in parli

when we look at berlin i think berlin has that one unique selling proposition that no other started ecosystem has and it's specially if you compare to london in paris berlin is still by far the cheapest in terms of living costs and housing costs and office costs and on top of the berlin in terms of demographic has quite an international workforce so that attracts a lot of a lot of young city a lot of young people to the city but at the same time berlin also has a jungle of bureaucracy founder's to struggle which is true it is not only true for berlin but for the whole of germany. in our annual survey the german start month or every year we have found us what are the top expectations you have the politicians and i think since the very first edition now in its fifth year it's always the call for the reduction of red tape like less less bureaucracy to start a business so is something being done about that yes actually there is quite something being done done about it where you should give even more recognition to the government is there advancement they did in terms of financing we looked at the

lives in an elegant imperial air apartment in the heart of berlin. is an iranian american artist and writer his home is a reflection of his extensive travels around the world from which he's brought back a treasure trove of furniture and art. every item has a story to tell. the piece in the sun in the center of the room is a sculpture by a polish artist and. his name is. and the sculpture is called speech is silver and it's a mold of a throat. referencing the punishment during medieval times for blasphemy or heresy was to pour molten silver down. the throat. accents of color provide a striking contrast to the white walls the stuccoed ceilings were freed of decades of paint with painstaking care. and at the center a check chandelier. we've been wanting to have this piece in our home for about fifteen years and when we first saw it in prague in early two thousand we couldn't afford it so we had our parents buy it for themselves and and about thirteen fourteen years later we managed to afford one for our own home. shares the one hundred square meter apa

this is due to the news line from berlin catalonia is parliament the clearest in the pendants from spain thousands of separatists supporters are gathered outside the regional government palace in barcelona to celebrate the vote the motion passed even though the opposition walked out but despite the festivities the spanish senate has moved to rescind catalonia as autonomy where barcelona and madrid also coming up new clashes in kenya claimed more lives as the country continues to grapple with the fallout from a repeat presidential election will get the latest from nairobi. and it's the end of an era for air berlin almost four decades after the airlines first take off today is the last ever flight landing rate here in the german capital. plus a new exhibit in the german city of possum is highlighting the works from ernest who lived and worked in the former east germany well look at their struggle for artistic expression under the communist regime. it's great to have you along we begin. with those developments out of spain where the country senate has approved government proposals to take c

he lives in an elegant imperial air apartment in the heart of berlin. is an iranian american artist and writer his home is a reflection of his extensive travels around the world from which he's brought back a treasure trove of furniture and art. every item has a story to tell. the piece in the sun in the center of the room is a sculpture by a polish artist and. his name is. and the sculpture is called speech is silver and it's a mold of a throat. referencing the punishment during medieval times for blasphemy or heresy was to pour molten silver down. the throat. accents of color provide a striking contrast to the white walls stuccoed ceilings were freed of decades of paint with painstaking care. and at the center a check chandelier. we've been wanting to have this piece in our home for about fifteen years and we first saw it in prague in early two thousand we couldn't afford it so we had our parents buy it for themselves and and about thirteen fourteen years later we managed to afford one for our own home. shares the one hundred square metre apartment wi

babylon berlin with a budget of forty million euros this berlin is a metropolis that's home to poverty drug abuse and crime a volcano waiting to erupt fascinating and modern the series paints an authentic and gripping portrait of the german capital in that era. cup and there was an incredible explosion of creativity art and culture it was so much going on especially in berlin. hundreds of thousands of immigrants mainly from eastern europe arrived and were made to feel welcome in a city where millions of people filled the streets. with used. is. a crime writer who does amazing research and comes up with an incredibly vivid portrait of the era. where the idea of is never good. police and communists battle it out on the streets of berlin both the novel and the series are accurate down to the smallest detail. as precise as a history book and as exciting as a thriller straight out of hollywood. doesn't deal with a t.v. series and the novel are two very different wilds i allowed the three screen writers and directors as much leeway as possible i said we need to tell the same story with the s

called hostess weston's or in berlin is germany's most famous department store. if you're looking for luxury you've come to the right place. it was founded one hundred ten years ago but i don't hear on the son of a jewish cattle trader from southern germany. in the early twentieth century berlin's commercial hub was its city center but beyond awful but in his department store in the prosperous district there from rotten book then an independent town just west of berlin. and because it is an adult famously said i decide whether a location is good or not as he insisted that his store would sell such fabulous where's the customers would come wherever it was. his confidence was not misplaced . with his wife and child he moved into a nineteen room apartment in the well to do tear gotten district his department store has survived germany's turbulent twentieth century history from the german empire into the weimar republic to the third reich and the second world war. but apartment stores which donors seven times. today it belongs to an italian chain which is in turn par

this is d w news live from berlin spain central government takes drastic measures to stop catalonia from breaking away half a million people take to the streets of barcelona in protest separatist leaders are calling it the worst attack on the region since the franco dictatorship we'll get reaction from barcelona also coming up the far right a.f.d. in germany fared well on election night but today thousands are expected to gather in berlin against racism demonstrations are being directed at the f.t. will cross to our correspondent. and all five living former u.s. presidents tonight for a good cause they attended a concert to benefit victims of hurricanes that struck the u.s. and its territories. welcome to the program i'm marrying in evanston is good to have you with us the spanish government has announced unprecedented measures against separatists in catalonia prime minister mariano rajoy plans to sack catalan leaders and call fresh elections catalan president carlos whose demo. is accusing the central government of the worst attack on his region since franco well meanwhile large crowds

it's something you don't often find in berlin i could see myself eating that again . is this it is amazing really flavorful. really really good. as i was in the area and thought i'd treat my colleagues to something i've ordered twenty five portions for all my colleagues and they're thrilled because a few of them have tasted it already that will be our lunch later and this is not have to. make our land back has captured the taste of the times with the looks and he's planning to open a second restaurant in berlin. for that. well if that's what your appetite you can check out that recipe and others from a fifty kitchens series just visit our website www dot com slash fifty kitchens that's all from us for today please do join us again tomorrow for your remarks highlights of the week. next time on your own max the highlights of the week. patios are awash with color. fancy food truffle season delights. and quirky architecture a striking building for austria spread musing. on your highlights. pushes electability image among. hybrid things. nothing. strikingly new. the sculpt

berlin restaurant had been enough and i think that you know stones will get. joining me patty is and knuckle of pork into an area novation so if anyone can do it it's to. look forward to it so that's it for this highlights edition from me and the rest of the crew here in berlin thanks for watching and see you again soon. my name is a. great musician friends from all over the world. break in monaco the most. mexican for me. to the police and. when cities are engulfed by the. protective measures. our future. november ninth. on g.w. . because the way they start to divide the country i do it's a deal where they start to divide the language your blood will flow for close. to ninety nine days the soviet union is pretty hard. to. the members of the russian federation would have to find their own way politically and economically the absolute it was an incredibly difficult task to not misadventure because democracy was a lie but if the elections were a fraud it would be privatization was robbery just because instead of cultivating its culture its words and language in

keeping berlin aglow till mid october. when. seven years of refer this month was not so long with them and i have a four hundred million here as well as much more than estimated but now in the balance until and then it's fine. complete the it is a historic landmark in the heart of the jamming capital and the renovation and rest oration had to be dealt with. but now it's ready well that's a day for the celebrate tree opening then on the day of gemini. robert schumann's scenes from gucci is focused was the opening piece when this starts over in berlin celebrated its long awaited reopening on tuesday evening. some illustrious guests including chancellor angela merkel attended the gala concert. the renovation of the berlin state operas building took seven years and was only just finished in time one last polish of the sign and inside the stage is set for the premiere in the revamped building. it's the night daniel barenboim has been waiting for his general music director of the state office and for him the long wait was worth

berlin two weeks later. the cacciatore family was able to stay in an acquaintance's apartment at first they have already found their own apartment and will be moving soon but they still haven't found work. even before leaving i had said my opportunities would be limited here in germany where i won't be able to earn money as easily here with my turkish place but the difference is at least i can try. it's time for their appointment at the berlin immigration authority it's about their residence permit well the family be allowed to stay and if so for how long the cacciatore hope they've gathered all the right papers certifications from theatres that want to work with kamal confirmations from the daughter schools bank statements. disappointment to the immigration office is making me a bit nervous we can't speak german yet so i don't feel comfortable that appointments like this. behind in these office windows the decision will be made of germany will give the kasha turks a chance. after an hour and a half they com

this week i am in berlin. i am damien mcguinness. the parliament is about to vote in the building behind me. right now, angela merkel's party is set to win. but her challenger, martin schultz, is not giving up the fight so easily. his supporters are doing all they can to persuade undecided voters to choose a new, left-wing government. historically, unna is a mining town and a social democrat stronghold. there is a keen sense of community here in the ruhr valley. but the mines were closed a long time ago and party membership is shrinking. new recruits are desperately needed. people like 23-year-old sebastian kratzel. he's a student, and joined the social democrat party a few weeks ago. >> for me, the spd represents social fairness. people who are not so elitist. ifo comfortable with the spd. damien: so does horst brinkhoff. he has been a member for 50 years. today they're both here to see martin schulz, who's on the campaign trail. >> let's hope we can mobilize enough people. >> i hope so, too. the turnout here looks pretty good. dami

berlin's tegel airport has been dominated by upstart air berlin since shortly after the fall of the berlin wall but after an ambitious start and an aggressive acquisition strategy air berlin is bankrupt and now germany's love towns is moving in on its turf after two weeks of wrangling germany's number one airline is agreeing to buy eighty one of air berlin's aircraft and take over three thousand of its workers. tonnes a c.e.o. cost insure addressed concerns of market dominance suggesting prices for flights will not increase even though look tons has effectively swallowed up a major competitor. has a market share of three percent worldwide and fourteen percent in europe we are far from being a monopoly in our business is one of the few what ticket prices have come down over the years i don't think this trend will be up ended by a transaction like this. still many other issues remain unresolved those towns will take over less than half of the air berlin's employees leaving the fates of thousands still up in the air and there are still sixty three air berlin airplanes looking for a buyer. so

"i been flying air berlin for over 30 years. i just want to be able to work a little longer under fair conditions. hopefully, i will end up on the street or have to start again with a brand-new -- i will not end up on the street or have to start again with a brand-new contract." meanwhile, many more air berlin flights face cancellation. passengers flying with a sincere you which serves tourist destinations and is still solvent will not be affected. the same applies to lg walter. it's plans will likewise remain in the air. negotiations with prospective fires were due to be concluded october 12. the talks failed due to the british carrier lowering its offer. javier: to the u.s. now, and it has gotten environmentalists outraged. donald trump is moving to repeal a plan which put a limit emissions by u.s. power plants. the head of the environmental agency called the plan a war against goal, saying the rule dictated how the u.s. generates electricity. it was part of the previous administration's commitment to the paris climate agreeme

really losing air berlin but loved ones will have to do even less for its customers with. the stock market on the other hand is welcoming the news. shares climbed up to three point two percent reaching their highest peak since early two thousand and one despite the enthusiasm of the acquisition is still subject to approval by german and european antitrust authorities. air berlin stock skyrocketed more than fifty percent on the deal fell trading at twenty five cents a share that might not actually be so impressive on the other hand was propelled to real heights its share price reached a seventeen year peak this comes off the back of what's already been a really good week for the it's just managed two and a multi-year labor dispute with its pilots not only did lufthansa when trading today it also helped clear that thirteen thousand point barrier. russia's economy has been hit hard by sanctions in response to the annexation of crimea and by the falling oil price now it's making a push for more foreign investment russian president vladimir putin has been meeting with german bu

story is a congregation member of the guess some in a church in berlin. around one hundred people came to say thank you. so it's a kind of solidarity that one is able to express and i find it very nice and it's even nicer that he's free as a show in this conflict it certainly gives one the feeling that prayers can do something it's a confirmation of that also that solidarity and sticking to it makes sense and all situation is sinful and this does ayers a power and it we were connected to pay to who was also praying at six p.m. . just a few hours earlier flew out of istanbul. his nightmare was over. he was visibly moved. i'm really grateful and i can say we are really grateful for everybody who supported us legally diplomatically and with solidarity. he is now free but the charges haven't been dropped he still stands accused of having supported a violent terrorist organization. but the relief of german politicians at his release is palpable. floyds we were very pleased when the news came that paid astroid now was to be freed he was wrongly imprisoned in tu

that's coming up but first and that air berlin. set for takeoff for theory is another player who wants them to stay grounded yes one player and some of that half second thoughts now i mean this deal certainly sparked controversy in the aviation sector this low cost carrier ryan air saying they wanted to take the deal to european competition authorities the german were not fully camas commission is looking at starting an antitrust investigation investors though welcome the takeover pushing of tons of stock to a sixteen year high now under the deal germany's number one airline is buying up half of the country's second largest carrier the deal will leave the towns in a much better position to compete with foreign budget airlines like easy jet like ryan air which dominates europe's short haul routes in a moment we will look a bit deeper into that to deal with cost of corba first some facts and figures that . the employees at air berlin have questions lots of questions the future of most of the eight thousand two hundred employees is fa

berlin two weeks later. the cacciatore family was able to stay in an acquaintance's apartment at first they have already found their own apartment and will be moving soon but they still haven't found work. even before leaving i had said my opportunities would be limited here in germany where i won't be able to earn money as easily here with my turkish place but the difference is at least i can try. it's time for their appointment at the berlin immigration authority it's about their residence permit well the family be allowed to stay and if so for how long the cogito is hope they've gathered all the right papers certifications from theatres that want to work with kamal confirmations from the daughter schools bank statements. this appointment to the immigration office is making me a bit nervous we can't speak german yet so i don't feel comfortable that appointments like this. behind in these office windows the decision will be made of germany will give the kasha turks a chance. after an hour and a half they co

it is do you have the news coming to you live from berlin a key election in the german state of lower saxony the outcome is expected to set the tone for chancellor angela merkel as she tries to form a new coalition government we'll bring you those results and tell you what they mean for american plucks a swing to the right in austria after snap elections first results have the conservative people's party led by sebastian corks on course to win we'll take you live to vienna coming up. welcome to the show my name's sara harmon it's good to have you with us we turn first to the german state of lower saxony where the first results are coming in in regional elections now these elections come just three weeks after the national vote and they're seen as an important barometer of voter sentiment as chancellor merkel tries to form a coalition government a poor result from eccles christian democrats could weaken her position in those coalition talks opinion polls ahead of the vote put her neck and neck with the social democrats the far right alternative for germany was forecast to enter parliam

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berlin's take a later port has always been the hub for germany's second largest airline now after its aggressive acquisition strategy went into a tailspin the carrier is bankrupt and left tons it is set to take over its turf after weeks of wrangling germany's number one airline has agreed to buy eighty one of air berlin's aircraft and take over three thousand of its staff tons a c.e.o. cost and she was quick to reassure that prices for flights will not increase even though love tons of has effectively swallowed a major competitor. of tons or has a market share of three percent worldwide and fourteen percent in europe where far from being a monopoly our business is one of just a few where prices have come down over the past year i don't think this trend will be up ended by a transaction like this. still many other issues remain unresolved what will happen for example to the many employees that look townsend has no need for they're around five thousand of them and they've now almost lost hope that they'll also be taken on after scores transaction you know if we're afraid everybody will

as a vietnamese immigrant it's always been my dream to give the berliners back good true berlin restaurant. joining me patties and knuckle of pork into a chanst if anyone can do it it's. well if that got you hungry for more we have plenty more calories for you on our website series fifty kitchens one city takes a look at some of the most exciting restaurants and belin. now let's see what's making the news around europe and or express featuring man arrest in rome and modest fashion in london but first a collaboration between michelangelo and the musician sting. michelangelo's last judgment is set to get a modern make over as a multimedia musical experience the show will be set to music by sting who took his inspiration from the artist's masterpiece in the vatican's sistine chapel the high tech live show with acrobatics and laser technology is called universal judgment michelangelo in the secrets of the sistine chapel it debuts march fifteenth at the auditorium debtor consulate sione in rome near st peter's square. this week's modest fashion festival in london showcased collections for women

berlin's take a later port has always been the hub for germany's second largest airline now after its aggressive acquisition strategy went into a tailspin the carrier is bankrupt and left tons it is set to take over its turf after weeks of wrangling germany's number one airline has agreed to buy eighty one of air berlin's aircraft and take over three thousand of its staff tons a c.e.o. cost and she was quick to reassure that prices for flights will not increase even though love tons of has effectively swallowed a major competitor. of tons and has a market share of three percent worldwide and fourteen percent in europe where far from being a monopoly our business is one of just a few where prices have come down over the past year i don't think this trend will be up ended by a transaction like this. still many other issues remain unresolved what will happen for example to the many employees that love council has no need for they're around five thousand of them and they've now almost lost hope that they'll also be taken on after scores transaction. and we're afraid everybody will lose th

this is the daily news live from berlin palestinians are pretentiously a step closer to reconciliation after a decade long split between bitter rivals i'm awesome fatso say they've reached an agreement on key points during talks in cairo well we're in jerusalem for the latest also coming up president trump is expected to announce whether the u.s. should remove the iran nuclear deal he calls it bad for america but we're going go all the way and scrap this landmark agreement entirely we have analysis. germany's biggest airline move times that is gearing up to buy large parts of bankrupt carrier air berlin snapping up dozens of its planes and thousands of staff . and i'm glad to have you along we begin our broadcast with a potential breakthrough in the mideast where bitter palestinian libels hamas and fattah say both green groups have managed to reach a reconciliation agreement after a decade long split while it follows talks in the egyptian capital cairo this week a key point has been who of the two factions should control the gaza strip that you see here right behind me was just over a

this is d w news live from berlin calling a snap election appears to have paid off big for shinzo abbay exit polls are projecting a landslide victory for the japanese prime there's a ruling conservative this fall is a short campaign that focused on the economy and the north korea crisis also coming up thousands gather here in berlin to condemn hate and racism in german politics the demonstration comes two days before the bundestag returns to session with newly elected lawmakers from the far right alternative for germany. also coming up we'll get a check on the latest blunders league soccer action that's more than a quarter of the way through this season now with teams from the top and the bottom desperate for points we'll bring you all the goals of all the drama a match day not. them at herman welcome to the broadcast japan's prime minister shinzo has swept to a resoundingly victory after taking a gamble with snap elections liberal democratic party is set to retain its two thirds super majority in the lower house of parliament that allows him to make changes to the country's pacifist co

s life from berlin spain's prime minister that once clarification from catalonia mario not only tells catalan leaders he needs to know if they did or did not declare in the pan and so he can decide what to do next this after the region's president puts a signed declaration on ice saying he wants to talk with madrid also coming up. in turkey court proceedings against german journalist michelle up to luke get underway she's being tried on terrorism related charges their supporters say are baseless where in istanbul. at least seventeen people are dead and more than one hundred fifty are missing as wildfires continue to ravage northern california those who returned home have found entire neighborhoods reduced to ashes. on little rock so glad to have you along. we want to begin in spain where the tense standoff between rigid and barcelona has intensified spain's prime minister has demanded clarification from cattle and leaders after they signed a declaration of independence last night only to then suspend it and ask for crisis talks with madrid well after an extraordinary cabinet meeting a

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. >> in berlin. >> in berlin. i was just asked the other day, somebody asked me to list two or three of my favorite cities in the world, and i love berlin. the first time i went, i didn't know what to expect, and i think i was probably caught up in, you know, in an opinion of the city that was unfair, given the historical importance of berlin. but i went there for the first time and fell in love with it. is it a fun place to film? >> the show is fantastic. >> yeah, yeah. >> which is for me what makes filming in berlin fantastic. it is an interesting city, and a lot of people i find share your experience. they find it to be one of the most exciting and interesting cities in the world. universally acclaimed at the moment. >> yeah, yeah, yeah. talking about the series and about your character. >> bb yates. >> yeah. >> i love this character. she, i think, is a woman that we need right now. i was reminded earlier today that although women are 51% of the population, we only comprise 21% of senators, 19% of